The Victoria Film Festival Begins January 29, 2010!
Film festivals are a vital part of the film industry and can draw hundreds of film lovers and industry insiders that want to stay on top of the latest movie making trends. Film festivals in general provide a showcase of films that might not otherwise be widely distributed. The films showcased are quirky, fun and informative in ways that wide release screenings just aren’t because they’re so closely tied to big budgets and business interests.
The Victoria Film Festival is the largest showcase of independent films on Vancouver Island and is gathering steam heading into its 16th season. Going to the movies has always been a simple pleasure providing a venue for escape, adventure and thoughtful reflection about the world around us. Our innovative program of Canadian and International documentaries, narrative and short films are guaranteed to entertain and impart a sense of wonder about the world like no other experience.
Add to that a festival atmosphere with its multiple venues, filmmakers in attendance and various parties and you have a community event that is not to be missed.
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Research everything you can about the city itself, the Film Festival and associated special events. Victoria’s spectacular ocean vistas, great walks and superb restaurants and lounges make it the perfect backdrop for a film festival of this quality.
Research your travel options and hotels in the area. The Film Festival has partnered with one of Victoria’s most prestigious hotels, the Farimont Empress, to offer an amazing entertainment package for the 2010 festival season. For just $169 enjoy 2 Film Festival tickets for every night of your stay, a full English breakfast and a cocktail on us at the Empire Theatres Lounge, the festival hub.
