Opportunities
See options for you to learn, meet, and work in #BCFilm.
Inclusive Leadership and Professional Development Training
In partnership with Elevate Inclusion Strategies, this free training offers an industry-leading curriculum designed to foster inclusive leadership and respectful workplaces for crew in B.C.’s motion picture industry.
VFS Acting: From Script to Screen (On-Campus)
April 6, 2026
In-person
CA$550
This 7-week course empowers actors in their professional journey as an actor. This course is intended for students with some previous acting experience and a basic understanding of the craft.
VFS: Advanced Compositing Module 1 (Online)
April 7, 2026
Online
$950
In three weeks, build an advanced compositing skill set for the evolving 3D animation & VFX industry with VFS' online certificate course.
Bell Fund: Production Program
April 7, 2026
Online
Grant
In recognition of the shifts in the market and viewership, the Bell Fund has amalgamated its production support programs. The Production Program supports the production of high-quality, market-driven, Canadian series in eligible genres, with an openness to varying episodic running time.
VFS Writing: Intro to Animation Writing (online)
April 8, 2026
Online
400CAD
Are you an aspiring writer with a vision for an animated feature? In our 4-week course you'll sharpen your skills for this unique medium.
Reel Green™ Screening Series: X TRILLION in Vancouver
April 9, 2026
In-person
By donation
Reel Green is partnering again with Surfrider Foundation Vancouver for a special screening of the documentary X TRILLION on Thursday April 9, 2026 at the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
CBC Docs Industry Day in Collaboration with DOC Northwest
April 9, 2026
Online
Free
Join DOC Northwest & CBC for an industry day with Lucius Dechausay, Michelle McCree & Dahlia Thompson and more. Insights + roundtables.
VFS School of Animation Program Preview
April 9, 2026
Online
Free
Dive into VFS’s award-winning 3D Animation & Visual Effects, Classical Animation, and Animation Concept Art programs
Inside the Edit with BIPOC Doc Editors: COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT
April 10, 2026
Online
Free
Join Sundance Collab and BIPOC Doc Editors for a live, online conversation with the editing team behind one of the most acclaimed documentaries of 2025. Come See Me in the Good Light premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Festival Favorite Award, and went on to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature.
Crazy8s 2026 Gala Volunteer Sign-Up
April 11, 2026
In-person
Free
Crazy8s is seeking general volunteers for the upcoming Gala Screening at The Centre downtown Vancouver, and Afterparty at Science World, both taking place on Saturday April 11, 2026!
VFS All Access Pass | Sound Design for Visual Media
April 11, 2026
In-person
Free
EXCLUSIVE IN-STUDIO EXPERIENCE - This is unlike any VFS Sound Design event you’ve experienced before!
TIFF: Filmmaker Development
April 13, 2026
In-person & Online
Submission Fee
The Market will be home to a number of new and reimagined programmes designed for creators and professionals to develop their projects further, find partnerships, and secure the creative and financial support that transforms ideas into impact.
VFS Digital Design Program Preview
April 14, 2026
Online
Free
Join us online to discover how you can master your skill set in graphic, motion, and UX/UI design at Vancouver Film School in just 1 short year. Meet our industry faculty, ask questions, and find out how you can get started in our globally recognized Digital Design program.
