VIMFF: Fall Series 2024 | Rock Climbing Show

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre from November 12 – 19 with their Fall Series of 2024. Hang on to your seat and get ready! Our Rock Climbing Show takes you on a journey, with climbers tackling knife-edge ascents, defying their age, or exploring self-discovery and personal growth through … Read more

VIMFF: Fall Series 2024 | Bike Night

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre from November 12 – 19 with their Fall Series of 2024. Celebrate the dirt and daring of bike culture with local and international stories featuring steep lines, jaw-dropping rides and the importance of community… then sit back and take a ride around the … Read more

VIMFF: Fall Series 2024 | The Ski and Snow Show

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre from November 12 – 19 with their Fall Series of 2024. A night of ski and snow madness in the mountains! Discover what it’s like to ski areas devastated by wildfires, and explore deserted ski resorts, Alaskan spine walls, and the Dolomites. The … Read more

VIMFF: Fall Series 2024 | Opening Night Adventures

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre from November 12 – 19 with their Fall Series of 2024. We’re kicking off the Festival with a night that pushes the limits of adventure; witness stories depicting wild rides, adapting after adversity, innovative ice climbs, barefoot skiing, and living life to the … Read more

Sh*ts n’ Giggles: Round Two

Sh*ts N Giggles is BACK for its third year with two nights of short film screenings across all genres – comedy, drama, horror, and some real f*cked up sh*t in between! Whether you’re into heartwarming tales, bold, edgy narratives, or laugh-out-loud cringe comedy, these screenings promise unforgettable shorts created around the theme of “family”. Grab … Read more

Sh*ts n’ Giggles: Round One

Sh*ts N Giggles is BACK for its third year with two nights of short film screenings across all genres – comedy, drama, horror, and some real f*cked up sh*t in between! Whether you’re into heartwarming tales, bold, edgy narratives, or laugh-out-loud cringe comedy, these screenings promise unforgettable shorts created around the theme of “family”. Grab … Read more

Opening Night Adventures: The VIMFF Fall Series 2024

  *Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes are n/a for this event. *All seating for this event is General Admission. Please arrive at least 20-30 minutes before showtime to ensure time for great seats, and to purchase treats at concession. *Unless noted otherwise, tickets will be … Read more

VIMFF 2024: Fall Series

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) provides outdoor communities around the world with international mountain film screenings, live multimedia presentations, photo exhibitions, workshops, seminars and other special events. We offer in person shows as well as virtual streaming events, and our World Tour travelling shows featuring award winning films. Driven by a passion for … Read more

Mountains on Stage: Winter 2025

Mountains on Stage aims to bring the mountains to the city and to share all the beauty of mountain sports! A selection of the best films related to mountain activities are presented. More information coming soon! Tuesday, December 9 Doors 6:15 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. … Read more

The Vancouver Badass Film Festival: Shorts & Awards

Badass 10 is coming live to the Rio – The Tenth Annual International Vancouver Badass Film Festival and Script Competition goes live at East Vancouver’s historic Rio Theatre for a pre-Halloween live experience you can’t download and the indie film community event of the horror season! It’s the genre film festival with: 22 films screened … Read more