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Mary Galloway directing her first documentary
NIC Film Acting Conservatory Conservatory graduate Mary Galloway directing her first documentary! During her time at New Image College Mary proved to be hard-working and

Acting Students Shoot Demo Reels at Martini Film Studios
Acting students recently embarked on an exciting journey at Martini Film Studios. With cameras rolling and instructor’s guidance, they immersed themselves in captivating scenes. It

Watch Alexis Sides’s NIC Talk on YouTube!
The NIC Talk with Alexis Sides, held on our campus, is now on YouTube for all of you to watch and enjoy! Alexis Sides is

Alyssa Wapanatâhk shines as Tiger Lily in Disney’s Peter Pan & Wendy
Alyssa Wapanatâhk is a New Image College film acting conservatory graduate who has recently made a name for herself in the film industry. Her most

SUVA’s Fast Lines Challenge
SUVABeauty is inviting New Image College students, graduates, instructors, and staff to participate in the 45-Second #FastLinesChallenge! SUVA will provide the tools, all you have

“The Dionysia”
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming production of “The Dionysia” directed by Jason Schombing. This exciting play is an immersive and electrifying experience that

NIC Talk presents: Michelle Pedersen
Join us on May 10th with Michelle Pedersen, Co-Chair of the Makeup Department for IATSE Local 891, as she shares her insights on becoming a

Watch Alyssa’s NIC Talk on YouTube!
On April 5th we hosted a NIC Talk with Alyssa Wapanatâhk, our NIC Film Acting Conservatory Alumni, watch below! She talked about her educational journey,

“Cafe Racer”: NIC Alumni Co-Write and Produce Award-Winning Short
NIC alumni don’t just act. Throughout their program, they are taught about all aspects of acting, leading to being in control of their own destiny,

A successful yoga night at NIC
New Image College hosted a Yoga and Kombucha night for NIC students and alumni on Thursday, April; 13th. Yoga has been proven to increase cognitive

NIC graduate Yuki Morita was always drawn to the world of acting
Yuki Morita was always drawn to the world of acting. Determined to make her dreams a reality, Yuki made the bold decision to move to

Celebrating NIC graduate Nicolas Orellana-De Bané
Nicolas Orellana-De Bané, a trilingual actor (French, English and Spanish) and now graduate from the New Image College Film Acting Conservatory, came to Vancouver from

A Fun and Creative Improv Session
We had an amazing improv session over the weekend! It was incredibly fun, creative, and exciting. We explored different scenarios and characters, and it was

“The Crucible”
We are excited to announce our next play with NIC acting students “The Crucible”! This powerful and timeless play by Arthur Miller is set in

NIC donates to EEBC and LDRS
Community Involvement is the thought always, Phil Granger and John Craig drop by EAST END BOYS CLUB and LAST DOOR RECOVERY SOCIETY to donate a

NIC Talk presents: Alyssa Wapanatâhk
NIC Talk presents: Alyssa Wapanatâhk On April 5th, join us with NIC Film Acting Conservatory Alumni Alyssa Wapanatâhk, sharing all of her knowledge and growth

The House of Bernarda Alba
The House of Bernarda Alba. A play by Fedrico Garcia Lorca. Directed by Mauricio Romero. Play Dates: April 6th & 7th at 7:30PM AND April

Head of Acting Department, Philip Granger stars in upcoming release
NIC’s very own Head of Acting Department, Philip Granger stars in the upcoming release “The Cases of Mystery Lane”! The new, original mystery movie tells

DEMO by NIC instructor, Michelle Grady
Check out this incredible DEMO by NIC instructor, Michelle Grady! Click here to check out our makeup programs.

NIC student, Haruno Niiyama shines!
NIC Film Acting Conservatory student, Haruno Niiyama shines! Haruno, a hardworking NIC student from Japan, came to North America with a passion for acting and

NIC graduate, Jupiter Ishida lands role India!
NIC Film Acting Conservatory Co-Op graduate lands role India!! Naoya Ishida, also known as Jupiter, traveled far to attend the NIC Film Acting Conservatory Co-Op program.

Celebrating NIC graduate, Valentina Andrade
Today we are celebrating NIC Film Acting Conservatory graduate, Valentina Andrade! Valentina’s journey to success began when she arrived at New Image College from Mexico

NIC Talk presents: Alexis Sides
NIC Talk presents: Alexis Sides On March 22nd, join us with NIC Film Acting Conservatory Alumni Alexis Sides, sharing all of his knowledge and growth

New Image Entertainment presents: Love, Nuns and The Constitution
New Image Entertainment presents: Love, Nuns and The Constitution Play dates: March 11th and 12th, 1:30PM Matinee and 7:30PM Evening Show. Reserve your seat here!

