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Quick Facts

Duration: One Year

Start Dates:

May 03 2010:1 seat remaining
Aug 30 2010:7 seats remaining

Program Requirements:

  • A 1-page (maximum) synopsis of a feature film or television project that you are passionate about making.

You Graduate With:

  • A Diploma in Writing for Film and Television.
  • A diverse writing and production portfolio.
  • Access to the VFS Alumni Directory and Job Board.
Terri Tatchell Speaks at VFS

Terri Tatchell, Oscar-nominated screenwriter of District 9 and a graduate of the Writing for Film & Television program, speaks with students at VFS about her career as a writer and what went into creating the acclaimed sci-fi film.
One Year Writing for Film & Television Program at Vancouver Film School

From the first day of their first class, students are writing and learning to critique each other's work in the same way that professional writers work in the industry. VFS is a terrific place to start or develop a career in writing for film or television.
What You Will Learn

Becoming a professional screenwriter requires a sophisticated understanding of storytelling, as well as knowledge of the film and TV industries. What you will learn in our immersive one year program - including theory, the craft of writing for film and TV, the writer's role in production, and how to enter the marketplace - will prepare you to launch your screenwriting career.

Your Portfolio

Student Showcase

When you leave VFS, you'll be equipped with a portfolio to showcase your abilities as a writer, including feature, TV, and short film scripts, a produced short film, and–if you choose–a produced web series, journalism pieces, an original TV series bible and pilot, and more.

After Graduation

The Results

A writing life is just like The Hero's Journey: it's an uphill battle, there are no easy shortcuts, and there are a whole lot of obstacles along the way. But for writers, the story is what matters and the journey is part of the fun. The Writing program at VFS prepares you to hit the ground running: you'll graduate ready for any number of career paths to life as a professional screenwriter.

Collaborations

Vancouver Film School's position as a complete media and entertainment school means that students in the Writing program have the opportunity to work with filmmakers, actors, make-up artists, digital designers, 3D animators, sound designers, and business management students to collaborate on exciting and diverse projects. See our Showcase page for some examples of cross-departmental collaborations.

Professional Facultymore

You'll be learning story from experienced storytellers. Our instructors are professionals actively working in the film and TV industry. This means you get to work with - and network with - the very people that may hire you tomorrow. Graduates are regularly referred and even hired by their former instructors.
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