Spanning 150+ feature films, 84 shorts, 90+ premieres (including 15 world premieres), #VIFF2025 brings together films, live performances, industry talks, and interactive experiences to connect audiences...  Oct 2-12.

Edhi Alice is a film project consisting of two feature-length documentaries that are both the same and yet different. Conceived under the proposition “Transgender is Cinematic” the project aims to offer audiences a distinctive cinematic experience while fostering dialogue across the community.

Queer film and entertainment at the Rio Theatre in September. Sep 1-30.

With the dream of escaping to an idyllic lesbian community, hundreds of women and lesbian couples descended upon the small town of Eugene, Oregon in droves in the 1960s to 1990s in search of a life and community free from the constraints of patriarchy, misogyny, and homophobia. Sept 21. 12:30pm.

The film tells the powerful true story of Delwin Vriend, who was fired in 1991 from his job at a Christian college in Edmonton for being gay. Oct 21.

Where every film is gloriously broke, beautifully bizarre, and filmed somewhere near a dumpster 🗑️ (emotionally or literally — we don’t judge). This is not your average film festival. Oct 3.

The RIO premieres the first three episodes of The Wheel Deal documentary series following the rise and fall and rise again of Vancouver's first roller derby team: Terminal City. Sept 30.

The 37th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival takes place September 11-21, 2025 (online Sept 22-28) and will feature 100 bold, beautiful films from 25 countries.

Deckchair Cinema treats audiences to a summer of al fresco film screenings complimented by music and entertainment. Thursdays through Aug 28.

This award-winning documentary chronicles the landmark legal battle that shaped the future of 2SLGBTQI+ rights in Canada. Free to attend! July 29.

T'is Pride season, and we're celebrating all the colours of Vancouver's rainbow with a fabulous selection of movies and live events at the RIO Theatre. July 18 - Aug 2.

Cowboys, Camp & Cult at the Rio Theatre featuring Brokeback Mountain, Sunset Boulevard and Showgirls. June 29.

Featuring a wide range of stories about identity, family, community and everyday life, this selection of films explores the multitude of 2SLGBTQI+ realities and experiences in Canada and abroad.. June.

In honour of Pride Month, the Squamish Community Foundation, Sea2Sky Allies, Pride Squamish, and PearlSpace Society are proud to present a screening of the acclaimed documentary, Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story. June 11.

Celebrate Pride Month at the Rio Theatre with queer films, performances, and parties all June long. June.

Curated by Fay Nass, Artistic Director of the frank theatre company, Queering Cinema features five features and two short films which have extended the scope of queer cinema. May 15 - June 12

Join the party at the Rio Theatre for a live screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, complete with costumes, props, and audience participation led by host Dandy. July 19.

A fantastically tender, alluring, and peculiar small-town tale of murder, desire, and repression. April 12.

Winner of TIFF 2023’s Best Canadian Film, Solo from writer-director Sophie Dupuis is a sensitive portrait of a young artist finding his creative footing and navigating romantic and familial relationships in young adulthood. April 16.

Lots to see and enjoy this month: Chor Leoni, The Last Showgirl, We Forgot To Break Up, Cosplay Swimsuit, HUMP! and Faberge Ball. March 7 to April 13