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Join us for our new edition of Film Studies, examining the evolution of lighting in cinema.

In this rendition of Film Studies, cinematographer Devan Scott takes us on a journey through the history of lighting in cinema, tracing its development from the sunlit studios of early silent film through the three-point setups that defined classical Hollywood realism and film noir to modern techniques of motivated lighting.

Featuring screenings of THE DOLL, THE GRAPES OF WRATH, THE MUSIC ROOM, and BLACK BAG. Case study talks begin at 11AM, screenings will start by 12PM.

Get your tickets at the link in bio.


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Join us for our new edition of Film Studies, examining the evolution of lighting in cinema.

In this rendition of Film Studies, cinematographer Devan Scott takes us on a journey through the history of lighting in cinema, tracing its development from the sunlit studios of early silent film through the three-point setups that defined classical Hollywood realism and film noir to modern techniques of motivated lighting.

Featuring screenings of THE DOLL, THE GRAPES OF WRATH, THE MUSIC ROOM, and BLACK BAG. Case study talks begin at 11AM, screenings will start by 12PM.

Get your tickets at the link in bio.


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Join us for our new edition of Film Studies, examining the evolution of lighting in cinema.

In this rendition of Film Studies, cinematographer Devan Scott takes us on a journey through the history of lighting in cinema, tracing its development from the sunlit studios of early silent film through the three-point setups that defined classical Hollywood realism and film noir to modern techniques of motivated lighting.

Featuring screenings of THE DOLL, THE GRAPES OF WRATH, THE MUSIC ROOM, and BLACK BAG. Case study talks begin at 11AM, screenings will start by 12PM.

Get your tickets at the link in bio.


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Join us for our new edition of Film Studies, examining the evolution of lighting in cinema.

In this rendition of Film Studies, cinematographer Devan Scott takes us on a journey through the history of lighting in cinema, tracing its development from the sunlit studios of early silent film through the three-point setups that defined classical Hollywood realism and film noir to modern techniques of motivated lighting.

Featuring screenings of THE DOLL, THE GRAPES OF WRATH, THE MUSIC ROOM, and BLACK BAG. Case study talks begin at 11AM, screenings will start by 12PM.

Get your tickets at the link in bio.


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6 days ago

Join us for our new edition of Film Studies, examining the evolution of lighting in cinema.

In this rendition of Film Studies, cinematographer Devan Scott takes us on a journey through the history of lighting in cinema, tracing its development from the sunlit studios of early silent film through the three-point setups that defined classical Hollywood realism and film noir to modern techniques of motivated lighting.

Featuring screenings of THE DOLL, THE GRAPES OF WRATH, THE MUSIC ROOM, and BLACK BAG. Case study talks begin at 11AM, screenings will start by 12PM.

Get your tickets at the link in bio.


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Bringing you exclusive in-depth conversations with industry-leading filmmakers, creators, and cultural luminaries, tune into the VIFF Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.


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A reminder that the virus of fascism ultimately consumes itself.

In AMRUM, it’s 1945—the war is all but lost, though this truth remains unspoken, even on the remote North Sea island of Amrum. There, 12-year-old Hitler Youth Nanning (Jasper Billerbeck) lives with his pregnant mother (Laura Tonke) and her sister (Lisa Hagmeister), as the world around them quietly unravels.

Screening May 15–28 at the VIFF Centre.


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Movie in the afternoon, concert in the evening. Join us for this special two-part VIFF Live on Sunday, May 17.

With your purchase of the VIFF Live concert featuring Aram Bajakian and guests performing a tribute to the late Lou Reed, you get a free ticket to the 3:30 PM screening of FARAWAY, SO CLOSE! on the same day.

Catch the film, take a dinner break, and then return to the VIFF Cinema at 7:45PM for Aram Bajakian, a guitarist, composer and educator, who performed with the legendary Lou Reed during his 2011 and 2012 tours, plus musical guests.

Head to the link in bio or viff.org to purchase your ticket to Street Hassle: Songs by Lou Reed. To claim your FARAWAY, SO CLOSE film ticket, select the available add-on when you add the VIFF Live show to your cart.

Co-Presented with @theinfidelsjazz


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Movie in the afternoon, concert in the evening. Join us for this special two-part VIFF Live on Sunday, May 17.

With your purchase of the VIFF Live concert featuring Aram Bajakian and guests performing a tribute to the late Lou Reed, you get a free ticket to the 3:30 PM screening of FARAWAY, SO CLOSE! on the same day.

Catch the film, take a dinner break, and then return to the VIFF Cinema at 7:45PM for Aram Bajakian, a guitarist, composer and educator, who performed with the legendary Lou Reed during his 2011 and 2012 tours, plus musical guests.

