Vancouver International Film Festival

Vancouver International Film Festival Celebrating the creativity and craft of storytelling on screen. 📽✨ In cinema at the VIFF Centre. We screen films from 70 countries on 9 screens.

Both in terms of admissions and number of films screened VIFF is among the five largest film festivals in North America. The international line-up includes the pick of the world’s top film fests and many undiscovered gems. Three main programming platforms make our festival unique: we screen the largest selection of East Asian films outside of that region, we are one of the biggest showcases of Canadian film in the world and we have a large and important nonfiction program. Attracting a large, attentive and enthusiastic audience of film lovers, the festival remains accessible, friendly and culturally diverse. As the critics say, VIFF is very much a festival “designed for the benefit of people who love films and people who make them.”

From Cannes, Berlin and Sundance to early Oscar buzz, some of the year’s most acclaimed films are coming to .After capt...
09/13/2026

From Cannes, Berlin and Sundance to early Oscar buzz, some of the year’s most acclaimed films are coming to .

After captivating audiences and juries on the international festival circuit, these standout films are ready for Vancouver.

Explore the lineup and get your tickets at viff.org/festival.

Experience an unforgettable evening of live music with Mark Mothersbaugh, the prolific film composer and founder and fro...
09/13/2026

Experience an unforgettable evening of live music with Mark Mothersbaugh, the prolific film composer and founder and frontman of the legendary rock band DEVO.

Performed for one night only, this exclusive concert features Mothersbaugh alongside an 11-piece ensemble and special guest artists, bringing his iconic scores and songs to life in an intimate live setting.

With a career spanning 150 films, television series, video games, and commercials including THOR: RAGNAROK, THE LEGO MOIVE, and HOPPERS, you won't want to miss this rare opportunity to experience the music of one of contemporary cinema’s most inventive composers performed live on stage.

Join us for An Evening with Mark Mothersbaugh on October 8 at the Vancouver Playhouse.

Tickets to this VIFF Live event at https://viff.org/live/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=viff_live.

Thank you to Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) for supporting this event and to media partner 102.7 The Peak.

Live is supported by our Series Community Partner, PuSh International Performing Arts Festival and our Series Media Partners RANGE and Stir Vancouver

Photo credit slides 2-5 to Randall Michelson

09/12/2026

With outstanding performances from Will Poulter and Noah Centineo, this is UNION COUNTY.

Inspired by the Adult Recovery Court in Belfontaine, Ohio (most of the supporting cast are non-professionals Meeks met in the program), real testimonies are interspersed with UNION COUNTY’s dramatic axis point, which is the chequered relationship between the taciturn Cody (Will Poulter) and his foster brother Jack (Noah Centineo).

Screening at the VIFF Centre from September 18-24.

Get your tickets at viff.org/whats-on.

The magic of cinema knows no borders—and some of its greatest power lies in experiencing the world through someone else’...
09/12/2026

The magic of cinema knows no borders—and some of its greatest power lies in experiencing the world through someone else’s eyes.

Guided by some of the world’s most compelling cinematic voices, this year’s films from Asia promise to move, challenge and transport you.

Thanks to our Media partner, Fairchild Media. Curated by PoChu AuYeung.

09/11/2026

We believe that cinema can change the world, and at the head of this change are the young people in our communities. That's where VIFF's Ignite program comes in.

VIFF Ignite is a high school program presenting hundreds of secondary students with exceptional international cinema as part of , meant to capture historic events as they're unfolding, challenge perspectives, and promote inquiry.

If you are an educator, this program is free to book. All Ignite films screen in-theatre, paired with special filmmaker Q&A's, while some are also available on our VIFF Connect streaming platform. Before the screenings, teachers will receive film resource guides. Written with the curriculum in mind.

Thanks for sharing with us, Ashley Sugimoto! 💛

Learn more at https://viff.org/ignite/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=ignite

09/11/2026

Don't miss the Canadian debut of Los Thuthanaka, acclaimed Aymara experimental music duo.

