Media Centre
The media office is open from August 3 through October 31. From
September 22 through October 8, the media office operates from the
Crowne Plaza Hotel Georgia. Details will be advised.
Media Releases
VIFF typically issues about eight media releases over the course
of the festival; the first will be issued the week of August 9.
All releases will be published here.
They also are emailed as plain text, with a link to a PDF version
for printing, to everyone in the VIFF media database. We do not
mail or fax releases.
Email Updates
In addition to press releases, we send frequent email updates to
media in the database. These informal advisories cover topics such
as press screening schedules, VIP guests expected at the galas,
interview opportunities, sell-outs, program changes, and so on.
Media Database Additions
Journalists wishing to be added to the VIFF media database should
send an email to media@viff.org
with ADD in the subject line. In the body of the email, you must
include your name, media organization and its web address, your
role (film critic, arts reporter, researcher, photographer or whatever),
your preferred postal address, your email address and daytime phone
number. Include a brief description of your media organization -
type, circulation or audience, frequency, etc. - or, if freelance,
information on your primary outlets. If your email does not include
all the requested information, we will not add you to the list.
Sorry, but we cannot add non-media to this database. Please note
that being in the database does not automatically confer accredited
status; you must apply separately for media accreditation.
Media Accreditation
For media accreditation details, see Accreditation
Photo Library
Media may download still photos of films at the Photo
Library. No password is required. We make every effort to publish
at least one photo per film; if you need photos other than those
available on line, please email media@viff.org
with PHOTO in the subject line and outline your request, deadlines,
etc. in the email.
Media Conference – September
1
A press conference to announce the full program line-up and other
VIFF 2004 details takes place September 1. Details will be advised
by email.
Media Screenings –
September 2-22 (weekdays only)
VIFF screens three or four films per weekday for media from September
2 to 22. The screenings will be announced at the press conference
and by email. In addition to the VIFF-scheduled screenings, some
distributors schedule their own media screenings. VIFF rarely stages
media screenings during the festival.
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