Now in it’s 38th edition (if you don’t count the ‘58-69 incarnation), the Vancouver International Film Festival once again shines a light on an eclectic menu of films from across the globe. Some will grace
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Vancouver Paints the Town Red On Opening Night at VIFF
With the velocity of a well dressed buffalo heard and the excitement of a ufo sighting, the red carpet has arrived at the Vancouver International Film Festival. It was opening night and the cameras were
Continue ReadingGuest of Honour kicks off VIFF with surprise elements
As of tonight, VIFF is officially opening. Chances are, you probably already know that and are heading out to the opening Gala tonight. Or maybe not. But Guest of Honour is a great start to
Continue ReadingVIFF: ASSHOLES: A THEORY
“It’s not just a theory, it’s a reality!” proclaims one of the street interviewees of Assholes: A Theory, John Walker’s filmic take on the book of the same name by Aaron James. It’s certainly that
Continue ReadingVIFF: Aaron Zeghers Introduces us to His Late Uncle in DANNY
Ever since The Blair Witch Project took the world by storm back in 1999, the found footage genre has rarely used to explore anything deeper than the odd jump scare. So color me interested when
Continue ReadingTalent On Tap – Ken Tsui Talks Producing and Curating at VIFF
If it’s films you crave then it doesn’t get better than the Vancouver International Film Festival. Every year the festival raises the bar to new heights in terms of selection, guest speakers, workshops, panels and
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