June 25 Screening 1: Local Short - VIYFF 2026

A curated short film screening showcasing incredible new youth talent in the Local Short category, followed by a Q&A session.
About this Event

About the Screening

Join us for a dynamic selection of short films. From groundbreaking visual styles to deeply personal narratives, see how youth filmmakers are pushing the boundaries of cinema.

Total runtime: Approximately 105 minutes

All Access Festival Pass

Get all access to VIYFF 2026 with our Festival Pass and attend the 72 Hour Workshop, Masterclasses, Live Panel Talk, the Closing Gala & Screening, and over 10 curated film screenigs!

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Film Lineup

• Grandma's Praying (奶奶在禮拜) (Matthew Jin)
• Anatomy of a scam (Ismail El fallahi)
• Deaf Date (David Levy and Paul Persic)
• Cuz (Lianne Guo and Erin Mae Lopez Docherty)
• Gambit (Isabella Fernández López)
• Remnant (Derrek Visentin)
• The Mourning Hour (Dylan Wray)

Venue & Accessibility Details

Date & Time: Thursday June 25, 11:00AM - 1:00PM

Location: InFocus Film School, 554 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1J5

Age Restrictions: 12+

About VIYFF 2026

The Vancouver International Youth Film Festival celebrates, amplifies, and connects young filmmakers from around the world. Running from June 25 to June 28, the festival showcases the vibrant future of cinema through screenings, workshops, and industry panels.