The 21st annual Gender Equity in Media Festival (GEMFest) features 35 films from 13 countries all screening at the VIFF Centre from March 5 to 8, 2026.

On the final day of Fan Expo Vancouver (February 16th) a vampiric lineup of Twilight cast members will attend a special screening at the Rio Theatre.

The 5th Vancouver International Black Film Festival returns to the VIFF Vancity Theatre – and online – from December 5-9, 2025 to amplify Black voices. 

The 37th annual edition of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) will take place in person September 11-21, 2025, and online September 22-28, 2025, with screenings, parties, industry panels, Q&As, and networking socials.

Burnaby is turning up the heat with a vibrant lineup of free summer events! From live music and outdoor movie nights to family-friendly entertainment in local parks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in these vibrant public spaces.

Enjoy free outdoor movies in the heart of Downtown Vancouver on Thursdays, July 3 – August 14, 2025 at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery

The Polygon Gallery, on the waterfront in North Vancouver, presents its free summer outdoor movie series, Deckchair Cinema, with an all sci-fi lineup July 3 to August 28, 2025.

Kids Up Front is hosting an unforgettable community event at BC Place May 4, 2025 with More Than a Movie featuring The Wild Robot, and more!

The 25th edition of the DOXA Documentary Film Festival is May 1-11, 2025, screening a roster of thought-provoking documentaries across Vancouver.

The Skoden Indigenous Film Festival is a student-led festival that features Indigenous filmmakers from across Canada on April 11, 2025.