Vancouver Film School

Acting Essentials

Vancouver Film School

Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Acting
Length:4 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $8,950
International: $11,000
Careers:Actors and Comedians

Description:

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 2024, VFS alumni were credited on all 10 of the highest grossing domestic films, grossing more than $3.8 billion. 

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    All you need is a passion for acting and the arts, a strong desire to express yourself and tell stories through performance, and a willingness to collaborate with peers and instructors. Acting Essentials for film and TV is ideal for those who feel a need to expand their foundation in acting methods and for those without a portfolio sufficient to gain entrance into VFS's one-year Acting for Film & Television program. 

    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or DuoLingo
    Additional Admission Requirements:

      Access to a personal computer or tablet for at-home work.  

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on April 06, 2026