We welcome you to attend Vancouver Asian Film Festival. All screenings will be at Cineplex Odeon International Village, 88 West Pender St., Vancouver, as accredited media, a media partner or sponsor.
Past Media Coverage
2021
- VAFF25 To Make Ends Meat – Interview with filmmaker Kimberly Ho, CBC North by Northwest, Nov. 6, 2021
- VAFF25 and Elimin8hate, CTV Vancouver, Nov. 6, 2021
- Chinatown sausage company celebrated in film premiering at Vancouver Asian Film Festival, Global BC, Nov. 4, 2021
- This Is BC: Vancouver Asian Film Festival celebrates major milestone, Global BC, Nov. 4, 2021
- Surrey director’s ‘Emergence’ doc film aims to educate about South Asians who grow up gay, Surrey Now Leader, Nov. 4, 2021
- Interview with Vinay Giridhar, director of Emergence: Out of the Shadows, CBC The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn, Nov. 4, 2021
- Interview with Barbara Lee, founder, VAFF, CBC On the Coast, Nov. 3, 2021
- Event Listing, The Georgia Straight, Nov. 2, 2021
- Vancouver Magazine – 5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week – Nov. 1, 2021, Vancouver Magazine, Daily Hive, Nov. 1, 2021
- Event Listing, Daily Hive, Nov. 1, 2021
- Event Listing, Curiocity, Oct. 27, 2021
- Interview with Susan Hanson, VAFF festival director and Kimberly Ho, filmmaker of ‘To Make Ends Meat 心頭肉’, Sing Tao Daily, Oct. 25, 2021
- VAFF 25 – TO MAKE ENDS MEAT 心頭肉 – Event highlight, SFU News, October 22, 2021
- Vancouver Film Festival, Georgia Straight, March 29, 2021
- RWFF, Fairchild TV
- RWFF, Global News
- RWFF, OMNI TV Marandian
- RWFF, Omni TV Cantonese
2020
- VAFF interview (the BC Shorts Film) at CBC Radio – On the Coast, November 6, 2020
- Ketchup and Soya Sauce is an intimate exploration of interracial relationships in Canada, Cold Tea Collective, Nov. 6, 2020
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What’s your 20 in 2020?, The Source, Nov 3, 2020
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VAFF Review: ‘Secret Zoo’ is a great idea that falls a little flat, Awesome Friday, Nov 3, 2020
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VAFF Review: ‘Curtain Up!’ is a wonderful reminder of the vital importance of the arts, Awesome Friday, Nov 2, 2020
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Vancouver Asian Film Festival Starts Tomorrow, Awesome Friday, Oct 30, 2020
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Interview: Lynne Lee, Vancouver Asian Film Festival Director, ARTS RATIONAL Co-Op Radio, Oct 30, 2020
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Hayley Gray, Hayashi Studio, the maker Canadian Short Doc Program, CBC Radio Victoria, Oct 29, 2020
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SCREEN | Seoul Searching – Finding ‘Gyopo’ x VAFF 2020, Rick Chung Moves, Oct 29, 2020
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Highlights from the upcoming 2020 Vancouver Asian Film Festival, Cold Tea Collective, Oct 28, 2020
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SCREEN | Crowning ‘The Donut King’ of California x VAFF 2020, Rick Chung Moves, Oct 26, 2020
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New Film on the Rise and Fall of the West Coast’s ‘Donut King’, Scout Magazine Vancouver, Oct 23, 2020
- VAFF celebrates diversity in film and the Asian diaspora, Inside Vancouver, Oct 21, 2020
- CBC Vancouver sponsors Canada’s longest running Asian film festival, CBC Vancouver, Oct 19, 2020
- Barbara Lee, founder of the Vancouver Asian Film Festival, discusses 25 years of representation in film and media, REACH Magazine October 9, 2020
- Vancouver Asian Film Festival announce leadership changes, Georgia Straight October 6, 2020
- The Skype Sessions: Fighting Anti-Asian Hate with VAFF, YVR Screen Scene , May 14, 2020
- Vancouver Asian Film Festival launches public program to help combat racism, Vancouver Sun Entertainment, April 29, 2020
- VAFF interview (the winning the Korean film “Parasite” swept the Academy 4 Awards) at CBC Radio – On the Coast, February 10, 2020
2019
- VAFF interview (Actor and model Godfrey Gao remembered as ‘pioneer’ of Asian representation) at CBC TV, November 27, 2019
- VAFF opening night gala 2019, City Light Novus TV, November 6, 2019
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VAFF – Amazing Asians with Fantastic Films by Hollywood North Magazine, November 11, 2019
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Heritage and culture clash in new movie by Vancouver filmmaker, Osric Chau by CBC Radio The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn, November 8, 2019
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Vancouver-shot The Shipment delivers big budget thrills in small package by Vancouver Courier, November 6, 2019
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Our picks for the 2019 Vancouver Asian Film Festival by Cold Tea Collective, November 4, 2019
- Terrolun and Lunlun Directed by Hiroyuki Miyagawa feature in Yahoo Japan Headline News, November 4, 2019
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VAFF 2019 – Osric Chau talks about screening Empty By Design at his hometown festival by Cold Tea Collective, October 31, 2019
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Your first peek into the 23rd annual Vancouver Asian Film Festival by Cold Tea Collective, October 31, 2019
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World premieres and more at this year’s Vancouver Asian Film Festival by Inside Vancouver, October 25, 2019
- VAFF 2019 Press Conference Highlights by Novus TV, October 22, 2019
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華裔女導演《紐約一刻》 膺溫亞洲影展開幕猛片 by Sing Tao Vancouver, October 3, 2019
