VIFF Live
Join us for live performances that push the boundaries of traditional film programming, intersecting cinema culture with music, comedy, podcasting, and performance in unique, cinema-infused live shows.
Stories Woven in Light
Oct 4 & 5
In this new 360° cinema program, Stories Woven in Light highlights the power of new storytelling forms. Featuring Indigenous films that immerse audiences in different worldviews.
An Evening with Marc Maron
Oct 5
An Evening With Marc Maron features a screening of Are We Good?, a candid, funny, and deeply personal portrait of the comedian navigating loss with his signature wit. After the film, Marc takes the stage for a live talk and audience Q&A, blending sharp humor with unflinching honesty and no-nonsense insight in a one-of-a-kind event.
Signals
Oct 3–12
Signals is an interactive and immersive expo showcasing bold and innovative storytelling in video games, XR, virtual production, and AI — all with a focus on world-class Canadian and Indigenous works.
Köln 75 With Live Performance by Chris Gestrin
VIFF 2025 Closing Gala | Oct 11
Experience the transcendent power of music: Vancouver pianist Chris Gestrin performs a set of Keith Jarrett–inspired music to accompany Köln 75, which tells the story of Jarrett’s iconic concert, which became the best-selling solo album in jazz history.