a heartfelt story of second chances in love and climbing on Squamish’s legendary Cobra Crack; an outrageous 18-day big wall epic on Patagonia’s towering Torre Central; and the pursuit of a lifelong dream—a 5.15 first ascent—made possible by an unlikely partnership.
Please note that for April 2 Reel Rock Show only, Thomasina Pidgeon and Didier Berthod from The Cobra & The Heart, will be joining us for a Q&A.
Find the lineup and tickets here. You can learn more at the Reel Rock website here.
Early Bird Tickets are on sale until March 16, 2025
Regular Pricing begins March 17, 2025
VIMFF 2025 is excited to share over 60 curated mountain and adventure stories with the VIMFF community, with 20 in-person shows happening from February 21 to March 4, 2025.
This years festival features special guest speakers, filmmaker intros, 7 specialty workshops and 3 shows in Squamish.
Our Online Festival will run from noon on Friday, February 21, 2025 (PST) to 11:59pm on Sunday, March 23, 2025 (PST).
Please note that there is two venue changes for Thursday, February 27, 2025:
Please note that due to reasons beyond our control there are changes to two workshops:
We continue to adapt our operations and procedures to accommodate Public Health Orders. As always we will make choices that keep you, our staff and volunteers as safe as possible. There are currently no BC Public Health Orders that restrict in-person events. To see the latest Public Health Orders head to gov.bc.ca.
With more than 60 new and exciting films, VIMFF 2025 is shaping up to be our most adventurous year yet!
VIMFF in-person shows will be happening at 5 different local theaters with a variety of storylines, including an all new feature film and one matinee. We are also offering, for the first time ever, 3 shows in Squamish after our Fall show in Squamish quickly sold out. Secure your tickets soon to avoid missing your chance to enjoy the VIMFF in Squamish for 2025.
We will have some special events happening throughout the festival and look forward to bringing back 7 inspiring workshops.
No! This pass is available worldwide for anyone to enjoy. Occasionally individual films will have geo restrictions and this information will become available once our program is finalized and launched in 2025. The majority of films will be available to view from anywhere in the world.
VIMFF 2025 is coming to you worldwide February 21 to March 23, 2025. Gather your friends to watch 55+ of the best mountain films. Stream anywhere in the world* and get inspired for a new year of adventure.
Early Bird Pricing applies to the Online Pass and individual online shows and is available until January 31, 2025
Regular pricing is in effect from February 1 to March 14, 2025. Online films can be viewed until March 23, 2025.
The VIMFF 2025 Online Film Pass gives you access to a curated collection of some of the world’s best mountain films, covering snowsports, climbing, biking, stories of mountain communities & environmental discoveries and more.
Stream worldwide February 21 – March 23, 2025.
Almost all of our films are available for online viewing for VIMFF 2025 with the exception of: War Tails, Ahon, Nose Job and Wildflowers.
YES! In the past, we had films all listed when logged in. Now they are organized by show.
We did this so that the viewer could watch the full show with the films in order, without having to watch the ads over and over.
If you prefer to search all films, you can click on the “My Films” at the top of screen.
All 7 of the VIMFF 2025 Workshops will be held in person at the Delbrook Community Recreation Centre.
See the list of workshops here and find more information about this years venues here.
Early Bird workshop ticket sales runs from January 21 to 31, 2025
Regular ticket sales runs from February 1 to March 4, 2025
Experts will pass on their wisdom about developing, planning, pitching and writing adventure films, on capturing epic action sport photography and share tips on how to prepare for your dream expedition. Please note that the workshops are generally more lecture based than hands-on.
We will be using our VIMFF Online Portal to screen films and interactive online events that are part of our shows. Once you purchase your ticket, you’ll be directed to join our VIMFF Online Portal, and this is where you can view films or event during the viewing period of each show. Watch this video for a tutorial on how to watch the films and the features within the VIMFF Online Portal.
Once you’ve setup your account on the VIMFF Online Portal you can view the content within your browser or through our VIMFF Apple TV App.
Tickets for VIMFF In-Person and Online Shows are available to purchase online and when available, as door sales at In-Person Shows. Tickets are first come first serve and regularly do sell out prior to door sales opening the day of an event.
In-Person tickets are available to purchase at venues prior to shows, unless sold out.
On the checkout page, there is a checkbox to tick to send an Online Pass to someone else. Please add your gift recipient’s name and email in that field. This will ensure that they receive an invitation to join our VIMFF Online Portal where they will be able to watch the films when the Festival Viewing Period begins. A separate email will be sent to them with viewing instructions and will specify who the pass is from by including your full name. This option is not available for individual shows.
