Upcoming Event: Vancouver International Film Festival, September 26 – October 6

The Vancouver International Film Festival returns for its 43rd edition September 26 through October 6, and we love that, as always, events aren’t all insider and industry-targeted, but aimed at all film enthusiasts with a hardly a velvet rope to keep us from being part of the festivities.

Unlike some other festivals, VIFF has never leaned heavily on star-studded actor attendance to generate buzz – VIFF is for movie lovers and industry as much as for those seeking social circuit notoriety! With over 350 screenings, 150 feature films (including 70 premieres), over 81 shorts, and a series of talks and live events, VIFF offers access to a wide array of cultural programming. Highlights this year include Emilia Pérez, a dizzying musical starring Zoe Saldana that took Cannes by storm this spring; Nightbitch, starring a “fabulously feral” Amy Adams; and a screening of the first two episodes of Mike Downie’s docuseries The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal to be joined by The Hip’s surviving members Rob Baker, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, and Gord Sinclair.

Of course, screenings are just a part of the festival. The VIFF Talks series includes a discussion with the production designer behind Mad Max movies, with more to be announced soon. The Signals series explores the role of creative technology in shaping the future of telling stories, while VIFF Live 2024 is a collection of live events that push the boundaries of what cinema can be.

From dedicated film buffs to casual movie fans, live music lovers and augmented reality enthusiasts, the Vancouver International Film Festival offers cinema for all.

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Photo Credit:
VIFF Website