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Top Visual Effects Schools and Colleges in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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Korea’s No.1

CG School for Employment

Developing Industry-Ready Artists

Alumni Employed

in Top Studios 

Empower Students

to Join Major Productions

Globally Recognized Professional Training

Ranked No.1 for 5 Years

in Global & Domestic Competitions

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Gangnam Main Campus (a 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Gangnam Station)

About

SF Film School

Founded in 2001, SF Film School is South Korea’s leading VFX
and 3D animation institution, welcoming students from around the world.
You’ll receive expert mentorship, hands-on training, and career guidance
at every step. We genuinely care about your growth and success;
our dedicated staff support you through your studies and
help you launch your creative career globally.
Join a thriving community where your talent
is nurtured and your future is our priority.

Expert Mentor System

Seminars with Leading Hollywood Professionals

We build strategic networks with top industry experts actively working in major Hollywood studios. Through regular on-site visits and advanced real-time online platforms, students gain direct insight into global production workflows and professional techniques.
This approach provides not only education but also real exposure to international industry practices, creating unique opportunities for overseas experience and global employment.

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Career Outcomes

SFFS maintains one of the highest employment success rates, producing industry-ready artists who join top studios in Korea and worldwide. This page offers a clear overview of our graduates’ job titles, hiring companies, and major projects—showing where they work and how their careers continue to grow.

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An Institution Shaping 
the Future Since 2001
Korea’s First CG & VFX Portfolio Lab

You can explore how students study and build their skills in the SFFS Lab, an environment equipped with the best professional facilities.

SFFS News

Check out our regular seminars and alumni news.

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THE GREATEST PORTFOLIO OF THE YEAR

SFFS AWARDS 2025

The annual SF Film School Awards honor students who have successfully completed outstanding portfolios and created works that bring global recognition to SF Film School.

DATE

PLACE

CONTENT

December 3th. 2025 19:00 ~ 21:00

SF Film School Cinema Room & Online

Awards Ceremony

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SF Film School Alumni in Global Hits —
‘King of Kings’ &
‘K-POP Demon Hunters’

Top Visual Effects

 

Schools and Colleges in 2025

 

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REGULAR PROGRAMS

Specialized CG Training Program

Since 2001, SFFILM School has been nurturing not just technicians but true artists across Hollywood feature films, animation, the gaming industry, and commercial advertising.

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VISUAL EFFECTS

In filmmaking, visual effects (VFX) is the creation of any on-screen imagery that does not exist in real life. VFX allows filmmakers to create environments, objects, creatures, and even people that would otherwise be impractical or impossible to film in a live-action shot. VFX in film frequently involves the integration of live-action footage with computer-generated imagery (CGI).

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3D ANIMATION

In 3D animation, objects can be moved and rotated as an object in the real life would. Computer animation often use 3D animation to bring two dimensional models into three dimensions environment. 3D animation is used in various industries such as gaming , marketing, and medicine.

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GAMES

A game artist is an artist who is in charge of visual art in multiple types of games. Game artists play a vital role in the game production and they are often credited in role-playing games, collectible card games, and video games.

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An FX artist creates the visual effects in movies, TV shows and games. They are responsible for creating smoke, fire, destruction, water,

as well as smaller effects such as objects colliding or liquid simulations

in a glass.

FX DYNAMICS AND SIMULATION

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3D MOTION GRAPHIC

3D Motion Graphics are conjunctions of animations or a digital footage that are usually combined with audio for multimedia projects.

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REAL CHARACTER

The demand for real human character artists such as virtual influencers and metaverses is steadily increasing.

As a curriculum that can respond to all cultural industries such as games and movies, many students choose this course as they aim to become character modeling artists.

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ENVIRONMENT DESIGN

The process of creating a virtual or photorealistic set for film or drama production with digital or traditional painting.

As a curriculum that can respond to all industries in line with the changes of the times, many students choose this course with the goal of becoming a true senior artist.