Spiralling rhythms, ceremonial textures, psychedelic sounds. This performance is sure to be the full-package transcendent live AV experience.

When naming it their number one album of 2025, Jeremy D. Larson of Pitchfork says this: "Los Thuthanaka offer a new national motto for anyone who needs it: Out of one, many. It’s head music, body music, spiritual music, polemic party music, decolonized plunderphonics, or as the title of the angelic opening song is translated from the Aymara language: 'The Q***r People-Medicines Are Here.'"

Performing at The Pearl on Monday, October 5.

Video credit to @/henchgirl on Instagram.

Live is supported by our Series Community Partner, Push Festival and our Series Media Partners Range Media and Stir Vancouver.

Get your tickets to this VIFF Live event at https://viff.org/live/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=viff_live.

With Focus on New German Cinema: Extreme Tension, VIFF is excited to platform notable premieres for six debut features f...
09/10/2026

With Focus on New German Cinema: Extreme Tension, VIFF is excited to platform notable premieres for six debut features from rising German filmmakers.

The filmmakers are bringing thrilling new perspectives to a national cinema that’s defined by its psychologically complex, visually striking, and socially engaged work. We're so excited to welcome them to .

Get your tickets to these six films at https://viff.org/series/focus/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=focus-extreme-tension

Supported by German Films.

Cover photo from TRIAL OF HEIN.

09/10/2026

Powerful and evocative, CEREMONY examines the disappearance of the ooligan in Bella Coola, revealing a story that reaches far beyond the river itself.

For the Nuxalk Nation, the ooligan is more than a source of food — it is medicine, tradition, economy, and a living connection to generations of knowledge carried through land and water.

As director Banchi Hanuse follows her community’s search for answers, the mystery of the vanishing fish becomes an exploration of cultural survival, environmental stewardship, and the enduring relationship between people and place.

Screening at on October 4, 6, 10 as part of our Showcase series.

Get your tickets at https://viff.org/series/showcase/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=showcase.

On screen at the VIFF Centre for the rest of the month: THE SUN NEVER SETS HANGING BY A WIRE ANDREI RUBLEV THE BLUE CAFT...
09/09/2026

On screen at the VIFF Centre for the rest of the month:

THE SUN NEVER SETS
HANGING BY A WIRE
ANDREI RUBLEV
THE BLUE CAFTAN
PULP: WHAT DO YOU DO FOR AN ENCORE?
THE SECOND ASCENT: AN ULTRA TRAIL RUNNING STORY
SEPTEMBER SONGS: THE MUSIC OF KURT WEILL

Get your tickets to these titles to gear up for our 45th annual Film Festival at viff.org.

Canadiana on screen at . MAN IN MOTION: CELEBRATING RICK HANSEN is the big screen tribute to the accomplishments of one...
09/08/2026

Canadiana on screen at .

MAN IN MOTION: CELEBRATING RICK HANSEN is the big screen tribute to the accomplishments of one of British Columbia’s greatest athletes and activists.

Rick himself will join us on stage for a Q&A at the Playhouse on October 3. Presented by Knowledge Network and Canada Media Fund. Media partner, The Vancouver Sun.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BRIAN MULRONEY, the latest from Matthew Rankin. With wit, whimsy, and a treasure trove of archival material, Rankin tells the story of Brian Mulroney’s rise to power. Our former Prime Minister comes off as a master of calculated charm, and the film depicts his ascension in wildly satirical terms.

RUN TERRY RUN reminds us of Terry Fox's well-known accomplishments, but digs even deeper into his character. From his reserved, taciturn beginnings, to confidently standing in the nation’s spotlight, Terry’s humility and relentless drive shine through as never before. Presented by Knowledge Network. Screening October 4 & 5.

All part of our Showcase series, get your tickets at the link: https://viff.org/series/showcase/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=showcase

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