Canada

Vancouver Film School

Acting for Film & Television

University degrees: Courses

Course length: 12 month(s)

Course city: Vancouver

Transform your relationship with yourself and others. Develop an actor’s instrument and a comprehensive understanding of the craft and business of acting.

Creative Economy

VFS’s signature programs and facilities are at the heart of a creative economy worth $3.4 billion in B.C. alone. From film production and 3D animation to game, digital, and VR/AR design, VFS is shaping the entertainment and media industries’ transformation. In 2019, VFS alumni were credited on 17 of the 20 highest grossing films and on 6 of the 10 best-selling video games worldwide, in a global industry set to generate US$2.3 trillion in revenues in 2020.

An Acting for Film & Television VFS Education

In 12 months you will graduate with:

  • A diploma in Acting for Film & Television
  • Video of your class’s projects, professional headshots, and a promotional package highlighting your acting work
  • Access to the VFS Alumni Directory and Job Board
  • A graduation launch on CastingWorkbook.com, including a one-year membership

  • An Acting for Film & Television VFS Education

    In 12 months you will graduate with:

    • A diploma in Acting for Film & Television
    • Video of your class’s projects, professional headshots, and a promotional package highlighting your acting work
    • Access to the VFS Alumni Directory and Job Board
    • A graduation launch on CastingWorkbook.com, including a one-year membership

    Term01

    Acting core principles. Begin the mental, physical, and emotional preparation necessary to enter into the craft of acting.

    Term02

    On camera. Experience the technical and creative demands of television auditions.

    Term03

    TV audition techniques. Expand your range and presence through improv and advanced skills to master any audition.

    Term04

    Special skills + special FX. Discover the demands of sitcom acting, and the special skills necessary for motion capture, green screen, and heightened dramas.

    Term05

    We develop your Voice Acting skills with on-the-mic training. Exploring Animation, ADR Voice Coaching sessions will further encourage ease and range in your voice to prepare you for the demands of feature film auditions.

    Term06

    Final project shoot. Shoot your film project and promo reel in studio to showcase your talents, and learn how to find an agent and drive your own career.

    Student Work

    While training at VFS, students are immersed in the Acting industry, and spend a lot of hands-on time creating professional-quality work. And, nothing is a greater testament to the incomparable industry resources and career preparation that define VFS’s education model, than the top quality work our students produce. Here, a portfolio of outstanding work is just the beginning. Just take a look.

    Discover the Acting for Film & Televsion program

    Our talented and dedicated faculty talk about the program, and why VFS is the best option for launching an Acting career.

Programs, Courses, Workshops