Vancouver International Film Festival 2025 (VIFF 2025)

📍 Location: Various venues across Vancouver, BC
📅 Dates: October 2 – 12, 2025
🌐 Official Website

Event Overview

The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) 2025 returns for its 44th edition from October 2 to October 12, 2025, transforming the city into a global hub for film, culture, and creativity. This highly anticipated festival is one of North America’s largest film showcases, drawing cinephiles, filmmakers, and industry professionals from around the world.

Audiences can look forward to:

• 🎬 170+ feature films from around the globe

• 🎥 80 short films

• 🎶 VIFF Live performances blending cinema, music, and multimedia

• 🎤 Inspiring talks and panels with filmmakers and creators

• 🌟 Special events celebrating storytelling and innovation

From international premieres to homegrown Canadian talent, VIFF offers something for everyone — from casual moviegoers to dedicated film buffs.

Why Attend VIFF 2025?

• 🌍 Discover groundbreaking cinema from diverse cultures and voices.

• 🎶 Experience unique live performances and cross-arts collaborations.

• 🎤 Learn from industry experts at panels and masterclasses.

• 🍁 Celebrate Canadian and Indigenous storytellers on an international stage.

Festival Information

📍 Venues: Multiple theatres and performance spaces across Vancouver
🎟️ Tickets & Passes: Available online via viff.org
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