Limited tickets for sale | Complimentary hors-d’oeuvres + cash bar 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 9pm to midnight.
Location: D6 Parq Hotel, 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver BC
Dress code: Dressy / Cocktail – Be Bold, Be Individualism
Cash Bar: MUST BE 19 TO ATTEND – ID MAY BE REQUESTED.
Wear your most stylish outfit and clink glasses with our award winners! The OVASIAN Awards ends the festival with a gala celebration honouring filmmakers, and industry changemakers for their achievements in pushing forward the culture of diversity.
Time: Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 6:00 pm until midnight
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 | 4:00 pm
Location: Hapa Izakaya Yaletown, 1193 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC
$35
An intimate reception in Downtown Vancouver to meet the Centrepiece filmmakers.
Elevators are available for wheelchair access
Time: November 8 | Saturday | 9:00 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
