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Opening Night Adventures

Wednesday Nov 12 / 2025

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Show Genres:

  • Adventure / 
  • Canadian / 
  • Diversity / 
  • Indigenous / 
  • Water Sports / 
  • Women

Epic tales of risk, friendship, and resilience kick off Opening Night of the VIMFF Fall Series.

Step into an unforgettable evening where legendary myths, daring first descents, and intimate stories of love, loss, and laughter collide. From playful friendships to perilous peaks, Opening Night Adventures sets the stage for an exhilarating VIMFF season.

Show Details

Wednesday Nov 12
7:00pm
10:00pm
Doors: 6:00pm
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Join us after the screening for a special Opening Night celebration at R&B Brewing! Everyone is welcome to continue the festivities with the festival team and filmmakers. Stay tuned for more details on drinks and specials.

Films

vimff fall series _ The Uncovering

1910: The Uncovering

Advisory: Violence, Parental Guidance

World Premiere
27 mins |
Canada |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Chad Townsend
LANGUAGE(S): English, Japanese
SUBTITLES: English
A tragic 1910 Rogers Pass avalanche unites history, loss, and two friends’ search for meaning and justice.
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vimff fall series Balancing Act

Balancing Act

World Premiere
14 mins |
Canada |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Michael Overbeck
LANGUAGE(S): English
A portrait of JF Plouffe and Marie-Andrée Racine balancing family life, work, and their passion for the mountains.
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vimff fall series Cannibal Giant

Cannibal Giant

Advisory: Violence, Parental Guidance

9 mins |
Canada |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Adam Palmer
For millennia, Cannibal Giants ruled myth—until one hunter dares to track and destroy the beast.
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VIMFF Fall Series New Terrain

New Terrain

World Premiere
30 mins |
Norway |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Matias Myklebust
LANGUAGE(S): English, Norwegian
SUBTITLES: English
Krister Kopala and Thea Røhme move to Norway’s peaks, where ambition, tragedy, and love collide in the dangerous beauty of exposed terrain.
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vimff fall series That One Friend

That One Friend

Advisory: Coarse language, Parental Guidance

9 mins |
US |
2025
DIRECTORS:
Sara Beam Robbins, Grant Robbins
LANGUAGE(S): English
Pro skier Sierra Schlag charges big lines with grit, while best friend Waves keeps life fun.
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vimff fall series Trango

Trango

Advisory: Coarse language, Parental Guidance

45 mins |
US |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Leo Hoorn
LANGUAGE(S): English
At 6,000 meters, unspoken trust empowers four ski mountaineers to overcome grief, danger, and Great Trango’s descent.
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VIMFF Fall Series Winter Kooks

Winter Kooks

15 mins |
Canada |
2025
DIRECTORS:
Teegan Neame, Katie Tozer
LANGUAGE(S): English
Winter Kooks follows two Alberta surfers who fight winter depression and find connection on icy, glacier-fed rivers.
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    In-Person Tickets

    Early Bird

    Oct 1 - Oct 15, 2025

    Evening Show

    • Adult: $25
    • Youth/Student/Senior*: $23

    NEW: Double Programs*

    Two shows in one night

    Sunday Nov 16: Extreme Ascents 1 & 2

    Tuesday Nov 18: Uncharted Adventures 1 & 2

    1 Show
    • Adult: $20
    • Yth/St/Sr*: $18
    2 Shows
    • Adult: $35
    • Yth/St/Sr*: $32

    NEW: All-Access Pass*

    • Adult: $79
    • Youth/Student/Senior*: $73

    Regular

    Oct 16 - Nov 18, 2025

    Evening Show

    • Adult: $32
    • Youth/Student/Senior: $30

    NEW: Double Programs*

    Two shows in one night

    Sunday Nov 16: Extreme Ascents 1 & 2

    Tuesday Nov 18: Uncharted Adventures 1 & 2

    1 Show
    • Adult: $25
    • Yth/St/Sr*: $23
    2 Shows
    • Adult: $45
    • Yth/St/Sr*: $42

    NEW: All-Access Pass*

    • Adult: $97
    • Youth/Student/Senior*: $91

    *Double Programs include two shows in one night. Tickets for both shows in one evening are discounted.

    *All-Access In-Person Pass: One pass to experience every in-person Fall Series show. The pass is non-transferable and non-refundable. A valid photo ID may be required at the entrance. To ensure your seat, arrive at least 10 minutes before showtime — seating cannot be guaranteed after that time.

    *Youth: 16 and under / Student: with valid ID / Senior: 65+

    *Venue fees are included in ticketing prices above.

    Please read our In-Person FAQs if you have any questions.

    Online Tickets

    Early Bird

    Oct 1 - Oct 15, 2025

    • Online Single Show: $16
    • Online Film Pass: $59

    Regular

    Oct 16 - Nov 30, 2025

    • Online Single Show: $19
    • Online Film Pass: $71

    *Tickets sales close on Nov 30 at 11:59pm (PST) and you will have until Dec 14 at 11:59pm (PST) to view the films.

    Please read our Online Screening FAQs if you have any questions.

    Discounts

    Ticket prices have increased slightly this year due to new venue fees and rising production costs. Lock in the best value with Early Bird tickets, or go all-in with the All-Access Pass for unlimited shows. Note: taxes and credit card fees apply at checkout.

    MULTI-SHOW OFFER:
    Get 10% off when you add 2 or more different online or in-person show tickets to your cart. Online and in-person shows can be mixed and matched. Does not include the Online Pass or All-Access In-Person Pass. For in-person, must be the same ticket type to qualify e.g. 2 adult tickets. Discount automatically applied in full cart. Tickets must be purchased in one transaction, under the same email. Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts.

    30% OFF ONLINE FILM PASS:
    Get access to all online films with 30% off the Fall Series 2025 Online Film Pass when you purchase a ticket to an in-person show. Tickets must be purchased in one transaction, under the same email. Discount is automatically applied in cart when conditions are met. Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts.

    VIMFF25:
    We want to make the films accessible to everyone, so for those experiencing hardship due to their current economic situation, we have created a discount code to give $2 off single online show tickets and $5 off the Online Film Pass. Apply the coupon code, “vimff25” at checkout to receive this discount. Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts. Only valid with regular pricing from Oct 16 – Nov 30, 2025.

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