First Love

In what appears to be a serendipitous encounter upon saving the life of a stranger, the calculated and reserved businessman Nick meets the impulsive and optimistic photographer Ali, who believes in destiny and carpe diem, or seizing the day. Nick, who seeks closure for his past mistakes, is drawn towards Ali’s spirit and vigor. Despite … Read more

The Jesus Rolls

He is risen. Fresh out of prison, smooth-talking petty thief Jesus Quintana (John Turturro, reprising his iconic THE BIG LEBOWSKI) is ready to roll with his best friend Petey (Bobby Cannavale) riding shotgun. But first they need some wheels. A vintage muscle car parked in front of an upscale salon catches Jesus’s eye and the … Read more

First Person Plural (Director in Attendance for Q&A!)

Special Preview Screening Followed by Q&A with director Eric Tretbar On Thanksgiving Day, two Minneapolis filmmakers—the son of a Somali imam and daughter of a white Baptist preacher—fall in love through their lenses and bring together their estranged families for Thanksgiving dinner.  Created before our eyes by its film making characters, FIRST PERSON PLURAL shows … Read more

VIMFF: Award Winning Films Finale

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2020 Award Winning Films Finale Wrap up this year’s VIMFF with more of this year’s award-winning films. Sunday, March 1 Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm Advance tickets $23 HERE | $25 at the door *Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service and main floor seating. **Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons … Read more

VIMFF: Race Face presents Creator Series

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2020 Race Face presents Creator Series Join athletes, filmmakers and storytellers from the Race Face Creator Series for live presentations, Q&A’s and film screenings. Presented by Race Face. Saturday, February 29 Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm Advance tickets $23 HERE | $25 at the door *Minors permitted. Must be … Read more

VIMFF: Best of Snow Sports

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2020 Best of Snow Sports A collection of the best ski films of the year. Friday, February 28 Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm Advance tickets $23 HERE | $25 at the door *Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service and main floor seating. **Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons … Read more

VIMFF: Biking Around The World

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2020 Biking Around The World Two presentations and films following bike packing trips around the globe. Wednesday, February 26 Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm Advance tickets $23 HERE | $25 at the door *Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service and main floor seating. **Sorry, Rio Theatre … Read more

VIMFF: Whitewater

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2020 Whitewater Join French paddler Nouria Newman as she guides us on her journey from competition kayaker to explorer of the world’s most dangerous and remote rivers. Presented by Red Bull. Tuesday, February 25 Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm Advance tickets $23 HERE | $25 at the door *Minors permitted. … Read more