Success Stories
Our students achieve great results! Check out some highlights from our alumni, fresh stories straight out of movie sets they are working on and a sneak peek into upcoming projects!

Melissa Sahlstom: Major MUA Success
It’s time for a NIC graduate spotlight! Today we are introducing: Melissa Sahlstrom. Melissa is a film and television makeup artist located in Vancouver BC. She

Erika Hau Triple Books!
NIC Film Conservatory Graduate Erika Hau books again, again and again. Through the pandemic, Erika’s path to success was a roller coaster ride, but Erika

Beverly Hoy: MUA on Firefly Lane on Netflix
Beverly Hoy is a makeup artist, hairstylist, and lash extension technician. She has worked as a key makeup artist on Netflix’s “Firefly Lane”, “Home Before

Blake Williams Books HUGE Role on Netflix Series
Update! NIC Acting Conservatory graduate Blake Williams has just booked a huge role on a Netflix series! Blake has always worked with focus and intention,

Jarelle De’Von Hepburn On Lucifer
Turned on the TV and who did we see? None other than past NIC graduate Jarelle De’Von Hepburn on Lucifer! Great to see you Jarelle!

Stephanie Van Dyck: Circus Artist, Radio Host, Actor
Introducing NIC graduate: Stephanie Van Dyck! Stephanie is an actor, professional circus artist, and on air host at @mountainfmradio! Recently, you can find her in

Yuki Morita in The Midnight Club on Netflix
Today we are spotlighting NIC graduate: Yuki Morita! Yuki grew up in Tokyo, Japan, and moved to Vancouver to study acting here at NIC. Since

Dakota Daulby in Black Summer on Netflix
More graduate success! Dakota Daulby is in Black Summer on Netflix now! You can look for him in episodes 2 and 3! Dakota has accumulated

Mike Li in Dwayne Johnson’s Blockbuster: Skyscraper
Today we are spotlighting NIC graduate: Mike Li! Mike landed his first feature film role in Dwayne Johnson’s blockbuster Skyscraper in 2018. He has accumulated

Dakota Vegh: Writer/Actor From Langley, BC
Introducing: Dakota Vegh! Dakota hails from Langley, BC where he began acting at a young age before attending NIC’s acting program. Most recently, Dakota wrote

Yu Matsushita: Stunt Actor Wears Many Hats
Today we are spotlighting a NIC graduate with many talents: Yu Matsushita! Yu began her journey training extensively in many dance forms including ballet jazz, lyrical

Rodrigo Massa: Actor By Day, Pop Star By Night
Introducing: Rodrigo Massa! Rodrigo graduated from NIC’s acting program, and is best known for his role as ‘Piero Scarinci’ in El Dragón. Not only that,

Erika Hau as Carmen in Black Summer on Netflix
This is Erika Hau. Erika began her career in Mexico’s musical theatre industry, performing in Mamma Mia, Spring Awakening and Madagascar Live! She then moved

Robert Guthrie as Assistant Director
Introducing Rob Guthrie! Rob is a graduate of our Film Acting Conservatory who took advantage of assisting in the NIC Film Projects during his studies

Megan Nicholson
Introducing Megan Nicholson! Megan graduated from NIC in 2011 and has been working ever since! She is a Makeup Artist, Designer, SPFX Artist, and Producer.

Roberto Lanzas Working Non-Stop
Congratulations Roberto Lanzas! Having over 50 credits on his resume since graduating NIC, Roberto Lanzas has been doing everything he can to keep himself busy

Jacob Tazelaar Lands Feature Film Shooting in BC
Congratulations to Jacob Tazelaar who just booked a feature film which will be shot in BC’s own Ucluelet! Booking in the pandemic is no easy

Guillerme Babilonia Lands Major US TV Series
Congratulations to Guillerme Babilonia who booked a Guest Star role on a major US TV series! Guillerme can also be found on The Good Doctor,

Juana Lerma Juarez Books The Good Doctor
A big congratulations to NIC graduate Juana Lerma Juarez who booked The Good Doctor! Juana can also be seen in the TV series The Terror

Eduardo Britto in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
Congratulations to Eduardo Britto who debuted in North American television for the first time in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Eduardo was born in Aracaju, Brazil

Blake Williams Stars in Recently Released “Shall We Play”
Another NIC Film Acting Conservatory Graduate success story. Blake Williams applied the discipline he learned in martial arts while attending NIC Film Acting Conservatory, and

Paul Grenier Back from Australia
More NIC graduate success! Paul Grenier is back from filming in Australia, and just booked a supporting lead in a Hallmark movie! His hustle never

Valentina Andrade Books The Good Doctor
Congratulations to NIC graduate Valentina Andrade who booked The Good Doctor! Valentina hails from Mexico City, and can be found most recently in the short

