VAFF30 FESTIVAL
VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL COMES FULL CIRCLE FOR ITS 30 TH ANNIVERSARY. It runs from November 5 – 15, 2026, Canada’s longest - running Asian film festival.
NARRATIVE SPOTLIGHT
November 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Canadian Premiere of the 30th - anniversary edition Directed by Quentin Lee and Justin Lin, SHOPPING FOR FANGS returns three decades as Opening Night program.
VAFF INDUSTRY WEEK
VAFF Industry Week runs from November 7 – 14 with five in person and four virtual events connecting filmmakers and industry professionals.
Upcoming
Program
Festival
spotlight
Discover stories, tips, and curated resources designed to spark creativity and fuel your imagination. Whether you're exploring new ideas or refining existing ones, you'll find valuable insights.
Virtual Program
Virtual Program runs from Nov. 9 - 14, 2026. It's available Canada wide.
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WestCoast Tales Program
VAFF’s commitment to elevating the voices of local independent Asian Canadian filmmakers is reflected in WestCoast Tales, a dedicated program showcasing local cultural diversity and cinematic storytel...
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Animated Short
A fun mix of animated shorts, with stories about family, friendship, culture, growing up, and finding your place.
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STORIES THAT CONNECT
We invite audiences to listen, learn and deepen their understanding of cultures and contemporary experiences with the STORIES THAT CONNECT.
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Artist Talks
We bring together artists featured at VAFF with audiences and community members to celebrate, share and strengthen Asian Canadian heritage through the arts.
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Documentary Spotlight
DOCUMENTARY SPOTLIGHT featuring Give and Take | November 8, 2026 | 6:30 pm
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International Spotlight
INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT featuring Return to Bloom | Nov. 8, 2026 | 4:30 pm
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Indo Canadian Spotlight
INDO-CANADIAN SPOTLIGHT featuring STRONG SON, Nov. 7, 2026 | 8:45 pm
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Special Event
Kick off the 2026 Vancouver Asian Film Festival with our opening gala. Meet filmmakers and local film industry guests. Celebrate like 1997.
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Must
See
program
VAFF’s commitment to...
WestCoast Tales Program
VAFF’s commitment to elevating the voices of local independent Asian Canadian filmmakers is reflected in WestCoast Tales, a dedicated program showcasing local cultural diversity and cinematic storytelling.
Read →
A fun mix of animate...
Animated Short
A fun mix of animated shorts, with stories about family, friendship, culture, growing up, and finding your place.
Read →
We invite audiences ...
STORIES THAT CONNECT
We invite audiences to listen, learn and deepen their understanding of cultures and contemporary experiences with the STORIES THAT CONNECT.
Read →
We bring together ar...
Artist Talks
We bring together artists featured at VAFF with audiences and community members to celebrate, share and strengthen Asian Canadian heritage through the arts.
Read →
YOUR
Involment
The Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) is looking for passionate, community-minded, and fun-seeking volunteers to join a dynamic group of arts & film lovers. Join us to bring alive year-round programs and events leading up to the longest running film festival of its kind in Canada every November.
Volunteer Now →Powering the VAFF at 30, Our Legacy. Our Future.
