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YVRFF RETURNS TO VANCOUVER FOR ITS THIRD ANNUAL FESTIVAL
Western Canada’s only Virtual Reality Film Festival is back and bigger than ever.

Vancouver — YVRFF is toasting to a New Year and itʼs third annual festival. Established in 2017 the festival is one of the first of its kind welcoming audiences into an experience the magic of VR Film. This year from May 3-5, the 3-day event will have a rich offering of public screenings, VR activations, and special guests from the industry. The Festival will kick off with an exciting opening night Gala on May 3rd that will celebrate VR films advances and success within the global spotlight.

Submissions opened March 1st and have already received an overwhelming response from VR filmmakers from around the world. Last year the Festival received over 100 entries worldwide and festival programming expects to surpass that as it continues to expand. The submission deadline for YVRFF 2019 will be July 7th, 2019, and the films selected to be screened will be announced on August 15th, 2019. Filmmakers can submit their entries via filmfreeway.com.

Jessica Glass, Festival Director says the number of exciting new talent alongside industry pioneers is a testament to the robust world of the VR film industry. “Last year we were thrilled to have a line up including first time filmmakers as well as directors who initially paved the way in VR cinema. This year is definitely going to be much bigger and even better.”

About YVRFF
YVRFF is the premier VR film festival in Western Canada, cultivating a strong community of VR filmmakers and enthusiasts from across the globe. YVRFF aims to make VR accessible to anyone with an interest or passion in virtual reality. All within a world-class festival setting in beautiful Vancouver, BC.

For or more information on YVRFF contact Andy Chu, Co-founder/Creative Director, [email protected] 
Or visit our website and social media for all YVRFF updates.
Social Media Facebook YVRFF Instagram @YVRFF Twitter @yvrff

Vancouver VR Film Festival 2018 – Press Release

YVRFF RETURNS TO VANCOUVER FOR ITS SECOND ANNUAL FESTIVAL

Western Canada’s only Virtual Reality Film Festival is back and bigger than ever.

For Immediate Release

January 3, 2018

Vancouver — YVRFF is toasting to a New Year and itʼs second annual festival. Established in 2017 the festival is one of the first of its kind welcoming audiences in to experience the magic of VR Film. This year from May 18-20 at CBC Studio 700 in Vancouver, the 2 day event will have a rich offering of public screenings, VR activations, and special guests from the industry. The Festival will kick off with an exciting opening night Gala that will celebrate VR films advances and success within the global spotlight.

Submissions opened November 15th and have already received an overwhelming response from VR filmmakers from around the world. Last year the Festival received over 100 entries worldwide and festival programming expects to surpass that as the it continues to expand. The submission deadline for YVRFF 2018 will be March 31, 2018 and the films selected to be screened will be announced April, 13 2018. Filmmakers can submit their entries via filmfreeway.com.

Jessica Glass, Festival Director says the number of exciting new talent alongside industry pioneers is a testament to the robust world of the VR film industry. “Last year we were thrilled to have a line up including first time filmmakers as well as directors who initially paved the way in VR cinema. This year is definitely going to be much bigger and even better.”

About YVRFF

YVRFF is the premier VR film festival in Western Canada, cultivating a strong community of VR filmmakers and enthusiasts from across the globe. YVRFF aims to make VR accessible to anyone with an interest or passion in virtual reality. All within a world class festival setting in beautiful Vancouver, BC. 

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For more information on YVRFF contact Andy Chu, Co-founder /Creative Director, [email protected]

Or visit our website and social media for all YVRFF updates. 

Social Media Facebook YVRFF Instagram @YVRFF Twitter @yvrff

Vancouver’s First Virtual Reality Film Festival

“Changing storytelling for the world into 360 degrees. By combining the magic of film with the possibilities of VR and creating memorable experiences.”

YVRFF 2017 images – CBC Studio

YVRFF Press Releases

YVRFF press release 11_07_2016

YVRFF press release 02_02_2017

YVRFF press release 03_23_2017

YVRFF press release 04_12_2017

To celebrate VAFF20 and its theme, “Homecoming,” we are proud to showcase our story of how we got from there, to here, and a brief glimpse into the possible future and how we celebrate diversity in our society. With the theme “Homecoming,” the VAFF 20 lineup invites us to explore different interpretations and accommodations of “home,” and what it symbolizes—particularly for diaspora. The festival’s 12 film programs include a local youth filmmaker showcase and 35 feature-length and short films of all genres, with English dialogue and/or English subtitles, from the local and international Asian diaspora. Highlights include four world premieres, 2 North American premieres, and 10 Canadian premieres. An additional 6 films are Vancouver premieres.

Tickets are available online from October 6th at VAFF website, or at the theatre box office from November 3rd at 6:00pm.

For more information, please email [email protected].

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