Vancouver 
Events Description
The 5th annual Vancouver International Black Film Festival (#VIBFF25) returns in person and online to amplify Black voices.
Founded by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, VIBFF is pleased to announce its official hybrid program and events lineup, running December 5 to 9, 2025.
#VIBFF25 is proudly supported by Vancouver Foundation, Canadian Heritage, Telefilm Canada, the City of Vancouver, the Government of British Columbia, and Festwave Institute.
Marking its fifth edition, the Vancouver International Black Film Festival features 35 films, insightful panels, creative workshops, and community events that promote connection and dialogue. It celebrates the vision and resilience of creators from diverse backgrounds, providing a powerful space for their voices and stories to be heard.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $20-49
Tickets: $20
In-Person All Access Pass: $45
Online All Access Pass: $49
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Friday December 5, 2025 to Tuesday December 9, 2025
Opening Night:
Friday, December 5 at 7 p.m. PST
Special Events:
FABIENNE COLAS FOUNDATION’S BEING BLACK IN CANADA
Part of Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Festwave Institute, presented by NETFLIX, in collaboration with the National Bank, supported by Telefilm Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts.
December 6 | Vancity Theatre | 5 p.m. and Online (Vancouver, Halifax, and Toronto cohorts; Ottawa, Calgary, and Montreal cohorts’ films are available only online)
THE VIBFF BLACK MARKET
Presented by Festwave Institute | December 6 | VIFF Studio Theatre & Free on Facebook.
In-Person Discussions: December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
● 11 a.m. – Spotlight Stories: Film Industry Q&A Series
● 12:30 p.m. – Action Beyond Awareness Forum: From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Black Voices in Vancouver Cinema
● 2 p.m. – Welcome to Visionary Productions Inc.
Online Discussions December 7, 2025 (will be live on the Festival’s Facebook Page)
● 3 p.m. – WORKSHOP – Insuring Your Vision: A Practical Workshop on Film
Production Insurance for Black Filmmakers
● 5 p.m. – Action Beyond Awareness Forum Q&A: Success Stories of Black Creatives.
Venue & Address
VIFF Vancity Theatre and Studio Theatre, VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3M7
Wheelchair accessible
