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Heart-Ware

In 20XX, with AI replacing many human jobs, Sanada, a former game director, is the last human employee at his company. Collaborating with AI on a “new perspective game”, he struggles creatively until an unexpected visitor sparks the inspiration he desperately needed.

Jii Zhang

Jii Zhang, a Japan-based director, has crafted acclaimed music videos and commercials since 2013. His short films Sakura and Synchro have garnered multiple international awards, establishing him as a recognized talent in the industry.

Presented as Part Of Virtual – Navigating the Human Condition International Short Narrative

Nuzabar

Nuzabar from Kazakhstan has a guilty conscience because he feels responsible for his son’s death. He moves t...
22 min | DGGYANG | | Canadian Premiere | Korean | English
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Bright Moon Night

As the Pearl Harbour attack takes place, the Japanese army officially takes over the International Settlement....
20 min | Louise Yanxi Yang | | North American Premiere | Shanghainese (Chinese dialect) | English, Chinese
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Credits
Yifan Zhang, Wenjuan Hu, Jii Zhang
Reiji Kurosawa (Lead Actor), Kimi Matsui (Lead Young Actress)
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Festival passes

This year, VAFF FESTIVAL, screening programs in person and virtual will be organized into various series in order to better highlight the diverse content in our festival. These Series include Spotlight Series, Documentary Features Series, Narrative Features Series, Westcoast Shorts Series, Canadian Shorts Series, International Short Series, Animation Series, VAFF Industry Insight Series and Special Events.

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Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas

88 W Pender St 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9

Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas

88 W Pender St 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9