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The Artist: A Creative Journey

The Artist: A Creative Journey explores the impact of the creative arts on one’s well being. Local artists share stories of overcoming adversity, and creating powerful connections to the community through the arts.

Anne Mueller

Anne Mueller is a Vietnamese-Canadian Artist and Educator from Toronto, Ontario. She is a graduate of the University of Alberta with a degree in Education and a major in the Dramatic Arts. During her studies, Anne won several awards for her work in the performing arts, and was selected to attend an internship with CBC Canada. Anne was later invited to participate in Theatre Alberta’s 35//50 initiative, working towards equitable employment for underrepresented communities in theatre. Anne’s directorial debut was a children’s educational TV series that won several Awards of Excellence in the International Film Festival circuit.
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Presented as Part Of PROGRAM #13 – BE HONOURABLE (NOV. 9)

Paper Trail

A second-generation Chinese Canadian retraces her mother’s boat people refugee journey, uncovering the myste...
20 min | Vivian Cheung | World Premiere | English, Vietnamese
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Ran Som

Two small-time burglars kidnap a wealthy businessman’s son for ransom, only to discover his abusive home lif...
12 min | Richard Dang | Western Canada Premiere | English, Khmer
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When the Blossoms Fade

Retracing their mother’s WWII internment, a Japanese Canadian filmmaker uncovers hidden trauma and the endur...
40 min | Tamiko Potts | North American Premiere | English
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Co-Presented by
Credits
Anne Mueller / Misty Forest Films
Tyler Shaw, Andrew Phung, Alixandra Jade, Martin Kerr, Paige Elson

Festival passes

This year, VAFF FESTIVAL, screening programs in person and virtual will be organized into various series in order to better highlight the diverse content in our festival. These Series include Spotlight Series, Documentary Features Series, Narrative Features Series, Westcoast Shorts Series, Canadian Shorts Series, International Short Series, Animation Series, VAFF Industry Insight Series and Special Events.

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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