Bosas donate $6 million to Capilano University Centre for Film and Animation

The Vancouver Sun - May 26, 2010

METRO VANCOUVER - Capilano University received the largest private donation in its 42-year history with a $6 million gift from Nat and Flora Bosa.

The donation, which was announced Wednesday, will support the University's new Centre for Film and Animation, which is scheduled to open in 2011.

This contribution will enable Capilano University to fully equip phase one of the film centre and begin phase two, which is the dedicated animation wing.

"We are extremely grateful to Nat and Flora Bosa for their generous donation that will benefit our students and instructors in the learning and teaching process," said Capilano University president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Greg Lee in a news release. "Our vision through the centre is to create a new generation of creative, entrepreneurial filmmakers who will become part of the foundation of a broader, more sustainable base of domestic and international film production."

The gift, along with the university's recently announced new degree in Motion Picture Arts, ensures that students will have continued access to quality instruction by film and animation industry professionals. It will also allow them to graduate with the full-spectrum of requisite skills in the creative and technical areas, along with business and entrepreneurial abilities.

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