The Powell River Digital Film School is here to help emerging talent cut its teeth on creative projects using state-of-the-art facilities, whilst developing a strong and commercial infrastructure within Powell River. The Program is a five month, 4 day a week, elective course mostly for grade 12 but can be extended to graduates and sometimes grade 11. The Program is open to any grade 12 student in BC for no fee. If you are in or going into grade 12 you can take advantage of this amazing opportunity by speaking to your parents and school councillor about your desire to take this course. You will not only learn a hugh amount of information and hands-on experience but you will be automatically accepted into the prestigious Capilano University Motion Picture Program. This Film Program can sometimes have a waiting list of a couple years. Students of the Powell River Digital Film School go ahead of this line. About Capilano
If you choose to transfer school and come to Powell River you have made a great choice. You will be Billeted (housed with room and board) into one of our many sponsor families for 750.00 per month. If you need to continue with any academic courses, no worries, you have all day Friday to work on that as we only operate from Monday to Thursday. Many students have worked with this arrangement successfully. If you live close to Powell River i.e. sunshine coast or Vancouver Island you can return home for the 3 day weekend.
So if you want to learn about all aspects of Film production, on fantastic state-of-the-art equipment, make some fantastic films and meet great people and visits industry sets and mentors, you have come to the right place. Go for it! You’ll be glad you did.
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