Vaughan Summer Lineup 2025 Recap & VFF's 2025 Film Lineup Announcement
- VFF
- Mar 24
- 3 min read
Lights, Camera, Vaughan: VFF Unveils 2025 Film Lineup at Vaughan Summer Lineup
The Vaughan Summer Lineup 2025 was nothing short of spectacular! Hosted on March 20, 2025, at The Studios at Assembly Park, this event brought together local events, attractions, and community members for an exciting preview of the upcoming summer season in Vaughan. Proudly presented by Vaughan International Film Festival (VFF) and Tourism Vaughan, VSL provided the perfect platform for organizations to showcase their summer programming while fostering community connections.
An Evening of Presentations & Networking
The event was hosted by Virgin Radio’s Sam East, whose energy and enthusiasm kept attendees engaged throughout the evening. VSL featured an insightful presentation area, where representatives from various events and attractions—including Tourism Vaughan, the City of Vaughan, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Assembly Park, Kortright Centre, The Village at Black Creek, Vaughan International Music Festival, Reptilia Zoo, Dance Together Project, The Chef Upstairs, and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto—shared their exciting summer plans. Attendees also had the opportunity to explore promotional booths and network in a vibrant atmosphere.
From cultural festivals and family-friendly activities to arts initiatives and outdoor experiences, VSL gave a glimpse into the dynamic summer ahead for Vaughan residents and visitors alike.
VFF’s Big Reveal: The 2025 Film Lineup
The event wrapped with VFF’s much-anticipated film lineup announcement! VFF unveiled the official 2025 International and Student Film selections at 8:30 p.m., setting the stage for an incredible 2025 festival season.
This year VFF received record number film submissions and the 2025 lineup is nothing short of extraordinary, featuring a powerful selection of films that push boundaries, provoke thought, and celebrate storytelling. This year’s lineup showcases talent from across the globe, cementing VFF as a major force in the international short film circuit. The Student Film Competition continues to shine as a pillar of the festival, giving young high school filmmakers across Ontario the platform to launch their future creative endeavours.
Here’s a look at this year’s official selections:
Student Film Lineup:
- The Puppet Master – Tommy Douglas S.S.
- Pocketful of Aces – Alexander Mackenzie H.S.
- The Old Man – Barrie North Collegiate Institute
- The Breaking Point – Bill Crothers S.S.
- Backpack – John Cabot C.S.S.
- Past Tense – St. Michael C.S.S.
- Fishman Requiem – St. Edmund Campion C.S.S.
- Échappée – Richmond Hill H.S.
- Epilogue – Alexander Mackenzie H.S.
- The Event Horizon – Thornlea S.S.
- The UnSEEN – Bill Crothers S.S.
- Prosopometamorphopsia – Upper Canada College
- Aberration – Tommy Douglas S.S.
The Student Screening is happening on Monday June 16, 2025 at The Studios at Assembly Park tickets can be purchased here
International Block 1:
- Three Screaming Vaginas (Canada)
- The Force (Spain)
- 3.400KG (Iran)
- Bottle George (Japan)
- Sidekicks (Canada)
- Inkwo for When the Starving Return (Canada)
- Edge of Space (USA)
- The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent (Croatia)
Int'l Block 1 Screening is happening on Tuesday June 17, 2025 at The Studios at Assembly Park tickets can be purchased here
International Block 2:
- TITO (Spain)
- Quarantine (Spain)
- Maybe Elephants (Canada)
- Clementine (Canada)
- Bracciante (Canada)
- La Bouteille (France)
- Goodridge: The Price of Glory (Canada)
- Adisyon (Turkey)
- Dusty (Australia)
Int'l Block 2 Screening is happening on Wednesday June 18, 2025 at The Studios at Assembly Park tickets can be purchased here
Looking Ahead to an Incredible Summer
The Vaughan Summer Lineup was a true celebration of the vibrancy and creativity of Vaughan, highlighting the city’s thriving cultural landscape. As we gear up for an exciting VFF25, this event served as a reminder of the power of community and the impact of film in bringing people together.
“This festival started with the dream of giving filmmakers a global platform, and seeing the incredible work submitted year after year reminds us why we do this,” said VFF Co-Founder Antonio Ienco. “These films deserve to be seen, discussed, and celebrated.”
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated—your enthusiasm and support continue to make Vaughan a hub for arts, culture, and entertainment. Stay tuned for more updates, and mark your calendars for VFF25—it's going to be an unforgettable experience!
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