Cascadia Media Lab x Vancouver International Film Festival: A New International Creative Partnership
Today, we’re thrilled to announce a new partnership between Cascadia Media Lab and the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). This collaboration brings together two vibrant filmmaking communities connected by geography, creativity, and a shared belief in the power of storytelling.
We share the same coastline, the same forests, the same rain‑soaked streets, and the same passion to create films that are rooted in community, intense creativity, and a shared humanity. This partnership is our chance to build a bridge across that border and strengthen both communities and open new doors for emerging creators.
Through this collaboration, Cascadia Media Lab is excited to support VIFF and its upcoming Vancouver International Film Festival starting on October 1st. Cascadia Media Labs will be offering exclusive discounts and promotions to all emerging Pacific Northwest filmmakers who are participating in our classes to become VIFF+ Premium Members!
What excites us most about this partnership is the cultural resonance between our two organizations. VIFF has long been a champion of bold, boundary‑pushing cinema, and Cascadia Media Lab is building a home for filmmakers who want to learn, experiment, and grow. Together, we can cultivate an international creative network that feels welcoming, collaborative, and full of possibility.
This partnership is an invitation to all filmmakers in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, and beyond: we see you. We’re excited to work with you. And we believe that when our communities come together, the entire region becomes stronger, more connected, and more creatively alive.
We can’t wait to share more in the coming months. For now, we’re celebrating the start of something special, a partnership rooted in shared values, shared landscapes, and a shared commitment to supporting the next generation of storytellers.
The Seattle - Vancouver creative corridor is officially open. Let’s make something extraordinary together.
Vancouver International Film Festival has always been one of the premiere festivals in the Pacific Northwest, and we are excited to partner with them to support local filmmakers!
Derek Edamura, Cascadia Media Labs
