VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SETS 2022 FESTIVAL DATES
AND OPENS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
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VANCOUVER, BC (JANUARY 25, 2022) The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) announced today that its 41st edition will take place from September 29-October 9, 2022. The festival’s film lineup will consist of approximately 120 features and 80 shorts, with every official selection screening in cinemas. Additionally, a curated collection of festival titles will be available for online viewing through the VIFF Connect streaming platform. Submissions for the 2022 event launched also today via FilmFreeway at www.filmfreeway.com/VIFF.
“In 2021, our 40th edition played a critical role in reigniting film culture in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia,” said Kyle Fostner, VIFF’s Executive Director. “We brought the world’s most exciting films to screens throughout the city and to partner venues elsewhere in the province through our VIFF Expanded initiative. We look forward to building on these successes with our 2022 festival.”
VIFF 2022 will include films from every corner of the globe, welcome dozens of filmmakers, and foster enlightening dialogue about the work being showcased. In addition to distinguishing itself with its dynamic balance of narratives and documentaries, VIFF also screens the best of new Canadian cinema. At the 2021 edition, 64 Canadian features and shorts played in competition, with 53% of those selections by female directors and 46% by filmmakers who were Indigenous, Black, or people of colour.
“Events of the past two years have resulted in remarkably resourceful work imbued with a renewed sense of urgency,” said Curtis Woloschuk, VIFF’s Associate Director of Programming. “We recognize that the art and exhibition of cinema finds itself at a critical juncture and are excited about exploring new ways of championing artists and engaging audiences.”
In addition to the extensive film program, the 2022 festival will include VIFF’s world-class talks, conferences, and live events that celebrate film and film culture. These will include the long-running Totally Indie Day, which offers key insights to the next generation of filmmakers insights, and VIFF AMP, which allows musicians and composers to explore creative opportunities in the world of film and television. Other creative development opportunities include the VIFF Catalyst mentorship program, which emboldens emerging filmmakers through facilitated sessions and one-on-one mentorships. Meanwhile, VIFF Talks engage directors, writers, and showrunners in conversations that enhance understanding of acclaimed cinematic storytelling.
Complete details regarding submissions for the 2022 Vancouver International Film Festival are now available at www.filmfreeway.com/VIFF. The festival’s early deadline for International and Canadian films falls on April 22, 2022.
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With the generous support of these partners:
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Premier Partner
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Premier Supporters
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About VIFF | viff.org
Founded in 1982, the Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural society and federally registered charitable organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round programming at the VIFF Centre. VIFF produces screenings, talks, conferences and events that act as a catalyst for the community to discover the creativity and craft of storytelling on screen. For its 41st year, VIFF will feature both in-cinema and online screenings from September 29 - October 9, 2022, showcasing the top international, Canadian and BC films along with creators and industry professionals from around the globe.
VIFF is presented on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil‑Waututh) Nations.
Media Inquiries:
Lainé Slater
press@viff.org | 604.780.1746
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