ACTING • SCREENWRITING• VOICE OVER
Master the Art of
Acting
Screenwriting
Voice Over
Vancouver Acting School is North America’s premier acting and screenwriting school for Film, Television & Voice-Over. VAS prepares students for the real world. Our Instructors are industry professionals that help mentor new careers. Students master their craft in a working casting studio giving them the advantage when looking for paid work.
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Welcome to our community of creativity
Our world class curriculum and industry professional instructors will teach you the skills necessary to master your craft, ace any audition & blow casting directors away.
ACTING – Learn the skills to work professionally in the busy film, television, & voice-over industries
WRITING – Your one stop shop to learn Screenwriting for film and television
Excellence in Acting / Writing Education
Vancouver Acting School Sets the Stage for Success
Our Programs
We provide industry accredited acting and screenwriting courses that take place at one of Vancouver’s largest casting facilities, GO Studios. We also offer competitive part-time and online courses for those wanting to sharpen their skills. Whether you’re just starting out, or are looking to up your game, we’ve got you covered. Small class sizes, world-class curriculum and in-demand industry professionals are ready to help you prepare for a career in the arts.
Acting
Diploma Programs
Our award winning courses teach more than just how to act, it’s a comprehensive learning experience that prepares them for the real world. Students graduate with a diploma in Film, Television & Voice-Over, as well as having a professionally produced voice over demo, demo audition scenes on tape and written a screenplay. Exactly what a professional actor needs to get work fast.
Screenwriting
for Film & TV
These programs provide aspiring screenwriters with a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture their storytelling skills and develop a deep understanding of the intricacies of the film industry. Vancouver Acting School offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical experience, allowing students to explore various genres, techniques, and formats of screenwriting. With a focus on character development, plot structure, dialogue, and visual storytelling, these programs equip students with the tools and techniques necessary to create compelling and marketable screenplays.
Part time and online classes
We even have acting classes for the stars of tomorrow
Acting Classes for Kids & Teens Ages 4-17
Vancouver Young Actors School (VYAS) is Canada’s #1 elite training facility for young professional actors.
Why Choose
Students learn in a real casting studio from actors, agents, and casting directors who help mentor their career!
All of our faculty members are working professionals in their field. They spend the time and effort to help each student reach their personal potential. No other school takes such measure to ensure each student succeeds in the very competitive TV and Film industry. Check out our Faculty page to view a full list of our instructors, including links to their IMDb pages.
Our instructors Make the difference
All of our instructors are some of the busiest working actors in the nation; not people who used to act 20 years ago and now only teach. They are on set now and know exactly what it takes to get you there.
Beverley Elliott
Daniel Bacon
Bronwen Smith
David James Lewis
Full Time Classes
Screenwriting Classes
Part Time Classes
Learn your craft in a working casting studio
Our classes take place inside of an actual casting studio, the same place that you will audition for roles in Film & Television, creating a great sense of familiarity. It also means that there will be casting directors and actors in the hallways, allowing you great networking opportunities.
Learn Tricks of the Trade from our Industry professional Guest Speakers
Our program features a variety of guest speakers ranging from agents to casting directors to producers. This will provide you with all of the connections that you need to move forward in the industry.