Opening night reception
August 13, 2026 | 5 PM | Little Cup
Join us as we kick off the festival with an evening of conversation, connection, and celebration. The Opening Night Reception brings together filmmakers and friends of VIFF to mingle, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and sip on craft cocktails and mocktails.
Please note that space is limited. Admission to this event is reserved exclusively for VIFF26 passholders.
SATURDAY NIGHT SOIRÉE
August 15, 2026 | 8 PM | The Backlot
Dance the night away with DJ Marco Collins, the former flagship DJ and famed music director at Seattle’s 107.7 ‘The End’ and Music Hall of Fame inductee. This is a free event open to everyone.
RED BICYCLE AWARDS
August 16, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Vashon Theater
The festival concludes with the Red Bicycle Awards, where the Quartermaster, Burton, and Audience Awards recognize outstanding feature and short filmmaking, and Red Bicycles are presented to winners in additional individual categories.