By Zena Harris – President of Green Spark Group, curator of the VIFF 2016 Sustainable Production Forum The motion picture industry is inherently creative. We take ideas and concepts, and build sets and digital landscapes to bring these ideas to the screen. We make costumes that transform humans into space creatures and anything one can imagine. … Continue reading
By Jamie Ormston Whether you’re an independent content creator or a producer distributing their first feature, Totally Indie Day, presented by TELUS STORYHIVE, is the day for you. These dynamic sessions give real-world insights and hands-on advice from top-tier industry pros and rising new talent. Hear from the best emerging film directors of 2016, hit … Continue reading
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
You may have noticed some changes at VIFF lately… a new logo, program structure, website. But while things look different, VIFF remains the same organization that audiences have come to know and love. At its core, the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is a celebration of the craft and creativity of filmmaking. What this means … Continue reading
Launching in May 2016, the Directors Guild of Canada is pleased to present a series of Master Classes in partnership with VIFF. The DGC Master Class Series will feature multiple award-winning speakers from some of the most celebrated and critically acclaimed films and TV shows. The year-roun sessions are designed to educate and inspire everyone … Continue reading
As a Sundance first-timer accustomed to the Pacific Northwest’s moderate climate, and as a stubborn penny-pincher unwilling to shell out dough for a proper winter coat or snow boots for a single business trip, I was more than a little unprepared for Park City’s slippery sidewalks and nippy atmosphere. I’ve made due with a makeshift … Continue reading
