Watch Outdoor Films at the VIMFF Fall Series

Running since 1998, the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) showcases outdoor films from around the world each February. They also offer a Fall Series each November to highlight a curated selection of the best mountain films.

This year's VIMFF Fall Series runs from November 12 to 20 and features over 40 films at venues in Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Squamish. The festival also includes guest speakers and filmmaker Q&A sessions. The films are grouped into 11 themed shows, each of which includes several films. If you want to watch at home, you can purchase a streaming pass to watch between November 12 and December 8.

Tickets and Passes

The VIMFF Fall Series includes 11 in-person shows and online streaming options. Tickets for each of the evening in-person shows are $28 and matinee tickets are $18. If you buy tickets to more than one show, you get 10% off.

Tip: Buy your tickets in advance since many shows sell out.

You can also buy tickets to stream one of five online shows for $18. Or purchase an online streaming pass to get access to 35 films for $65.

Festival Highlights

The Edge of Adventure

Enjoy adrenaline-pumping feature films at The Edge of Adventure Show at the Rio Theatre on November 19. One of the films, For Winter, has a Canadian connection. It follows scientist and explorer Alison Criscitiello as she leads a winter climb up Mount Logan, the tallest mountain in Canada. The expedition hopes to collect important ice core samples to unearth thousands of years of climate data.

Bike Night

The Bike Night show takes place on November 14 at the Rio Theatre in East Vancouver. Among the five mountain bike films screened at the event, the highlight is Anytime by Squamish-based Anthill Films. Like all of Anthill's films, Anytime features stunning visuals, innovative cinematography, and cutting-edge freeride tricks from the world's best riders.

Environment Show

Head to the Rio Theatre in East Van on November 16 to enjoy two earth-focused films at the Environment Show. Ocean Seen From the Heart is a French-language Canadian film that explores the stunning biodiversity of global oceans while highlighting the efforts of scientists and explorers fighting threats to marine life. To learn more about British Columbia's ancient forests and the activists working to protect them, watch Safe Haven: The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness.

Summits and Strength Show

Enjoy three films that examine the mental fortitude required to pursue big goals in the outdoors at the Summits and Strength Show. It takes place on November 18 at the Rio Theatre in East Vancouver. Of particular interest is The Gnar-Whal's Odyssey which follows local climbers from Squamish on a six-week expedition to Baffin Island to complete first ascents on some of Canada's most remote Arctic Peaks.

Squamish Mountain Mixer

Connect with the community at the Squamish Mountain Mixer Show at Howe Sound Brewing in Squamish on November 20. Each of the seven films at the show features Squamish athletes or filmmakers or was shot in Squamish. Don't miss the world premiere of A Line to Nowhere. Shot on Super 8, this film follows the Squamish highline community as they attempt to rig and walk a bold new highline on the Stawamus Chief.