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.

What to Expect

Fewer people and more seats to choose from
No trailers or ads
House lights are left dimmed or on low instead of being completely turned off
Lower sound levels and sound reduction headphones available
Audiences are free to talk, move around, express themselves
Flexible entry and exit
Extra staff and volunteers on hand to answer questions and assist
A dedicated sensory sensitive space outside the theatre

Upcoming Relaxed Screenings

Book Tickets

Whatcha Want

Oct 9

Whatcha Want, a hip-hop-infused drama from award-winning Vancouverite Mina Shum (Meditation Park), sees a restless trophy wife from Hong Kong rise above her wealthy husband’s infidelity by rekindling her passion for dance.

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The Bryce Lee Story

Oct 10

A 13-year-old immigrant and aspiring filmmaker falsely claims he’s related to Bruce Lee in this Vancouver Island-set film. The Bryce Lee Story is a heartfelt coming-of-age tale about identity, family, and the search for belonging.

Book Tickets

Ceremony

Oct 11

Powerful and evocative, Ceremony follows the disappearance of the ooligan in Bella Coola, revealing a story of cultural survival, environmental stewardship, and the enduring relationship between the Nuxalk Nation and the land.

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