VFS is hitting the road, in search of the best Canadian talent from coast to coast

This fall, Vancouver Film School is reintroducing The Great Canadian Search Tour. For the first time since 2019, we’re making our way across Canada and are seeking out the next wave of emerging creative talent in Film, Animation, Game, and Design. If you have a passion for the creative media arts and are looking to launch your industry career at our world-leading school, we want to meet you!

With over 15 cities on our list, we’re likely making a stop near you. Check out our full list of stops:

Tour Dates:

*All times are local to the city listed and are subject to change.

Vancouver, BC†* (Open House) | Register Now
September 21 from 10 – 1 p.m. PDT

† = Portfolio Reviews available at this city
* = Live Auditions available at this city

The Full Breakdown

The Great Canadian Search Tour is jam-packed with events, including:

Informative Info Sessions
Creative Portfolio Reviews
VFS Live Auditions
The 2024 Search Scholarship

Long story short, there’s so much for you to experience and there’s never been a better way to fully immerse yourself in VFS. Although these events are all part of The Great Canadian Search Tour, you must register for each individually.

Informative Info Sessions

Discover in detail our award-winning, industry-leading production programs in Film, Animation, Game, Design, & beyond, the VFS student experience, and why we’ve been ranked a Leading Film School in North America (Variety), the #1 Game Design School in Canada (Princeton Review Journal), and the #1 Global Animation School (Animation Career Review).

Creative Portfolio Reviews

Aspiring animators and creative designers – show us what you got! From sketches to demo reels and everything in between, we’d love to view your work – anything that displays your passion for animation or design. This is a fantastic way to connect with the VFS team and find out if you meet the prerequisites for our School of Animation and/or our Digital Design program. Individuals with portfolios that demonstrate exceptional creative talent will be given priority for The 2024 Search Scholarship (see below) for our Animation/Digital Design programs.

*Note: Portfolio Reviews are available in select cities only. Click below for full details.

VFS Live Auditions

For aspiring actors looking to enrol in our Acting for Film & Television or Acting Essentials programs, this is your chance to fast-track your application and audition for our Acting faculty. Successful auditions will be given priority for The 2024 Search Scholarship (see below) for our Acting programs and will automatically meet all prerequisites for enrolment.

*Note: Live Auditions are available in select cities only. Click below for full details.

The 2024 Search Scholarship

We know how tough it can be to pursue a post-secondary education. That’s why at VFS, we’re committed to making your dream career a reality. Alongside The Great Canadian Search Tour, we’re announcing a brand-new scholarship! One full-tuition scholarship will be awarded for each of our School of Animation, School of Film & Television, and School of Games & Creative Design – for a total of three scholarships. Find out the full details, including how to apply, at each stop of the tour.

This scholarship launches on September 21 (day 1 of the tour); stay tuned for more info!