Upcoming Event: Vancouver International Film Festival, October 2 – 12, 2025

The Vancouver International Film Festival returns for its 44th edition running from October 2 through 12, 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 435 screenings, 170 feature films and 100 shorts (with a total of 26 world premieres), and a series of talks and live events, VIFF offers access to a wide array of cultural programming. Highlights this year include the festival’s opening film, Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, a behind-the-scene’s dramatization of the making of Breathless; the Canadian premieres of Father Mother Sister Brother, directed by Jim Jarmusch, and Jay Kelly by Noah Baumbach; and An Evening with Marc Maron—a special event that includes a screening of Are We Good? and a Q&A with Maron after the show.

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 2025 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