Our 45th Festival!
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, talks, conferences, live performances and other unique events that celebrate film and film culture.
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VIFF 2026 submissions are now open!
VIFF is now accepting international and Canadian submissions for its 45th festival.
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Key Dates
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Jun 6 |
Film submissions close |
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Aug 6 |
Members’ Early Bird Day: Ticket packs & passes on sale to VIFF+ members |
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Aug 7 |
Ticket packs & passes on sale to public |
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Aug 26 |
VIFF 2026 Program Launch |
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Aug 27 |
Tickets on sale to public |
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Oct 1 – 11 |
VIFF 2026 is on! |
Look Ahead
Films
Our 2026 roster will feature some of the finest and most anticipated cinema from around the globe, spanning features, documentaries, and shorts. Stay tuned for the complete program unveiling in August.
Image: Nouvelle Vague, VIFF 2025
VIFF Live
Experiences that push the boundaries of traditional film festival programming, intersecting cinema culture with music, comedy, podcasting, and performance in unique, cinema-infused live shows.
Image: Wilfred Buck’s Star Stories, VIFF 2025; image courtesy of Door Number 3 Productions
VIFF Talks
From creators and showrunners to directors, writers, producers and craftspeople, VIFF Talks provide a treasure trove of inspiration for fellow creators, filmmakers, industry professionals and, of course, fans of their work.
Image: Bringing Monsters to Life with VFX Supervisor Dennis Berardi, Frankenstein, VIFF 2025
Signals
A unique interactive exhibition, Signals celebrates the creative power, playfulness, and storytelling potential of new technologies.
Image: Signals 2025
VIFF Industry
An exceptional opportunity for film and TV professionals at every level to hear directly from those setting the bar in the international and local industry today.
VIFF Ignite
VIFF welcomes secondary students to experience exceptional international cinema. From stories of Indigenous activism to films that capture historic events, great world cinema challenges our perspectives and ignites imaginations.
Image: Treasure of the Rice Terraces, VIFF 2025
VIFF Amp
An exploration of the intersection of music and sound in visual media featuring an expertly curated summit and musical showcases, all of which are designed to develop skills and create connections that can excel a career in film and television.
Catalyst
A cohort-based facilitated mentorship program, Catalyst provides its participants with the tools and experiences they need to embolden their cinematic voices and bring their projects to the next level.
Image: 2025 Cohort
Labs
In-depth, intimate conversations, workshops and case studies with celebrated filmmakers and local industry professionals.