Head to the link in bio or viff.org to purchase your ticket to Street Hassle: Songs by Lou Reed. To claim your FARAWAY, SO CLOSE film ticket, select the available add-on when you add the VIFF Live show to your cart.

Co-Presented with @theinfidelsjazz


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THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD is a celebration of the spirit of drink and the kinds of stories told around a table of old friends with too much wine.

Carlobianchi and Doriano are a pair of middle-aged drunks driving across Veneto, bar hopping and reminiscing about days past. Along the way, they meet Giulio — a young college student, fascinated by the men and their bottomless well of anecdotes, who decides to tag along. The trio slosh their way through the city, waxing poetic, weaving tall tales, admiring the Venetian architecture, and endlessly searching for that one final drink.

Come see this intoxicating blend of dry comedy and bittersweet drama at the VIFF Centre May 8-14. Tickets at viff.org.


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THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD is a celebration of the spirit of drink and the kinds of stories told around a table of old friends with too much wine.

Carlobianchi and Doriano are a pair of middle-aged drunks driving across Veneto, bar hopping and reminiscing about days past. Along the way, they meet Giulio — a young college student, fascinated by the men and their bottomless well of anecdotes, who decides to tag along. The trio slosh their way through the city, waxing poetic, weaving tall tales, admiring the Venetian architecture, and endlessly searching for that one final drink.

Come see this intoxicating blend of dry comedy and bittersweet drama at the VIFF Centre May 8-14. Tickets at viff.org.


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1 days ago

[CLOSED] Join us for a chance to win tickets to a special screening of Hearse Chasing!

The documentary follows Vancouver singer-songwriter Cassidy Waring and her brother as they return to Calgary to confront a family tragedy, uncovering long-buried memories along the way.

📅 When: Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day)
📍 Where: VIFF Centre

The event features a live musical performance by Cassidy and her band.

✨ How to enter:

1️⃣ Follow @peliplat and @viffest
2️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments (Each tag = one entry!)
🎯 Giveaway ends: Friday, May 8
📩 Winners will be contacted via Instagram DM

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind evening. Tag your plus-one below and enter now! 👇

#hearsechasing #giveaway


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Sara Wylie (@sara_wylie) got her filmmaking start in her late twenties, dipping her toe into documentary through her work as a political organizer after making anti-Stephen Harper comedy videos. Soon, her passion for storytelling developed into a heightened curiosity about how she processes her own life and experiences as someone experiencing complex chronic illness.

Wylie fell upon the concept of Crip Time, contemplating how able-bodied versus disabled bodies relate to time, leading her to her first short film, RESISTANCE MEDITATION. Wylie is also one of the producers behind Sophy Romvari's BLUE HERON, now screening at the VIFF Centre.

Shot on Super 8 and primarily eco-processed with plant materials by hand, hear more about this intriguing work, guaranteed to make you hate capitalism even more, on the latest episode of the VIFF Podcast.

Watch/listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or tune in on VIFF's YouTube channel.


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*CLOSED* FLASH GIVEAWAY! Do you want to win a shirt from the THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD universe?

We're giving away TWO of these funky shirts, plus two tickets to any screening of THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD screening at VIFF May 8-14.

How to enter:
1. Tag your movie buddy
2. Follow @viffest + @ritual.films

Giveaway is for local Greater Vancouver residents only. Shirts will be mailed to the two winners by @ritual.films.

Flash giveaway closes Friday May 8 at 8AM local time.

The winner will be contacted via Instagram DMs through the @viffest, and this account only to claim their prize. Please be aware of fake accounts. Travel to Vancouver is not included. Prize must be claimed within 24 hours. Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook. Entrants release Meta of responsibility and agree to Meta’s terms of use.


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*CLOSED* FLASH GIVEAWAY! Do you want to win a shirt from the THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD universe?

We're giving away TWO of these funky shirts, plus two tickets to any screening of THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD screening at VIFF May 8-14.

How to enter:
1. Tag your movie buddy
2. Follow @viffest + @ritual.films

Giveaway is for local Greater Vancouver residents only. Shirts will be mailed to the two winners by @ritual.films.

Flash giveaway closes Friday May 8 at 8AM local time.

The winner will be contacted via Instagram DMs through the @viffest, and this account only to claim their prize. Please be aware of fake accounts. Travel to Vancouver is not included. Prize must be claimed within 24 hours. Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook. Entrants release Meta of responsibility and agree to Meta’s terms of use.


