Relaxed Screenings | Vancouver International Film Festival

Our monthly Relaxed Screenings are open to anyone who could benefit from a more casual, supportive and laid-back experience.

This includes parents with small children, people with sensory and/or processing disabilities, people who identify as Neurodivergent, people with disabilities, and more. Reduced sound levels and less patrons make this a good introductory experience for first-time cinemagoers.

We don’t want the cost of tickets to hinder your ability to attend. Pay what you can, from $0 to $20. We look forward to welcoming you to the VIFF Centre.

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What to Expect

Fewer people and more seats to choose from
No trailers
Lights on throughout the film
Lower sound levels and sound reduction headphones
Audience noise and movement during the show
Freedom to enter and exit the cinema
Extra staff and volunteers on hand to answer questions
A dedicated chill out space

Upcoming Relaxed Screenings

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The Painted Life of E.J. Hughes

Oct 11

A beautiful portrait of E.J. Hughes, who quietly helped reshape the artistic landscape of British Columbia in the 20th century. This extraordinary documentary explores Hughes’s legacy not only as an artist, but as a devoted, humble human being.

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The Art of Adventure

Oct 12

The unbelievable adventure story of how painter Robert Bateman and ecologist Bristol Foster drove a Land Rover from Africa to Australia in 1957, developing a love of nature to last a lifetime. An inspirational love letter to the adventure of life itself.

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