Guests At VIFF 2012

For a List of Filmmakers & Guests in Vancouver for VIFF 2012: Click Here  

Fidelity Investments Canada Announces VIFF Sponsorship

Lights! Camera! Action! Fidelity Investments Canada Announces Sponsorship of the
2012 Vancouver International Film Festival

TORONTO, September 26, 2012 - Fidelity Investments Canada ULC ("Fidelity") is proud to be a major partner of the 2012 Vancouver International Film Festival.
 
The Vancouver International Film Festival is one of the top five film festivals in North America and the largest in Western Canada, with a record-setting attendance of 152,000 last year.
 
This year, the Festival takes place September 27 to October 12, 2012 on 10 screens at five theatres in Vancouver. More than 380 films from 80 countries will be shown over the festival's jam-packed 16 days.
 
"Fidelity is very proud to support the Vancouver International Film Festival, one of the most important and culturally significant film festivals in North America. The festival showcases the power of innovation in filmmaking," said Rob Strickland, President, Fidelity Investments Canada. "Innovation, in terms of the products and solutions we create, lies at the heart of our success as a firm."
 
Along with being a major partner, Fidelity will also be the presenting sponsor of the festival's closing gala on October 12, 2012.
 
"We are incredibly pleased Fidelity Investments is making this investment in the Vancouver International Film Festival. Our partnership goes a long way in helping to create a vibrant, successful, sustainable film festival known for the highest quality films and film-related programming for Vancouver audiences to enjoy," said Trish McGrath, Director, Development & Communications, Vancouver International Film Festival.
 
For information on the Vancouver International Film Festival, including ticket information and the complete film schedule, visit www.viff.org
 
About Fidelity Investments
 
Fidelity Investments Canada ULC is part of the Fidelity Investments organization of Boston, one of the world's largest providers of financial services. 2012 marks 25 years of success in the Canadian marketplace, where Fidelity manages a total of $66 billion in mutual fund and institutional assets. This includes $13 billion in assets for institutional clients including public and corporate defined benefit pension plans, endowments, foundations and other corporate assets on behalf of clients across Canada.
 
Fidelity Canada provides Canadian investors a full range of domestic, international and income oriented mutual funds, as well as asset allocation and managed solutions and the high net-worth program, the Fidelity Private Investment Program. Fidelity funds are available through a number of advice-based distribution channels including financial planners, investment dealers, banks, and insurance companies. Fidelity is a proud supporter of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and we are dedicated to helping young Canadians realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
 
Contact
 
Chris Pepper
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Office: 416-307-5388
Mobile: 416-795-7762
Email: chris.pepper@fmr.com

VIFF Media Office Relocated

VIFF MEDIA OFFICE RELOCATED TO THE SUTTON PLACE HOTEL

The MEDIA DEPARTMENT of the Vancouver International Film Festival will be stationed in our host hotel, the Sutton Place Hotel from Monday, September 24 to Friday, October 12. Here are our contacts while we're at the hotel:

SUTTON PLACE HOTEL
845 Burrard Street  
Media Office: Cezanne Room, 3rd Floor
 
Media Department: 604-558-3229

Justin Mah, Media Office Coordinator - Justin@viff.org: 604-558-3228  
 
Fionn Yaxley, Media Office Assistant - fionn@viff.org: 604-558-3229  
 
Ellie O'Day, Publicist (International films, Spotlight on France) - ellie@viff.org: 604-558-3225  
 
Helen Yagi, Publicist (Nonfiction films) - helen@viff.org: 604-736-5517
 
Andrew Poon, Publicist (Dragons & Tigers) - vanfilmbuff@novuscom.net: 604-558-3226    
 
Gloria Davies, Publicist (Canadian Images) - gloria@telus.net

Focus On Youth

Photo: I Am Not A Rock Star (Dir: Bobbi Jo Hart, Canada)

Every year VIFF classifies a selection of films for youth and families to attend. There is so much more to see beyond the traditional Hollwood fare. We encourage young audiences to come experiece the best that international cinema has to offer.  For a complete list see our latest FOCUS ON YOUTH EMAIL or check out our Films For Youth + High School page.

Galas, Special Events, Special Presentations & More

Check out VIFF's Galas, Special Presentations and a list of films not in the Sneak Preview Guide.