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Diploma in Writing for Film Television and Games Vancouver Film School Vancouver Film School, Canada

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CAD 29000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

A VFS Writing for Film, Television & Games Education

  • In 12 months you will graduate with:
    • A diploma in Writing for Film, Television & Games
    • A diverse portfolio of your work, designed to open doors
    • Access to the VFS Alumni Directory + Job Board
    • Industry connections that will help guide your career

Term 01:-Develop fundamental skills in visual storytelling, structure, character, format, and genre.
Term 02:-Commit to story and character development for your first feature screenplay.
Term 03:-Workshop the first drafts of your feature and TV scripts.
Term 04:-Specialize in film, TV or games writing, and begin work on your final project.
Term 05:-Electives include writing for comics, video games, and writing for commercials.
Term 06:-Complete drafts of your final feature film script or TV pilot for your final project, and polish it through intense workshopping.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025, May 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Apr 2024, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 56
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.
  • A synopsis of an original feature film, television, or video game project that you are passionate about making.
    • Write a one-page (maximum) synopsis. Provide the genre and use references to other movies, television shows or games to explain how you would write the project. Explain the concept, vision, or idea. In addition, provide a minimum of two and a maximum of four other creative writing samples in their original form (maximum 20 total pages). You’ll find information on how to send your work in the application form, or you can ask your Advisor.
  • Successful completion of the VFS Foundation Visual Art + Design program

6.5 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
56 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

29000

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 150

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Creative Talent search International Scholarship


An exclusive tuition discount opportunity for international students

VFS has created a first-of-its-kind offer welcoming portfolio submissions from all international creative talent for a chance to receive up to 50% off the tuition cost for their VFS program of choice. VFS will review all portfolios and contact individuals with an offer, if eligible, within 72 hours.

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