With a mere three weeks until the Vancouver International Film Festival kicks off for its 35th year, filmmakers, media and staff gathered to get excited about what’s to come. VIFF Executive Director Jacqueline Dupuis took to the stage at the Vancouver International Film Centre on Wednesday morning to lead the press conference. The day’s agenda … Continue reading
Tuesday, January 19 7pm CINEMA SALON: Imitation of Life with Bob Rennie After a brief hiatus, Vancity Theatre’s longest running series, Cinema Salon, returns in a new quarterly slot, beginning January 19, 2016. Produced and presented by Melanie Friesen, Cinema Salon brings an outstanding member of the community to introduce his/her favourite film. The evening includes … Continue reading
Let these films captivate you with their awe inspiring images on the big screen at VIFF. Charlotte’s Song: Think Pan’s Labyrinth meets Carnivale and you’ll still be unprepared for this astonishing debut from Done Four Productions and director Nicholas Humphries. In this Dust Bowl-era reimagining of The Little Mermaid, an amphibious siren (Katelyn Mager) falls … Continue reading
Just Announced: Canadian Skin Care Brand NeoStrata® is the Official Skincare Sponsor of VIFF in Collaboration with London Drugs Canadian cosmeceutical brand NeoStrata has teamed up with drugstore chain London Drugs to celebrate local talent at this year’s Vancouver International Film Festival taking place from September 24th – October 9th. NeoStrata is an official sponsor at the festival and … Continue reading
Based on the novella The Trouble with Marlene by Billie Livingston, Sitting on the Edge of Marlene is a dark and bittersweet comic drama playing at VIFF 2014 (September 25th to October 10th) as part of the BC Spotlight series. Directed by Ana Valine, the film tells the story of a mother/daughter con artist duo who just … Continue reading
Did you know that 40% of all our food goes straight to the waste bin? After discovering this unfortunate reality of our food and grocery industries, director Grant Baldwin and producer Jen Rustemeyer decided to venture on a waste-free lifestyle. The two ate only discarded food for six month and documented their experience and discoveries … Continue reading
