Besides an impressive array of Canadian filmography, VAFF is also bringing you Asian films from all over the world. These features showcase a wide variety of Asian experiences backed by talented teams of Asian directors, writers, and actors. While some of these films have received wide recognition and prestigious awards at other international festivals, others…
Vancouver Asian Film Festival Kicks Off 26th Year with Bling Empire’s Kevin Kreider For immediate release October 20, 2022 Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) is back celebrating its 26th year with close to 100 films being screened. This year, Netflix’s Bling Empire’s Kevin Kreider is on hand to help launch Canada’s…
The Vancouver Asian Film Festival is back in its 26th edition this November, following a successful 25th anniversary last year that celebrated the journey and successes of the festival. This year, VAFF remains committed to promoting the work of Asian creatives in Canada and around the world, while focusing on representation as a key driver…
The Asian American movement was in full swing in the 70s. Asian Americans were coming together and sharing their story and fighting for their rights. This was also reflected in the films made in this era. Check out part two of our Best Asian Representation Films of Every Decade, this time from the 1970s to…
Here are the films that won big at this year’s Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon The Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM) concluded its 17th edition with a sold-out gala and awards ceremony at the Vancouver Playhouse on Friday, August 26, 2022. It was the biggest MAMM to date, with not only the highest number of submissions in the competition’s…
Did They Get The Dough? Previously on the MAMM Chronicles, the MAMMers received an ominous message threatening to make it financially impossible for any film in production to be completed. Do our heroes have what it takes to bring their film across the finish line and prove that they can be, once again, the victors?…
Welcome To The Race Previously on the MAMM Chronicles, the MAMMers find out that their pitch has been accepted by the Hollywood studio and Litnicity joins their team as a producer. How will our newest ensemble of heroes fair with the pressures of production? After receiving the Hollywood studio’s call, our heroes meet up…
We are finally seeing more diverse Asian representation in film in recent years. This wasn’t always the case, as Asian characters were often played by White actors. Despite some progress over the years, there’s still a lot of room for improvement. At the Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF), we are dedicated to promoting and celebrating…
Work Hard Prep Hard Previously on the MAMM Chronicles, the MAMMers were gathered at writer Avant’s mansion, when a phone call came through carrying big news for the team. Who could have possibly been the caller? As soon as Avant hangs up the phone, he announces to his teammates with a smirk on his…
Women Running on Grass While Holding a Flag | Image courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via. Pexels For the LGBTQ+ community, June coincides with the Stonewall riots of 1969 and Pride Month in North America. To honor the community’s history of protest and celebration, we examine the intersectionality of Asian LGBTQ+ representation in film and the…
