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You’re Invited to VCAD’s VFX Program Launch

2 MIN READ / February 22, 2025
Join us on Wednesday, May 4th at 3pm dressed up as your favourite Star Wars character and pose for a free green screen photo!

If you love costumes and prizes, you’re in the right place! VCAD will be kicking off its new Visual Effects Art & Design program on May 4th at 3pm.

Come dressed up as your favourite Star Wars character, your favourite movie character, or come as yourself and pose for a free photo in front of a green screen! Attendees can win a special prize for best costume. The event is open to the public so feel free to bring your friends!

3 – 5pm: Cosplayers and model costumes in front of green screen.*

5 – 7pm: VFX Demo Reels – Watch how industry pros piece together visual effects from start to finish to deliver realistic CGI right to your screen! Reels include studios such as:

Sony Pictures Imageworks
Moving Picture Company
Imagine Engine
Method Studios
And More 

Industry experts will also be present to discuss job outlook and answer any questions you may have about the field:

Rosie Server, Senior Recruiter at Sony Pictures Imageworks
Trevor Walker, Recruiter at Industrial Light and Magic
Anita Desai, Resource Manager at Gener8
Matt Leonard, MPC –Lighting Department

Stop by VCAD’s campus at 626 West Pender St. (5th Floor) on Wednesday, May 4th for a chance to win cool prizes, chat with industry pros, and find out more about our new VFX program!

Visit vfx.vcad.ca to save your spot today!