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GIVEAWAY VANCOUVER! 🎞️📽️🎶🎤🎸
Details below!

Special event screening, music performance + Q&A for Hearse Chasing, a TELUS original documentary from award-winning director Teresa Alfeld (Doug and the Slugs and Me)at VIFF Centre with a Live Musical Performance by Cassidy Waring and her band on Mother’s Day.

“I know this day can bring love and celebration, but also grief and heartache, and those feelings are so connected to our mental health and how we process loss. I’m looking forward to sharing in all of that together.” ~Cassidy Waring

Storied North is giving away a pair of tickets to see Hearse Chasing @hearsechasing screening & live musical performance + filmmaker Q&A at VIFF LIVE, @viffest May 10th, 7:30pm!

The Vancouver screening of Hearse Chasing is supported by Wirth Hats; a community partner who will be providing support to access free mental health care. After the screening and musical performance, there will be a post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers and film subjects.

Cassidy Waring is a queer, Vancouver-based artist whose raw indie folk is defined by uncompromising honesty, sharp wit, and vivid storytelling.
She is also the subject of HEARSE CHASING, a @telusoriginals documentary by Teresa Alfeld, which follows Cassidy as she returns to her childhood home in Calgary with her younger brother to confront their past. From this lived experience, her latest album, “If I Had Only Been Better”,
“, emerges as both a reckoning
and a reflection—an exploration of complex trauma that gestures toward healing and understanding.
Join us this Mother’s Day at VIFF for a special evening: a screening of HEARSE CHASING (43 mins), followed by a Q&A, intermission, and a live performance by Cassidy and her band.

🎟️2 ways to enter giveaway:
Follow @storied.north, like this post and leave a comment that you’d like to attend. Keep an eye on DMs.

OR simply send us an email to storiednorth at gmail dot com, with Hearse Chasing film in the subject line, and include your full name that we’ll have to use for your ticket. Keep an eye on your emails as we’ll be in touch if you win. We promise we wont share it with any list or spam you.

Purchase Tickets at VIFF.org


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GIVEAWAY VANCOUVER! 🎞️📽️🎶🎤🎸
Details below!

Special event screening, music performance + Q&A for Hearse Chasing, a TELUS original documentary from award-winning director Teresa Alfeld (Doug and the Slugs and Me)at VIFF Centre with a Live Musical Performance by Cassidy Waring and her band on Mother’s Day.

“I know this day can bring love and celebration, but also grief and heartache, and those feelings are so connected to our mental health and how we process loss. I’m looking forward to sharing in all of that together.” ~Cassidy Waring

Storied North is giving away a pair of tickets to see Hearse Chasing @hearsechasing screening & live musical performance + filmmaker Q&A at VIFF LIVE, @viffest May 10th, 7:30pm!

The Vancouver screening of Hearse Chasing is supported by Wirth Hats; a community partner who will be providing support to access free mental health care. After the screening and musical performance, there will be a post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers and film subjects.

Cassidy Waring is a queer, Vancouver-based artist whose raw indie folk is defined by uncompromising honesty, sharp wit, and vivid storytelling.
She is also the subject of HEARSE CHASING, a @telusoriginals documentary by Teresa Alfeld, which follows Cassidy as she returns to her childhood home in Calgary with her younger brother to confront their past. From this lived experience, her latest album, “If I Had Only Been Better”,
“, emerges as both a reckoning
and a reflection—an exploration of complex trauma that gestures toward healing and understanding.
Join us this Mother’s Day at VIFF for a special evening: a screening of HEARSE CHASING (43 mins), followed by a Q&A, intermission, and a live performance by Cassidy and her band.

🎟️2 ways to enter giveaway:
Follow @storied.north, like this post and leave a comment that you’d like to attend. Keep an eye on DMs.

OR simply send us an email to storiednorth at gmail dot com, with Hearse Chasing film in the subject line, and include your full name that we’ll have to use for your ticket. Keep an eye on your emails as we’ll be in touch if you win. We promise we wont share it with any list or spam you.

Purchase Tickets at VIFF.org


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GIVEAWAY VANCOUVER! 🎞️📽️🎶🎤🎸
Details below!

Special event screening, music performance + Q&A for Hearse Chasing, a TELUS original documentary from award-winning director Teresa Alfeld (Doug and the Slugs and Me)at VIFF Centre with a Live Musical Performance by Cassidy Waring and her band on Mother’s Day.

“I know this day can bring love and celebration, but also grief and heartache, and those feelings are so connected to our mental health and how we process loss. I’m looking forward to sharing in all of that together.” ~Cassidy Waring

Storied North is giving away a pair of tickets to see Hearse Chasing @hearsechasing screening & live musical performance + filmmaker Q&A at VIFF LIVE, @viffest May 10th, 7:30pm!

