The 38th Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) returns to theatres across Vancouver from September 10–20, before streaming September 21–27, 2026.
Vancouver Queer Film Festival
Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) showcases films that illuminate the transformative moments in the lives of queer people – telling stories of the journeys we have taken to find ourselves, each other and our place in the world.
Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) started in 1988 and takes place in Vancouver, British Columbia
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38th Vancouver Queer Film Festival Announces Full Lineup
Gugu’s World (Feito Pipa) by André Miranda
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‘Really Happy Someday’ and ‘Between Goodbyes’ Win 37th Vancouver Queer Film Festival Top Audience Awards
Between Goodbyes by Jota Mun The 37th Vancouver Queer Film Festival has announced the winners of 2025 Audience Awards with the top honors going to Really Happy Someday directed by J Stevens for Canadian Feature and Between Goodbyes directed by Jota Mun winning for International Feature.
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37th Vancouver Queer Film Festival Unveils Lineup with Titles Featuring Elliot Page, Laverne Cox and More
A Place Where I Belong directed by Rheanna Toy (courtesy VQFF) The 37th Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF), taking place in person September 11-21, 2025 and online September 22-28, 2025, revealed the entire lineup featuring 100 films from 25 countries centering 2SLGBTQIA+ creators and stories.
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Jules Rosskam’s Desire Lines Wins Top Prize at Vancouver Queer Film Festival
Desire Lines directed by Jules Rosskam Desire Lines directed by Jules Rosskam is the winner of the RBC Narrative Change Award at the 2024 Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF). The Gerry Brunet Memorial Award: Best British Columbia Short prize went to directors David Ng and Jen Sungshine for Drag Is For Everyone.
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‘Layla’ Drag Queen Romance Drama to Close 36th Vancouver Queer Film Festival Lineup
Layla by Rob Baker Ashton (Courtesy Independent Entertainment) From September 11-22, 2024, audiences will catch 97 films from 25 countries, with 28 features, 5 series debuts, 64 short films, authored by 2SLGBTQIA+ creators and centred on 2SLGBTQIA+ protagonists, at the 36th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF).