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Lola

After Tessie’s grandmother Lola is diagnosed with dementia, Tessie makes it her mission to save Lola’s memories. She creates a machine that transports her inside her grandmother’s mind, where Mena, the robotic manifestation of dementia, thwarts her attempts. Will Tessie save Lola’s memories or enjoy the time they have left?

Grace Hanna

Grace Hanna is a Filipino-American filmmaker based in LA. Their latest film Halcyon Days is sponsored by Film Independent and received Panavision’s NFP Grant. Their AFI thesis Lola won the Directorial Debut Award at Indy Shorts International. Grace previously worked as a director’s assistant on Aquarius (NBC) and Chance (Hulu).

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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