Tier 4
North Vancouver, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) is an annual festival celebrating mountain culture, adventure and the environment, running a Fall Series in November and a main festival in February with in-person and online programs.
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
The main submission deadline for Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) is around 30 November 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) costs from CAD 40 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) takes place in North Vancouver, Canada.
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