Julian Fortaleza
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Another successful year at VIFF 2026
By Julian-Ray Fortaleza Another year, another Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) worth celebrating. The 45th edition…
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My VIFF 2026 Favourites: Five Films That Stayed With Me
By Julian-Ray Fortaleza There is something special about watching movies during the Vancouver International Film Festival.…
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First Comes Love: Nakabingwit 4/5
By Julian-Ray Fortaleza It takes courage to put your heart on the screen like this. There…
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Magellan at VIFF 2025
By Julian-Ray Fortaleza Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz’s newest feature, Magellan, takes a long look at the…
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Blue Jays World Series Bound
By Julian-Ray Fortaleza For the first time in 32 years, Canada’s Blue Jays are heading to…
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VIFF Update: Standing Ovation for Treasure of the Rice Terraces
By Julian-Rey Fortaleza With so many features and shorts playing at VIFF, it can be incredibly…
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APO WHANG-OD DOCUMENTARY SELLS OUT ITS OPENING NIGHT
By Julian-Ray Fortaleza October 3, 2025– A documentary about legendary tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od is making…
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Filipino Films Shine at VIFF 2025
By Julian-Ray Fortaleza Vancouver’s Filipino community has four exciting offerings to look forward to at this…
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Your 2025 VIFF Line-Up!
By Julian-Ray Fortaleza This year’s VIFF line-up was announced earlier this month with over 170 feature…
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Pacquiao vs. Barrios ends in majority draw; fans outraged, many believe Pacquiao did enough to win
Manny Pacquiao’s comeback fight against Mario Barrios ended in a controversial majority draw, despite Pacquiao’s strong…



