Several schools in and around Burnaby offer filmmaking and video production degrees. Capilano College offers two-term motion picture production diplomas and a professional film studies program. Simon Fraser College's School for the Contemporary Arts in Burnaby is home to one of western Canada's most progressive film and video production programs. The University of British Columbia's film department provides a wide range of film production classes and programs.
Film & Video Schools, Programs & Courses
in Burnaby
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Why Burnaby is a Great Place to Study Film & Video
Burnaby's proximity to beautiful scenery and urban centers have helped to make it a valuable contributor to Canada's thriving film industry. The city's residences and business have been seen in a number of popular television shows and movies, including TV shows such as "Stargate SG1," "X-Files," and "Dark Angel," and the feature films "Saving Silverman" and "3000 Miles to Graceland." Burnaby is home to more than 50% of British Columbia's film studio space, employing more than 5,000 local residents and making this town a major player in the province's film business. Burnaby's Mammoth Studios, the largest soundstage in North America, has produced such major films as "X-Men 2" and "The Chronicles of Riddick."
Other Resources for Film & Video Education and Careers in Burnaby
Several schools in and around Burnaby offer filmmaking and video production degrees. Capilano College offers two-term motion picture production diplomas and a professional film studies program. Simon Fraser College's School for the Contemporary Arts in Burnaby is home to one of western Canada's most progressive film and video production programs. The University of British Columbia's film department provides a wide range of film production classes and programs.