PROGRAMS
Motion Picture Production
Filmmaking is the ultimate team sport.
- Michael Keaton, actor
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Take a tour of our Motion Picture Production department and see where ideas come to life. This is your chance to connect with instructors, explore the tools of the trade, and picture yourself right in the studio.
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Why study Motion Picture Production at PDA
At Pacific Design Academy, our Motion Picture Production program is perfect for aspiring filmmakers and creative storytellers. You’ll learn the full process of making a film — from developing an idea to editing the final cut — while gaining hands-on experience with professional equipment.
You’ll explore both the creative and business sides of film, including copyright, budgeting, and production planning. Instructors guide you through real-world projects and workshops, preparing you for roles in the film industry such as camera operator, lighting assistant, production crew, or content creator.
Whether you want to work on set or launch your own projects, this program gives you the tools to turn your vision into reality.
Careers in Motion Picture Production
Video Editor
Videographer
Production Assistant
Grip/Lighting Assistant
Set Decoration Assistant
Camera Assistant
Window Display Decorator
Script Supervisor
Independent Filmmaker
Props Assistant
Students will learn to
Budge, pitch ideas, and raise money for film productions
Apply skills in cinematography, lighting, and production management
Work as a valuable part of a complex team
Manage the post-production process including editing, music production, sound design, sound mixing, and mastering of completed film
work in the role of director or assistant director for film shoots
The knowledge and ability to perform effectively in a variety of positions in the film and television industry, as an independent filmmaker or a member of a film crew
Develop ideas for films, research and develop scripts, and write script outlines in a number of genres
Admission Procedures
Completion of high school or equivalent (GED)
Proof of education (transcript, diploma, letters of recognition)
Completed Application Form;
Signature of a parent or guardian is required for students under the age of 19
*Please note that this requirement applies to all students, regardless of citizenship or residency. If the minimum grade requirement is not met, an English proficiency test may be considered as a supplementary document for admission.
Motion Picture Production Curriculum
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of the Government of British Columbia.
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