June 27 Screening 10: Animation - VIYFF 2026

A curated short film screening showcasing incredible new youth talent in the Animation 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 150 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

• Stop Watering Dead Plants (Marien Ruenes Amarante)
• SPEED (Aaditya Rao Taleppady)
• Fortress Besieged (Lang Han)
• Shapes of Us (Aranza Bergés Navarrete and Emilio Terrazas Rocha)
• The Quiet Glow (Milan Kaur and Nova Sinon)
• Echoes of the tree (Ana Valeria C.Tamez, Lizbeth Alessandra Gonzalez, Maria Christina Saavedra)
• Reach for the Stars (Mikhael Telias)

Venue & Accessibility Details

Date & Time: Saturday June 27, 2:00PM - 4:30PM

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.