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.
Upcoming Events
Quincy Mayes Brazilian Soul Experience
+ City of God Film Screening
Feb 22
The Quincy Mayes Brazilian Soul Experience is thrilled to present a special performance showcasing the diverse, Afro-centric roots of samba, soul, and funk alongside a screening of the essential Brazilian film City of God.
Gord Grdina's Qalandar
+ Universal Language Film Screening
Mar 1
With a live jazz set by a contemporary Persian ensemble playing traditional Arabic song and free improv, followed by a screening of Matthew Rankin’s hit comedy Universal Language (in Farsi and French), this promises to be a very special evening.
Bang the Drum!
Kevin Romain + Beware Mr. Baker Film Screening
Mar 15
Our latest VIFF Live presentation combines a jazz set led by drummer Kevin Romain and one of the most notorious music docs ever made, Jay Bulger’s bruising encounter with the legendary Ginger Baker, aka “the world’s greatest drummer”.
Past VIFF Live Events
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