The Filmmaker Spotlight Party at VIFF hits new highs!

A massive thank you to everyone who came out, to the staff and performers at the Birdhouse for welcoming us so wholeheartedly, to our amazing volunteers who helped pull it all together, and to our generous sponsors who made this night possible: Creative BC, BC Film Commission at Creative BC, Pacific Backlot, Vancouver Film Studios, Signal Systems, Elemental Post, RAW Camera, Chunks, Alter Ego, UBCP/ACTRA, Ceroma Films, and Boldly. You’re the heartbeat behind our community events, and we couldn’t do it without you.

2025 Event Poster

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Events like this aren’t just about having a good time — though we definitely did that — they’re about building the kind of connections that make our indie industry stronger. The more we show up for each other, share resources, and celebrate our wins, the more resilient and creative this community becomes. BC is bursting with talent, and when we come together like this, the possibilities are endless.

Photo by Albert Law

So thank you for being part of it. For showing up, for cheering each other on, and for helping us keep the indie film spirit alive and thriving in Vancouver.

Photo by Albert Law

This is just the beginning. Keep an eye out for next year’s party — it’s going to be even bigger. Until then, follow us on Instagram and sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop on everything Filmable.

Photo by Albert Law

With love and a very full heart,
The Filmable, Collective Bunch, and VIFF Teams

A Very Special Thank You to the team that worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this evening a success.

Filmable Team:
Geoff Manton, Sara Blake, Jesse Einstein, Stephanie Izsak, Renata Calderon, Sebastien Galina

Stills:
Albert Law

Videography/Lighting:
Nikolay Zhukov, Ryan Kwan, Troy MacIsaac, Sammy Vu, Sebastian Marin

Set Dec:
Sarah Stafford

Volunteering Team:
Ava Emperador, Christian Zakharchuk, Kyle Karila, Diego Minor Martinez, Cid Alexander, Gonzalo Valades, Oleksandra Kryvoruchenko (Sasha), Nicolas Le Souchu

VIFF Team:
Rob Calder, Kristina Lao, Brie Koniczek, Epiphany Cooper, Christina Adams

VIFF Venue Manager:
Mariela Shuley

Collective Bunch Team:
Jason Mackay

And a final round of HUGE applause to our fantastic sponsors!

Their belief in this event and the power it has to build meaningful connections within our industry reflects to their unwavering belief in the power of our independent industry. Thank you all, we could not have done this without you.

Check out some moments from the evening!

Thank you to Albert Law for these awesome memories:

Link to Full Photo Library - HERE

Please credit @_albertlaw (Albert Law)