For all in-person tickets, you must provide the recipients name and email address and their ticket will be sent to them directly as well as any show information.
Yes, we will be providing English subtitles for all films that will be screened online. When you click into a film on the VIMFF Online Portal, on the bottom right of the screen, click the subtitle icon between the casting and full screen icons. Click on it to select and turn on English subtitles for that film.
Closed captioning should be available for all films – if you have a specific film in mind please email tickets@vimff.org.
No, we aren’t offering the films for purchase or separate rental at this time.
Unfortunately not. Our license with the filmmakers only stands for the specific viewing period we offer. If you would like to view previous films in our program, we suggest contacting the filmmaker to see where it is available.
If you purchase your ticket before the viewing window opens, you will receive a confirmation email with all the instructions you’ll need to set up an account on the VIMFF Online Portal and watch the films/events once the viewing window opens.
This video provides more instructions on setting up your VIMFF Online Portal account.
Step 1: Visit our VIMFF Online Portal and login at: https://watch.vimff.org/
You will be sent an invitation to join the VIMFF Online Portal when you purchase a ticket to a show. Please make sure you follow the directions to set up your account. If you have created an account previously with us, the content will be ready to stream when the viewing window starts with your existing credentials.
Step 2: All the content that is part of the show will be in the VIMFF Online Portal for you to watch. Click on the image of the film you want to view to see more information about it, or click “Watch” to play the film.
Please note, we have noticed a trend of @hotmail.com and @msn.com spam filters blocking our emails. If possible, please provide a different email address.
On the login screen of the VIMFF Online Portal click on the “Forgot?” link and enter your email. You will receive an email – click on the “Reset Password” link. This takes you to a web page where you can enter your new password. Watch this video for a tutorial on how to reset your password.
Don’t panic! This usually happens after too many incorrect password attempts.
Fill out the form below as we’ll need to manually fix this. We recommend you reset your password, and note the new one down somewhere safe.
We’re excited to now offer a native VIMFF Apple TV app for those with a physical Apple TV box (not just the Apple TV App). Learn more about setup here or download the app here.
You can directly connect your laptop or computer using an HDMI cable, by following these steps:
The VIMFF Online Portal uses technology called DRM (Digital Rights Management) which protects the film content from being illicitly recorded or share.
When the trailer content plays without issue but the film content does not play it can mean:
If using an HDMI cable:
It can be that you have a low quality HDMI cable that does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). Try an alternative method.
If using a Smart TV browser:
Many browsers built into Smart TVs do not support DRM. Try an alternative method.
If using AirPlay or Chromecast:
Depending on the device, some receiving devices do not support DRM protection. Try an alternative method.
If trying to stream directly in a browser on your device or computer:
You may have an out of date browser. Most browsers updated since 2019 support DRM. If your browser is up to date, it may be your operating system that is not up to date. Try a different browser or device.
In order to watch via the VIMFF Online Portal, you’ll need to have either Windows 7 or later for PC or OSX 12 or later for Mac, and a recent version of whichever browser you’d like to use. If you are having issues with viewing, then please make sure your browser is up to date. To update your browser use the following instructions:
For Chrome or Edge:
For Firefox:
You can cast to a 3rd generation or newer Chromecast stick.
To Chromecast from an Android phone or tablet:
To Chromecast from your computer:
You can AirPlay from most browsers if you have an AirPlay compatible TV or streaming box by selecting the AirPlay button in the bottom right-hand side of the player. If the icon doesn’t appear, unfortunately casting is not supported on your device.
VIMFF now offers a native Apple TV App. Learn more here.
Each year, the VIMFF takes award-winning and other selected films on tour across Canada, the USA and around the world. It gives local communities the chance to enjoy some of the world’s best mountain films, raise funds for local causes and support talented filmmakers.
Find VIMFF World Tour info here
VIMFF World Tour tickets are sold tickets are sold through whatever group or organization is hosting the tour in your area. You will be able to buy your tickets directly from their website or social media. Please reach out to the specific venue with any questions.
Please note that no tickets for the VIMFF World Tour are sold through this VIMFF.org website.
Yes! Most of our Online Shows can be viewed from anywhere in the world. Please note that a small handful of films that are part of the in-person festival are not available online for VIMFF 2025. The titles of those films will be available when the full schedule is released.
All of the prices for tickets on our website are listed in Canadian dollars.
If you have any questions that haven’t been answered here, please complete the form below and we’ll try to get you connected with the right person.
During our festivals, we try to respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours. We have noticed a trend of @hotmail and @live emails blocking incoming mail from @vimff.org. If you haven’t heard from us, consider leaving a different email below .