As we look forward to the 25th anniversary of VAFF this year, let’s take a trip down memory lane and recount key moments and milestones, starting with VAFF’s 1997 debut. Here are a few fun facts about VAFF! 1. 1997 VAFF’s debut featured 38 Asian-American films, and was hosted at the Judge McGill theater, now…
VAFF’s Mightiest Short Film Competition Returns With a Unique Twist The Vancouver Film Festival (VAFF) is proud to bring back the Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM) for its 16th year. The short filmmaking competition is open to participants from all across Canada (Canadian or Permanent Residents can lead a team from anywhere!). MAMM is…
Racial Equity Screen Office June 16, 2021 Dear Mr. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Over the past few months, the Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) has brought public attention to the problematic and systemically inequitable funding process at the Canada Council for the Arts. Although VAFF’s assertions have been acknowledged, it…
