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 Live on Sale Now!
Celebrate larger-than-life composers, dive into electronic undercurrents, and witness bold performances.
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Key Dates
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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 & Events
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: MUTEK x VIFF Live, 2026; © Fre╠üde╠ürique Me╠ünard Aubin
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
Artist & Industry | The Institute for the Moving Image
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
CFA
An immersive program for composers who want to work in media, curated by renowned composer Miriam Cutler.
Co-Production Forum
A new industry initiative launching in 2026 designed to foster international collaboration and support the development of feature-length film projects.
Professional Development
A dynamic range of learning opportunities designed to strengthen artists’ skills, deepen creative inquiry, and support long-term career growth.
Works-in-Progress
A new industry initiative dedicated to supporting bold, compelling feature-length projects in the final stages of production.
Education
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