#VIBFF2026 Schedule
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Day 1
LAUNDRY UHLANJULULO – OPENING FILM (In Theatre Only)
Set in Johannesburg in 1968, the story follows Khuthala, a young man reluctant to inherit his father’s laundry business.
Day 2
Navigating Independent Documentary Production with the CBC
This discussion will focus on the systemic challenges faced by Black filmmakers in the Vancouver film industry.
The Future is Creative: Following Your Passion & Creating Your Own Path
This discussion will focus on the systemic challenges faced by Black filmmakers in the Vancouver film industry.
SHORT FILM SERIES (In-Theatre & Online)
VIBFF Vancouver Black Filmmaker Spotlight
This discussion will focus on the systemic challenges faced by Black filmmakers in the Vancouver film industry.
DIYA (In Theatre Only)
After a fatal road accident, an NGO driver must cross the Chadian desert to pay blood money (Diya), only to uncover the truth behind the tragedy that shattered his peaceful life.
Vertical Dramas: The Future of Short-Form Storytelling
This workshop will explore the creative and business opportunities behind vertical dramas
BEING BLACK IN CANADA VANCOUVER, TORONTO & CALGARY
VIBFF NETWORKING SESSION
Meet film and television industry professionals, exchange ideas, discover new projects, and explore exciting opportunities for collaboration.
THE EYES OF GHANA (In Theatre Only)
From Oscar-winning director Ben Proudfoot, THE EYES OF GHANA is a feature documentary following 93-year-old documentarian Chris Hesse—personal cinematographer to forgotten African icon Kwame Nkrumah
