VIFF Podcast
Bringing you exclusive in-depth conversations with industry-leading filmmakers, creators and cultural luminaries, recorded live at the Vancouver International Film Festival and year round at VIFF Centre.
~ About VIFF ~
Beyond film exhibitions, VIFF strives to engage and empower communities, encourage dialogue and champion local artists. With decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to creating exceptional programs, VIFF has transformed into a highly esteemed annual festival and a premier arthouse cinema.
Founded in 1982, the Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural society and federally registered charitable organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round programming at VIFF Centre. All year, VIFF produces screenings, talks, conferences and events that act as a catalyst for the community to discover the creativity and craft of storytelling on screen.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 58
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Mark Friedberg on creating the cinematic worlds of The Ice Storm, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and The Underground Railroad
In this episode, Emmy Award-winning production designer Mark Friedberg dives into the process behind creating the iconic cinematic worlds of films such as The Ice Storm, Joker, If Beale Street Could …
Joel Bakan and Jennifer Abbott on calling corporate social responsibility’s bluff in 'The New Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel'
In this episode, Joel Bakan and Jennifer Abbott join us for a conversation to dissect their approach to The Corporation follow-up.
After Mark Akbar and Jennifer Abbott transformed VIFF audiences in 2…
Terence Blanchard on scoring ‘Da 5 Bloods’ and ongoing collaborations with Spike Lee
In this episode, we’re joined by one of the most iconic musical voices in the world.
From his start in 1980 as trumpeter with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra to his collaboration with Spike Lee on Da 5 …
Charlie Kaufman on adapting 'I’m Thinking of Ending Things' for the screen
In this episode, we’re joined by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Charlie Kaufman who shares insights into his Netflix adaptation of Iain Reid’s novel I’m Thinking of Ending Things – a tightly woun…
Eliza Hittman, Kris Rey and Amy Seimetz on employing both vision and resourcefulness in independent filmmaking
In this episode, filmmakers Eliza Hittman, Director of Never Rarely, Sometimes Always, Kris Rey, Director of I Used To Go Here and Amy Seimetz, Director of She Dies Tomorrow, discuss how they navigat…
Tony McNamara and Alena Smith on creating satirical comedies – 'The Great' and 'Dickinson'
In this episode, we’re joined by the creators behind two of the most audaciously funny series of the last year.
Tony McNamara is the creator of the Emmy-nominated The Great, a genre-bending, anti-his…
Bill Lawrence on 'Ted Lasso' and the need for heart in comedy
In this episode, we revisit a conversation with Bill Lawrence – the creator behind hit sitcoms Scrubs, Cougar Town, Spin City, and the animated series Clone High.
Joining us online as part of our 202…
Tracey Deer on Oka, the Legacy 30 Years On
In this episode, filmmakers Tracey Deer and Jules Koostachin discuss the legacy of resistance.
Tracey’s powerful feature debut Beans is inspired by her own coming of age as a Mohawk girl in Kahnawake…
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Hello! And welcome to the VIFF Podcast – a place to revisit some of our favourite conversations with filmmakers and storytellers that were recorded at the Vancouver International Film Festival and ye…
Alex Gibney on trying to pin down a Russian oligarch in 'Citizen K'
In this episode, we present a conversation with Oscar and multiple Emmy award-winning director, Alex Gibney, whose critically acclaimed credits include Taxi to the Dark Side and Going Clear: Scientol…
Cliff Martinez on scoring 'Drive', 'Traffic', 'Spring Breakers' and 'The Knick'
In this episode, we present a conversation with Cliff Martinez, film composer and regular collaborator of Steven Soderbergh and Nicolas Winding Refn.
Cliff Martinez is widely known for his idiosyncra…
Rob McElhenney on evolving 'It’s Always Sunny' and making 'Mythic Quest'
In this episode, we present a conversation with one of the creative forces behind It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Rob McElhenney, who joined us at the Festival to discuss how, 15 years on, a show …
Arianne Phillips on the power of costume in 'Once Upon A Time In...Hollywood'
In this episode, we present a conversation with Oscar-nominated costume designer, Arianne Phillips who speaks about the ‘twist of fate’ that led her to Quentin Tarantino’s 'Once Upon A Time In...Holl…
RZA on Wu-Tang, The Man with the Iron Fists and kung-fu film influences
In this episode, we present a conversation with RZA, hip-hop producer, director and leader of legendary group, The Wu-Tang Clan.
Born Robert Diggs, RZA was inspired by kung fu classics at a young age,…
Dr. Jane Goodall on seeing her life's journey on screen
In this episode, we present a conversation with Dr. Jane Goodall who reflects on seeing her life's journey to becoming one of the world’s most prominent conservationists chronicled through archival f…
Dan Goor on creating 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'
In this episode, we present a conversation with the Co-Creator of the Golden Globe-winning cop comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Dan Goor, who talks about meeting fellow show creator and longtime collaborat…
Michael Moore on the 30th anniversary of Roger & Me
For our first episode, we present a conversation with Oscar-winning director, activist and political pundit Michael Moore, who shares his thoughts on Canada, Justin Trudeau and how the themes in his …
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