Vancouver Film School (VFS)

Vancouver Film School (VFS) is a private entertainment arts school located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1987. It offers intensive one‑year programs focused on real‑world skills in film, television, animation, games, sound, design, and visual effects. Students learn through hands‑on production‑based training using professional‑grade equipment and real production environments. VFS graduates build industry‑ready portfolios that help them launch careers in creative sectors such as film, animation, gaming, or design. The school is regularly recognized internationally — for example, named one of the world’s best international film schools by The Hollywood Reporter and #1 animation school in Canada by Animation Career Review. VFS alumni work on major productions, including blockbuster films, Emmy‑nominated TV shows, and AAA games.