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The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival celebrates mountain sports and culture.

The main VIMFF Festival runs in February each year and we also host a shorter Fall Series in November.

11/05/2026

Calling all brands, big & small, local & international!

VIMFF is gearing up for an incredible Fall Series, and we’re looking for brands to join the fun.

As a non-profit festival, in-kind partnerships help us bring the magic to life. Here’s why you should get involved:

1. Get your brand SEEN!
Reach thousands of adventure lovers, both online and in person.

2. Give away some EPIC prizes!
Think on-stage giveaways, door prizes, social media contests, and gifts for our filmmakers and speakers!

3. Be part of something bigger!
Align your brand with adventure, storytelling, and an incredible outdoor community.

A HUGE thank you to our amazing partners who make VIMFF possible. We couldn’t do it without you!

Want to get involved? Email [email protected] to explore partnership opportunities!

11/03/2026

North Vancouver, let’s get winter ready!

To celebrate the VIMFF Fall Series, , VPO, Garmin Outdoor & North Shore Rescue are teaming for a special community event on November 19th!

Join us for an evening of backcountry knowledge, community connection, a special screening of Of a Lifetime, and some BIG giveaways, including a $300 VPO in-store voucher and some incredible prizes from Garmin Outdoor! Plus, complimentary NONNY beverages and light snacks!

November 19 | Doors at 6 PM | VPO North Vancouver

Registration is by donation in support of North Shore Rescue, with only 65 spots available!

And don’t miss the VIMFF Fall Series 2026, bringing incredible adventure films and guest speakers to the big screen!

In-Person: November 13–22
Online: November 23–December 31

Grab your Fall Series tickets and register for the Snow Safety Social through the link in bio!

10/31/2026

🏔️ PRESENTER FEATURE: DON BOWIE

We are thrilled to announce that legendary Canadian mountaineer Don Bowie is joining us for VIMFF’s Mountaineering Night on November 14!

With more than 20 Himalayan expeditions under his belt, Don has climbed some of the world’s most challenging peaks, including K2, Gasherbrum I, and Cho Oyu, without guides or supplemental oxygen. He’s climbed alongside some of the greatest mountaineers of his generation and appeared in Netflix’s 14 Peaks!

But beyond the summits and extraordinary achievements, there’s a much more personal story to tell.

This November, Don brings his raw honesty to the VIMFF stage with his presentation; The Question of Why: Risk, Obsession, and Summit Ambition.

Through remarkable imagery and stories ranging from absurdly humorous to profoundly heartbreaking, Don reflects on more than two decades in the high mountains, exploring loss, identity, ambition, and the question that has followed him throughout his climbing career: Why do we keep going back?

We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Don for what promises to be a deeply personal, thought-provoking, and unforgettable evening.

👉 Swipe through to hear from Don himself about what keeps drawing him back to the mountains.

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver
🕖 7:00 PM | Doors at 6:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW! Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of stories from the world’s highest peaks.

🔗 Tickets at vimff.org

10/29/2026

SQUAMISH, LET’S GET TOGETHER! 🍻🎬
Good films, good b**r, and even better company. Sounds like a pretty great Sunday night to us!

We’re teaming up with Howe Sound Inn & Brewing to wrap up the 2026 VIMFF Fall Series with a good old-fashioned mountain community hangout!

Think less formal film screening, more catching up with your climbing buddies, swapping stories from the mountains, meeting some new adventure pals, and enjoying a few cold ones together.

Oh, and did we mention we’ve got a pretty incredible lineup of mountain films to throw into the mix? 👀

🎬 ON THE BIG SCREEN:
🏔️ Alpenbock
🔥 Grade A Bullsh*t | WORLD PREMIERE
🧗 Hamm!
❄️ The Proving Ground
👑 The Queen Swing

Whether you’ve been climbing all weekend, just got back from an adventure, or simply need an excuse to get the crew together, consider this your Sunday night plans sorted!

📍 Howe Sound Inn & Brewing | Squamish
📅 Sunday, November 22
🍻 Doors: 6 PM | Films: 7 PM

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Come early, grab a pint, bring your pals (or make some new ones), and let’s send off the VIMFF Fall Series with one heck of a Squamish mountain mixer!

🔗 Tickets at vimff.org

10/26/2026

🌿 EARTH WISDOM SHOW | NOVEMBER 19

What keeps bringing us back to the wild?
Sometimes the greatest thing we take away from an adventure isn’t the summit or the destination, but a deeper connection to nature, each other, and ourselves.

🏔️ ANATTĀ: HEART OF WISDOM
Join award-winning author, alpinist, and Buddhist practitioner **Michael Schauch** as he shares stories and passages from his new book, *Anattā: Heart of Wisdom*.

Through stories of Himalayan adventures, ancient wisdom, and personal reflection, Michael explores how our connection to nature can help us find greater meaning, compassion, and belonging in everyday life.

He’ll be joined by Tami Simon, founder of Sounds True, for a special conversation exploring the themes of their book.

🎬 Alongside this presentation, we’ll be screening four incredible films, including the WORLD PREMIERE of What Brings Us Back, celebrating adventure, the environment, and the human experience.

An evening to reflect, reconnect, and celebrate the wild places that shape us. 🌎

📅 Thursday, November 19
📍 Kay Meek Arts Centre, West Vancouver
🕖 Doors 6 PM | Show 7 PM

🎟️ Tickets on sale now! Link in bio.

👥 GATHER YOUR CREW: Buy 3 tickets, get your 4th FREE!

