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.
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 runs November 7 – 14 with eight events connecting filmmakers and industry professionals.
Upcoming
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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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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.
Read More →VAFF INDUSTRY PROGRAM
VAFF Industry Week runs November 7 – 14 with eight events connecting filmmakers and industry professionals.
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Virtual Program
Virtual Program runs from Nov. 9 - 14, 2026. It's available Canada wide.
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Must
See
program
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.
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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.
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We invite audiences ...
STORIES THAT CONNECT
We invite audiences to listen, learn and deepen their understanding of Indigenous peoples, cultures and contemporary experiences in Canada with the STORIES THAT CONNECT program.
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VAFF’s commitment to...
West Coast Tales
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.
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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.
