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All short film courses are offered every second month.
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WFS Feb 2008

 

 “I found the workshop to be better than I had expected. In the two day period we accomplished more than I thought possible, fun and informative”… Ben Goyert, Victoria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Surpassed my expectations. It was extremely educational for anyone regardless of film background and the hands on approach kept in interesting and fun”... Ryan Grainger, Victoria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 “Very insightful, hands on. Everyone gets to take turns doing different jobs”... Anita DeMedeiros, Victoria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“It surpassed them.  I really enjoyed it, very worthwhile to anyone thinking of doing in film or with film”... Lyn Strand, Nanoose Bay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“I would describe this workshop as enlightening, because much more happens behind the camera than I originally thought”...

Andrew Wakita, Campbell River, B.C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 “Fantastic, I learned a lot.  Barry Casson know his stuff and a very friendly setting”... James Claven, Victoria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The workshop taught me a lot of things I didn’t know about films and that there are a lot of tricks using cool equipment”...

Melissa Gumustas, Victoria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The lighting- tricks aspect...Cinematography...The hands on aspect”...

Levi Gramair, Port Hardy, B.C.

 

 “You get what you expect and more because the instructor is able to offers insights into his industry experience”... Amy Birk, Victoria.

 

 “The workshop manages to teach the basics of shooting a film in a very short period of time and gives you an opportunity to try all the major on set positions which I believe is a very valuable experience”... Milo deVilliers, Vancouver

 

 

WFS Nov 07

 

“I came with absolutely no experience and film making.  I left in excitement and with some insights as to how I could one day make documentary films”…

Dr. Bill Nelems, Kelowna, B.C.

 

“Great work, great fun, great people and an all together great experience.  I love it.  It was an amazing chance to experience the filming process”…

Steve Dawson, Salt Spring Island, B.C.

 

“Lots of fun, challenging, very rewarding and very educational”…

Grant Sandeman-Allen, Teacher, Nanaimo, B.C.

 

 “The workshop met my expectations exactly!  I had a fantastic time and learned a lot about what it would be like to work in the film industry”… Maria Miller, Victoria, B.C.

 

 “I have participated in many workshops on other subjects and usually am either overwhelmed or unfulfilled.  This workshop felt to me to have an excellent balance.

The workshop went further with its realistic production experience.”…

Dave Socan, Hamilton, Ontario.

 

“I would relay to them the variety and movement this workshop has.  You are almost always participating in hands on work.  The workshop was an enjoyable and informative experience.  Barry made sure everyone was comfortable in their roles on set.”…

Kendal Stephenson, Victoria, B.C.

 

“It exceeded them.   Your patience made it a fun and learning experience.  I enjoyed every minute.”... Malcom Sneddon, Victoria, B.C.

 

“It was an exciting and enlightening experience.  It gives a great amount of

information and Barry creates a great atmosphere so that everybody feels at

ease and is eager to participate”… Lucile Menard, Quadra Island, B.C.

 

 

WFS Victoria, Aug 07

 

“The experience behind the camera, the real camera!!" This was real.  The New York

Film School doesn’t put you in this type of world.  This was professional dolly,

camera, microphones and actors”… Alex Pollini, California, USA.

 

“The teacher...  The on set experience with real film equipment. It was awesome”

Suman K. Burnaby, B.C.

 

“Incredible. I had no idea what to expect being behind the camera and with lighting I

had no idea how lighting works before and I actually understood some of the process.

It was awesome, I learned so much in so little time”… Adam Halroyd, Victoria, B.C.

 

 “It gives you a great insight into the amount of work that is involved in film production Positive, educational, informative, fun and inspiring”... Leif Langvand, Victoria, B.C.

 

“Very positive and comfortable” I would be lucky to work with such a great professional crew again”… Tonya Albers, Victoria

 

 

WFS March 07

 

 “It is a must for anyone considering film school, a very useful tool”…

Jem Elsner, Victoria, B.C.

 

“The fast pace, fun nature and the hands on approach"  It was great, very informative and well taught”… Jordan Dowler-Coltman, Edmonton, Alberta.

 

“The workshop was great. I learned a lot about the jobs in the film industry. I was able to switch jobs and try everything out and had a wonderful experience”…Cory Clark, Victoria, B.C.

 

“You learn so much in this course of only two days, which is awesome. I loved the experience; it’s great to learn from someone who has been in the business for some time.  I am so glad I took this course”… Braydon Dowler-Coltman, Edmonton, Alberta.

 

“Great!..I got so much new information.  Barry, you are a wonderful teacher! Thanks for taking the time to help answer our questions”… Amity Skala, Sooke, B.C.

 

“It was a great learning opportunity and we had a lot of fun. The mood was cheerful, which was important given the potential for the amount of information presented to be overwhelming to students”… Jonathan Ellis, Actor, Victoria, B.C.

 

 

WFS March 05 (at North Island College, Courtenay, BC)   

                                 

 “Every experience was valuable.  I am so glad I took this course.  I gained so much

insight on what happens during the making of a film”… Diane Neale, Courtenay, B.C.

 

 

WFS Nov 04

                           

"It was an amazing, unforgettable experience.  This workshop has doubled my expectations" ...Calum Worthy, Victoria, B.C.

 “It exceeded my expectations”, “thanks Barry A+... Kevin Smaden, Cumberland, B.C.

“Great coaching!! All students were excited to learn”... Greg Drake, Victoria, B.C.

             

 

 



Victoria Film School located in Victoria British Columbia



Victoria Motion Picture School Ltd.
751 Discovery Street
Victoria, BC., V8T 1H1, CA
ph: 250.381.3032 / Toll Free 1.888.522.FILM
www.vicfilm.com / vmps@vicfilm.com