Since 1979, Arts Umbrella has been a non-profit centre for arts education where young artists ages 2–22 can develop their creativity in Art & Design, Dance, and Theatre, Music & Film. This month, the Theatre, Music & Film department is showcasing the talents of their students through a series of performances in their Winter Shorts…
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Vancouver International Black Film Festival Returns December 1-4, 2023
The third edition of the Vancouver International Black Film Festival (VIBFF) is back once again December 1st-4th. Created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, VIBFF shines a light on diversity and aims to amplify the voices of Afro-descendants in British Columbia as well as foster accessibility across the country. The third annual Festival has…
42nd VIFF Comes to Screens September 28
The 42nd Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) hits screens around Vancouver this month, the first fully in-cinema festival since 2019. The 2023 Festival lineup features over 200 feature and short films bring screened at seven Vancouver venues. In addition to films, Vancouverites will be able to explore film culture through an expanded program of live…
Tickets on sale today for the 42nd Vancouver International Film Festival
The 42nd Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) returns from September 28 – October 8. The 2023 Festival includes 130 features and 100 shorts, including a star-studded lineup for Special Presentations and VIFF Live — unique, cinema-infused performances that push the boundaries of traditional film programming. Ticket packs are on sale to the general public today,…
DOXA 2023 Industry Program Returns In-Person
As DOXA Documentary Film Festival prepares for its in-person opening this week, the festival also announces it’s also bringing back its Industry program in-person venues, offering a chance to learn from leading documentary professionals, activists and academics. DOXA’s 2023 Industry program kicks off on Saturday, May 6 at SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts at…
Bard on the Beach screens Done/Undone on-demand.
The 32nd season of Bard on the Beach, “Press Play”, is underway, with the release of its first feature film Done/Undone. Originally commissions as a stage play for the 2021 Bard season, Done/Undone, written by Kate Besworth, switched to a filmed production once the season was cancelled due to ongoing pandemic restrictions. Directed by Arthi Chandra,…
DOXA Wraps Its 20th Festival with Award Winners
DOXA Documentary Film Festival wrapped up its 20th Season last weekend after presenting a 10 day hybrid festival; to viewers across the country, and in person at DOXA Drive-In. Before the festival came to a close it presented the winners of its 2021 competitions. Nigel Moore Award for Youth Programming was presented to Jaime Leigh…