Sakura Sykes – The Last Flight

10 minute Short – Best Performance Award sponsored by MiTribe Media

Hiromu Yamawaki – Stand In

10 minute Short – Best Director Award sponsored by DGC BC

Stand In – Team Stand In

10 minute Short – Best Film Award Sponosred by Telefilm Canada

People’s Choice Award

Michael Delleva – The Bouncer

People’s Choice Award – Best Performance for Ultra Short

Hiromu Yamawaki – Stand In

People’s Choice Award – Best Performance for Short

NaiNai: Need For Speed

People’s Choice Award – Best Overall Ultra Short

Stand In – Team Stand In

People’s Choice Award – Best Overall Short

MAMM 21 Gala

Vancouver Asian Film Festival presents the 21st Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon Gala & Awards

VAFF’s Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon celebrates its 21st year of supporting and showcasing emerging local filmmakers. Join us on August 29th as we screen the MAMM21 finalists in the 10-minute Short , 1-minute Ultra Short and Vertical Series categories.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Download MAMM21 Program Guide (coming soon)

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Screening

Date: Aug 29th, 2026 (Sat).

Time: 6:00pm (Doors open at 5:00pm).

Place: Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 2P1.

After Party

Time: 9:30pm.

Place: Library Square Pub, 300 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Advance tickets (online): $40 + processing fees
Limited tickets at the door (if still available): $45 + processing fees
Ticket price includes Gala Screening + Afterparty and VAFF Membership Fee*
The Afterparty at Library Square Pub: $20 + processing fees. Tickets sold at the door only if any is available.
Dress Code: ROOTS theme
Live Virtual Viewing ticket: FREE
This program is rated PG. May contain coarse language and violence. Parental discretion is advised.
No reservations. All tickets are non-refundable.

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