Film Production

Develop your intellectual, creative, and technical skills as you prepare to embark on a professional career in the film industry. Your coursework will provide you with core disciplines and filmic knowledge as well as practical experience in filmmaking. BFA and diploma students produce and work on several films while in the program.

Why this program?

• UBC is one of the oldest Film Production programs in Western Canada with a well-established alumni network.
• Take classes in an intimate cohort of 20 students.
• Take Production Design courses from the Theatre program, and Screenwriting courses from the Creative Writing program.

English-language requirements

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

General admission requirements

• Graduation from high school
• Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.

Degree-specific requirements: Fine Arts (direct-entry specializations only; excludes Creative Writing)

Grade 12

• A Grade 12 English
• Audition or portfolio

Related courses

The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

• Language Arts
• Social Studies
• Visual and Performing Arts