VIFF Labs is an intimate, invitation-only series that empowers emerging local filmmakers through meaningful, direct dialogues with global talent.
As the curator of VIFF Labs, it remains a privilege to extend invitations that bring global industry experts to participate in dialogues at VIFF. Our Labs cover a range of diverse and relevant topics, aimed to spark meaningful conversation and ideas between international talent and Vancouver’s local filmmaking community.
Ken Tsui, VIFF Labs Curator
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Participant Reviews
I just wanted to (…) let you know how much I enjoyed the VIFF LABS. It was my first time participating and I was stunned at how much food for thought this 2hr event has given me. It has continued to sit with me for the past week and has prompted interesting discussions with people around me. I hope you continue to host these events, I certainly hope I’ll get a chance to participate again.
Thank you so much for hosting the lab last night and having Daniel. It was such an incredible and honest conversation, and I really appreciate everything you and VIFF do to have incredible filmmakers and labs.
It was a good, intimate event and it was really great to have Ellen Kuras right there. I liked that the lab had a smaller number of people, it felt less intimidating to ask questions and also gave Ellen enough time to properly discuss and elaborate on points.
Past Guests Have Included
Brian McGinn, Director & Showrunner, Chef’s Table
Justin Li, Editor, Heretic
Katina Danabassis, Costume Designer, Past Lives
Maceo Bishop, Cinematographer, Uncut Gems
Ramon Zürcher, Director & Writer, The Sparrow in the Chimney
Silvan Zürcher, Director & Writer, The Strange Little Cat
Caty Maxey, Production Designer, Civil War
Chris Nash, Director, In a Violent Nature
Don McKellar, Writer & Showrunner, The Sympathizer
Marco Costa, Editor, Challengers
Akiko Stehrenberger, Artist & Designer
Cody Lightning, Writer, Hey Viktor!
Daniel Goldhaber, Director, How to Blow Up a Pipeline
Emma Seligman, Director, Shiva Baby
Jamila Pomeroy, Director, Union Street
Karen Cho, Director, In the Shadow of Gold Mountain