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VIFF Podcast

Vancouver International Film Festival

Bringing you exclusive in-depth conversations with industry-leading filmmakers, creators and cultural luminaries, recorded live at the Vancouver International Film Festival and year round at VIFF Centre.

~ About VIFF ~ 

Beyond film exhibitions, VIFF strives to engage and empower communities, encourage dialogue and champion local artists. With decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to creating exceptional programs, VIFF has transformed into a highly esteemed annual festival and a premier arthouse cinema. 

Founded in 1982, the Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural society and federally registered charitable organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round programming at VIFF Centre. All year, VIFF produces screenings, talks, conferences and events that act as a catalyst for the community to discover the creativity and craft of storytelling on screen. 

Episodes
‘Les Filles du Roi’ Director on Transforming a Stage Production into a Full-Blown Movie MusicalMarch 19, 2024
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‘Rutherford Falls’ Co-Creator Sierra Teller Ornelas on breaking down Indigenous stereotypes through humourMay 11, 2022
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‘Mare of Easttown’ Director Craig Zobel on “humanistic” crime dramaApril 27, 2022
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‘The Green Knight’ Production Designer Jade Healy on creating the look, feel, and shape of a fantasy realmApril 13, 2022
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‘The Suicide Squad’ Editor Fred Raskin on how the story takes its final shape in the editing room March 30, 2022
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The legendary Linda Perry on songwriting, mentoring and her transition to composing for film and TVMarch 16, 2022
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'My Name is Pauli Murray' Co-Director Julie Cohen on preserving the legacy of the LGBTQ and civil rights activistMarch 02, 2022
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'Shiva Baby' Writer/Director Emma Seligman on the organised chaos of indie film makingFebruary 16, 2022
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‘Flee’ Director Jonas Poher Rasmussen on animating memoryFebruary 02, 2022
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‘Dune’ Production Designer Patrice Vermette on creating epic sci-fi universesJanuary 19, 2022
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Returning January 19, 2022January 12, 2022
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Mark Friedberg on creating the cinematic worlds of The Ice Storm, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and The Underground RailroadMay 12, 2021
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Joel Bakan and Jennifer Abbott on calling corporate social responsibility’s bluff in 'The New Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel'April 28, 2021
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Terence Blanchard on scoring ‘Da 5 Bloods’ and ongoing collaborations with Spike LeeApril 14, 2021
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Charlie Kaufman on adapting 'I’m Thinking of Ending Things' for the screenMarch 31, 2021
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Eliza Hittman, Kris Rey and Amy Seimetz on employing both vision and resourcefulness in independent filmmakingMarch 17, 2021
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Tony McNamara and Alena Smith on creating satirical comedies – 'The Great' and 'Dickinson'March 03, 2021
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Bill Lawrence on 'Ted Lasso' and the need for heart in comedyFebruary 16, 2021
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Tracey Deer on Oka, the Legacy 30 Years OnFebruary 03, 2021
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We're back!January 27, 2021
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Alex Gibney on trying to pin down a Russian oligarch in 'Citizen K'July 15, 2020
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Cliff Martinez on scoring 'Drive', 'Traffic', 'Spring Breakers' and 'The Knick'July 01, 2020
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Rob McElhenney on evolving 'It’s Always Sunny' and making 'Mythic Quest'June 17, 2020
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Arianne Phillips on the power of costume in 'Once Upon A Time In...Hollywood'June 03, 2020
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RZA on Wu-Tang, The Man with the Iron Fists and kung-fu film influencesMay 19, 2020
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