Festival Tickets and Passes

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This year, VAFF 2022 FESTIVAL, screening programs will be organized into various Series in order to better highlight the diverse content in our festival. These Series include Spotlight Series, Westcoast Tales Program, Canadian Short Series, Narrative Feature Series, International shorts Series, Animation Series, VAFF Industry Insight Series and Special Events.

Learn more: VAFF26 Digital Festival Program Guide

PRICING AND TICKETING: 

VAFF IN THEATER:

  • VAFF IN THEATRE SCREENING ACCESS PASS: $100 per pass* includes all of the In Theatre Screening Nov. 3 – 6, 2022. – BUY NOW!
  • FEATURE FILM SPOTLIGHT PROGRAMS: $15  per film/program*
  • SHORTS PROGRAMS: $12 per film/program*
  • STUDENT RATE (MUST Present School ID) & SENIOR RATE (applicable to All Screening): $5 discount off (apply coupon code: PCU5EJE5off )
  • Venue: Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas, 3rd floor, 88 West Pender Street, Vancouver BC
  • How To Watch VAFF-IN-THEATRE

*Including VAFF MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT: As many of the films have not been previously classed by Consumer Protection BC, under BC law, only members of the Vancouver Asian Film Festival Society (VAFF) can attend the Film Festival and members must be 18 years or older. The membership is non-transferable and the fee is including on all of the program. Please show the pass and ticket with you at all times during the festival. Learn More

An In Theatre pass-holder (including membership), you will be required to show your electronic festival pass at every screening you attend. If you cannot produce a valid festival pass, we’re afraid we must ask you to purchase another one at that time. To ensure seating at any screening, including Opening, Spotlight, Centrepiece and Spotlight screening, please arrive at the theatre 30 minutes prior to the screening you’re attending. Any unclaimed reserved Passholder seats in the theatre will be released to the Box Office/Rush Line 15 minutes prior to the screening.

VAFF VIRTUAL:

  • ALL VIRTUAL ACCESS E-PASS: $50 per pass* includes all of the Virtual Screening Nov. 7 – 13, 2022.
  • INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM: $10 per rental per film/program*
  • How to Watch
  • VIRTUAL FILMMAKERS TALK SPECIAL EVENTS: FREE
  • How To Watch

ALL VAFF VIRTUAL are available to watch for the entire duration of the festival (Nov 7 – Nov 13, 2022) after purchase. However, once you press play to start watching a film, you have 24 hours to finish watching. Only accessible by viewers anywhere in CANADA.

*VAFF MEMBERSHIP: Waived Membership on VAFF VIRTUAL SCREENING

As many of the films have not been previously classified by Consumer Protection BC, under BC law, only members of the Vancouver Asian Film Festival Society (VAFF) can attend the Film Festival and members must be 18 years or older. Membership is non-transferable.  Learn More

If you purchased your ticket(s) or pass(es) before 6:00 pm on November 12, 2022  and the last chance to start any film will be until 11pm on November 12 2022. You could still enjoy it in 24 hours once you press play.

VAFF FESTIVAL PREMIER ACCESS PASS:

  • VAFF FESTIVAL PREMIER ACCESS PASS: $250 per pass* includes all of the In Theatre Screening Nov.3 – 6, 2022, all of the special events Nov 3-13, 2022, and all of the Virtual Screening Nov 7-13, 2022. – BUY NOW!

  • VAFF Festival Premier access pass-holder (including membership)*, you will be required to show your festival pass at every screening and events you attend. If you cannot produce a valid pass, we’re afraid we must ask you to purchase another one at that time. To ensure seating at any screening, including Opening, Spotlight, Centerpiece and International screening plus opening night gala, Filmmakers Events, VAFF Industry Events, OVASIAN Awards & After Party, please arrive at the venue 30 minutes prior to the screening you’re attending. Any unclaimed reserved Passholder seats in the theatre will be released to the Box Office/Rush Line 15 minutes prior to the screening.

  • Limited premier access pass for sale.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

VAFF26 OPENING NIGHT GALA TICKET – VIP access, Thursday November 3, 2022 | $100 – BUY NOW!

  • OPENING NIGHT GALA from 9:00 pm to Midnight
  • Kick off the 2022 Vancouver Asian Film Festival with our opening gala and showcase Asian Canadian musicians. Meet filmmakers and local film industry guests.
  • Venue: D6 at Parq Vancouver, 39 Smithe St, Vancouver BC.
  • Complimentary hors-d’oeuvres + unlimited cocktail beverage at VIP zone
  • VIP zone access and Fast lane entry
  • Dress code: Classic & Playful Cocktail Attire
  • MUST BE 19 TO ATTEND – ID MAY BE REQUESTED.
  • $100 | Limited tickets for sale | Limited time (Oct 4 – Oct 16, 2022) for sale
  • PARKING – https://www.parqvancouver.com/the-park/transport/

OVASIAN AWARDS CEREMONY BY VAFF26 & AFTER PARTY TICKET, Sunday November 13, 2022 | $50 – BUY NOW!

  • OVASIAN AWARDS CEREMONY & AFTER PARTY from 7:30 pm until midnight
  • Celebrate with the awards winning filmmakers, Wrap up this year’s VAFF and unwind with filmmakers, industry and VAFF volunteers.
  • Venue: Science World,  1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC
  • Complimentary hors d’oeuvre  + beverage by donation
  • Dress code: Creative & Playful Attire
  • MUST BE 19 TO ATTEND  the Party – ID MAY BE REQUESTED.  
  • $50 | Limited tickets for sale
  • PARKING – https://www.scienceworld.ca/visit-us/getting-here/

VAFF INDUSTRY INSIGHT SERIES WEEK:

  • Live In Person: Nov 4 & 5, 2022
  • Live Virtual: Nov 7 – 11, 2022
  • Live In Person: Nov 12, 2022
  • In Person – $12.00 per event and register it in advance – BUY NOW!
  • Virtual – FREE

TICKET & PASS POLICIES

NO REFUNDS & EXCHANGES AND RUSH TICKETS 

Rush Ticket may be available 10 minutes prior to the screening/program.

Fees: The surcharge fee charged by ticketing system.

ALL IN THEATRE Screening PASS and individual program E-tickets  are available to purchase  online from October 6 till November 7, 2022 at 6:00 pm. Please visit to Films page and select the Films or Programs that you wish to purchase your e-ticket. 

Note: In-Person Screening Film Program tickets sales will close daily at 10:00 am. You could purchase tickets at Box Office if available.

Box Office Hours:  TBA

ALL VIRTUAL ACCESS PASS and individual E-tickets are available to purchase  online from October 6 till November 12, 2022 at 6:00 pm. Please visit to Films page and select the Films or Programs that you wish to purchase your e-ticket.

For more information, please email boxoffice@vaff.org.

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