FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY:
VIFF ANNOUNCES 2021 FESTIVAL LINEUP
Vancouver International Film Festival Celebrates 40th Edition
October 1 – 11, 2021
VANCOUVER, B.C. (AUGUST 26, 2021) Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) invites you to the official unveiling of the 40th edition’s programming and events on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Roughly 110 feature films and 80 shorts will screen in Vancouver venues, with a selection of films also available online via the VIFF Connect streaming platform.
WHAT: Media are invited to attend either an in-person presentation of VIFF’s 2021 festival lineup and events or receive VIFF’s digital press kit, including the festival announcement and sizzle reel.
In-person: Following the unveiling of the 40th festival and event lineup, media are invited to stay for a special pre-festival screening of Albert Dupontel’s award-winning Bye Bye Morons, an official selection at VIFF 2021, alongside an audience of VIFF VIPs.
Due to B.C. health and safety regulations, capacity restrictions are in effect for the in-cinema film screening. Please RSVP to Laura Murray at lmurray@mpmgarts.com by August 31 to book your seat.
WHERE:
In-person: At the VIFF Centre located at 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver. There is street parking as well as an Impark lot off of Granville Street.
Online: On September 8 at 10am, media will be emailed the season announcement and a link to access VIFF’s 2021 press kit and sizzle reel.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 8 at 10am.
Doors open: 9am, complimentary refreshments will be served.
Presentation and festival launch: 10am
Film screening: 10:30am to 12pm
Interviews in the VIFF Centre Atrium: 10:30am (for those media unable to watch the film)
Interviews in the VIFF Centre Atrium: 12pm (for those media who are able to watch the film)
WHO: Interviews will be available immediately following the festival launch at 10:30am and following the film screening at 12pm — in-person and by phone — with:
Kyle Fostner, Executive Director
Curtis Woloschuk, Associate Director of Programming
PoChu AuYeung, Program Manager and Senior Programmer
Melanie Lemaire, Program Logistics Manager
Kinga Binkowska, Create Engagement Producer
Frances Bergin, Creative Engagement Curator
Tammy Bannister, Programmer & MODES Curator
To schedule an interview in advance, please email press@viff.org.
VIFF’s health and safety protocols — in strict compliance with provincial health orders — can be viewed HERE
With the generous support of these partners:
About VIFF | viff.org
Founded in 1982, the Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural society and federally registered charitable organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round programming at the VIFF Centre. VIFF produces screenings, talks, conferences and events that act as a catalyst for the community to discover the creativity and craft of storytelling on screen. For its 40th edition, VIFF takes place both online and in-theatre, from October 1 – 11, 2021, showcasing the top international, Canadian and BC films along with creators and industry professionals from around the globe.
Media inquiries:
press@viff.org
Laura Murray | lmurray@mpmgarts.com | 604.418.2998
Ines Min | imin@mpmgarts.com | 604.440.0791
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