Opening Ceremony

The Vancouver MENA/SWANA celebration of the year is back and you don’t want to miss out!

The feted MENA Film Festival Opening Ceremony takes place this year at the Vancouver Playhouse. We are excited to present our opening Crush Bundle of shorts to kick off this year’s theme of Love.

Join us on Thursday, January 15 starting at 6:00 PM. Book before December 1 for Early Bird pricing!

Program

6PM — Doors open @ Vancouver Playhouse

• Catering by Mazahr
• Persian tea and nabat on us.
• Official #MENA2026 art and merch to snag some swag.
• The Azure carpet to get your “had-to-be-there” shot by MENA’s professional photographers.

7PM — MENA 2025 Opening Ceremony

• Land greeting.
• Word from the MENA team and our community
• Music performance by Sundana
• Screening of Crush Bundle

9:30PM — Closing

Make your way to the exits and prepare for tonight’s screening and the host of activities throughout the week!