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
2016 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS Feature Film Nominations that screened at VIFF Best Motion Picture Brooklyn – Pierre Even, Marie-Claude Poulin, Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey The Forbidden Room – Phoebe Greenberg, Penny Mancuso, Phyllis Laing, David Christensen, Guy Maddin My Internship in Canada | Guibord s’en va-t-en guerre – Luc Déry, Kim McCraw Our Loved Ones | … Continue reading
Recognizing Thought-leaders and Celebrating British Columbia as a Destination for Excellence and Innovation in Screen-based Media During its 34th edition, the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) will honour Frank Giustra, legendary financier and philanthropist, with its inaugural VIFF Screen Industry Builder Award. The Vancouver Board of Trade will host the 2015 Award presentation on Thursday, … Continue reading
The VIFF team is thrilled that our fearless leader, Jacqueline Dupuis, has been nominated for the 2015 YWCA Women of Distinction’s Connecting the Community Award. Through Jacqueline’s endeavours to create and support meaningful local connections, her passion for community and youth engagement shines through on a daily basis. If selected for this prestigious award, Jacqueline has chosen the … Continue reading
British Columbia’s film industry is making one of its biggest comebacks yet, and Vancouver’s booming visual effects industry is playing a huge role in the revival. Last weekend at the 87th Academy Awards, two British Columbians were nominated in visual effects categories. Cameron Waldbauer, a Pitt Meadows native, was nominated for his work as special … Continue reading
Telefilm Canada announces its list of the Ten Canadians to Watch who will be taking part in the upcoming Berlin International Film Festival and the European Film Market. This list, presented for a second year running, comprises Canadians working in the film industry—emerging talents as well as seasoned professionals—who, through their creative talent or business … Continue reading
