Opportunities
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Regional Training Bursary
September 30, 2026
Online
Bursary value of $155+GST CAD ($162.75 CAD).
This bursary is for people based in regional B.C., anywhere outside the Lower Mainland, who are looking to gain certifications to advance their careers in the film industry through a Below-the-Line role.
VFS: Exclusive ADVANCED Scene Study with Gil Bellows
September 25, 2026
In-person
$100 (Observer), Solo Acting Participant ($300), Duo Acting Participants ($550/duo)
A 3-day event for actors to enhance their craft with seasoned industry professional Gil Bellows.
First Cut Lab Canada 2027
September 15, 2026
Online
Free
An online consultancy lab for Canadian feature films in the editing phase, supporting directors, producers, and editors with feedback from international advisors.
VFS Acting for Film & Television Program Preview
September 15, 2026
Online
Free (registration is required)
Learn how VFS’s Acting program trains you hands-on & helps you craft a pro demo reel – all in 1 year!
Voices With Impact 2027 Mental Health Short Film Grant
September 14, 2026
Online
TBD
A global short film production grant offering $7,500 USD to filmmakers creating 5-minute films on mental health and the theme of Sanctuary.
Prisma Art Prize: 20th Edition
September 10, 2026
In-person
€5 for each additional artwork
International Open Call for Painters, Illustrators, Printmakers and Traditional 2D Artists
Knowledge Network: Broadcast & Streaming Data Specialist
September 10, 2026
In-person & Online
Paid position: $72,614–$84,952 annually.
Knowledge Network is hiring a Burnaby-based Broadcast & Streaming Data Specialist to support programming, rights, metadata, broadcast schedules, and streaming services.
Company 3: Supervisor Data I/O
September 9, 2026
In-person
$25.00 - $29.00 CAD hourly
Company 3 is hiring a full-time onsite Data I/O Supervisor in Vancouver for post-production and media workflow operations.
HYPE: Marketing Assistance Grant
September 8, 2026
In-person & Online
No application fee listed. Selected recipient receives $12,000 in donated marketing services.
Murray Paterson Marketing Group is offering $12,000 in marketing and consulting services to support an emerging Canadian performing arts organization presenting new work in 2027.
PSP: The Writing Television Movies pilot program
September 7, 2026
In-person
Tuition Fee $1,000 funded by bursaries
The Writing Television Movies pilot program will support six screenwriters through training, networking, and development of an original television movie concept. For the 2026/2027 pilot program, application eligibility is exclusive to alumni of the PSP’s Scripted Series Lab and Indigenous Screenwriters Lab who are currently BC residents.
Factual: PITCH SHOWCASE 2026
September 5, 2026
In-person
Free
FactualWEST Conference 2026 November 13th & 14th
VFS Discovery Info Session
September 3, 2026
Online
Cost: Free (registration is required)
Go FASTER and FARTHER at Vancouver Film School. All it takes is 1 year in our world-class production training center. Everything you need to know about VFS – in just one hour!
