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VIFF Podcast
Bringing you exclusive in-depth conversations with industry-leading filmmakers, creators and cultural luminaries, recorded live at the Vancouver International Film Festival and year round at VIFF Centre.
~ About VIFF ~
Beyond film exhibitions, VIFF strives to engage and empower communities, encourage dialogue and champion local artists. With decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to creating exceptional programs, VIFF has transformed into a highly esteemed annual festival and a…
Episodes
VIFF Podcast'My Name is Pauli Murray' Co-Director Julie Cohen on preserving the legacy of the LGBTQ and civil rights activist
In this episode, we’re throwing it back to a creator talk from the 2021 Festival, with one of the filmmakers behind the documentary My Name is Pauli Murray…
VIFF Podcast'Shiva Baby' Writer/Director Emma Seligman on the organised chaos of indie film making
In this episode, we’re revisiting a conversation with Canadian writer-director Emma Seligman, about her debut feature – the darkly comic, utterly chaotic…
VIFF Podcast‘Flee’ Director Jonas Poher Rasmussen on animating memory
In this VIFF podcast episode, we’re featuring a special talk from the 2021 Vancouver International Film Festival with Jonas Poher Rasmussen, the writer &…
VIFF Podcast‘Dune’ Production Designer Patrice Vermette on creating epic sci-fi universes
This week on the VIFF podcast, we’re featuring a conversation from our year-round virtual Creator Talk series with Dune Production Designer, Patrice Vermette…
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Returning January 19, 2022
Hello! And welcome to the VIFF Podcast – a place to revisit some of our favourite conversations recorded at the Vancouver International Film Festival and…
VIFF PodcastMark Friedberg on creating the cinematic worlds of The Ice Storm, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and The Underground Railroad
In this episode, Emmy Award-winning production designer Mark Friedberg dives into the process behind creating the iconic cinematic worlds of films such as The…
VIFF PodcastJoel Bakan and Jennifer Abbott on calling corporate social responsibility’s bluff in 'The New Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel'
In this episode, Joel Bakan and Jennifer Abbott join us for a conversation to dissect their approach to The Corporation follow-up. After Mark Akbar and…
VIFF PodcastTerence Blanchard on scoring ‘Da 5 Bloods’ and ongoing collaborations with Spike Lee
In this episode, we’re joined by one of the most iconic musical voices in the world. From his start in 1980 as trumpeter with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra to…
VIFF PodcastCharlie Kaufman on adapting 'I’m Thinking of Ending Things' for the screen
In this episode, we’re joined by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Charlie Kaufman who shares insights into his Netflix adaptation of Iain Reid’s novel I’m…
VIFF PodcastEliza Hittman, Kris Rey and Amy Seimetz on employing both vision and resourcefulness in independent filmmaking
In this episode, filmmakers Eliza Hittman, Director of Never Rarely, Sometimes Always, Kris Rey, Director of I Used To Go Here and Amy Seimetz, Director of She…
VIFF PodcastTony McNamara and Alena Smith on creating satirical comedies – 'The Great' and 'Dickinson'
In this episode, we’re joined by the creators behind two of the most audaciously funny series of the last year. Tony McNamara is the creator of the…
VIFF PodcastBill Lawrence on 'Ted Lasso' and the need for heart in comedy
In this episode, we revisit a conversation with Bill Lawrence – the creator behind hit sitcoms Scrubs, Cougar Town, Spin City, and the animated series Clone…
VIFF PodcastTracey Deer on Oka, the Legacy 30 Years On
In this episode, filmmakers Tracey Deer and Jules Koostachin discuss the legacy of resistance. Tracey’s powerful feature debut Beans is inspired by her own…
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We're back!
Hello! And welcome to the VIFF Podcast – a place to revisit some of our favourite conversations with filmmakers and storytellers that were recorded at the…
VIFF PodcastAlex Gibney on trying to pin down a Russian oligarch in 'Citizen K'
In this episode, we present a conversation with Oscar and multiple Emmy award-winning director, Alex Gibney, whose critically acclaimed credits include Taxi to…
VIFF PodcastCliff Martinez on scoring 'Drive', 'Traffic', 'Spring Breakers' and 'The Knick'
In this episode, we present a conversation with Cliff Martinez, film composer and regular collaborator of Steven Soderbergh and Nicolas Winding Refn. Cliff…
VIFF PodcastRob McElhenney on evolving 'It’s Always Sunny' and making 'Mythic Quest'
In this episode, we present a conversation with one of the creative forces behind It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Rob McElhenney, who joined us at the…
VIFF PodcastArianne Phillips on the power of costume in 'Once Upon A Time In...Hollywood'
In this episode, we present a conversation with Oscar-nominated costume designer, Arianne Phillips who speaks about the ‘twist of fate’ that led her to Quentin…
VIFF PodcastRZA on Wu-Tang, The Man with the Iron Fists and kung-fu film influences
In this episode, we present a conversation with RZA, hip-hop producer, director and leader of legendary group, The Wu-Tang Clan. Born Robert Diggs, RZA was…
VIFF PodcastDr. Jane Goodall on seeing her life's journey on screen
In this episode, we present a conversation with Dr. Jane Goodall who reflects on seeing her life's journey to becoming one of the world’s most prominent…
VIFF PodcastDan Goor on creating 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'
In this episode, we present a conversation with the Co-Creator of the Golden Globe-winning cop comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Dan Goor, who talks about meeting…
VIFF PodcastMichael Moore on the 30th anniversary of Roger & Me
For our first episode, we present a conversation with Oscar-winning director, activist and political pundit Michael Moore, who shares his thoughts on Canada…
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The VIFF Podcast brings you exclusive in-depth conversations with industry-leading filmmakers, creators and cultural luminaries recorded live at the Vancouver…