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Artist & Industry Development

Nurturing the careers and practices of our local creatives, these programs support artists to refine and rethink their craft, making invaluable connections that can change the course of their lives.

Our Programs

Artist & Industry Pass

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 culture and cinema at exclusive Industry panels and masterclasses

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Get access to keynotes and panel discussions from the likes of Breaking Bad 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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Experience nightly hospitality and networking opportunities at VIFF’s Hospitality House on Vancouver’s waterfront

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

Artist & Industry Pass Artist & Industry
Premium Pass
Price $175 $425
Exclusive Industry Programming
VIFF Amp Music in Media Summit
panels and keynotes
Signals Creative Technology Expo
Nightly hospitality and networking
opportunities at VIFF’s Hospitality
House on Vancouver’s waterfront
Access to Swapcard, VIFF’s Industry App
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 Location

VIFF Industry and the VIFF Amp Music in Media Summit are located in Vancouver’s vibrant creative district, encompassing Olympic Village and Mount Pleasant.

Unlock New Connections on Swapcard

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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