- NO LIMITASIANS 為主題的第23屆溫哥華亞洲電影節 Vancouver Asian Film Festival by Ming Pao Daily, October 3, 2019
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第23屆溫哥華亞洲電影節下月開幕 by Sing Tao Vancouver, October 2, 2019
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No ‘Limitasians’ stopping 23rd annual Vancouver Asian Film Festival by The Vancouver Sun, October 2, 2019
- #MAMM14 Recap & Highlights by Novus TV – September 15, 2019
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#MAMM14 – Creating Filmmaking Futures 1 Short Film At A Time! by Hollywood North Magazine – September 2, 2019
- 14th Annual Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon(MAMM) Screening & Awards Gala by Metro Arts Xperience – August 31, 2019
- Coop Radio 100.5 FM Room Tone with Ruggero – Festival Director Lynne Lee, Filmmaker Milton Ng & PR Regina join for a deep chat about culture, diversity and its celebration at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival! – August 27, 2019
- Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon’s 14th Gala Screening celebrates short films by Cold Tea Collective – August 26, 2019
2018
- VAFF 2018 Festival Media Coverage
- Novus TV – City Lights – Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon 13 (MAMM13) Gala Screening & Awards Event Recap
- UBC CiTR 101.9FM – Room Tone with Ruggero – Festival Director Lynne Lee
- Business in Vancouver – Short Film campaign celebrates Japan Canada ties
- CBC Radio – The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn – August 13 – Asian Representation talk more with Festival Director Lynne Lee and Actor Agnes Tong (play at 2:20 – 2:28)
- Flightnetwork’s Article – North America’s Best Festivals, Part 2
- Co-Op Radio interview Imtiaz – Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon 13 announcement and Diversity in Filmmaking Day.
- Daily Hive – 8 films festivals happening in Vancouver this year
- Tourism Vancouver – VAFF 2018 theme of INFUSIAN
2017
- VAFF 2017 Festival Media Coverage
- Fairchild – Talentvision TV – Canada 150 / China Scriptwriting Competition Announcement
- OMNI News – Canada 150 / China Scriptwriting Competition Announcement
- Singtao – Canada 150 / China Scriptwriting Competition Announcement
- Ming Pao – Canada 150 / China Scriptwriting Competition Announcement
- VAFF 2016 Festival Media Coverage
- VAFF 2015 Festival Media Coverage
- VAFF 2014 Festival Media Coverage
Past Press Release
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VAFF25: Official Press Release, Oct 21, 2021
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Community Statement in the aftermath of the anti-Asian, white supremacist and misogynistic murder spree of Asian Women in Atlanta, March 17, 2021
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OPEN LETTER TO CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS: ARE ASIAN CANADIANS THE MODERN DAY CULTURAL RAILWAY WORKERS?, March 13, 2021
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ON THE EVE OF LUNAR NEW YEAR VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL (VAFF) CALLS OUT CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS FOR OVER A DECADE OF FUNDING INEQUITY, February 11, 2021
- Announcement: 24th Annual Vanocuver Asian Film Festival
- Announcement: Vancouver Asian Film Festival announces the appointment of Festival Director Elect, Marketing Director, Sponsorship Director and Consulting Curator
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Brings Back The Mighty Asian Movie Making Marathon for its 15th year
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VAFF launches #Elimat8Hate Campaign
- VAFF 2020 Open Call Announcement
- VAFF 2019 Media Room
- A Special Screening for the 25th anniversary of Double Happiness
- Get Ready for VAFF 2019
- 23rd Annual Vancouver Asian Film Festival Press Conference Announcement
- Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) 23 Brand Ambassadors Announcement
- 100 Stories Challenge Contest Announcement
- Official Selected Teams and Judges for MAMM 14 Announced!
- Casting Call: Seeking Two Models for VAFF 23 Festival Imagery Photoshoot
- Diversity in Filmmaking Panel returns for its second year
- Asians in Music Songwriting Competition Announcement
- Bring Back Our Premier Short Film Making Competition: The Mighty Asian Movie Making Marathon 14
- Celebrating Asian Heritage Month presents Dim Sum After Dark Screening Event
- VAFF 2019 Open Call Submission Announcement
- VAFF 2018 Festival Media Room
- Press Release – 22na Annual Vancouver Asian Film Festival Media Room
- Press Release – The 13th Annual Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon premiere screening and awards gala
- Press Release – Vancouver Asian Film Festival and Sky Global Present Advanced Screening of “Crazy Rich Asians” by Warner Bros
- Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM) 13 Press Release
- Release – Newly announcement of Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM) Creative Producers 2018 and VAFF Industry Insight Panel series – Diversity in Filmmaking Day
- VAFF 2018 Open Call Submission Announcement
- VAFF 2017 Festival Media Kit
- Celebrate Canada 150: We Heart Canada and Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM12) screening event Announcement
- Newly appointment of Festival Director Elect and Marketing and Sales Director 2018
- Canada 150 / China Scriptwriting Competition Announcement – English
- Canada 150 / China Scriptwriting Competition Announcement – Simplified Chinese
- Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon 12 Announcement
- VAFF 2017 Open Call Submission Announcement
- VAFF 2016