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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.

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Laura Crema Sings Lorenz Hart

Dir. Richard Linklater
180 min

For this unique show, leading jazz vocalist Laura Crema has put together a set of some of Lorenz Hart's most memorable songs. Afterwards, enjoy Ethan Hawke's portrait of the legendary lyricist in Richard Linklater's new movie, Blue Moon.

VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema

Krystle Dos Santos Sings Jackie Shane

Dir. Michael Mabbott & Lucah Rosenberg
180 min

Two-time Western Canadian Music Award winner Krystle Dos Santos pays tribute to 60s soul pioneer Jackie Shane, followed by a screening of the acclaimed documentary Any Other Way.

VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema

Cousin Harley + Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Dir. Jake Kasdan
180 min

Come join Local Hillbilly heroes Cousin Harley, for a night of traditional Rockabilly, Western Swing and early Rock n Roll before reveling in the rock n roll biopic excess of John C Reilly as the legendary Dewey Cox!

VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema

Round Midnight: Ardeshir Plays Dexter Gordon

Dir. Bertrand Tavernier
131 min

Loosely based on Bud Powell's time in Paris, Round Midnight (131 mins) is maybe the greatest of all films about jazz thanks to the towering performance of real-life jazz great Dexter Gordon. Saxophonist Ardeshir channels Gordon's vibe in his live set.

VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema

True North: Andy Milne in Concert + Film Premiere

Dir. Michèle Stephenson
96 min

Michèle Stephenson's brilliant essay film is an electrifying history of Black Canada. Award-winning jazz pianist Andy Milne, who composed the film's superb score, will perform a solo set live before the movie's West Coast premiere.

VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema

The Adventures of Prince Achmed Live Scored by Gordon Grdina & Hamin Honari

Dir. Lotte Reiniger
65 min

A handsome prince with a flying horse befriends a witch, meets Aladdin, and battles demons to win a princess' heart. Celebrate the centenary of the first animated feature film, with a new, improvised score.

VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema

A Tribute to Lee Morgan: Feven Kidane Plays Lee Morgan

Dir. Kasper Collin
180 min

Feven Kidane pays tribute to the music and legacy of one of the greatest trumpeters in Jazz history, Lee Morgan. After Feven's set, enjoy Kasper Collin's dazzling film about this tragic icon, I Called Him Morgan.

VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema

Erika Chow + Blue Giant

Dir. Yuzuru Tachikawa
180 min

Revered pianist Hiromi Uehar composed the score for this electrifying jazz anime, about a young man who wants to be the next John Coltrane. Before the film, tenor sax Erika Chow will lead a quartet through selections from the soundtrack.

Image: ©2023 BLUE GIANT Movie project ©2013 Shinichi Ishizuka, Shogakukan

VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema

Past VIFF Live Events

Beverly Glenn Copeland performing

Beverly Glenn-Copeland, online performance, VIFF 2020

Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin Plays Deep Red Live, VIFF 2019

On Cinema at the Cinema Live!, VIFF 2019

This is Spinal Tap: Anniversary Live Score, VIFF 2019

Song Exploder Live with Chuck D, VIFF 2019

Feminist Live Reads Some Like It Hot, VIFF 2019