VIFF thanks the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (TsleilWaututh) Nations for their continued stewardship of the unceded and occupied land on which our work takes place. As an organization founded and predominantly directed by settlers and immigrants, we understand our responsibility to seek out and build authentic relationships with Indigenous communities, and to allow this ongoing dialogue to influence our practices. As part of this process, we remain committed to collaborating with and supporting Indigenous artists, filmmakers, curators, and audiences.

Welcome to the Festival . ..................... 1 Table of Contents ............................. 3 Festival Information........................... 5 Partners ...................................... 6 Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Letters of Welcome .......................... 10 Festival Schedule ............................ 25

Galas & Special Presentations ............... 13

Highly anticipated titles by the world’s top filmmakers

Contemporary World Cinema ................ 19

Narrative films from around the globe

True North .................................. 29

A celebration of the creativity and craft demonstrated by Canadian storytellers

Gateway ..................................... 33

Compelling cinematic worlds envisioned by Asia’s most adventurous artists

Impact ....................................... 35

Uncompromising films that spark action and change the way we see the world

Insights...................................... 36

Nonfiction films that investigate essential subject matter

M/A/D....................................... 39

Music, art, and design receive an aesthetically alluring big-screen treatment

Altered States ............................... 40

Fantastic cinema that defies traditional classification

International Shorts.......................... 41

Filmmakers pushing the boundaries of the short form

MODES ...................................... 42

Works that subvert the dominant gaze and offer gestures of resistance

VIFF Short Forum ............................ 43

A showcase of the myriad perspectives and approaches that are redefining Canadian short filmmaking

Talks & Conferences ......................... 45

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