Vancouver Asian Film Festival holds in-person screenings through November 8
VAFF's 30th anniversary festival runs at two downtown cinemas through Saturday, with virtual screenings available across Canada from November 9 to 14.
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The Vancouver Asian Film Festival marks its 30th anniversary with in-person screenings at two downtown Vancouver cinemas through Saturday, November 8. A virtual program runs across Canada from November 9 to 14.
The festival presents films highlighting Asian and Asian-Canadian stories, including features, short films, animations and documentaries. Saturday's lineup has nine programs at the two venues.
What is screening Saturday
November 8 programs at Cineplex Odeon International Village (3rd floor, 88 West Pender Street) and Scotiabank Theatre (4th floor, 900 Burrard Street) include West Coast Tales+ Shorts 2, Return to Bloom (International Spotlight), Animation Block 2, International and Canada Shorts, Documentary Spotlight West Coast Tales+, Stories That Connect, Jersey Boy (Indo-Canadian spotlight) and Debone (International Spotlight). The festival also lists a special event called RAGS 2 RICHMOND during this period.
Times for each program are on the in-theater schedule at 2026festival.vaff.org/vaff30/in-theater-screening/.
Passes and tickets
Tickets are available at goelevent.com/vaff/Pass/Sale. An In-Theatre Screenings Access Pass covering all in-person days (November 5 to 8 and November 14) is $200. A Virtual Screenings All Access e-pass for the November 9 to 14 virtual program is $40 and is open to viewers anywhere in Canada. A Premier Festival Pass covering all in-theater, virtual and industry events is $350.
The festival also runs an Industry Insight Series from November 7 to 14, with five in-person and four virtual panels and workshops for $80.
After the in-person program
The virtual program opens November 9 and runs through November 14, with films available to viewers across Canada. VAFF also has a second in-person date on November 14.
For this weekend's in-person screenings, the schedule and tickets are at 2026festival.vaff.org. The virtual pass is the option for viewers outside Vancouver or anyone who misses the November 8 screenings. VAFF has been running in Vancouver since 1997, making it one of the longest-running Asian film festivals in North America.
Questions this story answers
When do the in-person Vancouver Asian Film Festival screenings end in 2026?
The in-person screenings of VAFF's 30th anniversary festival run through Saturday, November 8, 2026, at two downtown Vancouver cinemas: Cineplex Odeon International Village at 88 West Pender Street and Scotiabank Theatre at 900 Burrard Street. The festival also has a second in-person day on November 14. After November 8, programs shift to a virtual format available across Canada from November 9 to 14. Full schedule and tickets are at 2026festival.vaff.org.
What is screening at VAFF on November 8, 2026?
The VAFF schedule for Saturday, November 8 includes nine programs: West Coast Tales+ Shorts 2, Return to Bloom (International Spotlight), Animation Block 2, International and Canada Shorts, West Coast Tales+ Shorts, Documentary Spotlight West Coast Tales+, Stories That Connect, Jersey Boy (Indo-Canadian spotlight), and Debone (International Spotlight). Times and ticket links are listed at 2026festival.vaff.org/vaff30/in-theater-screening/.
What is the Vancouver Asian Film Festival?
The Vancouver Asian Film Festival is an annual film festival in Vancouver dedicated to Asian and Asian-Canadian stories. The 2026 edition marks its 30th anniversary. VAFF presents features, short films, documentaries, animations and industry events. It is one of the longest-running Asian film festivals in North America. The festival's website is vaff.org.
Where are the in-person VAFF screenings held in Vancouver?
In-person VAFF 2026 screenings are at two downtown Vancouver cinemas: Cineplex Odeon International Village on the 3rd floor at 88 West Pender Street, and Scotiabank Theatre on the 4th floor at 900 Burrard Street. Both are accessible by SkyTrain. International Village is a short walk from Stadium-Chinatown station. Scotiabank Theatre is near Burrard station on the Canada Line.
How much do VAFF 2026 tickets cost?
VAFF 2026 offers several pass options at goelevent.com/vaff/Pass/Sale. The In-Theatre Screenings Access Pass covers all in-person screenings from November 5 to 8 and November 14 at $200. A Virtual Screenings All Access e-pass for the November 9 to 14 virtual program costs $40 and is available to viewers anywhere in Canada. A Premier Festival Pass covering all in-theater, virtual and industry events is $350. Single-screening tickets may be available through the ticket page at 2026festival.vaff.org/tickets-and-pricing/.
What is the VAFF virtual program in 2026?
After the in-person screenings end, VAFF's virtual program runs from November 9 to 14, 2026, and is open to viewers anywhere in Canada. A Virtual Screenings All Access e-pass is $40. The program includes features and short films from the festival lineup. Access and details are at 2026festival.vaff.org.
Is there an industry program at VAFF 2026?
Yes. VAFF's Industry Insight Series runs from November 7 to 14, 2026, with five in-person and four virtual panels and workshops. An Industry Insight Series Pass is $80. Details are at the festival's ticket and pricing page at 2026festival.vaff.org/tickets-and-pricing/.
What can someone do if they want to attend VAFF this weekend?
In-person screenings at Cineplex Odeon International Village (88 West Pender) and Scotiabank Theatre (900 Burrard) continue on Saturday, November 8, 2026. Nine programs are listed for Saturday. Tickets and the full schedule are at 2026festival.vaff.org. After November 8, the virtual program opens November 9 with an all-access e-pass for $40, available to viewers across Canada.
Sources
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- Vancouver Asian Film Festival 2026: In-theater screening schedule2026festival.vaff.org
- Vancouver Asian Film Festival 2026: Tickets and pricing2026festival.vaff.org
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