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  • BEST OF VIMFF 2024

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The Best of VIMFF highlights the best films from our festivals over the past year. Enjoy mountain stories ranging from poignant intimate tales to mind-blowing adventures. Three collections will showcase the best of climbing, biking, and stories from BC.
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Fall Series 2025 Trailer

Get Inspired - Watch the Fall Series 2025 Trailer. Eleven unforgettable shows, 35+ films, and stories that will move you from the edge of your seat to the heart of the mountains. Join us in-person Nov 12–19 or stream select films worldwide until Dec 14.
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Bringing Stories to the Islands: VIMFF Best of the Fest: Haida Gwaii Film & Mentorship Initiative

The VIMFF Best of the Fest: Haida Gwaii Film & Mentorship Initiative is coming to Haida Gwaii this September with free community screenings, Indigenous-led storytelling, and locally curated films. More than a film tour, this initiative supports mentorship, celebrates culture and adventure, and builds lasting connections through land and story.
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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.
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VIMFF 2025 Trailer

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.
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Experience the Unseen: VIMFF 2025 Lineup Announced

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.
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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.
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2024 Film Grant Recipient “Ahon” Celebrates Filipino Culture and Connection in Canada’s Mountains

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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Homecoming: after 15 years, Ivan Hughes returns to his role of Program Director, offering mentorship to emerging filmmakers

“Make it as long as it needs to be good.” The wise words of Ivan Hughes, who frequently offers this simple guidance to folks submitting their work for our festivals. As the Program Director, he selects all the films for the VIMFF, curating each show into a careful and impactful festival collection.
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Fall Series 2024 Trailer

From pioneering alpine climbs and jaw-dropping rides, to mind-blowing scientific discoveries and defiant stories of personal growth, via adrenaline-fuelled ski adventures and breathtaking highline walks… our 2024 Fall Series has it all. Watch some of the highlights in our Official Festival trailer now!
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Four average climbers make their Baffin Island climbing expedition dreams come true

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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