Sections of Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) 2017:

• Canadian Images

One of the largest showcases of new Canadian cinema on the planet and a true point of pride for VIFF. This series is also home to the BC Spotlight, which focuses on the best and brightest of our homegrown talent.

• Canadian Images Shorts

Carefully curated short film programs showcase both established Canadian filmmakers and emerging artists we’ll be seeing more from in the future.

• Cinema of Our Time

A spectacular showcase of narrative films from around the globe featuring both today’s masters and tomorrow’s visionaries.

• Dragons & Tigers: The Cinemas of East Asia

For more than 25 years, VIFF has presented one of the world's largest and most adventurous collections of East Asian cinema.

• Spotlight on France

VIFF honours the rich cinematic culture that continues to flourish in France by highlighting the nation’s finest big-screen offerings.

• Nonfiction Features

Acclaimed documentary and essay films that expand the form's possibilities and invite us to view the world in different lights.

• Arts & Letters

A cinematic celebration of visual and performing arts with a strong focus on captivating films in which music takes centre stage.

• Altered States

This is where international genre films come out to play. A selection of fantastic cinema that defies ready classification.

• International Shorts

VIFF introduces you to exceptional international artists who push short-form storytelling to its limits.