Vancouver, BC – April 3, 2025 2025 Program
DOXA Documentary Film Festival, Western Canada’s largest documentary film festival, returns to present the 24th edition from May 1-11, 2025. DOXA will screen a roster of timely and thought-provoking documentaries in theatrical venues across the city, bringing filmmakers and audiences together for an engaging cinema experience.
The 2025 line-up showcases 39 features, 30 short and mid-length films, and Industry events. Screenings will take place at The Vancouver Playhouse (Opening Gala), The Cinematheque, VIFF Centre and SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, with industry events held at SFU’s World Art Centre and The Post at 750.
The festival offers an experience that audiences can’t get at home. “Many of our films will have the directors in attendance and will be followed by Q&A’s and panel discussions. This creates a chance for audiences to ask questions and hear insights that they wouldn’t normally get,” says Marianne Thodas, Programming and Industry Manager.
DOXA Industry brings together a diverse community of filmmakers and industry professionals to discuss the art and craft of non-fiction storytelling. Through a series of workshops, roundtable discussions, masterclasses and networking events, we invite filmmakers at all levels of experience to engage in vital conversations while building the skills and connections needed to propel their projects forward.
DOXA Highlights (May 4–6):
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May 4 @ SFU: Talks with Baljit Sangra (12 PM), Simone Bitton (2 PM), Sylvain L’Espérance (4 PM)
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Industry Mixer: 5:30 PM @ Steamworks Gastown
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May 5 @ SFU: Knowledge panels (12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM)
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May 6 @ The Post at 750: Short film distribution panels (2 PM, 4 PM)
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Free video workshops also offered at VPL’s Inspiration Lab.
