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

The celebrated 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 8 for Early Bird pricing!

Check out last year's festival recap to get an idea of the events to come!

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Program

6:00 PM
Doors open at Vancouver Playhouse

• Catering by Mazahr Lebanese Restaurant
• 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.

7:00 PM
MENA 2026 Opening Ceremony

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

9:30 PM
Closing

Make your way to the exits and prepare for the host of activities throughout the week!