4:30pm - Sunday, Sep 21, 2025
POV35 Film Festival - Retina Programme
POV35 Film Festival – The 35th Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival
Join us as we celebrate the works of the next generation of filmmakers at the 35th Annual Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival, happening September 21 – 22. Proudly presented by the UBC Film Production Program students and co-presented by Peliplat.
Over two nights at the iconic Rio Theatre, the 35th Annual POV Film Festival will showcase bold new perspectives through two curated programs, presented across three screening slots:
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SCREENING 1 - Retina Programme - September 21, Matinee Screening (Non-Competition)
3:30PM Open doors - Please arrive on time
4:30PM - 6:00PM Screening
We are opening the festival with films that challenge us in unique ways — experimenting with format, narrative, and theme. Created by UBC students working beyond the traditional “film school” framework, we showcase emerging voices who are carving their own paths as bold, independent filmmakers.
Retina Programme features:
A STILL LIFE (directed by Andrew Lee)
ALBERTA GOTHIC (directed by Leif Bergsma)
CHERRY (directed by Anton Hing)
GRAVE IN THE CLOUDS (directed by Elijah Marche)
HIRAETH (directed by Eridanus Redenbach)
JAZEERA (directed by Khazina Qureshi)
ORVAL (directed by Konstantin Belenko)
OTEHIMIN (directed by Liara Standingcloud)
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Single programme tickets $15.75 + s/c
Reserve your seats today!
*Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service.
*Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes are not accepted for this event.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability). Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime.
*Please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.
*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds or exchanges.
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Seating Arrangement
Seating charts reflect the general layout for the venue at this time. For some events, the layout and specific seat locations may vary without notice.