VIFF 2014 BC Spotlight: 6 Questions with Scott Renyard
Wild fish populations in BC have been declining since the late 70s, roughly the same time the open net fish farm industry began to grow fish in marine waters. Focusing on the research of biologist...
View ArticleVIFF 2014 BC Spotlight: 6 Questions with Jason Bourque
Coming soon to VIFF 2014 is a dark and gritty coming-of-age drama called Black Fly. Inspired by true events and directed by Jason Bourque, the film tells the story of Jake, a troubled teen with a...
View ArticleVIFF 2014 BC Spotlight: 5 Questions with René Brar
Martin’s Pink Pickle, a film that’s part of this year’s VIFF BC Spotlight selection, is a witty and unconventional romantic comedy directed by René Brar. The film tells the story of Martin and Suzanne,...
View ArticleVIFF 2014 BC Spotlight: 6 Questions with Grant Baldwin
Did you know that 40% of all our food goes straight to the waste bin? After discovering this unfortunate reality of our food and grocery industries, director Grant Baldwin and producer Jen Rustemeyer...
View ArticleVIFF 2014 BC Spotlight: 4 Questions with Ana Valine
Based on the novella The Trouble with Marlene by Billie Livingston, Sitting on the Edge of Marlene is a dark and bittersweet comic drama playing at VIFF 2014 (September 25th to October 10th) as part of...
View Article4 Interview Questions with Mark Pellegrino, star of Bad Turn Worse
Adapted from an online interview conducted by Jami Philbrick for iamrogue.com To real the full interview, click here. Mark Pellegrino has been a working actor for over 25 years, and has an impressive...
View ArticleSpotlight on Turkish Film – The Butterfly’s Dream
VTFF’s commitment to showcase the best of contemporary Turkish Cinema is reflected in its film selection – featuring internationally acclaimed, award-winning films straight from Cannes and Venice to...
View ArticleDirector David Robert Mitchell Talks the Mood of ‘It Follows,’& Building a...
To go from the the naturalistic, black-and-white, teenage tale “The Myth Of The American Sleepover,” to the distinct, carefully calibrated horror “It Follows,” is a feat few filmmakers could pull off ....
View ArticleThe Vancouver Sun Chats With Chris Carter, Creator of the X-Files
The Vancouver Sun chatted with Carter via phone about his forthcoming VIFF Industry appearance, the return of The X-Files to B.C., and how truly Canadian the hit sci-fi series really is. Q: When was...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes with Executive Director Jacqueline Dupuis – 2015 YWCA Women...
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...
View ArticleAward Winning Actor and Director ADAM ARKIN as inaugural guest for DGC...
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...
View ArticleSunset Song is the Cover Feature of Film Comment This Month
“In Sunset Song, Terence Davies renders a young woman’s loves and strife with grandeur and austerity.” This month’s cover of ‘Film Comment‘ features an in depth interview with Terrence Davies on his...
View ArticleCineworks Program Manager Jem Noble on Gathering Rhythms at Vancity
Cineworks Program Manager Jem Noble on Gathering Rhythms at Vancity By Adam Cook This Sunday at 7:45pm, Vancity Theatre is hosting a very special free screening featuring locally produced short films,...
View ArticleWhy Volunteer at VIFF?
By Mariam Baldeh Corey Ouellet’s passion for working behind-the-scenes fuels many of his projects. When he’s not managing directors, producers, and actors in the film industry at Lucas Talent Inc.,...
View ArticleAn interview with Linda Ohama about A New Moon Over Tohoku
An interview with Linda Ohama about A New Moon Over Tohoku By Adam Cook Linda Ohama’s new documentary, A New Moon Over Tohoku compassionately chronicles the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear...
View ArticleCut Through the Stigma: An Interview with Hugh Gibson on The Stairs By Adam Cook
Cut Through the Stigma: An Interview with Hugh Gibson on The Stairs By Adam Cook Hugh Gibson’s award-winning documentary The Stairs deservedly joins the ranks of Canada’s finest documentaries. A...
View ArticleOn The Road Forward: An Interview with Marie Clements
On The Road Forward: An Interview with Marie Clements By Adam Cook One of the most gifted artists working in BC today, Métis playwright and filmmaker Marie Clements has reached a new level of...
View ArticleSea to Sky Series: c̓əsnaʔəm: the city before the city
An Interview with Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers By Maya Sarin This film is part of the annual #mustseeBC filmmaker showcase presented by STORYHIVE, now open until September 28th. Visit mustseebc.viff.org/...
View ArticleSea to Sky Series: Gregoire
An Interview with Cody Bown By Rachel D’Sa This film is part of the annual #mustseeBC filmmaker showcase presented by STORYHIVE, now open until September 28th. Visit mustseebc.viff.org/ for more...
View ArticleSea to Sky Series: Once There Was a Winter
An Interview with Ana Valine By Anita Bedell This film is part of the annual #mustseeBC filmmaker showcase presented by STORYHIVE, now open until September 28th. Visit mustseebc.viff.org/ for more...
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