Relaxed Screenings | Vancouver International Film Festival

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

King Arthur's Night

Jul 12 & 18

John Bolton’s film of Niall McNeil and Marcus Youssef’s musical staging recreates Camelot at Harrison Hot Springs. It’s a self-referential piece which joyfully reframes a classical narrative through the prisms of disability, inclusivity, and imagination.

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