Josh Dohy on the set of a Lifetime movie
Josh Dohy is a New Image College graduate books a Lifetime movie actor role! Not only that, Josh was recently signed by Premiere Talent for

Brazilian actress lands a Principle Role
Congratulations to New Image College acting student, Carol Rolo who landed an Acting Role in a T.V. Series. Unfortunately, it is not public yet, but

New Image Grads Just Keep Working
Another NIC film acting conservatory graduate success story. Miles McCarthy was an extremely hard-working student while attending NIC Acting Conservatory. During the audition training, he

NIC Grad Lands HUGE roll – Tiger Lilly from Peter Pan
What Great News! New Image College graduate Alyssa Wapanatâhk lands the part of Tiger Lily in the new Disney live-action adaptation of Peter Pan alongside

Whistler Film Festival selects Paul Grenier
New Image College Film Acting Conservatory Graduate Paul Grenier has been selected by the Whistler Film festival as One of the five stars to watch

Vickie has what it takes to Work in the Film Industry!
Q&A with Makeup Artist Vickie McIntyre New Image College Makeup Artist Graduate, Vickie McIntyre has immersed herself into the film industry since graduation from NIC.

NIC Grad book RIVERDALE!
Gurb Johal our New image college film acting conservatory graduate has been cast on Riverdale. Gurb was one of those students that worked very hard

Ann Forry’s movie gets distribution!
Another NIC film acting conservatory graduate success story. When casting director Ann Forry was about to embark on her first feature film directorial debut. Ann

NIC Acting Success – Meili Looi
NIC Acting Graduate Meili Looi is the girl with all the contagious energy everyone wanted. Made everyone smile when she walked into the college. Meili

NIC Success Mary Galloway
NIC Acting Graduate Mary Galloway is at it again. not only did she win the Kevin Spacey artist of choice and received funding to produce

Triple Threat Seth Whittaker “Mr Positive”, we call him
NIC Acting Graduate Seth Whittaker books a nice role in an undisclosed feature film. Seth Whitaker and his brother Daniel both came to New Image

NIC Acting Success Ronald Patrick Thompson
Ronald Patrick Thompson books not one but two supporting leads in Hallmark movies shooting in British Columbia. They are back to back. Ronald Patrick Thompson

Jarod Joseph is a one that has never looked back!
NIC Acting Graduate Jarod Joseph finishes his 7th and final year of “The 100” Jarod booked The 100 right out of school. Since then he’s

Maximize it don’t minimize it!
NIC Film Acting Conservatory Graduate Michael Sech will be premiering in the feature film ”They Who Surround Us”. This Friday October 9th 5:30 PST on

Kelsey Evelyn has the Eye – Literally!
Every once in awhile there a person that comes along and specializes and becomes an expert on that One thing! Well for Kelsey Evelyn that

Roberto Has Done 15 Productions Already
New Image College Acting Conservatory graduate Roberto Lanzas is blazing new trails having booked over 15 productions in the last year!! Some of his recent

From Mexico To Netflix
Juanita Lerma Juarez is from Mexico and dreamed of becoming an actress. Her first step was to decide to train, and train hard she did

Another commercial for Dakota Vegh
Dakota Vegh is our very own King of Commercials. Having landed several major commercials as campaigns since graduating, he has been introduced into the world

Leo Winner for Best Makeup in Film
Isabelle Fallu – one of our Fashion & Film Make-up Design Program alumni – has WON Best Make-up on the Short Drama Exhibit Man at the 2019 Leos! Previously we did

Nominated TWICE for LEO
What’s better than one Leo Award Nominee? Two Nominees! That’s exactly what we have the pleasure of announcing. Jess Hawkins, a New Image College Makeup Program graduate,

Featured in 3 BIG TV Shows
NIC Acting Alumni, Dakota Daulby lands a big gig in the 6th season of CW’s megahit TV show, The 100. Daulby depicts the menacing dark commander, Sheidheda. With his

Taylor Hastings is making her mark
New Image College Film Acting Conservatory graduate Taylor Hastings has been writing, starring in and producing her own films and theatre with her partner in crime

Working with Idris Alba and Kate Winslet
Our Recent acting graduate Tintswalo Khumbuza’s first acting job out of school was a guest star on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Her second is

Amy Hired at Nordstrom
Amy Ly is a recent graduate. She is now working at the Nordstrom’s Nail Bar in Downtown Vancouver. She will soon become a Skin Specialist

Yuki’s in Horror Movies
New Image College Film Acting Conservatory graduate, Yuki Morita had a memorable role in Ridley Scott- produced The Terror: Infamy. The opening scene where Yuki is in was premiered in Comic-Con