Kick off the 2025 Vancouver Asian Film Festival with our opening gala. Meet filmmakers and local film industry guests.
Performances of DJ iFun
Elevators are available for wheelchair access
Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 9:00 pm to midnight.
Location: D6 Parq Hotel, 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver BC
Dress code: Dressy / Cocktail – Be Bold, Be Brave, Be YOU
Cash Bar: MUST BE 19 TO ATTEND – ID MAY BE REQUESTED.
Time: Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 6:00 pm until 11:00 pm
Location: BMO Newmont Theatre – 162 W 1st Ave #203, Vancouver, BC
Dress Code: Stylish/Cocktail
Cash Bar: MUST BE 19 TO ATTEND – ID MAY BE REQUESTED
A night to network and mingle with WestCoast filmmakers, creators, and industry guests.
Time: November 7 | Friday | 4:30 pm
Location: Hapa Izakaya Yaletown, 1193 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC
$35
An intimate reception in Downtown Vancouver to meet the Centrepiece – International Spotlight filmmakers.
Elevators are available for wheelchair access
Time: November 8 | Saturday | 9:30 pm
Location: Parker Rooftop – Parker Hotel 1379 Howe St 9th floor, Vancouver, BC
$35
Wrap up this year’s VAFF Industry Insight Series and unwind with filmmakers, creators, and industry guests with music and food.
Elevators are available for wheelchair access
Time: November 15 | Saturday | 8:30 pm
Location: Scotia Bank Theater Club House – 4th floor, 900 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
$35
Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
88 W Pender St 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9
Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
88 W Pender St 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9
