Film festival offers insights into different cultures and media literacy

High school students in New Denver, BC. Photo courtesy of Reel 2 Real.

The Reel 2 Real Interna- tional Film Festival for Youth runs at Vancity theatre until April 20. This year’s festival goes from country to country in order to give audiences images not usually seen in Vancouver. [Read more...]

Cherry blossoms are here – time for celebration

Cerry blossoms. Photo by Aki Salminen

The spectacular cherry tree-lined boulevards in the West End are the first signs of spring. And April is the month to celebrate the cherry blossoms. “For [the] Japanese, cherry blossoms are the symbol of new entrance and hope,” says Mari Honma, principal of Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall. [Read more...]

Annual Winterruption festival highlights Granville Island’s arts scene

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Rain or shine, Granville Island is hosting its 7th annual Winterruption festival from Feb. 24 through Feb. 25 celebrating how fantastically eclectic and multicultural our city can be for all ages. [Read more...]

French Film Festival reinvents itself for 18th anniversary

Régis Painchaud

There is a David to every Goliath. In the original story Goliath falls and David triumphs. In reality, when taking on a giant, the story is not always one of victory. David doesn’t always win and instead simply continues searching for his own place to make a difference in the world. The French Film Festival has seen many ups and downs since its inception in 1994. [Read more...]

Spanish-themed movie festival arrives for the first time in Vancouver

Lope (2010) - Photo courtesy of New Spanish Cinema Week

Since 2008, Pragda has been partnering with local organizations in North America to feature the award-winning latest generation of Spanish Cinema. This year, in collaboration with the Vancity Theatre and Aja Entertainment, the organization presents the New Spanish Cinema Week from Feb. 10–16 [Read more...]

PuSh festival celebrates the work of local and international artists

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Since 2003, the PuSh International Performing Arts festival has been showcasing the talent and work of local and international artists. This year is no exception as the festival will feature several performances and shows until Feb. 4. [Read more...]

Winter Harp festival set to celebrate the Christmas season with music and instruments

Lori Pappajohn

The Christmas season can often be long and tiring, especially with stores showing off their festive wares immediately after Thanksgiving. One way to get back in touch with the spirit of Christmas is to attend a world-class Christmas festival such as Winter Harp. [Read more...]

Eastside Culture Crawl showcases the talent of Vancouver artists

Corinne Wolcoski's studio

To help celebrate the vibrant and exciting arts community of East Vancouver, the 15th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl will take place from Nov. 18–20 at various art studios and locations in the part of the city bounded by Main Street and Victoria Drive, north of First Avenue. [Read more...]

Amnesty International Film Festival: films aim to expose the struggles of the oppressed

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Amnesty International, in conjunction with the Simon Fraser University School of International Studies, will present the 16th annual Amnesty International Film Festival – packing in 26 inspirational documentary films – from Nov. 17–20 at SFU Harbour Centre Theatre. [Read more...]

Youngsters steal spotlight at this year’s Jewish Film Festival

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Through the vastly diverse spectrum of narratives, comedies and documentaries, the 23rd annual Vancouver Jewish Film Festival (VJFF) has a selection of films that exude a youthful glow as young protagonists take centre stage, or centre screen, in no less than nine of the presented features.. [Read more...]