POV36 Film Festival – The 36th Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival

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7:30pm • Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026

POV36 Film Festival – The 36th Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival

POV36 Film Festival – The 36th Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival

Join us as we celebrate the next generation of filmmakers at the 36th Annual Persistence of Vision (POV)
Film Festival, proudly presented by students of the UBC Film Production Program.

Over two nights at Vancouver’s iconic Rio Theatre, POV36 will showcase bold new perspectives and
emerging voices through two curated screenings, culminating in our Award Ceremony.

Iris Programme B + Awards Night — Competition
Screening 2 continues the Iris Programme with another selection of short films from third- and fourth-year students in the UBC Film Production Program, followed by the POV36 Awards Ceremony, where we will celebrate the filmmakers and recognize outstanding achievements across the festival.

Listed alphabetically by film title:
Blue Horse — (directed by Helen Shen)
Dead Air — (directed by Julien Bisnaire Wakeham)
Egg on My Beard — (directed by Gabriel Porath)
Group Therapy — (directed by Tasha Mackenzie)
Head to Heaven — (directed by Sreekullkorn)
Madonna — (directed by Lauren Berg)
Pierrot — (directed by Julianne Pascua)

Wednesday, September 16
Doors 6:30 pm | Event 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

General Admission - $22
2-Night Festival Pass - $30 (limited quantity available)