3 Film Programs
Featuring ten award-winning mountain films to stoke your passion for summer adventures. Get ready to be inspired!
4 Community Activities
Facilitator-led community activities that will promote connection to the outdoors through creativity, mindfulness and sport.
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THE VIMFF
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The VIMFF Blog features interviews with guest speakers and filmmakers, stories about adventure and mountain culture, articles on mountain conservation and sustainability, plus important updates from the VIMFF.
Sharing a World of Adventure: The Origins of VIMFF
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival was born from a love of adventure and storytelling. Inspired by a small film festival in Communist Czechoslovakia, founder Alan Formanek brought his passion for mountain culture to Vancouver. From Betacam tapes to world-class premieres, discover the incredible journey behind VIMFF’s creation and the power of stories that connect us.
VIMFF 2025 Trailer
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- News & Updates, Trailers & Highlights
The VIMFF 2025 begins on February 21, where we will be screening a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re so lucky to live and work within.
Experience the Unseen: VIMFF 2025 Lineup Announced
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- Adventure & Outdoor Culture, News & Updates, Trailers & Highlights
The 28th annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is back with an exhilarating lineup of never-before-seen adventure films! Running in-person from February 21 – March 4 and online until March 23, this year’s selection features inspiring stories of resilience, outdoor exploration, and environmental conservation. Get ready for powerful world premieres, including Dr. Jeff, Endless Horizons, and Without a Pedal. Secure your tickets now and immerse yourself in the world of adventure.
Following the story of rock climber Molly Mitchell
Following the story of rock climber Molly Mitchell on her quest to climb the hardest route of her life, she lets us watch closely as her propensity to dance with danger turns to obsession, consuming her world and leading to a life-altering injury.
2024 Film Grant Recipient “Ahon” Celebrates Filipino Culture and Connection in Canada’s Mountains
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- Adventure & Outdoor Culture, Grants & Initiatives
In the summer of 2023, four climbing friends set out to complete a human-powered expedition to a seldom visited corner of the Canadian Arctic. Going off little more than satellite imagery, establishing new routes in Coronation Fjord was an objective fraught with unknowns.
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The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Society is proud to have partners who share similar values to inspire our community to celebrate and embrace mountain film and culture, outdoor sports and environmental initiatives. Thank you to all our partners who contribute to the vibrancy and sustainability of VIMFF.
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We gratefully acknowledge the support of the District of West Vancouver through their Community Grants Program
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