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VIMFF 2025

In-Person

Shows & Workshops

Get ready Vancouver & Squamish. Some world-class mountain films are coming your way. From February 21 – March 4, the VIMFF will be screening a lineup of inspirational, thought-provoking stories featuring special guest speakers and filmmaker intros, plus a program of expert-led filmmaking and outdoor workshops to grow your skills.
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  • Jimmy Martinello
IN-PERSON

VIMFF 2025

Opening Night

with Jimmy Martinello & Alenka Mali

SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema

Friday Feb 21 / 2025

7:00pm

We're launching our 2025 festival with an extraordinary evening you won’t want to miss.

Experience the thrill of sailing through the icy Northwest Passage, immerse yourself in a powerful story of identity and self-discovery on the slopes, gain insights into capturing the spirit of adventure through photography, and witness a breathtaking feat on the rugged heights of Goat Mountain.
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IN-PERSON

Comic Adventures

with Tami Knight

SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema

Saturday Feb 22 / 2025

7:00pm

Comic Adventures promises a night of lighthearted, comedic films.

An animated adventure, climbing chaos, poorly planned cycles, plus cartoons from Squamish’s golden era of climbing… tonight’s films, and presentation from the legendary Tami Knight, promise an evening of lighthearted laughter.
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  • David Kaszlikowski
WORKSHOP
Film Series Day 1

Adventure Film:

Finding Your Story

with Eliza Kubarska

Delbrook Community Centre

Saturday Feb 22 / 2025

3:00pm

This workshop helps filmmakers select and refine a story for their film, focusing on key questions.

Is the story worth dedicating years to? Does it have universal appeal? Who is the target audience? What is the filmmaker’s personal motivation? Participants will also determine the best format for their story and identify the main character’s role in driving the narrative.
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  • John CK Media
WORKSHOP
Film Series Day 1

Adventure Film:

The Narrative Structure

with Michael Brown

Delbrook Community Centre

Saturday Feb 22 / 2025

1:30pm

More than great shots of daring feats, the story makes a film's greatest impact.

In this interactive session, Michael will examine the narrative structure of adventure films. How can you shape your stories, enhance characters, and approach the filmmaking or writing process so that you have a memorable and impactful tale at the end?
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  • Roots Run Deep: Robin
IN-PERSON

Bike Night

with Elladee Brown & Anne Keller

Rio Theatre

Sunday Feb 23 / 2025

7:00pm

Bike Night celebrates the grit and camaraderie that drive riders.

Experience the thrill of desert rides, freeride mountain biking in Utah, Norway’s breathtaking landscapes under the midnight sun, and an urban adventure through Vancouver. We top off the evening with a presentation from two local riders about their latest epic adventure.
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  • David Kaszlikowski
WORKSHOP
Film Series Day 2

Adventure Film:

Planning and Pitching

with Michael Brown

Delbrook Community Centre

Sunday Feb 23 / 2025

1:30pm

Once you have established yourself as a capable filmmaker, consider a career in craft.

Luckily for filmmakers, the business is like a chess game where every move has multiple purposes. The same skills that allow one to draw an audience, succeed with film festival entries, and even attract the best talent to collaborate will also allow you to raise the money to make your films. This workshop will look at the art of pitching ideas, raising money, and building excitement about your projects.
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  • Ostatnia Wyprawa
WORKSHOP
Film Series Day 2

Adventure Film:

The Film Director and the Protagonist

with Eliza Kubarska

Delbrook Community Centre

Sunday Feb 23 / 2025

3:00pm

This workshop examines the director-protagonist relationship, focusing on trust, ethics, and storytelling dynamics.

Topics include building trust, managing personal connections, working with public figures or archival subjects, and handling negative protagonists. Filmmakers will also explore balancing responsibility to subjects and their families and deciding when to replace a protagonist for the film’s greater good.
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  • Above Sinai
IN-PERSON

Thrill-Seekers Matinee

Rio Theatre

Sunday Feb 23 / 2025

2:00pm

Prepare to be on the edge of your seat in an afternoon filled with thrill-seeking films.

Follow a climber balancing on alpine highlines, a silks dancer scaling icy heights, a kayaker exploring glacial rivers in Svalbard, and a kiteboarder breaking barriers in Egypt. Plus, witness the story of adaptive adventurer Kelda Wood – the first para-athlete to row solo across the Atlantic – in the show’s feature film.
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  • The Last Expedition
IN-PERSON

Alpine Rising Night

with Bernadette McDonald

Rio Theatre

Monday Feb 24 / 2025

7:00pm

Alpine Rising begins with the Ladakhi people’s innovative use of artificial glaciers to combat water scarcity, and goes on the explore the crucial yet tragic role of local climbers in high-altitude expeditions.

The show culminates in a feature film that uncovers the life of Wanda Rutkiewicz – the first woman to conquer the highest peaks – and her unexplained disappearance.
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  • Elia Saikaly
IN-PERSON

Himalayan Extreme

with Elia Saikaly

Centennial Theatre

Tuesday Feb 25 / 2025

7:00pm

Get ready to be taken on a journey following international skiers crossing Kazakhstan’s Tien Shan glaciers, and witnessing daring Himalayan descents.

Plus, enjoy a presentation on the challenges and triumphs of Himalayan expeditions from a high-altitude climber and cinematographer, highlighting the spirit of adventure and perseverance.
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