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Fall Series Live Artist | Elise Meakin

October 15, 2018
2 mins read
Interviews & Filmmaker Spotlights

We are excited to announce our Fall Series guest artist: the talented Elise Meakin! She will be at all our October and November Fall Series shows at Centennial Theatre doing a live art piece inspired by our local trails and mountains, that will be auctioned off during the shows!

October Fall Series Starts Tonight!

October 15, 2018
3 mins read
News & Updates

Our October Fall Series kicks off tonight with many highly anticipated films and incredible guest speakers ready to share their stories on the VIMFF stage. 3 shows are already sold out but tickets are available for The Condor & The Eagle, North of Nightfall and Doug Scott: Life & Hard Times. Learn more about the shows and get your tickets before they are gone!

VIMFF Is Looking For A Bookkeeper To Join Our Team!

August 6, 2018
2 mins read
News & Updates

VIMFF is looking for a Bookkeeper to assist in managing our accounting and finance requirements. The ideal candidate is passionate about the outdoors, is looking for part-time contract work, and is comfortable working from home. We are a small but passionate non-profit organization based in North Vancouver with a vision to inspire adventurous thought and action for the betterment of people and the planet.

MINDVsMOUNTAIN | Meet The Team Breaking Mental Health Stigmas One Mountain Peak At A Time

May 10, 2018
5 mins read
Interviews & Filmmaker Spotlights

Through the use of video, photography and public speaking, founders Brent Seal and James Frystak are exploring the parallels between climbing mountains and climbing out of mental health struggles. Their goal through MINDvsMOUNTAIN is to bring awareness and enable dialogue around mental health. Check out their interview with VIMFF as they embark on their next adventure to Nepal.

Trip Planning Tips from Martina & Tania Halik | Coast Mountain Epic

February 15, 2018
6 mins read
Interviews & Filmmaker Spotlights

How do you prepare for a five and half month long ski traverse of the Coast Mountains of BC and Alaska? Check out some insights from Martina & Tania's blog here and catch them live at the Ski Show this Fri, Feb 16 and at the Trip Planning Workshop, Sat, Feb 17 - both at Centennial Theatre.

Only 10 Shows Left In The Fest (And 6 Are Sold Out)!

February 15, 2018
5 mins read
News & Updates

With less than 3 days left of VIMFF 2018 we have 10 shows to go, and 6 of them are sold out! Get your tickets before it is too late. From climbing to skiing to epic adventures, you won't want to miss these last 3 days!

VIMFF 2018 Photography Awards

February 12, 2018
3 mins read
News & Updates

Winning Images from the 2018 Photography Competition!

Meet Painter Jessa Gilbert | Mountain Art & Photography Show

February 10, 2018
4 mins read
Interviews & Filmmaker Spotlights

Jessa Gilbert has had a busy few months: completed a 2,400 & 600 sq ft mural, several live paintings (including at VIMFF this week!), selling new art pieces, prepping for multiple presentations (including at VIMFF tonight!), and guiding at the BaldFace lodge. Even with all this, she found time to sit down with VIMFF for an interview - read it here!

Meet Acrobat & Adventurer Kristina Engel | Broken Islands SUP Adventure Interview

February 7, 2018
4 mins read
Interviews & Filmmaker Spotlights

Having been inspired by VIMFF in past years, Kristina Engel and her friends embarked on a 7 day SUP tour of the Broken Islands off the coast of Vancouver Island. They had some amazing experiences and will be sharing it on Sat, Feb 11 at the Rio Theatre!

Meet Singer-Songwriter & Adventurer Thorin Loeks | Mountain Melodies Show

February 6, 2018
4 mins read
Interviews & Filmmaker Spotlights

Thorin Loeks has biked and canoed about 15,000 km across North America camping, busking, songwriting, journaling, and filming along way and ended up recording a couple albums during the winters inspired by these experiences. He will presenting (and performing!) on Sun, Feb 11 at the Cinematheque Theatre.

VIMFF 2018 Trailer Released – Watch It Here!

February 5, 2018
1 min read
Trailers & Highlights

Help Us Save The Rio Theatre!

February 5, 2018
6 mins read
News & Updates

The Rio Theatre in Vancouver has been an important and valued theatre to VIMFF since February 2012, when we added the Rio to our venue list. The Rio Theatre is not only integral to VIMFF, but also to the community, but it is now at risk. Read more about their petiton and check our all the VIMFF 2018 shows at the Rio.

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Fall Series Live Artist | Elise Meakin

October Fall Series Starts Tonight!

VIMFF Is Looking For A Bookkeeper To Join Our Team!

MINDVsMOUNTAIN | Meet The Team Breaking Mental Health Stigmas One Mountain Peak At A Time

Trip Planning Tips from Martina & Tania Halik | Coast Mountain Epic

Only 10 Shows Left In The Fest (And 6 Are Sold Out)!

VIMFF 2018 Photography Awards

Meet Painter Jessa Gilbert | Mountain Art & Photography Show

Meet Acrobat & Adventurer Kristina Engel | Broken Islands SUP Adventure Interview

Meet Singer-Songwriter & Adventurer Thorin Loeks | Mountain Melodies Show

VIMFF 2018 Trailer Released – Watch It Here!

Help Us Save The Rio Theatre!

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