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3D COMPOSITE

The 3D compositing process is a process of synthesizing a virtual digital with a live image to create various elements as if they belonged naturally to the same space.
As a curriculum that can respond to all industries in line with the changes of the times, many students choose this course with the goal of becoming a true senior artist.

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What SFFS Creates
Becomes Global.

The SFFS Awards celebrate the finest CG works of the year, highlighting the artistic passion and technical mastery of our creators.

This in-house festival brings together diverse imaginations and exceptional craftsmanship, showcasing the creative culture that defines SFFS.

By recognizing outstanding visual storytelling and remarkable achievements, the SFFS Awards inspire the next generation who will shape the future of global digital media and VFX.

CHAOSGROUP

STUDENT RENDERING CHALLENGE

2022

WINNER

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Space Vacation

by Enock Chung

Sony Pictures Imageworks

The Rookies Awards

2025

Highly Commended

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the Blooming Fairy

by Park Yu Rim

Westworld Studios

The Rookies Awards

2023

Highly Commended

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Freedom

by Kim Taekyeong

M83 Studios

The Rookies Awards

2022

WINNER

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Little Hunter

by Tak Bomi

GIANTSTEP Studios

CHAOSGROUP

STUDENT RENDERING CHALLENGE

2021

WINNER

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Create a Better World

by Taewoo Lee

Oneuniverse Studios

The Rookies Awards

2024

Runner up

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Pinocchio

by Park Nayeon

Industrial Light & Magic

The Rookies Awards

2023

Highly Commended

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A Curious Beast

by Kim Minso

THESSEN Visual Craft

The Rookies Awards

2021

WINNER

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Geppettos' workshop

by Kim dongha

DEXTER Studios

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STUDENT RENDERING CHALLENGE

2020

WINNER

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Illumination

by Hwiyeon Cho

Westworld Studios

The Rookies Awards

2024

Runner up

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Assassin's Creed Resistance

by Song Dahyeon

NEXON

The Rookies Awards

2023

WINNER

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To My Buddy

by Kim Myungju

LENNON Studios

The Rookies Awards

2021

Highly Commended

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Little friend in the forest

by Park Seonghyeon

M83 Studios

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Who's next?

It's YOU!

SHOW CASE

We Only Go

For The Best.

SF Film School delivers unmatched results through a carefully structured curriculum and a unique education system that sets us apart from others.

Campus & Facilities

SFFS STUDIO

SFFS provides a cutting-edge production facility,

fully equipped with the latest tech and tools. We support our students in creating world-class portfolios

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Valuable SFFS education

SFFS provides high-quality education at an affordable cost, enabling anyone to grow into a competitive creator.

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Recommendations from Hollywood Experts

These are testimonials from Hollywood professionals on the value and achievements of SFFS’s education.

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What makes SFFS special

SFFS cultivates talented creators through an industry-recognized curriculum supported by practical, production-focused training and professional-grade equipment.

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Visiting Siggraph

SFFS visits SIGGRAPH each year to explore the latest CG/VFX trends and connect with global industry professionals.

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SFFS Lab Training Environment

The SFFS Lab is a creator-focused training space equipped with professional, production-ready tools and systems, where SFFS’s exclusive programs are actively operated.

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SFFS LAB

You can explore the study process of SFFS students. SFFS focuses on building skills step by step, rather than producing uniform, one-size-fits-all portfolios.

CLASS START
Jan. 05. 2026

SEOUL (+82) 2-501-5111

BUSAN (+82) 51-802-8900

DAEGU (+82) 53-710-3334

​SFFSLAB (Canada) sffslab@gmail.com

E-mail sffilmschool@gmail.com

To register

Step 1. Consultation via phone, email, or KakaoTalk

Step 2. Career counselling with an interview

Class size 8 to 10 students per class

Regular Program Beginner to Advanced

CLASS START

2026. 01. 05. Mon.

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