VFF 2026 Festival Lineup
Explore three screening nights at the 14th Edition of VFF — including our Student Screening and two curated International film blocks. Each event ticket unlocks a carefully crafted lineup of short films, live moments, and an unforgettable summer night in Vaughan.
june 15
july 7
july 8
july 9
Monday June 15
Student Screening
YCDSB Centre for the Arts • 6PM
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Retribution
Upper Canada College
After Miller Chase discovers that his best friend, Victor Chen, has been murdered, he embarks on an investigation to uncover the truth and seek retribution.
Dine and Dash
St. Francis Xavier S.S.
A young couple becomes fixated on a man who enters the café where they’re on a date, prompting one of them to challenge the other to steal from him. As they attempt to take the man’s wallet, they are met with unexpected resistance and misfortune.
A Taste of Home
Richmond Hill H.S.
A dejected, disillusioned man is inspired to begin a path to healing upon remembering his roots and the simple joy of cooking from the heart.
The Moment
St. Jean De Brebeuf C.H.S
Always worried about what comes next, a 17-year-old girl navigates the pressures of school, friendship, and life — until she discovers the importance of staying in the moment.
Interlinked
Tommy Douglas S.S.
When a student struggles to make connections, he finds solace in an AI chatbot. But as he grows closer to it, the chatbot becomes obsessed, teaching him to appreciate what’s right in front of him.
Sushi Pizza
Etobicoke School of the Arts
Inside the mind of a fourteen-year-old girl, her two sides clash as they wrestle with the pressure to be perfect, each in their own way.
Bonds
T.D. Christian H.S.
Two life-long friends see their relationship turning in unpredictable ways as uncontrollable conflict arises.
The Hunt For Destiny
Bill Hogarth S.S.
A boy raised to be a villain chooses to become a hero, fighting to break free from his father’s path and set things right.
Doodles
John Cabot C.S.S.
As Abby prepares to start her work, the doodles in her math notebook suddenly come to life. In their own world, they begin interacting and travelling across the pages — until chaos erupts.
Begin - A Procrastination Story
Richmond Hill H.S.
After struggling with chronic procrastination, a student is forced to confront his past failures and his loss of discipline. Faced with mounting obstacles, he must grapple with his urge to give in.
Signal Lost
Thornlea S.S.
In the midst of an apocalypse, a lonely announcer and her estranged friend must work together to stop the dangers of a looming threat.
The Cake
Richmond Hill H.S.
A sister and brother try to bake a cake for their mom, but things don’t go as planned.
The Coffin
Bill Crothers S.S.
A submarine pilot awakens from a cryogenic nap in a vessel nicknamed, “The Coffin”.
Hydroplane
Humberside Collegiate Institute
A girl experiences confusion and memory loss after an accident.
Auto Erotic
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts
The unlikely story of the connection between a car thief and his car.
The Big Town Detectives
St. Maximilian Kolbe C.H.S.
Two detectives take on a case in a small town after the mayor’s wife is murdered. As they search for answers, they encounter obstacles that stand in their way.
Tuesday July 7
International
Block One
The Studios at Assembly Park • 6PM
Vultures
Director: Dian Weys
Drama | France/South Africa
In the volatile moments after a car crash, before the authorities arrive, a hot-headed yet desperate tow truck driver fiercely protects his tow. But the situation quickly spirals out of his control.
Agapito
Directors: Arvin Belarmino & Kyla Danelle Romero
Drama | Philippines
It's the last day of the month. Bowlers flock to the lanes of a bowling alley that has seen better days. Mira, the manager, decides to close early. She's awaiting the arrival of a special visitor.
Impure
Director: Xavier Mesme
Thriller/Horror | France
In an abandoned boarding school, Mahé reunites with Cristèle, her lost love, after years of silence. But their painful past resurfaces when Cristèle's unsettling fundamentalist father appears.
What We Leave Behind
Directors: Jean-Sébastien Hamel & Alexandra Myotte
Animation | Canada
A man returns to the site of a harrowing childhood trauma to heal the gaping hole in his neck and find a part of himself he left behind.
Pippa and Léo
Director: Abeille Tard
Drama | Canada
Living in a supervised home for young mothers, Pippa must demonstrate she can handle motherhood. One night, she defies curfew and leaves the shelter with her baby.
Candy Bar
Director: Nash Edgerton
Comedy | Australia
A young girl thinks a man in the candy bar line looks like her dad.
Something Spontaneous
Director: Anisha Kumar
Comedy | Canada
A humiliating comedy of errors ensues when Darcy tries to spice up her love life during her anniversary dinner.
Via Bellezza 11
Director: Giuseppe Cardaci
Musical Comedy | Italy
After moving into a building where neighbours keep to themselves, Anna rallies them to honour their devoted concierge, Franco, and help him win one last shot at Italy’s “Best Concierge” award.
Wednesday July 8
International
Block Two
The Studios at Assembly Park • 6PM
175
Director: Sepehr Nosrati
Drama | Sweden
To prevent the vote on a new draconian law in Sweden, two revolutionaries have kidnapped the child of a Member of Parliament for blackmail purposes.
Heirlooms
Director: Dan Abramovici
Horror | Canada/USA
After the passing of her mother, Jamie inherits an old family heirloom. It isn’t until it’s too late that she realizes heirlooms are better left alone.
My Game
Director: David Navarro Bravo
Animation | Spain
A man surrenders to fate and becomes trapped in a sinister game beyond his control, unfolding within the nostalgic haze of a 90s video store.
When The Doorbell Is Ringing
Director: Raphaël Charlier
Drama/Comedy | Belgium
A quiet dinner is disrupted when Marie’s former classmate appears at the door — to tell her he’s no longer in love with her.
Grandma Nai Who Played Favorites
Director: Chheangkea
Drama/Comedy | Cambodia/France/USA
During her chaotic family’s Qingming visit, dead Grandma Nai sneaks away from her peaceful afterlife after overhearing that her queer grandson is about to get engaged to a woman.
Good Vibes Only
Director: Sarah D'Ambrosio
Sci-Fi Drama | Canada
In a world where AI directs human feelings and interactions towards relentless positivity, a sensitive young woman hits her breaking point when her AI companion won’t let her process a painful breakup.
Hippopotami
Director: Jianjie Lin
Drama | China/Hong Kong
In the suburbs of a northern Chinese city undergoing urbanization, a quirky girl who wants to see animals in the zoo is taken for a ride, which will forever change her perspective on life.
Jazz Infernal
Director: Will Niava
Drama | Canada
Koffi, a young Ivorian trumpeter, arrives in Montreal carrying only his father’s legacy. Caught between the city’s noise and his silent past, he must confront his roots to find his own voice.