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Indigenous Digital Filmmaking Diploma at Capilano University

Capilano University, Canada

Programme overview

The Indigenous Digital Filmmaking programs at CapU offer high quality creative and technical training for Indigenous students interested in film and TV production. Career opportunities in Indigenous film and TV production are growing. Our students come from all around the country to learn from experienced Indigenous instructors.

Faculty: Fine & Applied Arts  |  Department: School of Motion Picture Arts  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall 2027  |  Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Students study everything from scriptwriting to shooting and post-production — and leave ready to start work. To earn their diploma, students need to complete both years of this program.

Career pathways

Career paths include: Camera operator; Documentary filmmaker; Editor; Production manager; Screenwriter.

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Application information

Entry requirements

High school graduation Applicants with sufficient work experience in the television, film or independent production industries may be admitted on a case by case basis to the second year of the program.

Domestic applicants: CAD 21,663 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $3,737 total) are excluded. Source

International applicants: CAD 57,389 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $3,737 total) are excluded. Source

Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of $50, which covers applications to 2 programs.

International applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which covers applications to 2 programs. New international students also pay a one-time $5,000 deposit, applied against international tuition once registered in courses.

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