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We Screen Small Films on the Big Screen
2024 Programme
Events, Screenings, Workshops, Panel Talk | Upcoming
Thanks to all who attended, we look forward to next year!




VIYFF 2025 Volunteer Submission
Send your resume to viyff.ca@gmail.com

🎬 SHORT FILM PITCH COMPETITION 🎬
💡 Got a killer short film idea? Make it happen!
Submit your pitch for a chance to win $500 and bring your story to life at the Vancouver International Youth Film Festival (VIYFF)!
🔥 How It Works:
📝 Round 1: Written Pitch – Logline, Genre, Synopsis
📅 Deadline: April 10
🎥 Round 2: Video Pitch – Extended Synopsis, Vision Board, Production Plan
📅 Deadline: May 1
🎭 Round 3: In-Person Pitch – Polished Script, Team, Breakdown, Demo/Pilot
📅 Deadline: May 15
🏆 Winners announced in person at the VIYFF Opening Ceremony!
💰 $500 awarded to each winning pitch
🎟 $50 submission fee
📍 Submit on Film Freeway
✨ This is your chance to make your film a reality! ✨
Special shout-out to our sponsor @telefilm_canada for their greatest support for our event this year!
We bring young filmmakers to the big screen.
Years of experience
VIYFF started as a spin-off of the highly successful Vancouver Chinese Film Festival in the year 2018. We screen films by young filmmakers from all backgrounds.
2022
After two years of virtual festivals, VIYFF returned to having in-person film screenings and other events. In 2022, we presented a joint festival program along with the Vancouver Chinese International Film Festival.
Get Involved With Our Festival
Do you want to volunteer or work to help make this festival special? Do you have a business that would be interested in partnering with us? Contact us and let us know!