The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society

The marquee attractions at this year’s festival run the gamut from social realist dramas to dizzying spectacles. As always, this section boasts some of the most celebrated films of the year, from Cannes to TIFF. Be it through unflinching drama or surreal satire, each of these offerings will leave you moved. Find all of VIFF 2024's Special Presentations and Galas at https://lnkd.in/gCpiSnEv

We've made it to $10,000 of our $30,000 goal! Your support brings stories to life and connects our community through the art of film. Every contribution supports world-class cinema, inspiring events, and vital community programs. All donations up to $30,000 will be matched. Make twice the difference - donate at viff.org/donate

JUST ANNOUNCED 💥 A Case Study on the short film THE SECOND from popular YouTube channel EVERY FRAME A PAINTING. THE SECOND stars Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Kim's Convenience, Avatar: The Last Airbender) and marks the return of Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou´s hit YouTube channel as they unveil their debut short film alongside a new collection of highly-anticipated video essays on filmmaking. This case study will include a screening of their short film followed by a lecture that takes us behind-the-scenes of its creation and introduces audiences to their driving vision of ""one for them, one for us"". With over 2 million cinema-loving subscribers on YouTube and a career made up of many film & TV projects including the Netflix show Voir, we are delighted to welcome this creative duo to VIFF. Attend the session with a VIFF Artist & Industry Pass, on sale now.

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Join VIFF 2024's #VIFFLive events for live performances that push the boundaries of traditional film programming, intersecting cinema culture with multiple disciplines. This year, the festival VIFF Live program is curated by Indigenous scholar, media maker, writer, journalist, musician, and storyteller Jarrett Martineau. Preview what he's programmed for the festival at https://bit.ly/3Z8Mhfy

In case you missed it, VIFF's 2024 lineup is out in the world for you to plan your festival itinerary. Here are a few highlights, kindly presented by Knowledge Network Corporation 👇 ➡️ THE STAND Chris Auchter’s terrific doc explores a 1985 dispute over clearcut logging on Haida Gwaii. On one side are loggers, their bosses, and the BC government; on the other is the Haida Nation, which wishes to protect its traditional lands from further destruction. ➡️ CURL POWER Josephine Anderson’s uplifting and heartwarming documentary follows the 4KGirl$, a teenage curling team from Maple Ridge, BC, as they strive to become Canadian Junior Curling Champions. ➡️ INAY From the 1990s, the Live-In Caregiver Program attracted thousands of Filipino women to Canada as migrant workers, enabling them to send money back home and gain permanent residency. This film explores the psychological impact on the children who were left behind by their mothers due to economic necessity. ➡️ SO SURREAL From 1885 to 1951, the Canadian government banned the Indigenous Potlatch ceremony. Many traditional masks ended up in Europe, in museums and art collections. So Surreal: Behind the Masks explores the crucial ongoing work involved in recovery and repatriation. ➡️ 7 BEATS PER MINUTE While attempting a world record freedive in the Bahamas in 2018, Jessea Lu lost consciousness and stopped breathing for four minutes, forcing her to confront parts of her life and past she had long buried. Years later, Jessea returns to the site of her near-death experience, ready to dive again and become reborn. Get your tickets at viff.org/festival 🔗

We've officially rolled out the entire #VIFF2024 lineup. This year’s program features 150 feature films and 81 shorts, presented in nine Vancouver venues. Explore it all at https://bit.ly/4fZ58zz

Festival season is upon us! Plan accordingly. Check in to one of 43 participating downtown Vancouver hotels and get two FREE Festival Passes to the Vancouver International Film Festival and a VIFF souvenir guide when making a 2-night hotel booking. Check out the details at the link. https://lnkd.in/gtdsQQ7a

🎬 Re-introducing Film Studies! Join us at the VIFF Centre for a masterclass on the art of mood and meaning through colour each Monday at 1 PM until September 16. Cinematographer, film colorist, and educator Devan Scott will guide you through a 40-minute talk, complete with a film screening, exploring lighting, tinting, and production design. Discover the historical context and storytelling magic behind these techniques. Don't miss the following screenings + lectures! 🎥✨ #FilmStudies #Cinematography #VIFFCentre https://bit.ly/3yJZelh

Filmed right here in Vancouver, TRON: LEGACY reaps the benefits of advanced digital technology to create an astonishing aesthetic overload: a stunning use of colour and Daft Punk’s throbbing soundtrack combine to create a virtual world you want to get lost in. 🎥✨ Catch the TRON: LEGACY screening + Cinema Audio Society Panel on August 24, featuring the sound crew who worked on the film. 💬 Moderated by Kyle Petty, CAS, chair IATSE Local 891 Sound Department, with panelists sound mixer Michael McGee, boom operator Don Brown, and sound assistant Juniper Walters, plus Mark Noda, sound mixer on Tron 3. https://lnkd.in/gj3y_CSu