VIBFF2026 Events
Events
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QUOTA… (In Theatre & Online)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaWhen her friend and colleague's job is threatened, a Nigerian woman awaiting the reunification of her family in Canada is confronted with a difficult choice
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VIBFF Vancouver Black Filmmaker Spotlight
VIFF Studio Theatre VIFF Centre, Seymour St, BC V6B 3M7, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaThis discussion will focus on the systemic challenges faced by Black filmmakers in the Vancouver film industry.
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DIYA (In Theatre Only)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaAfter 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.
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Vertical Dramas: The Future of Short-Form Storytelling
VIFF Studio Theatre VIFF Centre, Seymour St, BC V6B 3M7, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaThis workshop will explore the creative and business opportunities behind vertical dramas
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THE NIGHT WATCHES US (Online Only)
OnlineDocumentary styles, street art and spoken word blend in Night Watches Us as it examines the systemic forces that caused a young man’s tragic death.
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JIREH GOSPEL: HEARTS IN CHORUS (Online Only)
OnlineThis intimate portrait of Montreal’s Jireh Gospel Choir captures how music, faith and community transform hearts, heal the soul and inspire joy.
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MABOUNGOU: BEING IN THE WORLD (Online Only)
OnlineAn intimate portrait of Zab Maboungou, whose groundbreaking vision of rhythm, culture, and movement offers a profound meditation on what it means to be in the world.
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COACHING WHILE BLACK (Online Only)
OnlineAmerican coach Don 'Tex' Phillips leads a Canadian prairie college team, battling sabotage to win back-to-back titles before a premature exit.
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TAKING UP SPACE (VAN) (In Theatre & Online)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaUp-and-coming improvisers Alex, Frankie and Felix form a BPOC (Black and People of Colour) comedy group called the "Diversity Hires.” Part of improving their practice comes from participating in improv jams, where they experience the high energy and oftentimes ridiculous nature of making up stories with friends and strangers.