Revisiting “Memories of Under development,” a landmark of Cuban cinema
This year’s selection for VLAFF’s Classic Cinema section is director Tomás Gutiérrez Alea’s unwavering masterpiece, Memories of Underdevelopment (1968), a vital film for understanding the early years of the Cuban […]
40 Ariel Nominations Across 9 Films at VLAFF 2026
At VLAFF, we are very proud to present, during our upcoming 24th edition, nine films that have recently received a combined 40 nominations for the Ariel Awards, presented by the […]
VLAFF Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026
Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 Please note that the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will now take place on Tuesday, July 14. Thank you […]
Join Our Board of Directors!
Expression of Interest – VLAFF Board of Directors The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival (VLAFF) is currently accepting Expressions of Interest from individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors. […]
Job Call: Technical Assistant, Audiovisual (CSJ)
The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival (VLAFF) is seeking a Technical Assistant, Audiovisual through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. This position is ideal for an emerging arts worker interested […]
The Cuban Cinema Poster
When visiting Havana’s cinemas, such as the Yara, the 23 y 12, and of course, the Chaplin—the best-equipped cinema of them all, which also serves as Cuba’s national cinematheque —one […]
Call for VLAFF Youth Jury 2026
VLAFF is now accepting applications for the 2026 Youth Jury. We invite youth (ages 18–30) based in the Greater Vancouver area to take part in a youth-led jury at the […]
CICLO: Free Screening #CanFilmDay
Celebrate National Canadian Film Day with VLAFF Join us for a special FREE screening of CICLO, a beloved audience favourite that returns to the big screen APRIL 15 4PM Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre […]
Call for Student and Emerging Short Films 💥
Esta convocatoria también está disponible en español más abajo. Esta chamada também está disponível em português mais abaixo. The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival invites submissions of recent short films […]
Remembering Sara Gómez, the first woman to direct a feature film in Cuba
It was Sara Gómez (1942-1974), a young Afro-Cuban director, who made the first feature film directed by a woman on the island of Cuba, titled: ONE WAY OR ANOTHER (De […]