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Oscars® Party 2024

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Will it be a clean sweep for Oppenheimer? Or will The Holdovers crash the party? Can Lily Gladstone become the first Native American actor to bring home gold? Do the Oscars® in style at Vancouver’s finest movie theatre.

What to expect at our red carpet gala

  • Live in-person commentary: Our consummate hosts Steven Schelling, David C Jones and Ana de Lara will be emceeing trivia, fun, and games from 3pm.
  • VIFF’s best dressed competition: Come early in your swankiest duds (suits and gowns!) to participate, or throw on some cosplay in honour of your favourite nominee.
  • Oscar® bingo: With multiple prizes up for grabs, including a free pass to VIFF 2024.

Your ticket includes a drink and free popcorn. There will also be prosecco, cocktails, and beer for sale at our licensed bar.

Add a burger from Rollzzy

We’re also offering a selection of burgers from local Indian street food outlet Rollzzy. If you would like to preorder a burger, make sure you purchase an add-on during checkout:

  • Aloo tikki burger with fries (vegan)
    • Masala potato patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and spicy mayo
  • Crispy paneer burger with fries (vegetarian)
    • Fried paneer (cottage cheese) patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and spicy mayo
  • Spicy chicken burger with fries
    • Ground chicken infused with Rollzzy’s in-house blend of spices, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and spicy mayo

 

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Doors Open

2:30 pm

Best Dressed Sign-Up Closes

3:00 pm

Ceremony Stream Starts

4:00 pm

19+
300 min

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