Sidartha Murjani - Executive Director, Senior Programmer, and Finalist Juror Sidartha Murjani (he/him) is a versatile filmmaker thriving as a screenwriter, director, and actor. His journey commenced with a scholarship to the esteemed acting program at Vancouver Film School, where he honed his

As kids, we all feared the dark corners of our closets, haunted by the unknown. OUR MONSTERS reveals that some fears are bigger than others, exploring the feelings and events on our journeys to conquer them. Swipe left for more on this coming of age story.

Hey game designers - Press Start to launch your career in games! 🎮 Join our Program Preview to find out how VFS’s #1-ranked Game Design program trains you in coding/game art/level design for the $455B industry in 1 year. 📅 Thu Feb. 20 | 4–5 p.m. PST VFS_GDpreview_feb2025.eventbrite.ca/?aff=Social

Our social justice advisor, finalist juror, and volunteer coordinator, Susan Ruzic, shares that, as a year-round volunteer for Vancouver International Film Festival with a passion for films and documentaries, she was delighted to join @SundarPrize as a juror. She found the process of watching and selecting

Legendary Toronto soul, funk, and ska singer Jay Douglas leads us through an energizing history of Canadian Caribbean music in PLAY IT LOUD! HOW TORONTO GOT SOUL. Join us Friday, February 7 at 8:30 pm and meet Jay in person Media Partner | RANGE viff.org/whats-on/play-…

Hey actors – it’s time for your close-up! 🎭 Join us online on Feb. 21 for our Acting for Film & Television Program Preview. 🌟 Meet our industry faculty, discover our award-winning curriculum, and take the first step in your acting journey! 🎬 ow.ly/fIP250USPu4

"Celebrate Black History Month With Live Events, Films, Docs and More at the VIFF Centre." vanmag.com/city/arts-and-…

A friendly reminder that our Top 6 teams are actively looking for crew support! 🚨 If you want to get involved in these whirlwind 8 days of filming, shooting, and editing, put your name forth HERE: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… P.S. You must be available February 27 through March 7.

Kendrick Lamar and the whole #SuperBowl stadium screaming “A MINOR”

Serena Williams makes an appearance during Kendrick Lamar's performance of "Not Like Us" at the #SuperBowlLIX halftime show

Step inside VFS’s 3D Animation program on March 8! ✨ Unreal Engine & mocap demos 🎥 Industry Talks on career growth & emerging tech 🎨 Portfolio reviews 🚀 View incredible student work 🔥 Spots are limited – don’t wait to register! vfs.edu/events/vfs-all…

Congratulations to our founder, Alex Sangha, for getting featured in the LSE Alumni magazine!

🚗The VFS Info Session Tour is back this Spring! Join us in cities across Canada to meet industry faculty, explore our award-winning programs, hear alumni success stories & see how VFS gets you career-ready—fast! 🎨🎮 Register now → vfs.edu/events/infoses… Will we see you there?

"[MONGRELS'] VIFF debut was nothing short of triumphant... A haunting and visually stunning exploration of grief, survival, and identity, Mongrels tells the story of a Korean immigrant family in 1990s rural Canada." MONGRELS screens at VIFF, Feb 14-19. straight.com/movies/mongrel…

Secure a year's-worth of movie dates and gift a VIFF+ membership to the one you love💌🍿 A VIFF+ membership will score the recipient free popcorn vouchers, free guest tickets, discounts to the VIFF concession + advance access to #VIFF2025. viff.org/holiday-gifts/…

April dates + details for 2nd Sundar Prize film fest at 2 Surrey theatres surreynowleader.com/local-entertai… via @surreynowleader Alex Sangha Sundar Prize #SurreyBC SFU Surrey Landmark Cinemas

Sundar Prize Film Festival announces 2025 edition, April 10 to 13 — Stir createastir.ca/articles/sunda… Sundar Prize SFU Surrey Landmark Cinemas

BREAKING: B.C. to remove all U.S. liquor products from store shelves. globalnews.ca/news/11074624/…