It’s a tale of Simhabetu village, where Satya, a local boy is politically influenced by the ruling party MLA and works for him. but, Satya ignores the unsolved conflict of the Simhabetu village, until it affects him personally. Directed by Roopesh Shetty. Starring Aravind Bolar, Devadas Kapikad and Sundeep Malani. Sunday, November 30 Doors: 10:30 am | … Read more
George A. Romero’s DAY OF THE DEAD, the apocalyptic final chapter of the ultimate zombie trilogy, returns for its 40th Anniversary! Whole generations of horror lovers had never seen any of Romero’s zombie classics at a theatre or drive-in, but in November 2021 Red Band Releasing started helping book the original DAWN OF THE DEAD … Read more
What kind of woman do you become when your dad’s “The Butcher”, your uncle is a “Mad Dog” and your godfather is André “The Giant”? … A LUNATIC! LUNATIC is the story of Canadian-American women’s wrestler-turned WWF villain, Trudy Vachon. But you may know her best as the leather studded, growly voiced, mohawk wearing in-ring … Read more
An eccentric documentary crew treks across the vast roadways of Alberta, Canada, to document monuments, museums, and other roadside curios. Armed with only a loose idea of the project’s final form, the wayward director struggles to manage a slew of messy personal entanglements and rivalries embroiling her collaborators. They look for meaning in the landscape, … Read more
The best new climbing films from the UK – epic ascents, big laughs, and gripping stories that’ll leave you buzzing for your next adventure. Sunday, November 23 Doors 2:45 pm | Event 3:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets HERE LITTLE WINGS (25 mins) For 5’2” Tina Breslin, the tallest … Read more
Step into the shadows at the Rio Theatre as Tall Shadows bring Benjamin Christensen’s legendary 1922 silent film HÄXAN (aka “Witchcraft Through the Ages”) to life with an original live score, transforming the haunting masterpiece into a fully immersive experience. With its infamous depictions of witchcraft, demons, and superstition, HÄXAN has been shocking and fascinating audiences for … Read more
LILITH FAIR is the story of a group of women who were told their dream was unachievable yet pursued it anyway, and changed music history in the process. It’s a story of artists who defied every convention of the music industry, an industry that told them there was only room for one woman at the … Read more
Utopia Films, Stupid Co and the Rio Theatre present the second annual OFF-VIFF – a platform for the underground. Featuring the North American Premiere of JAMES, the royal return of KING BABY, the Vancouver Premiere of STRANGE JOURNEY: THE STORY OF ROCKY HORROR, and a screening of the soon-to-be Canadian cult-classic, THE PEE PEE POO POO MAN. Plus … Read more
STRANGE JOURNEY: THE STORY OF ROCKY HORROR is a joyful and wild ride through the tale of the cultural juggernaut that is “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” From its humble origins as a London fringe theater play, the documentary tracks its meteoric rise, fall and resurrection to become the biggest cult film of all time. With intimate … Read more
After the Snowfall Presented by Matchstick Join Coast Mountain Film Festival for an evening of ski films, prizes and good vibes. We’ll start with a bonus film project by Joey Kraft, producer of last year’s critically acclaimed “The Harvest”, before screening our feature, Matchstick Film’s “After the Snowfall”. “After The Snowfall” is a celebration … Read more
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