• 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)