Film Arts Certificate – Writing

Our Film Arts Writing Certificate program offers an immersive, eight-month journey into the world of film writing. Graduate with two produced short films, guaranteed—each based on screenplays that you’ll write yourself!

What You’ll Gain:

  • Hands-On Experience: Collaborate with directors and actors to produce your films, gaining practical, real-world experience on set.
  • Guaranteed Productions: Leave the program with two fully produced short films based on the screenplays you’ll write and produce—guaranteed.
  • Professional Showcase: Launch your work at our year-end “Unlock the Vault” Film Arts Festival public screening event, providing a platform to showcase your talent to industry professionals.

Skills You’ll Develop:

  • Scriptwriting Mastery: Master the art of writing professionally formatted scripts for short films, features, TV series bibles, literary adaptations, or children’s films.
  • Pitch Writing: Learn to craft engaging pitches for film or video projects and discover the best places to setup your ideas.
  • Story Editing: Develop the ability to story-edit others' screenplays through thorough evaluation and constructive criticism.
  • Production Skills: Acquire hands-on experience in producing, editing, location sound, and a myriad of other essential film set skills.

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About Film Arts

Langara College Film Arts is an eight-month, intensive, collaborative, and comprehensive program for students wishing to work in today’s film industry as actors, writers, or directors. 

The program runs from January through August.

The development and inspiration for the Film Arts program grew out of Langara's well known Theatre Arts/ Studio 58 program and its successful conservatory approach to training actors and production personnel in theatre.

The Film Arts program offers post-accreditation certificates in three streams of study; Writing for the Screen, Acting for the Screen, and Directing for the Screen.

Each certificate is a stand-alone program.

Courses in film studies, film principles, and film practice overlap resulting in a creative and collaborative environment in which students will practice their skills with the other creators in each craft area. These overlapping courses are designed so students will develop a dynamic understanding of the film making process.

The Film Arts program is for dedicated students committed to imaginative exploration and to honing and upgrading their skills and knowledge in film.

Courses in film studies, industry practices, the principles and business of film production, and career preparation will give students in all streams the knowledge to embark on creative film careers.

Instructors are working professionals who bring their expertise and experience into the classroom. Meet our faculty.

Students graduate with a high degree of proficiency in their chosen stream, equipped with a wide range of knowledge and practical skills and an impressive portfolio of work.
 

Interested in Film Arts? Contact Jonas Quastel by phone at 604.323.5024 or email filmarts@langara.ca