Vancouver Kurdish Film Festival (VKFF) celebrates Kurdish cinema, culture
The event serves as a vibrant platform that unites the rich and diverse voices of Kurdish cinema with Western audiences.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - The Vancouver Kurdish Film Festival (VKFF) is underway from Oct. 12-13 at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. This premier event aims to celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and storytelling of Kurdish cinema.
The event serves as a vibrant platform that unites the rich and diverse voices of Kurdish cinema with Western audiences.
It provides an opportunity to showcase Kurdish history, culture, and identity through the powerful medium of film, while also creating connections between Kurdish and Canadian filmmakers.
This year’s lineup includes a variety of feature films, documentaries, and short films by Kurdish filmmakers from across all regions of Kurdistan, as well as from the global Kurdish diaspora.
VKFF's mission is to offer a space for Kurdish filmmakers to share their unique stories, thereby promoting cultural exchange and understanding.
Through showcasing these diverse narratives, VKFF aims to bridge cultural divides and foster a deeper appreciation of Kurdish heritage within the Canadian community.
The success of VKFF relies heavily on the support of the Kurdish community and its allies.
By participating, audiences can help amplify Kurdish stories, support emerging filmmakers, and contribute to the festival’s long-term impact.
Together, we can make VKFF 2024 an unforgettable celebration that highlights the richness of Kurdish culture and strengthens unity through the arts.
