The annual Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Our spectacular roster includes some of the best cinema from around the globe and includes features, documentaries, and shorts.
Take a look back at VIFF 2022's Films!
Galas & Special Presentations
The year’s most anticipated films:
Showcase
A selection of exceptional cinema:
Panorama
Narratives from every corner of the globe:
Portraits
Ground-breaking artists, great performances, and cultural icons:
Northern Lights
The next wave of Canadian and Indigenous storytellers:
Insights
Documentaries that change the way we see the world:
Vanguard
Rising international talents:
Spectrum
Innovative nonfiction filmmaking:
Altered States
Where the wild ones come out to play:
VIFF Short Forum
Short-form storytellers from Canada:
International Shorts
Immersive international shorts:
MODES
Form-bending international short work: