This year we are excited to be back in-person at the Fifth Avenue Cinemas from March 9 – 16 and the Norman and Annette Rothstein Theatre from March 17 – 19. We are also offering a selection (ie. not all) of films for viewing online from March 19 – 26.
Online Access
Passes and tickets provide access for online viewing within BC or Canada only – this information will be displayed at time of selection. From the time you click PLAY, you will have 72 hours to finish watching the film. Each film is available for one viewing. You must finish watching by 11:59PM PDT on March 26.
New to watching films online? Please consult our streaming guide.
Payment
Visa, Mastercard, and American Express accepted. Processing fee and GST applied at checkout.
Questions?
Email film@vjff.org. We’ll reply within one business day.
All-Access Premium Hybrid Festival Pass – $108
Your Best Value!
Enjoy the films at the festival in the cinema or online at home with the Premium Hybrid Festival Pass. Limited quantities available. NOT all films are available online. Plan your viewing. Purchase your pass TODAY as sales end March 9!!
Premium Festival Pass: $108
HOW IT WORKS
Once your purchase is complete, you will be sent an order confirmation email. Physical passes may be picked up at the Fifth Avenue Cinemas at the VJFF Box Office table from March 9 – 16 (please check the VJFF schedule as opening times vary). The confirmation email will also include a link to log in to the watch portal. Online screenings are available from March 19 – 26. NOTE: Use the same email and password that you used to purchase your pass.
In-Person Festival Pass: $72
HOW IT WORKS
Once your purchase is complete, you will be sent an order confirmation email. Physical passes may be picked up at the Fifth Avenue Cinemas at the VJFF Box Office table from March 9 – 16 (please check the VJFF schedule as opening times vary).
You must arrive at least 20 minutes before showtime. Passes do not guarantee seating. If the passholder allotment has been reached, you may be asked to join the standby line.
Virtual Viewing Pass: $72
HOW IT WORKS
NOTE: Not all films in the festival will be available online.
Once your purchase is complete, you will be sent an order confirmation email that will include a link to log in to the VJFF watch portal.
Online screenings are available for viewing from March 19 – 26 only. Once you click PLAY, you will have 72 hours to finish watching. You must finish viewing your films by Sunday, March 26 at midnight Pacific Time. NOTE: To log in to the watch portal, please use the same email and password combination in the Member Login field that you used to purchase your pass.
Bonus Content
Some of our films have live and/or pre-recorded Q&As with the filmmakers. Look for the applicable button on the film’s viewing page on the watch portal to access this content.
Additional Viewers
Watching online together with family or friends? Consider making an $18 donation at the checkout cart to help support the Film Festival. All donations receive a tax receipt.
Technical Assistance
Check out our streaming FAQ for complete instructions on how to watch our streamed content. For help not covered here, please email film@vjff.org.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is annual and required by BC law and Consumer Protection BC for each person viewing unclassified films. Members must be 18 years or older. Membership is automatically included in your ticket or pass purchase. VJFC/VJFF members in good standing are eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting held each spring.
TICKETING POLICIES
All sales are final. No refunds. All films are presented in their original language with English subtitles. Seating is first-come, first-served. Please arrive on time.
Charitable Registration No. 89254 4065 RR0001. You can also support us with an annual donation of $36, $72, $144 or $250. Click here to find out more about being a Festival Supporter!