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A new trend is emerging in post-secondary education. More and more U.S. students are heading north to Canada for their creative industry training, gravitating away from U.S. institutions like U.S.C, NYU, or CalArts.ÌýÌý

Vancouver Film SchoolÌýhas become one of their top choices.Ìý

The reason? Vancouver’s booming creative economy, affordability, and career opportunities. In 2023 alone, nearly 15,000 U.S. students held Canadian study permits – proof that this trend is only growing.Ìý

THE SMART, FASTER PATH TO A CREATIVE CAREERÌý

Traditional U.S. film schools often require four years of study at a cost that can exceed $240,000–$280,000 USD. That’s before you’ve built your first professional credit.Ìý

Â鶹¹ÙÍø flips this model:Ìý

• Accelerated training: Intensive, hands-on production training from day one.Ìý
• A fraction of the cost: Tuition averages around $21,288 - $39,735 USDÌý
• Graduate sooner, work sooner: By the time a U.S. student finishes a four-year degree, a Â鶹¹ÙÍø grad could already be two years into their career – or even hiring their peers.Ìý

Whether your dream is to direct, animate, write, or design, Â鶹¹ÙÍø gives you the tools to start creating (and earning) faster.Ìý

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN HOLLYWOOD – OR CANADAÌý

For U.S. students, a year at Â鶹¹ÙÍø isn’t just about earning a diploma – it’s about unlocking your first big opportunities in the industry.Ìý

Many graduates head straight back to the U.S. to pursue Hollywood careers, leveraging their Â鶹¹ÙÍø portfolio and network of alumni already thriving in Los Angeles and New York. Others choose to take advantage of Canada’s thriving film, television, and game industries, which often serve as production hubs for Hollywood itself.Ìý

Through Canada’s , eligible Â鶹¹ÙÍø grads can stay and work in Canada for up to three years – gaining international credits and on-the-ground experience on productions that frequently feed directly into the Hollywood system.Ìý

And for those looking to extend their education, Â鶹¹ÙÍø offers academic Pathway programsÌýwith partner schools like BCIT, MetFilm School, and 3iS Paris, letting students earn their Â鶹¹ÙÍø diploma plus a bachelor’s or master’s degree in as little as 2 years.Ìý

Whether you see yourself building your CV in Vancouver’s booming industryÌýor heading south to Hollywood, Â鶹¹ÙÍø gives you multiple avenues to launch a successful career.Ìý

FLEXIBLE START DATESÌý

Unlike traditional universities with rigid September intake, Â鶹¹ÙÍø offers start dates every two months across most programs. That flexibility means you can:Ìý

• Begin your training as soon as you’re readyÌý
• Avoid rushed visa or loan applicationsÌý
• Time your education around your personal and financial plansÌý

It’s a system designed for creatives who don’t want to wait years to get started.Ìý

U.S. ALUMNI LEADING THE INDUSTRYÌý

Â鶹¹ÙÍø isn’t just a school – it’s a launchpad. Many American alumni are now shaping some of the biggest projects in Hollywood:Ìý

• Kevin Smith – Writer/Director of Clerks, Dogma, Mallrats (and former Â鶹¹ÙÍø Creative Ambassador)Ìý
• Lino Di Salvo – Head of Animation on Frozen, Tangled, BoltÌý
• Katie Middleton – Makeup Artist on Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and Head on How I Met Your FatherÌý
• Jodie Kupsco – Senior Dialogue Supervisor at Sony InteractiveÌý
• Mohamad El Masri – Executive Producer & Writer on AppleTV’s SeveranceÌý

Their careers began the same way yours can: with a one-year, production-focused program at Â鶹¹ÙÍø.Ìý

YOUR FASTEST PATH TO HOLLYWOOD

For U.S. students, Vancouver Film School offers an accelerated, affordable, and globally recognized path to success. With flexible start dates, real-world production training, and the chance to work in Canada after graduation, Â鶹¹ÙÍø is your direct path into the creative industries.Ìý

Read more about why Â鶹¹ÙÍø is the best option for U.S. studentsÌýlooking to pursue a career in the creative industries.Ìý

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