CAMPUS VFX
Why the Name Campus VFX?
Campus — More than just a school, it’s a real learning environment. Live-lectures not a collection of pre-recorded tutorials, but a immersive space where serious artists come to level up. A place with mentorship, industry-tested workflows, guidance, and a creative community — built to teach you the tools, so you can master the craft.
VFX — Because this is what we do. Visual Effects for movies, TV, games, and digital art. Our students dive deep into the disciplines that define the industry — from simulations and particles to explosions, lighting, compositing, and character FX.
Our campuses — both physical and online — are boutique and elite by design. Built for creatives who don’t just want to dabble, but who are ready to do. We focus only on what matters. Just the skills, training, and mentorship to launch your career.
Your VFX Career Starts Here. From Classroom to Credits.
Our Instructors
To build a truly extraordinary Campus of Visual Effects, we must build a team of equally extraordinary people. Each staff member have been carefully selected to reflect our core values of generously sharing knowledge, creating a safe and supportive environment, and inspiring creative growth. Together we have built a genuinely unique and unprecedentedly effective learning experience.Every member of our team has been hand-selected for their deep expertise, specialized skillset, and their ability to teach, mentor, and inspire. These aren’t just talented artists — they’re passionate educators who reflect our core values: generosity in sharing knowledge, a commitment to safe and supportive learning, and a drive to fuel creative growth.
Jon and Louis are both award-winning industry professionals with decades of experience and credits across world-class studios and blockbuster projects. Their vision and mentorship help to shape our programs.
We’re also proud to have Andres, a VFX veteran with years of experience teaching across multiple disciplines, including compositing, as well as a solid foundation in industry work. His breadth of knowledge and hands-on experience allow him to mentor students with a practical, real-world approach.
Additionally, Chase has been a mentor at Campus VFX for over four years, offering not only his expertise but also his deep, personal commitment to each student’s success. He’s built lasting friendships with students, providing guidance and support that goes beyond the classroom to help them grow as professionals and individuals.
Together, we’ve created a genuinely unique and unprecedented learning experience, built to help you grow and thrive as an artist in the VFX industry.
Jon Anastasiades
Compositing Instructor
Vancouver
Andrés Seedorf
Compositing Instructor
Vancouver
louis manjarres
lead fx td instructor
Vancouver
Chase Brewer
FX Mentor
Vancouver
Lindsay Luttrell
admissions advisor |
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
Vancouver Registrar
Ria Ambrose
Chief Executive Officer
Vancouver & Montreal
Accreditation
PTIB Designated – Lost Boys School of VFX is designated by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB). A branch of the B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education, PTIB provides a certificate to private training institutions in B.C. that aim to ensure institutions provide quality education in the post-secondary career training sector.
EQA Designated – The Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation is British Columbia’s brand for quality post-secondary education. EQA designation is available to private institutions in B.C. that meet or exceed quality assurance standards set by the province. This designation also promotes B.C. as an education destination of choice for both domestic and international students.
Rookies – An official organization that provides a community for visual effects artists. A formal accreditation awarded to the very best schools that provide the most up-to-date and relevant industry training and education for students aspiring to work in creative media industries. View our Academic Certificate.
Houdini Certified – All the best visual effects schools teach Houdini, the most modern, powerful 3D tool on the planet. To be Houdini certified, a school must teach a certain amount of Houdini content by industry veterans while being reviewed by a panel of Houdini experts. We are proud to have been recognized as an exemplary educational institution that teaches Houdini to our students.
STUDENT SERVICES
At our institution, we are committed to providing comprehensive support to ensure your success and well-being. Whether you need assistance with immigration processes, academic guidance, or personal wellness, our dedicated team is here to help. Our goal is to make you feel at home in our community of artists.
IMMIGRATION SERVICES
Lindsay, our Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, assists international students with processes involving Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), such as obtaining study permits and post-graduation work permits. She will be with you every step of the way. For updated information on these processes, please visit the IRCC website. To review accommodation options for international students, see our Admissions page.
LEARNING SUPPORT
Our programs include both an instructor and a teaching assistant who are continuously available to provide personalized support, whether in person or through our communication channels via Discord. Beyond academics, our administration staff is available to help you overcome any learning obstacles and can guide you to appropriate resources.
For additional English language support in British Columbia, consider the following resources:
ISSofBC: Offers free English language classes for newcomers at several locations across BC. Learn more.
UBC English Language Institute: Provides intensive English programs and short-term courses. Learn more.
WELLNESS SERVICES
We understand that everyone goes through different experiences, and we want to ensure your well-being is a priority. Our Student Services Officer, Lindsay, can guide you toward appropriate support. For resources in British Columbia, consult the following:
• HealthLink BC: Provides 24/7 access to non-emergency health information and services.
Visit HealthLink BC.
• Government of BC: Mental Health and Substance Use Support: Offers information and resources for mental health and substance use.
Learn more.
• Help Starts Here: A BC government resource connecting individuals to social services, mental health support, and more.
Visit Help Starts Here.
"The whole point of the visual effects is to create things that are believable." – George Lucas, Director/Producer (Star Wars)
"In every film, there's a moment where technology lets you create something that didn’t exist before. That’s the magic." – Phil Tippett, VFX Supervisor (Jurassic Park)
"A great VFX shot should be invisible to the audience. If the VFX team has done its job, you should only notice the story." – Joe Letteri, VFX Supervisor (Avatar, The Lord of the Rings)
OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
