Edmonton's Only
Dedicated Photo
+ Video School.
We started AFS because we believed there was a better way to teach creative skills — less theory, more doing. That belief hasn't changed.
Built by Creatives,
for Creatives.
Alberta Film School was founded in Edmonton with a single goal: give aspiring photographers and videographers the hands-on training they actually need to work professionally. Not a semester of theory. Not a lecture hall with 200 students. Real training, real feedback, real results.
We're Edmonton's only school dedicated exclusively to photo and video education. We don't teach animation, music production, or graphic design. We do one thing — and we do it better than anyone in Alberta.
With over 500 graduates and 90,000+ followers watching our students' work, AFS has become the go-to training ground for Edmonton's creative community.
Our Core Principles
Hands-On From Day One
You pick up a camera on day one. We don't believe in weeks of theory before you're allowed to shoot. The best way to learn is to do — and then get feedback, and do it again.
Small Classes, Real Attention
We cap every cohort at 16 students. Your instructor knows your name, your work, and your goals. You get the kind of individual attention that simply isn't possible in a large institution.
Real-World Projects Only
Every assignment is designed to produce work you can actually use. You'll shoot real clients, real locations, and real productions — not staged classroom exercises.
Specialization Over Breadth
We teach photo and video — that's it. Our focus means our curriculum is deeper, our instructors are more specialized, and our graduates are better prepared than those from general arts programs.
Portfolio Before Certificate
A certificate is nice. A portfolio that gets you hired is better. We measure our success by the quality of work our graduates produce — not by the credentials they collect.
Community Over Competition
Your classmates become your creative network. We foster a collaborative environment where students support each other's growth, share resources, and build relationships that last beyond graduation.
Professional Facilities
Photography Studio
A fully equipped studio with professional strobe lighting, backdrops, reflectors, and all the gear you need to practice studio photography. Available to students outside of class hours.
Video Production Suite
Professional video equipment including cinema cameras, lenses, gimbals, audio recording gear, and lighting kits. Everything you need to produce broadcast-quality video.
Editing Suites
Dedicated editing workstations with the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite and Adobe Premiere Pro. Fast machines, large monitors, and a quiet environment for focused post-production work.
Our Edmonton Campus
Visit us at Unit 152 – 10045 156 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2X6. Free parking available and easy access from across the city.
Behind the Scenes
Active Professionals
Who Teach.
Every AFS instructor is an active professional in the Edmonton creative industry. They're not retired from the field — they're still shooting, editing, and delivering work for real clients every week. That means the skills they teach are current, practical, and battle-tested.
Active Working Photographers
- Currently shooting for real clients across Edmonton
- Specialize in portraits, commercial, events, and product photography
- Experts in studio lighting, Photoshop, and Lightroom
- Bring fresh industry knowledge into every class
Active Working Videographers
- Currently producing video for real clients and brands
- Experienced in commercials, promos, music videos, and short films
- Experts in Adobe Premiere Pro, gimbal work, and professional audio
- Teach you the exact workflows they use on paid projects
Small Classes, Real Feedback
- Your instructor knows your name, your work, and your goals
- Direct one-on-one feedback on every assignment
- Mentorship that continues through placements and beyond
- A network of working professionals you can lean on after graduation
Our Edmonton Campus
Main Campus
Our Students Work With
Through our field placement program, AFS students work alongside real clients and organizations across Edmonton and beyond.
500+ Creatives
and Counting.
Every cohort graduates with a real portfolio, real experience, and real connections in the Edmonton creative industry.
Come See It For Yourself.
Try our free Camera Basics class. Meet the instructors, see the studio, and get a real feel for how we teach — before you commit.
Tony