Festival Archive
This past few years have brought large changes to the way we connect within our communities. At the VIMFF we have adapted to the times and we launched our first series of online shows. We created a new viewing platform, expanded our reach beyond our backyard and knew we were onto something really exciting!
Upcoming Festivals & Events

Fall Series 2023
In Vancouver:
Nov 14
- Nov 19, 2023
Online:
Nov 14
- Dec 10, 2023
Get inspired for your next adventure with 25 of the best mountain films of the year. In person, starting November 14 – 19, enjoy six nights of shows featuring accomplished guest speakers and thought-provoking stories from filmmakers around the world. Not able to attend in-person? Watch the films online from November 14 – December 10. Celebrate mountain culture from the comfort of your home, anywhere in the world!
Past Festivals & Events

Summer Fest 2023
In Vancouver:
Jun 24
Join us for a free, family-friendly outdoor event that features award-winning mountain films, live performances, an artisan market, food trucks, a beer garden, fun activities and more!

Reel Rock 17
In Vancouver:
Apr 4
- Apr 6, 2023
Don’t miss three heart-stopping new films featuring the year’s biggest climbing & adventure stories: a wild expedition on Nameless Tower in Pakistan; a new cutting-edge route in a massive limestone cave in France; and a journey to Palestine’s West Bank to explore the power of climbing to change lives. Presented by The North Face and supported by Black Diamond & Yeti.

VIMFF 2023
In Vancouver:
Feb 24
- Mar 5, 2023
Online:
Feb 24
- Mar 26, 2023
Find fuel for your next adventure with 70 thought-provoking and action-packed, mountain films at the VIMFF 2023. In 6 venues around Vancouver from February 24 – March 5, in-person, you’ll hear from accomplished guest speakers, take part in filmmaking, photography and outdoor education workshops and watch impactful stories from filmmakers around the world. Or gather your friends and family to enjoy films from the comfort of your home, anywhere in the world!

Fall Series 2022
In Vancouver:
Nov 14
- Nov 19, 2022
Online:
Nov 14
- Dec 12, 2022
Announcing an adventure packed program that offers both in-person and online options! We’ve curated 6 shows, with extraordinary guest speakers, an engaging panel discussion and 25+ films about snowsports, climbing, cycling, exploration, the environment and more. There will be numerous premieres, showcasing powerful stories that will inspire your next adventure.

Summer Fest 2022
In Vancouver:
Jun 26
Join us on Sunday June 26 at the Shipyards in North Vancouver to celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day! It’s a free outdoor event and we’ve lined up an exciting program including award-winning mountain films, live music, multiple giveaways, fun activities, a beer garden, snacks and more!

VIMFF 2022
In Vancouver:
Feb 25
- Mar 6, 2022
Online:
Feb 25
- Mar 27, 2022
We’re celebrating our 25th Anniversary at the VIMFF 2022 which launches on February 25, 2022. Purchase your early bird online film pass today to enjoy 50+ films about climbing, snowsports, adventure, mountain culture, the environment and more!

Fall Series 2021
In Vancouver:
Nov 12
- Nov 20, 2021
Online:
Nov 12
- Dec 12, 2021
Join us to celebrate mountain culture and support our vibrant community of outdoor filmmakers. We’ve got a captivating line-up of shows featuring 23 films that showcase stories about climate change, mental health, snowsports, climbing and mountain sports. This fall, we’re offering options to connect virtually or in-person in Vancouver, with COVID-19 safe venues.

VIMFF Award Winning Show 2021
Online:
Sep 1
- Sep 30, 2021
Join us for our online Best of Climbing Show featuring three films including two historic Grand Prize winning films that tell the incredible stories about tackling the unimaginable and sharing the emotional tales of the children of acclaimed alpinists. Plus there will be a live virtual workshop from adventure photographer Corey Rich, and two climbing clinics hosted by Arc’teryx athletes Alannah Yip & Will Stanhope.

Best of Climbing 2021
Online:
Jun 9
- Jun 16, 2021
Join us for our online Best of Climbing Show featuring three films including two historic Grand Prize winning films that tell the incredible stories about tackling the unimaginable and sharing the emotional tales of the children of acclaimed alpinists. Plus there will be a live virtual workshop from adventure photographer Corey Rich, and two climbing clinics hosted by Arc’teryx athletes Alannah Yip & Will Stanhope.

Adventuring in a Changing World
Online:
May 5
- May 12, 2021
Join us virtually to enjoy four unique films, including two North American premieres, that celebrate the spirit of adventure while raising questions about inclusivity & environmentalism, plus an engaging virtual workshop with Canadian explorer, Kevin Vallely.

VIMFF 2021
Online:
Feb 19
- Feb 28, 2021
VIMFF 2021 Online featured 50+ films, 3 interactive workshops hosted with top experts in their field, 3 engaging panel discussions about climbing, snowsports, the environment, mountain culture and adventure and more!

Fall Series 2020
Online:
Nov 20
- Nov 29, 2020
We featured new film and presentation content about climbing, snowsports, the environment and mountain culture. Be inspired, entertained and connect virtually with your outdoor community.