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Vancouver Film Festival Launches Year-Round Artist Institute

3/17/2026

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Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) will launch the Institute for the Moving Image in 2026 as a year-round program.
It aims to strengthen artist development and industry leadership in British Columbia.
Ana Belén Asfura will lead the Institute, which starts with Animation, Documentary, and Creative Business.
Applications for the inaugural cohorts are open until April 19, with plans to expand training streams later.

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Story summary

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) will launch the Institute for the Moving Image in 2026 as a year-round program.
It aims to strengthen artist development and industry leadership in British Columbia.
Ana Belén Asfura will lead the Institute, which starts with Animation, Documentary, and Creative Business.
Applications for the inaugural cohorts are open until April 19, with plans to expand training streams later.