Film Selection

Ongoing

Someone Like Me / Une Personne Comme Moi (Online Only)

Online

When a queer group of strangers unite to support a gay Ugandan man seeking asylum in Canada, unexpected challenges lead them down an emotional road together in search of personal freedom.

Nya Does Nothing (In Theatre & Online)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

An overworked Chicagoan tries to resist the interruptions to her day off, going to extreme lengths to truly “do nothing.”

West Lodge Redemption (TOR)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Nestled in Parkdale, Toronto, West Lodge Apartments stands as a testament to endurance and hardship.

Kansas (In Theatre & Online)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Torn between her families history of crime and a new way of living. One woman must decide which route to take after coming in contact with a cult leader.

Ownership (In Theatre & Online)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

When an innocent invitation to an antiques reality show unearths shameful skeletons between two families --one black, one white -- three multi-generational women are forced to take painful ownership of their present reality.

Can You Feel It Now? (In Theatre & Online)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

In a speculative future, a First Nations Welcomer and an Arrivant from the African Diaspora redefine first contact, weaving a tapestry of solidarity and healing through their poetic exchange.

Sierra’s Gold (In Theatre & Online)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

"Sierra’s Gold is a darkly comedic journey delves into themes of self-discovery and the “shocking revelation” that one's true worth is always within."

What we talk about, When we talk about Blackness (VANC)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Beneath the soft glow of a theater stage, a conversation unfolds — an unraveling of stories tethered to history, shaped by places, and refracted through memory.

Mikerlande: L’Exil de la Mémoire du Griot (MTL)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Exiled after Haiti’s political struggles of the 90s, Mikerlande—a former activist and now entrepreneur—rekindles memories of resilience and commitment.

Double Combat (MTL)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

This short documentary delves into the last week of training camp for Jean Pascal, ex-light heavyweight world champion at 41, who aspires to become the best in his category again.

Strike The Iron / Battre le Fer (MTL)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

After immersing himself in the street life, Racci finds redemption through his passion for sports, which he shares with his community to forge a better future, breaking the metaphorical bars that surround his world.

Away From Home (TOR)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Determined to protect international students from escalating vulnerabilities in Canada—a country that once “embraced” them—an award-winning global leader, formerly an international student, teams up with community leaders and academics to speak out on the value of these students and uncover how the system isn’t broken but rather designed this way.

Dreaming in the West (TOR)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

“Dreaming in the West” explores the Canadian dream for Black immigrant artists in our socioeconomically imbalanced world.

Black and Blue (TOR)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Garnetta Cromwell, a blues and soul musician of african descent has a lifelong dream of becoming a professional blues singer.

My Neighbour Taybah (TOR)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Upon discovering that her lifelong next-door neighbour of over twenty years, Taybah, has never explored what the 6ix has to offer, our director launches a two-day adventure with her to show her what she’s been missing.

Traces of Home (OTT)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

This short film tells the deeply personal and emotional journey of a father who made the life-altering decision to immigrate to Canada from Congo with his family.

Relentless Hurdles / Resilient Hearts (HLX)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

A compassionate Black immigrant physician shares his personal experience of systemic barriers and resilience required to overcome racial disparities and address critical gaps.

Under Pressure (HLX)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

“Under Pressure” examines the unique struggles of African Nova Scotian men through the perspective of Dennis Adams Jr., a bald, bearded Black man.

Lemon Lime (OTT)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Two long-time friends, Makahi and Yannick, reflect on their respective journeys as artists in different disciplines—visual arts and music production.

Black in School (HLX)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

A young Black girl navigates high school while dealing with the death of her father, moving to a new city, and adolescent pressures.

Self Actualization (VANC)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Being mixed-race can be challenging, navigating the world often feels complicated. Aesha shares her journey from childhood to adulthood.

Fertilizer (HLX)

Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver

A father reflects upon the cycles of life and parenthood, upon the birth of his son.

Cette Maison (Online Only)

Online

Une adolescente est retrouvée pendue dans sa chambre. Alors que tout laisse croire à un suicide, le rapport d’autopsie révèle une autre évidence.

Stateless (Online Only)

Online

Through the grassroots campaign of electoral hopeful Rosa Iris, director Michèle Stephenson’s new documentary reveals the depths of racial hatred and institutionalized oppression that divide Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Dope is Death (Online Only)

Online

The story of how Tupac Shakur’s stepfather Dr. Mutulu Shakur, along with fellow Black Panthers and the Young Lords, created the first acupuncture detoxification program in the U.S.