VAFF Program

VAFF 2009 PROGRAM / SCHEDULE

(All programs are subject to change without notice. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Online advance tickets sales is now closed. Please purchase at the door at Tinseltown Theatres, 88 West Pender. There are still seats available for all programs.


VAFF Membership Requirement: Because Festival films have not been rated by the Provincial classifiers, only VAFF members are allowed into screenings. And members must be 18 years of age or older. VAFF Memberships ($2) are mandatory for each person attending the Festival and must be shown prior to each screening. more info | Download VAFF Membership Form

VAFF Membership ($2) Requirement For All Festival Attendees



Day 1 - Thursday Nov 5


OPENING NIGHT | 7:30PM-9:30PM

Film TitleDirector(s)at door
Children Of Invention Tze Chun
Revolve Andrea Wan


OPENING NIGHT GALA RECEPTION | 9:30PM - 1:00AM

Event TitleLocationat door
Gala Reception Kentizen Fusion Lounge

Day 2 - Friday Nov 6


PROGRAM 2: MIGHTY ASIANS & FUNNY CANADIANS | 5:00PM-6:30PM

Film TitleDirector(s)at door
Ha'aki Iriz Pääbo
I Want To Be A Desi 2 Allan Tong
Dandy Lions Jeff Chan, Ken Tsui
Cut Michael Stromenger
Call Back Vanessa Matsui
Fate Scores Albert M. Chan
The Angel Of The Sea Michael Ward
Misplaced Ingrid Torrance
Vagina Vacation Erick Boychuk
Bamboozle Ana de Lara


PROGRAM 3: LOVABLE SLACKERS | 7:00PM-8:50PM

Film TitleDirector(s)at door
White On RiceDavid Boyle
One Night StanJulius Sambajon Jr.


PROGRAM 4: NEW ASIAN CINEMA | 9:30PM-11:20PM

Film TitleDirector(s)at door
Turbid George Fok
Beijing Haze J.P. Chan

Day 3 - Saturday Nov 7


PROGRAM 5: SERIOUSLY SHORTS | 11:00AM-12:50PM

Film TitleDirector(s)at door
30 Day Promise Xia Lee
The Golden Pin Cuong Ngo
A Green Mountain In The Drawer Hwa-Jun Lee
Double Features Chihiro Wimbush
Who Killed The Goldfish? Jin Hong
hello, goodbye Rogin Kim
When Swallows Stop Singing Gilbert Kwong


PROGRAM 6: ADVENTURES IN NEW LANDS | 1:30PM-3:15PM

Film TitleDirector(s)at door
Family Inc. Emily Ting, Helen Jen
Fortune Cooking Jason Karman
Documentary Panel Discussion To Follow Moderator: Mona Mok


PROGRAM 7: RIPPING UP THE CAREER PLAN | 4:00PM-6:00PM

Film TitleDirector(s)at door
Whatever It Takes Christopher Wong
Yabai Matthew Johnson


PROGRAM 8: CENTREPIECE PRESENTATION: DIM SUM FUNERAL | 7:00PM-9:00PM

Film TitleDirector(s)at door
Dim Sum Funeral Anna Chi
Take 3 Roseanne Liang
Ticket includes entry to After-Party Ginger 62 @ 1219 Granville (before 10 PM)


PROGRAM 9: LITTLE GIRL LOST (INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT) | 9:30PM-11:30PM

Film TitleDirector(s)at door
Li Tong Nian Liu
Yan-Yan Sub Chui Wenxin Annie Chen
A Long-Distance Call Joe Chang

Day 4 - Sunday Nov 8


PROGRAM 10: LOST CHILDREN, LOST STORIES | 1:30PM-3:10PM

Film TitleDirector(s)at door
Operation Babylift: The Lost Children Of Vietnam Tammy Nguyen Lee
John's Untilted Clock Shine Mi-Hyang Park
Girl Any More Ellen Tang
The CaN'Tswer David Thanh


PROGRAM 11: YOU DON'T KNOW THE OTHER GENERATION | 4:00PM-6:00PM

Film TitleDirector(s)at door
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story Jeff Adachi
Flower, Drum and Songs: More Than A Musical VAFF Productions
The Golden Spike: The Chinese Contribution To The Transcontinental Railroad Amy Y. Chan
Panel Discussion To Follow Moderator: Grace Chin


PROGRAM 12: CLOSING NIGHT: THE PEOPLE I'VE SLEPT WITH | 7:00PM-9:00PM

Film TitleDirector(s)at door
The People I've Slept With Quentin Lee
The Call Center Rumana Huq
Includes Closing Night Wrap Party Opus Bar, 322 Davie St. (Yaletown)


PROGRAM 13: CLOSING NIGHT ENCORE | 9:30PM-11:30PM

Film TitleDirector(s)at door
The People I've Slept With Quentin Lee
The Other Way Round Geoffrey Quan

VAFF Membership Requirement: Because Festival films have not been rated by the Provincial classifiers, only VAFF members are allowed into screenings. And members must be 18 years of age or older. VAFF Memberships ($2) are mandatory for each person attending the Festival and must be shown prior to each screening. more info | Download VAFF Membership Form

VAFF Membership ($2) Requirement For All Festival Attendees (Must be 18 years or older)