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Diploma in Film Production Vancouver Film School Vancouver Film School, Canada

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CAD 36950

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

A VFS Film Production Education

  • In 12 months you will graduate with:
    • A diploma in Film Production
    • A compilation of your work for your demo reel
    • Access to the VFS Alumni Directory + Job Board
    • Attain industry connections that will help guide your career

Students explore the five key disciplines of filmmaking during their year VFS. As the year progresses, students choose to specialize in two of the following disciplines, giving their portfolio the kind of focus necessary to launch a career as a professional filmmaker.

Term 01:-Explore the possibilities of storytelling, giving you both the narrative craft and visual techniques necessary to bring a story to life on the screen.
Term 02:-Expand your range of filmmaking techniques while you learn to work on larger sets and co-create with outside writers.
Term 03:- Combine cutting edge techniques, like visual effects, with the ingenuity to solve production challenges.
Term 04:- Specialize in two of five key creative streams to build yourself into a multitalented professional.
Term 05:- Dedicate your time and energy to final projects, high-quality short films that will form the basis of your professional reel.
Term 06:- Complete the filming of all final projects, and focus on employment preparation and advanced electives.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2026

Closed

Jan 2026, Oct 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 56
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.
  • A synopsis of your film project
    • Write a synopsis of a film project that you are passionate about making (no longer than one page). Provide the film genre and utilize references to other movies to explain how you would make the film. Explain the concept, vision or idea. In addition, provide a 1-page (maximum) outline of the story.
  • Optional
    • If you have made a film before, please submit a copy or a link to the film online (no more than two films). Ensure that you specify your involvement in the film, as well as any screenings or awards.
  • Successful completion of the VFS Foundation Visual Art & Design program

6.5 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
56 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

36950

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 150

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Resolution Scholarship - 2026

As a new year begins, there’s no better time to commit to your creative future. Vancouver Film School’s highly anticipated 2026 Resolution Scholarship is back! We’re once again empowering creators worldwide to make their resolution count with up to $250,000 in funding for VFS’s world-class training in Film, Animation, Game, and Creative Design.


Important Dates

  • Applications open: January 5, 2026
  • Application deadline: February 9, 2026
  • Winners announced: February 23, 2026 

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