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Have You Heard Judi Singh?

VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver

The Acts of Vision program showcases a diverse selection of films that explore the intimate realities of Black life through a diasporic perspective. The story of Judi Singh, an unwitting trailblazer who, as a Black-Punjabi singer, steps onto jazz stages during tumultuous times and leaves a musical imprint to be discovered.

$16.00 – $240.00

GEMFest 2026 Pitch Forum

VIFF Centre - Studio Theatre 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver

The GEMFest Pitch Forum serves as a dedicated platform for filmmakers to present their projects to production companies, broadcasters, and distributors within the industry. Registrants will be paired with their desired pitch recipient for a one-on-one, 10 minute pitch. The event is by registration - registrants will be paired with their desired pitch recipient for […]

$20.00

Funding Realities: A Community Townhall

VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver

A candid town-hall style dialogue between funders and producers that addresses the current gaps, pressures, and possibilities within Canada’s funding landscape. As funding models shift and filmmakers’ needs evolve, this panel focuses on transparency and creates space for honest conversation about what support structures are working, where the roadblocks are, and how both sides can […]

Free – $240.00