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VIMFF 2025

Opening Night

with Jimmy Martinello & Alenka Mali

Friday Feb 21 / 2025

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Jimmy Martinello
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Alenka Mali
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Presented by the ACC
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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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Friday Feb 21
7:00pm
10:00pm
Doors: 6:00pm
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The Spirit of Adventure: A Journey with Jimmy Martinello and Alenka Mali

Presented by: Photographer Jimmy Martinello and Snowboarder & Base Jumper Alenka Mali
Join us for an awe-inspiring evening celebrating the power of resilience, dreams, and the spirit of adventure. Through breathtaking photography and captivating stories, Jim Martinello and Alenka Mali take us on a global journey that highlights the challenges and triumphs of pursuing one’s passions while embracing the opportunities that life presents.

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Alenka Mali

Snowboarder & Base Jumper

Based in Squamish, BC, Alenka is a passionate freeride snowboarder, BASE jumper, and adventurer at heart. Growing up between the rugged landscapes of Argentinian Patagonia and the majestic Alps, she followed in the nomadic footsteps of her alpinist parents. Her upbringing instilled a belief that with determination and persistence, anything is possible.
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Jimmy Martinello

Adventurer & Photographer

Jimmy Martinello’s roots lay in the Sea to Sky Corridor for the last 35 years. His current home base is Squamish, British Columbia, where he has lived with his beautiful wife and two amazing children for the past 18 years. Jimmy has been an avid adventurer his whole life and in the last 30 years, his travels have taken him across the globe. His passions are revealed in his photography and film work through all the documentations of his explorations. His work has been published worldwide, from National Geographic to Epic T.V, Outside Magazine, Outpost, Rock & Ice, Standup Journal, Alpinist, Backcountry, Mountain Life and many more.
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Films

VIMFF Films x Descendance

Descendance

Best Mountain Culture Film 2025
35 mins |
Austria |
2023
DIRECTORS:
Michael Haunschmidt, Mathias Kögel
LANGUAGE(S): English
DESCENDANCE follows Dennis, a Black skier navigating identity, racism, and self-discovery in predominantly white spaces.
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The Beginning

18 mins |
Canada |
2024
DIRECTOR:
Cristobal Ruiz
LANGUAGE(S): English
Alenka Mali, an adventurous snowboarder and climber, became the first woman to achieve a snowboard BASE jump, honoring her mother.
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VIMFF Films x The Polar Passage

The Polar Passage

North American Premiere
25 mins |
US |
2023
DIRECTORS:
Renan Ozturk, Andrew Harrison Brown
LANGUAGE(S): English
An expedition to the Northwest Passage with Mark Synnott provides a glimpse into the age of exploration.
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    Vertical Adventures

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    Tuesday Feb 25 / 2025

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

    Plus, enjoy a presentation from elite climbers Tim Emmett and Will Stanhope on their bold first free ascent of The Smoke and Mirrors.
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    World Adventures

    with Mark Sky

    Centennial Theatre

    Wednesday Feb 26 / 2025

    7:00pm

    World Adventures celebrates determination, exploration and resilience through stories from across the globe.

    Follow an athlete’s 1,350km triathlon across Quebec; witness a climber overcoming media scrutiny; be inspired by a documentary on inclusivity in outdoor sports; enjoy a presentation on cycling the length of North and South America.
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    In-Person Prices

    Early Bird

    Jan 21 - 31, 2025

    Evening Show

    • Adult: $24
    • Youth/Student/Senior*: $22

    Feature Film / Matinee / Shorts

    • Adult: $15
    • Youth/Student/Senior*: $13

    Workshops*

    • Adult: $29
    • Youth/Student/Senior*: $27

    Regular

    Feb 1 - Mar 4, 2025

    Evening Show

    • Adult: $28
    • Youth/Student/Senior: $26

    Feature Film / Matinee / Shorts

    • Adult: $18
    • Youth/Student/Senior*: $16

    Workshops*

    • Adult: $34
    • Youth/Student/Senior*: $32

    *Workshop day and weekend passes available for discounted rates. See below for details.

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

    *Venue fees may be added to specific venues at checkout.

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

    Early Bird

    Dec 1 - Jan 31, 2025

    • Online Single Show: $18
    • Online Film Pass: $75

    Regular

    Feb 1 - Mar 14, 2025

    • Online Single Show: $20
    • Online Film Pass: $90

    Tickets sales close on Mar 14 at 11:59pm (PST) and you will have until Mar 23 at 11:59pm (PDT) to view the films.

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    MULTI-SHOW OFFER: Get 10% off when you add 2 or more different online or in-person show or workshop tickets to your cart. Online and in-person shows can be mixed and matched. Does not include the online 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.

    FILM WORKSHOP DAY / WEEKEND PASS: Add both workshops in Film Series Day 1 or Day 2 to your cart and receive $9 off. Add all 4 workshops in the Film Series and receive $28 off. Ticket must be the same ticket type to qualify e.g. 2 adult tickets. Discount is automatically applied in cart when conditions are met. Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts.

    30% OFF ONLINE FILM PASS: Get access to all online films with 30% off the VIMFF 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.

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