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Artist & Industry

Create. Connect. Transform | Oct 6 – Oct 11, 2025

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Registration for VIFF’s Artist & Industry Pass Opens Aug 8!

Wherever you are on your journey, VIFF’s Artist & Industry Pass is your chance to go behind the scenes and meet the creatives shaping today’s cinema.

You’ll get to meet the leaders behind the films you love, hear how they bring images to life with magical scores, and discover the next wave of digital storytellers making their mark on screen.

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Meet the creative minds shifting cinema and culture at exclusive Industry panels and masterclasses

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Get access to keynotes and panel discussions from the likes of Better Call Saul composer Dave Porter at VIFF Amp’s Music in Media Summit

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Explore Signals, an interactive and immersive exhibition showcasing bold and innovative storytelling in video games, XR, virtual production and AI

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Get access to VIFF’s social and networking venue, the Exchange

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Get exclusive access to Swapcard, VIFF’s networking and scheduling app

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.

 

Learn More

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Cinema has the unique power to reveal hidden realities, ignite vital conversations, and remind us of our shared humanity. More than ever, artists — and the stories they create — need space to grow.

As Director of Artist and Industry Programs, I envision a space where creative freedom meets structured opportunity — where filmmakers are supported not only in their craft, but also in navigating an evolving storytelling landscape. One with clearer progression paths, stronger community-building, and deeper integration of emerging technologies.

This year, we introduce a renewed vision centred on creative business, documentary and animation — an expansion that brings our film community into a more cohesive ecosystem. At the heart of this effort is a belief in international collaboration — not merely as a financial necessity, but as a recognition that cinema is a collective art form, enriched by cultural diversity and shared vision.

In a world where hope feels increasingly elusive, I believe in creating spaces that nurture bold, genre-defying voices. Places where our film industry can grow in dialogue with artistic innovation, equity, imagination and hope.

Ana Belén Asfura, Director of Artist and Industry Programs

Artist & Industry Pass

Artist & Industry Pass Artist & Industry
Premium Pass
Price $195 Early Bird Price!
$400 $475
Exclusive Industry Programming
VIFF Amp Music in Media Summit
panels and keynotes
Signals Creative Technology Expo
Access to VIFF’s social and networking venue,
the Exchange
Access to Swapcard, VIFF’s Industry App:
Manage your festival experience,
expand your network, and make new
connections
Access* to 350+ film screenings,
including special presentations
Access* to VIFF Talks

*Capacity permitting. Once the passholder allotment is reached at an event, you could be asked to wait in the standby line for access.

The Artist & Industry Pass Goes on Sale Aug 8 at Noon

The Artist & Industry Premium Pass early bird offer is available until August 27.

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 25 – October 5, 2025 from 12pm – 5pm at the VIFF Centre (1181 Seymour St.). Between October 5 – 12, they will be held at the box office during regular box office hours.

Questions about your pass? Email [email protected].

Questions about Industry Programming? Email [email protected].

Unlock New Connections with Swapcard, VIFF’s Industry App

Manage Your Festival Experience and Expand Your Network

With Swapcard, you can keep track of your schedule, explore the program, discover who else is participating and build new connections directly through the app with fellow filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences.

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