During the Vancouver International Film Festival, Industry Days strengthens the creative and economic ecosystem surrounding filmmakers and screen storytellers by fostering meaningful connections across local, national, and international networks.
VIFF Industry initiatives speak to the full breadth of contemporary screen-based storytelling. Through professional development opportunities and programs such as VIFF Amp and VIFF Business Hub, Industry supports practitioners in expanding their creative capacity, navigating new opportunities, and developing sustainable careers through curated market pathways.
By bridging talent with collaborators, mentors, and decision makers, we help build an equitable, innovative, and globally connected film sector rooted in British Columbia and Western Canada.
Supported by
Why Industry?
Ana Belén Asfura, Director of the Institute for the Moving Image
“In cinema, nothing exists in isolation. Every voice, every idea, every creative act is a fragment that contributes to a larger whole. Cinema becomes the space where meaning emerges.
“Through collaboration, these fragments gather and transform, forming new ways of seeing and telling stories, grounded in a shared commitment to reclaiming and reshaping narratives.
“From script to production, editing to music composition, every stage of the process, and every creator within it, carries intention.
“In a world that increasingly feels uncertain, VIFF reminds us that it is through connection, exchange, and collective imagination that stories take shape and resonate within communities.
“For some, cinema is a refuge. But for us, cinema is a living, evolving picture, built from fragments of visions and voices, where creators come together to explore what’s possible and give form to what has yet to be seen.
“Welcome to VIFF Industry.”
Ana Belén Asfura, Director of the Institute for the Moving Image
Industry Programs
Professional Development
Professional Development builds artists’ skills and careers through masterclasses, labs, case studies, panels, and networking sessions — connecting filmmakers with ideas, tools, and collaborators.
VIFF Business Hub
The VIFF Business Hub is a strategic platform built around Co-Production Forum, Works-in-Progress, and VIFF Slate, supporting projects at every stage and connecting local talent with global decision makers and partners.
Amp
VIFF Amp’s Music in Media Summit offers mentorship, panels, workshops, and 1:1 meetings for composers, songwriters, and music entrepreneurs, with a focus on underrepresented artists.
Registration for VIFF's Artist & Industry Pass is Now Open!
Join our vibrant community at one of North America’s most dynamic film festivals. The Artist & Industry Pass offers meaningful access to the creative and professional ecosystem behind today’s cinema.
From directors and producers to composers and digital innovators, this pass gives you access to the conversations, collaborations, and craft behind the films on screen. Discover how ideas become images, how sound shapes emotion, and how new storytellers are pushing the boundaries of the medium.
The Artist & Industry Premium Pass takes your festival experience to the next level with access to over 300+ screenings, including special presentations, as well as the opportunity to attend VIFF Talks.
Artist & Industry
Premium Pass
- Exclusive Industry Programming
- VIFF Amp Music in Media Summit
- Access to VIFF’s social and networking venue
- Access to Swapcard, VIFF’s Industry App
- Access to 350+ film screenings, including special presentations
- Access to VIFF Talks
*Early bird price available until Aug 26
Artist & Industry
Regular Pass
- Exclusive Industry Programming
- VIFF Amp Music in Media Summit
- Access to VIFF’s social and networking venue
- Access to Swapcard, VIFF’s Industry App
Artist & Industry
Student Pass*
- Exclusive Industry Programming**
- VIFF Amp Music in Media Summit**
- Access to Swapcard, VIFF’s Industry App
*Valid student ID required for pick up
**Panels and Masterclasses only
Upon purchase, you will be asked to add information about your industry affiliation. You will also be required to complete your registration in Swapcard to access your pass and the full calendar of events.
Passes will be available to pick up from September 24 – October 7, 2026 from 10am – 6pm at the VIFF Centre (1181 Seymour St). After October 7, please pick up your pass at the VIFF Centre Box Office, open 30 minutes before the first screening of the day.
Questions about Industry Programming? Email [email protected]
Get More Out of VIFF with Swapcard
Your all-in-one Industry App for navigating the festival and growing your network in one place.
With Swapcard, you can explore the program, track your schedule, discover participants, and connect directly with filmmakers and industry professionals.
