Matista School

The Film &
Acting Academy.

Train on real productions. Learn from working professionals. Build a career, not just a credit.

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Why Matista School

The only school in BC where
tuition buys real set experience.

Real Productions

Students work on active Matista Studio and Agency productions as part of the curriculum, not a simulation. Real sets, real equipment, real stakes.

Accessible Pricing

From $1,200 per cohort. No $30K–$80K tuition trap. Expert-led programs designed for people serious about a career, not just a certificate.

Hybrid Delivery

In-person intensives combined with live virtual sessions. Built for working adults. Study from Vancouver or anywhere in Canada.

Programs

Six certificate programs.
One cohesive training path.

Acting for Screen

JULY 2026

Camera technique, scene study, audition prep, and on-set etiquette. In-person + virtual hybrid. 10 weeks.

Filmmaking Fundamentals

JULY 2026

Camera, lighting, directing, and set workflow. Students complete a short film using Matista's cinema-grade equipment. 10 weeks.

Screenwriting

OCT 2026

Story structure, formatting, and feature/TV development. Virtual live delivery. 10 weeks.

Directing

JAN 2027

Visual storytelling, working with actors, and production management. Virtual + production lab. 10 weeks.

Post-Production

JAN 2027

Editing, colour grading, and sound design using DaVinci Resolve. Virtual delivery. 10 weeks.

Business of Film

APR 2027

Financing, distribution, grants, and building a sustainable creative career. Virtual. 8 weeks.

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