With the 25th edition of VAFF taking place from November 4 to 14, 2021, we kick off the festivities of our landmark anniversary with our first retrospective special. This July, we’re inviting you to choose one classic movie that was screened at VAFF between 1997 and 2008. What’s more, you will be entered in a…
As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of VAFF this year, we want to share the incredible moments that have lead us to where we are now. Our trip down memory lane continues with more key moments and milestones from 2002 to 2006. Here are five more fun facts about VAFF! 2002 One of VAFF’s main…
As we look forward to the 25th anniversary of VAFF this year, let’s take a trip down memory lane and recount key moments and milestones, starting with VAFF’s 1997 debut. Here are a few fun facts about VAFF! 1. 1997 VAFF’s debut featured 38 Asian-American films, and was hosted at the Judge McGill theater, now…
VAFF’s Mightiest Short Film Competition Returns With a Unique Twist The Vancouver Film Festival (VAFF) is proud to bring back the Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM) for its 16th year. The short filmmaking competition is open to participants from all across Canada (Canadian or Permanent Residents can lead a team from anywhere!). MAMM is…
Asian Heritage Month brings us a chance to reflect on the incredible achievements by Asian actors and filmmakers this past year! As we continue to reshape the film industry into one of equal representation and inclusivity, it’s important to celebrate the fantastic actors and films that are taking the industry by storm. Let’s take a…
Thank you for joining our first virtual festival After 9 exciting days of on-demand films, live panels, and special events, the 24th annual Vancouver Asian Film Festival has come to an end. Amidst the chaos of this year, we explored the theme “What’s your 20?” to reflect on where we were all at physically, intellectually…
Join us for our very first virtual festival! We welcome you to attend the 24th Annual Vancouver Asian Film Festival (#VAFFVIRTUAL) October 31, 2020 to November 8, 2020. While things may be operating a little differently this year, our featured films are sure to take you up close and personal into their stories (without the…
VAFF celebrates a new milestone at the largest Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon during the unprecedented year of 2020 In celebrating Asian representation and diversity in local film of the Vancouver Asian Film Festival’s 15th annual Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM) – a short-filmmaking competition which provides a platform for local talent to try their hand…
What can we do to support black artists? In light of recent events pertaining to the Black Lives Matter Movement, the Vancouver Asian Film Festival is dedicating its last virtual “Diversity in Filmmaking” panel series to amplifying local black voices to better understand what we can do to support the black community. For our final…
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