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Serena Desmarais
"I came back to Ashcroft determined to work on "An Unfinished Life" whether it was Script Supervision shadowing or PA work. After big smiles and handshakes, he took a look at my resume and then really started to read it. He was impressed to see that I was not just a local; I had training and experience and I knew what I was doing. I started work as a PA the next day.
As the days passed by , I was one of the few locals that they kept when they brought in others from their other sets. Once we wrapped, I was told that they had recommended me for a television series in Vancouver. He had seen the work that I was capable of and he knew all about my positive attitude"

Then 5 years later she writes
"Its unbelievable how you suddenly become a part of this infinite family. To witness generations coming together to form unique and amazing teams is absolutely unreal. It's a beautiful circle; learning from professionals who understand, respect and are in complete awe of the art of filmmaking. Working with people who are constantly instilling infinite knowledge in you with a true devotion to their craft. It's a huge reward to encounter all this and pass on your experiences and knowledge to others who are about to embark on the same path".
Steven Thomas
I actually don't work in film industry anymore. I realized I couldn't accomplish what I wanted to do with in the confines of a unionized environment. Right now I'm concentrating on writing and illustrating and even managed to do some concept art for Disney at the beginning of the year. These days I try to still work on the odd short and since all my friends now are film geeks to only time I go out it's usually to some film function so in a way it's not even networking anymore, just hanging out. So with that being said:

"The motion picture program at Capilano College gave me the know how to secure a job in the film industry after school. A summer of working in locations, I gained knowledge on how all departments function and interact with each other. However, the most important aspect of pursuing any artistic vision is networking and meeting people, so go to functions, events, and film contests because that is where you'll meet the people youwill eventually work with on YOUR projects."


Zack Tucker
"Capilano Universities Motion Picture Production Program in my opinion should be recognized alongside best programs both in Canada and Los Angeles alike. It is a program that is truly training the next generation of film makers while combining a practical approach of what is necessary in order to succeed in the ever-changing world of media. I had the opportunity to visit many of the other top film programs in the United States when I was trying to decide where to go and in my opinion none of these other programs came close to offering the kind of personal face-to-face education and real world practical training that is offered at Capilano. The one thing that is hold the program at Capilano back is the lack of a degree granting fourth year program which I think is needed in order to attract the very best emerging film talent from not just across Canada but North America. I believe that by adding this option it would make the capilano program the best in Canada."
Chris Judson
"Since having left the Capilano College Film Program, I'd say that a huge portion of the paying jobs I've had have come out of networking with the Capilano College alumni. Along with that, we have formed a tight community that supports each other through individual projects, all the way from development to production. The grads have formed small working collectives and we continue to push forward each other's work by sharing contacts and working together. The film program has been a fantastic and rewarding experience for everyone involved and it's a complete certainty that we'll all be working with one another in the future!"