Vancouver Film School

Innovation, inspiration, and a look at what’s next in game development 🎮✨

A huge thank you to the team at Black Eye Technologies for joining our Game Design students, staff, and alumni to share insights into the future of cinematic camera systems in Unreal Engine.

Following the presentation, students had the opportunity to showcase their games, talk through their creative decisions, and connect directly with industry professionals working at the forefront of real-time technology.

Experiences like this are what make VFS special – learning from industry leaders, exploring emerging tools, and building the connections that help shape future careers.

Thank you, Black Eye Technologies, for sharing your expertise and supporting the next generation of game creators 👏

MAKEUP ARTISTS – it’s time to train!

On July 7, join us online for our Makeup Design Program Preview. Discover how our industry-leading program trains you hands-on in a world-class Production Centre & helps you craft a powerful portfolio – all in 1 year.

✅ Discover the program’s specializations: Feature Film, Television, and Games
✅ Learn about our Hybrid Model – a new option which lets you train on-campus AND online
✅ Learn why VFS is continually ranked amongst the best schools by Variety, MovieMaker, and The Hollywood Reporter
✅ Discover the legacy of our Makeup Design alumni; two Emmy wins for Shōgun, numerous Emmy nominations for The Last of Us, and more

📅 EVENT DETAILS:
Tuesday, July 7 | 4-5 p.m. PDT | Online

Register for free via 🔗 https://ow.ly/3Lc450Z7oP8

For more than a decade, Vancouver Film School has partnered with leading institutions across Latin America to help aspiring creatives take the next step in their careers through exclusive scholarship opportunities.

Today, Latin American students represent the largest international student population at VFS, and those partnerships continue to create pathways into careers in film, animation, game design, writing, acting, and more.

In 2025 alone, VFS offered nine scholarships dedicated to Latin American talent, including opportunities through institutions such as TEC de Monterrey, Universidad de Los Andes, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Belas Artes, FAAP, and Anáhuac University.

📰 Learn more about our Latin American scholarship opportunities and partner institutions in our latest blog: https://vfs.edu/news/latin-america-scholarships-vfs

Special shoutout to Creative Ambassadors Andrea and Santiago, representing the incredible talent and creativity of our Latin American student community. 🌎✨

VFS students recently had the chance to visit NGX Interactive for a studio tour that was both insightful and truly inspiring 👏

Students from our Game Design, Programming for Games, and Digital Design programs were excited to see the unique and innovative work this studio is creating with hardware and software.

Thanks again to NGX Interactive for taking the time to show us around and share your experience with our students!

Story ideas 🤝 collaboration 🤝 real writers’ room energy ✍️🎬

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our latest VFS In-Production Bootcamp with Emmy-winning writer and producer Rick Cleveland.

From pitching ideas and building character arcs to stepping inside the fast-paced world of television storytelling, attendees got a hands-on look at what it really takes to break a story in a writers’ room!

This is what learning by doing looks like at VFS – real industry insight, real collaboration, and experiences that bring creative careers to life 👏

THEY LOOK SO DIFFERENT THAT THEY COULD BE TWINS!

That’s the tagline of the short film ‘What? You Guys Look Sorta Similar…’ by VFS Writing for Film, Television & Games alum Devon Martinez ✍️

The horror-comedy follows an office worker whose clueless coworker mistakes him for a demonic entity in the form of a Black man. Her ignorance quickly spirals into a frustrating and dangerous standoff fueled by mistaken identity and failed attempts at persuasion.

Devon comments the idea came to him after many instances in his life where he was inappropriately compared to other black celebrities and even people in his everyday life. Despite being comedic in nature, the film serves as a cautionary tale of how ignorance and generalizations can have hazardous consequences.

Devon wrote the script, co-produced with VFS Film Production alum Maddy Ginn and her production company Goose Berry Films, co-directed with VFS Writing alum Manny Obi, and still had time to star in the film himself 👏

Currently, ‘What? You Guys Look Sorta Similar…’ has been officially selected by four different festivals and premiered at Sketchfest run by the Smashed Potato Kids at the legendary Rio Theatre, Vancouver’s fastest-growing sketch comedy festival.

Devon continues to work on independent shoots and loves making new connections within the industry. The film is still in its festival run, and Devon currently has several other projects in post-production that he’s excited for audiences to see 🎬

If your feed suddenly looks very Off Campus… same 👀🏒❤️

The internet is officially obsessed, and we’re celebrating because 14 VFS alumni helped bring the series to life across acting, production, visual effects, and sound 👏

From on-screen moments to behind-the-scenes magic, our grads from Acting, Film Production, Sound Design, and 3D Animation & Visual Effects are part of the stories everyone’s talking about right now.

Seeing our alumni show up on the projects taking over your feed never gets old ✨

From Artist Alley and live drawing sessions to networking, screenings, and industry conversations – SKETCH to SCREEN brought together students, alumni, and industry professionals for an evening celebrating creativity, collaboration, and connection 🎨✨

Hosted by VFS School of Animation, the event created space for artists to showcase their work, connect with industry, and share in the creative energy that continues to shape Vancouver’s animation community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring night of art, storytelling, and industry connection👏