VIFF Talks connect fans of film culture with the brilliant minds behind the work they love. The 2023 lineup featured expertly moderated conversations with a wide range of experts from creators to showrunners, directors, writers, producers, and craftspeople celebrated for their outstanding contributions to groundbreaking film and television.
We are beyond excited to host an inspiring group of key creatives from some of the most beloved films, television, and audio series. I’m looking forward to giving our audiences a behind-the-scenes look at epic films like Barbie, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and Dune – and even an opportunity to ask questions!
Kinga Binkowska, VIFF Talks Curator
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Take a look back at 2023’s line-up
Welcome to Barbie Land
With Sarah Greenwood & Katie Spencer
Close collaborators for over 25 years, Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spence were tapped by Greta Gerwig to bring Barbie Land to life in the record-beating, hottest film of the year. In their talk, the duo offered a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes magic.
In Conversation with Deepa Mehta
Director of I Am Sirat
Oscar-nominated director Deepa Mehta dove into many aspects of her internationally celebrated career including her new documentary film I Am Sirat.
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Building the Closet of Oppenheimer
With Costume Designer Ellen Mirojnick
In Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, costume designer Ellen Mirojnick channels the style of the “father of the atomic bomb”. Discover her insights on designing for drama and period pieces, emphasizing research and creative collaboration.
Canadaland Presents: The Backbench Live!
Live Taping with Host Mattea Roach
Policy and the arts? They’re more related than you think. Check out our discussion on the nuances of art funding, local filmmaking, and the contentious Bill C-11.
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Creating Epic Sound Art: From Dune to Mad Max Fury Road
With Mark Mangini, Sound Designer
Two time Oscar-winning sound designer Mark Mangini, acclaimed for his work on iconic films like Dune, Blade Runner 2049, and Mad Max Fury Road, unveiled the secrets to crafting unforgettable auditory experiences.