10/24/2026

🔥 3 WEEKS UNTIL VIMFF 2026! 🏔️🎬
The countdown is officially ON!

On November 13, the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival returns for 10 days of extraordinary films, inspiring storytellers, and unforgettable nights with our outdoor community.

And trust us, you’re going to want to see these on the BIG SCREEN. 🍿

🎥 We’re sharing our FULL 2026 festival trailer to give you a taste of the incredible stories coming your way this November.

A little heads-up: some of our fan-favourite shows are already getting VERY close to selling out! If you’ve been waiting to grab your tickets, this is your sign.

🏔️ VIMFF FALL SERIES 2026
📅 November 13–22 | In Person
💻 November 23 – December 31 | Online

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at VIMFF.ORG

See you at the movies! 🔥

10/22/2026

🧗‍♀️ REEL ROCK 20: VANCOUVER & RICHMOND! 🎬
For our climbing community, this one’s for you! 🫶

We’re bringing the stories we know you crave back to the big screen, with two chances to catch REEL ROCK 20 this November.
From the world’s hardest sport climbs to daring solo ascents in Patagonia, this year’s lineup follows four incredible climbers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

🎬 MEET THE CLIMBERS:
JANJA GARNBRET : The Olympic champion takes her talents outdoors, tackling Bibliographie, one of the hardest sport climbs in the world.
Colin Haley : A legendary solo winter ascent of Patagonia’s formidable Cerro Torre.
Ben Mayforth : Redefining what’s possible in adaptive climbing alongside Mo Beck, with eyes set on 5.13.
Michaela Kiersch – Chasing climbing history by attempting to become the first woman to send both V15 and 5.15.

🎟️ VANCOUVER
📅 Sunday, November 15
📍 Rio Theatre
🕖 7:00 PM | Doors 6:00 PM

🎟️ RICHMOND
📅 Wednesday, November 18
📍 SilverCity Riverport
🕖 7:00 PM | Doors 6:00 PM

Grab your climbing crew, pick your night, and we’ll see you at the movies!

🎟️ Tickets available now at VIMFF.ORG 🔗 Link in bio!

RichmondBC ClimbingCommunity

10/18/2026

🚵‍♂️ BIKE NIGHT: RIDING FREE 🎬🔥

Big lines. Wild adventures. Incredible stories. We’re bringing it ALL to the big screen at the Rio Theatre on November 16!

3 FILMS. 2 AWARD-WINNING CINEMATOGRAPHERS. ONE EPIC NIGHT.

From the legendary trails of BC’s North Shore to breathtaking international riding destinations, this year’s lineup is packed with incredible mountain biking, powerful stories, and a whole lot of stoke!

🎤 PLUS! LIVE ON STAGE: SCOTT SECCO & ROBIN MUNSHAW

Ever wondered what REALLY goes into capturing the world’s best mountain bikers in action? Join these two award-winning filmmakers for Chasing the Shot, a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity, risk, and controlled chaos of bringing world-class riding to the big screen.

🎬 THE FILM LINEUP:

🚲 Mirage | 75 mins | France | 2026
🏆 NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
An adventure where the inner journey matters just as much as the achievement.

🚲 Where There's a Will | 10 mins | Canada | 2026
A short film about grit, innovation, and the spirit of young mountain biker Will McNair and his love for the sport.

🚲 Bas van Steenbergen: Interlude | 1.5 mins | Canada | 2026
Bas van Steenbergen rides the North Shore with a rhythm all his own.
🔥 BRING YOUR RIDING CREW & SAVE!
🎟️ Buy 3 tickets, get the 4th FREE!
🎟️ Save 15% when you book 2 or more VIMFF shows!

📍 Rio Theatre, Vancouver
📅 Monday, November 16, 2026
🕕 Doors 6 PM | Show 7 PM

This is your chance to experience incredible mountain biking on the BIG SCREEN, hear from the filmmakers behind the action, and connect with Vancouver’s riding community.

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Grab your crew and secure your seats through the LINK IN BIO! 🔗

10/15/2026

🏔️ We’re taking things to NEW HEIGHTS to kick off our Fall Series this November 🎉

Join us for an epic morning at Mt Seymour with Mountain Equipment Company, Arc'teryx and Garmin Outdoor, featuring a community hike, on-trail gear demos, mountain-loving friends, and some SERIOUSLY good giveaways! 👀

We’re talking BIG prizes, including:
⌚ GARMIN wearable tech
🥾 ARC’TERYX Kopec 2 Mid GTX Boots
⛺ MEC 2-Person Tent
🎉 PLUS even more prizes from all partners including us here at VIMFF :)

HERE’S WHAT’S GOING DOWN:
🥾 A 4.2 km community hike on Mt. Seymour
⌚ First 40 participants on site get to test Garmin wearable tech on the trail
👟 Try out Arc’teryx footwear
💧 Hydration and trail nutrition from our partners
☕ Post-hike refreshments and social hour at the Mt Seymour Loft
🎁 A STACKED lineup of giveaways!

📍 Mt Seymour, North Vancouver
📅 Sunday, November 15
⏰ Doors Open at 8AM | Hike Begins at 9AM
🎟️ By donation

Whether you’re a seasoned mountain adventurer or just looking to meet more people who love the outdoors, this morning is all about bringing our community together and kicking off VIMFF Fall Series 2026 in a BIG way!

🚨 SPACE IS LIMITED! Registration is required, and with prizes like these, we don’t expect spots to last long!
🔗 REGISTER NOW through the link in our bio!

We want our community events to be accessible to everyone. If cost is a barrier, please reach out!

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