Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts

Victoria, BC

The Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts is a school that trains actors for careers in film, TV and theatre and is the only school of its type on Vancouver Island.

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Online Class Description


VAD Art's 15 minute video will take you through Movement Psychology with Jason Stevens, Acting for Camera with Adam Thomas, Meisner Approach with Joe McCoy, and Stage Combat with Trevor Hinton.


Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts

There's place for you here!
Our Acting for Film & TV Career Training Program is a full-time, 8-month intensive acting development program fully designated by the provincial and federal governments, and is StudentAid BC approved. You receive rigorous training that will prepare you for the camera and the stage. Graduate equipped with a diploma, professional headshot, demo reel, CV, and the skills and confidence to launch your professional acting career in film, television, or theatre.

There is a huge interest and demand for film actors in BC — film production is at an all-time high. With VAD Art’s excellent reputation, strong curriculum and experienced faculty, your future in film and TV looks bright!