The Vancouver screening of Hearse Chasing is supported by Wirth Hats; a community partner who will be providing support to access free mental health care. After the screening and musical performance, there will be a post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers and film subjects.

Cassidy Waring is a queer, Vancouver-based artist whose raw indie folk is defined by uncompromising honesty, sharp wit, and vivid storytelling.
She is also the subject of HEARSE CHASING, a @telusoriginals documentary by Teresa Alfeld, which follows Cassidy as she returns to her childhood home in Calgary with her younger brother to confront their past. From this lived experience, her latest album, “If I Had Only Been Better”,
“, emerges as both a reckoning
and a reflection—an exploration of complex trauma that gestures toward healing and understanding.
Join us this Mother’s Day at VIFF for a special evening: a screening of HEARSE CHASING (43 mins), followed by a Q&A, intermission, and a live performance by Cassidy and her band.

🎟️2 ways to enter giveaway:
Follow @storied.north, like this post and leave a comment that you’d like to attend. Keep an eye on DMs.

OR simply send us an email to storiednorth at gmail dot com, with Hearse Chasing film in the subject line, and include your full name that we’ll have to use for your ticket. Keep an eye on your emails as we’ll be in touch if you win. We promise we wont share it with any list or spam you.

Purchase Tickets at VIFF.org


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2 days ago

GIVEAWAY VANCOUVER! 🎞️📽️🎶🎤🎸
Details below!

Special event screening, music performance + Q&A for Hearse Chasing, a TELUS original documentary from award-winning director Teresa Alfeld (Doug and the Slugs and Me)at VIFF Centre with a Live Musical Performance by Cassidy Waring and her band on Mother’s Day.

“I know this day can bring love and celebration, but also grief and heartache, and those feelings are so connected to our mental health and how we process loss. I’m looking forward to sharing in all of that together.” ~Cassidy Waring

Storied North is giving away a pair of tickets to see Hearse Chasing @hearsechasing screening & live musical performance + filmmaker Q&A at VIFF LIVE, @viffest May 10th, 7:30pm!

The Vancouver screening of Hearse Chasing is supported by Wirth Hats; a community partner who will be providing support to access free mental health care. After the screening and musical performance, there will be a post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers and film subjects.

Cassidy Waring is a queer, Vancouver-based artist whose raw indie folk is defined by uncompromising honesty, sharp wit, and vivid storytelling.
She is also the subject of HEARSE CHASING, a @telusoriginals documentary by Teresa Alfeld, which follows Cassidy as she returns to her childhood home in Calgary with her younger brother to confront their past. From this lived experience, her latest album, “If I Had Only Been Better”,
“, emerges as both a reckoning
and a reflection—an exploration of complex trauma that gestures toward healing and understanding.
Join us this Mother’s Day at VIFF for a special evening: a screening of HEARSE CHASING (43 mins), followed by a Q&A, intermission, and a live performance by Cassidy and her band.

🎟️2 ways to enter giveaway:
Follow @storied.north, like this post and leave a comment that you’d like to attend. Keep an eye on DMs.

OR simply send us an email to storiednorth at gmail dot com, with Hearse Chasing film in the subject line, and include your full name that we’ll have to use for your ticket. Keep an eye on your emails as we’ll be in touch if you win. We promise we wont share it with any list or spam you.

Purchase Tickets at VIFF.org


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Are you a big fan of National Geographic deep sea documentaries? Then come see HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE on the big screen.

Filmmaker Eleanor Mortimer tags along with a team of oceanographers and marine biologists as they survey one of the most remote spots on Earth and home to any number of previously unknown species.

"Part gorgeous journey along one of the world’s deepest sea beds, part political conundrum, part extended science lesson, and part portrait of a team of passionate oceanographers" - POV Magazine.

Screening at the VIFF Centre May 7-18. Tickets at viff.org.


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We think head to toe in film strips is the perfect movie-going attire 🎞️


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We think head to toe in film strips is the perfect movie-going attire 🎞️


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We think head to toe in film strips is the perfect movie-going attire 🎞️


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A story of mental health with music at its centre, local artist @cassidywaring will pay a visit to the VIFF Centre for a special live performance + screening of HEARSE CHASING, where she is the subject. In the making of her latest record, IF I HAD ONLY BEEN BETTER, Waring reckons with the past and looks towards healing in this exploration of how to continue after complex traumas.

A representation of the beauty that emerges when you combine the powers of film, and music, don't miss HEARSE CHASING on May 10.


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