NIC graduate and Ignite Artists talent is blazing trails!
Michelle Cyr is a true success story, and a shining example of what hard work, dedication, and passion can achieve. A graduate of New Image

Rodrigo Massa: Making His Dreams Come True!
Rodrigo Masa, a New Image College Film Acting Conservatory Graduate, came to the North American film market to broaden his horizons and make his dreams

NIC graduate Alyssa Wapanatâhk stars in Disney’s “Peter Pan & Wendy”
Today we are celebrating NIC graduate Alyssa Wapanatâhk! Alyssa stars in Disney’s upcoming release “Peter Pan & Wendy”, coming out on April 28th. Alyssa plays

Celebrating NIC Graduate, Juana Jaurez!
NIC Film Acting Conservatory Graduate, Juana Jaurez was born in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, but she had a dream of becoming an actor in North America.

Salsa and Margarita Night: A Night of Fun, Music, and Dancing
The campus came alive with the sounds of salsa and the delicious taste of margaritas. The Salsa and Margarita Night was a huge success! The

NIC graduate, Raphaël Lecat success across the pond
Raphaël Lecat, a graduate of the NIC Film Acting Conservatory program, is making waves across the pond. His recent performance in “The Lamb Disagrees” at

New Image Entertainment presents “Secret Lives of Office Workers”
New Image Entertainment presents “Secret Lives of Office Workers”, a play by Matt Fox. Directed by Jason Schombing. Show runs: Wednesday, March 1, Thursday, March

NIC graduate, Josh Dohy creates an incredible podcast
NIC Film Acting Conservatory graduate, Josh Dohy creates an incredible podcast. Josh is an Actor, Comedian, Parkour Fanatic and now the host of the new

NIC graduate, Michael Danell plays lead in “Around The Corner”
Today we are celebrating NIC Film Acting Conservatory graduate, Michael Danell! Michael plays the lead role in “Around the Corner” as John, a faithful Christian

Gelatin prosthetics creation by NIC student, Sayami Kodama
Check out this creative work with gelatin prosthetics by NIC Film Makeup Masters student, Sayami Kodama! Click here for more information on our Film Makeup Masters!

Lyle Kesslers award winning play, Orphans
Show runs: Wednesday, Feb. 1, Thursday, Feb. 2, Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4, at NIC’s MAINSTAGE, located at 987 Granville Street. Doors at

“Orphans” at NIC
Come watch a play and support a good cause! Steven Roberts, Fei Ren, James Challis and Edward Foy have partnered up with New Image College

NIC student, Masaaki cast in international feature film project
NIC Film Acting Conservatory student, Masaaki Neguchi was recently cast in an international feature film project that is shooting in Los Angeles, Switzerland, France, Tokyo,

Planning Your Future in Canada: A Seminar Full of Insights
NIC organized a seminar titled “Planning Your Future in Canada” that was highly informative for international students. The event covered various aspects of immigration to

NIC graduate, Blake Williams books a leading role in a thriller
NIC Film Acting Conservatory graduate Blake Williams books a leading role in a thriller, shooting in Kelowna. Blake was discovered by casting director Ann Forry

NIC gives back to the Vancouver Island theater community
New Image College gives back to the Vancouver Island theater community! NIC’s acting department head, Philip Granger was sent to the University of Victoria to

NIC Get Together: A Delicious and Fun-filled Evening
We recently hosted our Pizza and Beer Night that was a huge hit with students. The event featured an array of delicious pizzas, party games

Dakota Daulby is in the final stages of his film “VANCE”
NIC Film Acting Conservatory graduate, Dakota Daulby is in the final stages of his film “VANCE”. This a very special film that Dakota wrote, produced,

NIC at VIBFF: Join us and audition to win a full Acting 101 scholarship!
New Image College is proud to partner with the 2nd Edition of the Vancouver International Black Film Festival (VIBFF)! In support of the upcoming event

NIC graduate, Michelle Cyr books three in a row
NIC film acting conservatory graduate, Michelle Cyr books three in a row!! Michelle is on a roll or should we say roles! Michelle has just

2022 was a very successful year for NIC Graduate Josh Dohy
2022 was a very successful year for NIC Graduate, Josh Dohy! Josh starred in a lead role in Rylan Friday’s Official VIFF Selected Short ‘TERROR/FORMING’,

Award-winning actor Dakota Daulby has been very busy writing, producing and directing films in L.A.
NIC film acting conservatory graduate and award-winning actor, Dakota Daulby has been very busy writing, producing and directing films in Los Angeles. He also has

NIC first-year acting students presented their scenes
On Tuesday, November 29th, New Image College first-year acting students presented their scenes. We had a first module, week seven scene presentation and a second module, scene