Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is one of the Top 5 film festivals in North America in terms of both number of films shown and audience size and one of the largest cultural events in Canada. A fall fixture on the international film festival calendar, VIFF’s mandate is to encourage the understanding of other nations through the art of cinema, to foster the art of cinema, to facilitate the meeting in British Columbia of cinema professionals from around the world, and to stimulate the motion picture industry in British Columbia and Canada.

The Film & TV Forum, the largest event of its kind in Western Canada, takes place annually during the VIFF. Our mandate is to develop and strengthen the Canadian film and television industry and assist our filmmakers in producing quality product for domestic and international markets. Our program also provides a unique opportunity for Canadian film and TV producers to access global markets and develop and foster working relationships with the international community. The Forum’s panellists have included multiple award-winning speakers from some of the most celebrated, successful and critically acclaimed films and TV shows in the world.

VIFF is currently accepting applications from a creative, discerning individual for the exciting and challenging position of Creative Director of the Film & TV Forum. The candidate will work closely with the Forum Producer and will require an excellent knowledge and understanding of the Canadian and international film and television industries.