2022 Films

Highly anticipated films screening in our marquee venue.

Exceptional cinema that will resonate strongly with VIFF audiences.

An array of remarkable narrative films from every corner of the globe.

A kaleidoscope of ground-breaking artists, great performances, and cultural icons.

The next wave of Canadian and Indigenous storytellers.

Documentaries that change the way we see the world.

Rising international talents bring their singular visions to the screen.

A collection of innovative nonfiction filmmaking.

This is where the wild ones come out to play.

The perspectives and approaches that are elevating short-form storytelling in Canada.

In only minutes, these films immerse you in fully realized narratives that leave a mark.

International short works that explore how far the form of cinema is capable of bending.