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
LJ & Van Django's Cool Yule + The Muppet Christmas Carol
Come partake of the feelgood show of the year: your favourite season tunes given a rogue gypsy jazz and swing treatment by Van Django and guest vocalist LJ Mounteney, followed by a screening of beloved Xmas classic, The Muppet Christmas Carol.
Dean Thiessen Plays Vince Guaraldi + The Peanuts Movie
In 1965 jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi created the perfect soundtrack to Charles Schultz's beloved Peanuts. Dean Thiessen's 5-tet pays tributes to Guaraldi's catchy tunes, followed by a screening of the charming 2015 feature film (93 min).
The Christmas Music of Ella Fitzgerald Performed by Casey Thomas-Burns + Pete Kelly's Blues
Vocalist and trombonist Casey Thomas-Burns interprets Ella Fitzgerald's classic holiday album Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas in this joyful jazz performance, followed by the vintage, jazzy gangster movie, Pete Kelly's Blues.
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