Festivals
I cover film festivals from the ground, screenings, Q&As, hallway conversations, and late-night notes turned into diaries, reviews, interviews/profiles, and end-of-festival wrap-ups (including winners + my highlights).
Currently covering
South by Southwest (SXSW) 2026
Main page · Coverage 2026 · 2026 posts
If you’re new here (or you’re a festival/PR contact), this page is the fastest way to see what I’m covering right now and browse the archive by festival and year.
South by Southwest (SXSW) — Main page · Coverage 2026 · 2026 posts
Victoria Film Festival (VFF) — Main page · Coverage 2026 · 2026 posts
Whistler Film Festival (WFF) — Main page · Coverage 2025 · 2025 posts
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) — Festival page · 2025 posts
All The Festivals
South By Southwest
Founded: 1987
When: typically mid-March
Focus: a major multi-track event (Film & TV + Music + Tech/Conference), built around discovery, premieres, and industry conversations
2026 Film & TV: 107 features (incl. 82 world premieres) + 52 short films + 20 music videos, plus TV and XR programs
Victoria Film Festival
Founded: 1995
When: a 10-day festival in February
Focus: Canadian + international lineup with a strong community vibe
Recent edition 2025: 91 feature films + 30 short films, with 40 sold-out screenings reported
Whistler Film Festival
Founded: 2001
When: typically early December
Focus: Canadian talent + new voices, with an industry component
Scale: 97 films, 32 world premieres; 5,623 film-screening attendees
Vancouver Film Festival
Founded: launched in 1958 (ran through 1969), then relaunched in its current form in 1982
When: late Sep / early Oct
Focus: international cinema with major programming strengths in East Asian film, Canadian film, and nonfiction
Scale: cited as among North America’s largest; 200 films
Contact
I’m based in British Columbia, Canada, so my coverage naturally leans toward Canadian festivals, with occasional trips to major U.S. events (like SXSW).
My goal is simple: clear recommendations + context — not just “what happened,” but why it matters and what kind of viewer it’s for.
If you’re new here — or you’re a festival/PR contact — this page is the fastest way to find my work.