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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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