ABOUT VANCOUVER HORROR SHOW FILM FESTIVAL® – Founded in 2018, The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival (VHS) is a registered charity under the Canadian Revenue Agency, and an incorporated non-profit society in British Columbia with the mission to celebrate outstanding cinematic storytelling in the horror genre, and to support the filmmakers and screenwriters who tell those stories. VHS is devoted to finding selected works –feature films, short films and screenplays alike – that contain elevated narratives that challenge archaic ideas about what the horror genre might have traditionally encompassed. VHS is committed to fostering the growth of emerging filmmakers early in their careers, supporting them as they develop their craft and connecting them to a broader filmmaking community. VHS is interested in horror that moves the needle forward in terms of messaging, inclusivity, representation and thoughtful narrative. VHS is recognized for curating top quality programming and creating a supportive and inclusive network for emerging and established filmmakers alike. Now in its seventh year, VHS has become a significant cultural event for the cities of Vancouver and Burnaby. The festival’s mission includes bolstering the local filmmaking community and connecting it to a wider, global community – at VHS connectivity is key.

VHS: The Burnaby Edition – For the second year in a row, VHS is partnering with The Burnaby Halloween Festival for VHS: The Burnaby Edition. The festival will take place at the Cineplex Cinemas Metropolis at Metrotown, as a part of Burnaby Halloween Festival and will run October 18 – 20 at Cineplex Cinemas Metropolis at Metrotown, 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC. VHS: The Burnaby Edition will feature three days of unique programming of short and feature films from all over the world that are set to scare and delight Burnaby audiences. Join us for blood-red carpet screenings, filmmaker Q&As industry panels and events.