2022 Vancouver Asian Film Festival

VAFF

The 2022 Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) started yesterday. The festival’s 26th year kicks off with four days of in-theater events, followed by six days of on-demand programs. The festival will end with a live performance and an awards ceremony on Nov. 12.

The festival highlights the talents of both emerging and established Asian Canadian and Asian American writers, producers, and directors, who will show their latest works. This year, the VAFF will be under the theme of “Representation” and will tell the stories and struggles of Asian Canadians and Asian North-Americans.

The VAFF opened with the spotlight film “Stay the Night,” starring Andrea Bang, an actress best known for her portrayal of Janet Kim in the TV show “Kim’s Convenience”.

Festival organizers say there is a wide range of events happening. “Our 11-day hybrid film festival has something for everyone; from animation films like Demigod: The Legend Begins to industry panels featuring writer/director Kathleen S. Jayme of ‘The Grizzlie Truth’,” Susan Hanson, the festival director, said in a press release.

The festival will include films made all around the world, including films made in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, the USA, and Canada.

“We look forward to welcoming audiences to VAFF26 this year to celebrate the power of Asian filmmaking,” Hanson stated.