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About VADA Studios
VADA Studios is a Vancouver based acting school that offers students some truly amazing programs taught by skilled and experienced instructors. Vancouver, BC, is considered the film capital of Canada, and is often referred to as ‘Hollywood North’. It has been the filming location of some of the most popular TV series and movies, including Bates Motel, Supernatural, and Deadpool. Those hoping to break into the film or TV industry need look no further than this popular West Coast destination.
About VADA Studios
VADA Studios is a Vancouver based acting school that offers students some truly amazing programs taught by skilled and experienced instructors. Vancouver, BC, is considered the film capital of Canada, and is often referred to as ‘Hollywood North’. It has been the filming location of some of the most popular TV series and movies, including Bates Motel, Supernatural, and Deadpool. Those hoping to break into the film or TV industry need look no further than this popular West Coast destination.
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VADA also places more actors with agencies than any other school in Canada. VADA students are often found at some of the most sought-after auditions, and industry professionals say they’re often impressed with the skills and talents found in VADA graduates. In fact, VADA’s reputation is said to be above almost any other Canadian school. VADA provides students with a professional studio to complete their training, so alumni find themselves particularly well prepared when their studies are finished.
Who Are the Instructors at VADA?
Eric Regimbald
Eric has garnered success as a TV & Film actor and voice over artist with recent TV acting credits on series that include: Supergirl, Project Blue Book, NarcoLeap, iZombie, Millions, Motherland and Lost Ollie; and voice acting credits on countless TV & Web commercials, radio dramas, film and theatre over the past 22 years.
Joel Semande
Joel quickly found his feet in the industry after landing a role as international pop superstar, Joey Lockhart on Disney’s 16 Wishes. This led to opportunities on shows such as Supernatural, Continuum, R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour, Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce and You Me Her. He also landed guest star roles on CW’s Arrow, The Flash and minor roles on Lucifer and Prison Break.
Lee Shorten
While Lee is best known for playing Sergeant Yoshida on Amazon’s ‘The Man in the High Castle’ and Walt Yoshida on AMC’s ‘The Terror: Infamy’, he has also guest starred on ‘Van Helsing’ as Master Tsui, a role specifically written for him by the Van Helsing team and recurred as on ‘Supernatural’ as a fan favourite Demon.
Marie V. Sharpe
Marie received a 2016 Leo Award Nomination for her role in Kids Who Jump Off Bridges. She also shared a “Best of the Fest” Award at the 2019 Full Bloom Film Festival and “Best International Dramatic Feature” at the Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase for the feature film What We Don’t Say. In 2020 she received a “Best Performance” nomination in the Lift Off Film Festival for her performance in the webseries Sugar.
Most Actor Placements
VADA also places more actors with agencies than any other school in Canada. VADA students are often found at some of the most sought-after auditions, and industry professionals say they’re often impressed with the skills and talents found in VADA graduates. In fact, VADA’s reputation is said to be above almost any other Canadian school. VADA provides students with a professional studio to complete their training, so alumni find themselves particularly well prepared when their studies are finished.
Who Are the Instructors at VADA?
Eric Regimbald
Eric has garnered success as a TV & Film actor and voice over artist with recent TV acting credits on series that include: Supergirl, Project Blue Book, NarcoLeap, iZombie, Millions, Motherland and Lost Ollie; and voice acting credits on countless TV & Web commercials, radio dramas, film and theatre over the past 22 years.
Joel Semande
Joel quickly found his feet in the industry after landing a role as international pop superstar, Joey Lockhart on Disney’s 16 Wishes. This led to opportunities on shows such as Supernatural, Continuum, R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour, Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce and You Me Her. He also landed guest star roles on CW’s Arrow, The Flash and minor roles on Lucifer and Prison Break.
Lee Shorten
While Lee is best known for playing Sergeant Yoshida on Amazon’s ‘The Man in the High Castle’ and Walt Yoshida on AMC’s ‘The Terror: Infamy’, he has also guest starred on ‘Van Helsing’ as Master Tsui, a role specifically written for him by the Van Helsing team and recurred as on ‘Supernatural’ as a fan favourite Demon.
Marie V. Sharpe
Marie received a 2016 Leo Award Nomination for her role in Kids Who Jump Off Bridges. She also shared a “Best of the Fest” Award at the 2019 Full Bloom Film Festival and “Best International Dramatic Feature” at the Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase for the feature film What We Don’t Say. In 2020 she received a “Best Performance” nomination in the Lift Off Film Festival for her performance in the webseries Sugar.