VIFF

'Bonjour Tristesse' Says Hello to a New Canadian Talent

Directed by Durga Chew-Bose

PUBLISHED Oct 8, 2024

There's something about a lazy holiday. Lounging around on long afternoons and warm nights make for easy days. It's easy to get lost in the...

'40 Acres' Is a Tried-and-True Post-Apocalypse Story

Directed by R.T. Thorne

PUBLISHED Oct 8, 2024

It is interesting to chart our vision of what the post-apocalypse might be. The shortage is never the same, but the outcome always is...

15 Must-Attend Canadian Film Festivals That Aren't TIFF

PUBLISHED Sep 23, 2024

The Toronto International Film Festival has been a fixture on the calendars of movie fans around the world, and while we love booking it fr...

Elisapie, William Basinski, Jeremy Dutcher and Alanis Obomsawin Lead VIFF Live 2024

PUBLISHED Sep 17, 2024

Organizers have announced the details for the sprawling lineup of screenings, live performances and more scheduled to take place as part of...

'Seagrass' Embraces the Chaos of Family Dynamics

Directed by Meredith Hama-Brown

PUBLISHED Feb 21, 2024

Canadian director Meredith Hama-Brown contends with a lot in her feature film debut. The breakdown of a marriage, mixed-race relationship...

'Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person' Brings Fresh Blood to Familiar Themes

Directed by Ariane Louis-Seize

PUBLISHED Oct 13, 2023

The coming-of-age story is a well-worn tale, but one that still has a lot of mileage if a filmmaker can find a new angle. Director Ariane L...

Vancouver International Film Festival Announces 2023 Lineup of Films, Live Events and More

PUBLISHED Sep 7, 2023

The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) returns to the city this month, with 140 films and 100 shorts appearing on 10 screens in s...

VIFF Gets 'Nope' Score Composer Michael Abels for 2022 Edition

PUBLISHED Sep 14, 2022

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is back in cinemas for its 2022 iteration. Running from September 29 to October 9, the fest's...