Capilano University and the Whistler Film Festival Society have partnered up to help grow the local film talent in the Sea to Sky.
On Feb. 27, the two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding to expand film industry training and skills for students at the CapU Squamish campus.
鈥淐apilano University is powered by imagination, and we are thrilled to be partnering with a powerhouse like the Whistler Film Festival Society to fuel creativity and innovation in our community,鈥� CapU Squamish associate vice-president, Brian Storey said in a press release.
鈥淲ith 小蓝视频鈥檚 global reputation, there is great potential to elevate the film and screen sector in the Sea-to-Sky corridor and enhance the overall economic strength of 小蓝视频鈥檚 film industry.鈥�
The new partnership will bring several of WFFS鈥檚 talent programs to CapU鈥檚 Squamish campus. The programs will also take advantage of the networking opportunities available through the annual Whistler Film Festival and Content Summit held in December.
In addition, CapU will also be launching a new certificate in filmmaking starting in fall designed for students to experience small-scale filmmaking while navigating diverse natural surroundings.
颁补辫鲍鈥檚&苍产蝉辫;Motion Picture Arts (MoPA) degree and diploma programs are only offered at the Bosa Centre for Film and Animation at their North Vancouver campus. These will not be offered at the Squamish campus however film students will have work-integrated learning opportunities with WFFS.
Whistler Film Festival Society鈥檚 executive director Angela Heck hopes the partnership can create more space for independent Canadian storytelling.
鈥淭his partnership with Capilano University is a bold step toward establishing a world-class hub for professional development and continued learning in the screen industry in British Columbia,鈥� Heck said in the press release.
鈥淲e鈥檙e excited by the opportunities to take full advantage of CapU鈥檚 undeniably gorgeous Squamish campus to develop and deliver advanced training programs where filmmakers, content creators and industry professionals can access the top-tier training, visionary mentorship and career-defining industry opportunities that are a hallmark of WFFS鈥檚 successful and highly lauded talent programs.鈥�
For more information on the partnership, visit or the websites.
Note: This story was updated to clarify which degrees are on offer at CapU's Bosa Centre for Film and Animation in North Vancouver.
