Vancouver International Film Festival and VIFF Centre

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VIFF is the home of film and film culture in Western Canada, a place where stories come to life, perspectives expand, and communities connect through the power of cinema.

Founded in 1982, the Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural organization and federally registered charity. Today, VIFF is recognized internationally for its curatorial excellence and commitment to championing bold, original storytelling from around the world and right here at home.

Each fall, the Vancouver International Film Festival transforms the city into a hub for discovery, showcasing some of the most compelling films on the global festival circuit alongside talks, live performances, and industry events. Among the five largest film festivals in North America, VIFF’s program includes the pick of the world’s top film fests and many undiscovered gems.

Year-round, the VIFF Centre, Vancouver’s premier arthouse cinema, offers a vibrant slate of screenings, filmmaker conversations, and special events that bring audiences closer to the art of film. Recently reimagined, the venue now features state-of-the-art 4K laser projection, Dolby Atmos immersive sound, and enhanced comfort, creating an exceptional environment to experience film as it’s meant to be seen and heard.

But VIFF goes beyond exhibition. Through the Institute for the Moving Image, we support the next generation of screen-based storytellers with mentorship, industry connections, and creative development opportunities. Rooted in equity, access, and representation, the Institute builds on decades of support for artists to foster a more inclusive and dynamic film ecosystem.

Across more than 1,500 annual screenings and events, VIFF creates spaces for dialogue, learning, and connection, inviting audiences to engage with diverse voices and ideas. We believe film has a unique ability to reflect the human experience and inspire meaningful change, and we’re committed to stewarding that power responsibly.

VIFF is proud to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Whether you’re discovering a new filmmaker, attending a talk, or simply sharing the experience of a great film, VIFF is where stories connect us, on screen and beyond.

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