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June 22, 2009 - NOW CLOSED FOR SUBMISSIONS
Canadian Images Submissions Deadline

July 8, 2009 - NOW CLOSED FOR SUBMISSIONS
International Submissions Deadline

August 10, 2009
Volunteer Applications Now Open

September 8, 2009
Sneak Preview Guide Available

September 9, 2009
2009 VIFF Media Conference, by invitation only. Contact meabh@viff.org for details

September 8, 2009
VIFF Media screenings start

September 10, 2009
Film Hotline opens, 604.683.FILM (3456)

September 12, 2009
VIFF Box Office opens; Visa sales exclusively for one week
viff.org publishes complete program (film info, schedules)

September 21, 2009
2009 VIFF Program Catalogue available at VIFF Box Office (1181 Seymour St.) and at fine retailers around town on September 21, click here for a partial list of locations.

Sept 30-Oct 2, 2009
Vancouver Film & Television Forum

October 1, 2009
VIFF 2009 screenings begin
2009 Opening Film & Gala

October 2, 2009
Canadian Images Opening Film & Gala

October 3, 2009
Vancouver Film & Television Forum New Filmmakers' Day

October 8, 2009
Dragons & Tigers Awards and Gala

October 16, 2009
VIFF 2009 last day of screenings
2009 Closing Gala