Turkish-Canadian Society of Vancouver
The Turkish-Canadian Society (TCS) is a registered non-profit charitable organization in British Columbia. The vision of the Society is two-fold: 1) To help build a resourceful, compassionate, caring, vibrant community that embraces, nourishes, and supports all Canadians; and 2) To increase the public’s knowledge and appreciation of the arts, cultures, languages, traditions, and history of Türkiye.
Since its foundation in 1963, the Society has organized numerous cultural events and participated in multicultural festivals. The Vancouver Turkish Film Festival (VTFF) started as a volunteer effort under the Turkish-Canadian Society in 2011. It has become the leading cultural event of the Society and one of the most successful and well-received ethnic film festivals in Vancouver. In 2021 and 2022, the Turkish-Canadian Society was awarded one of the most prestigious Arts and Cultural grants in British Columbia (BC Arts Council – Arts Impact Grant) for organizing the VTFF.
The Society thanks the VTFF Organizing Committee, the volunteers, and the community partners for their dedication and outstanding contributions. The Turkish-Canadian Society is honoured to be partners with the Simon Fraser University Woodward’s Cultural Programs (SFUW) and the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) for the 11th VTFF.
Vancouver Turkish Film Festival
The organizing association, Turkish-Canadian Society of Vancouver (TCS), is a registered non-profit charitable organization in British Columbia.
Vancouver Turkish Film Festival was founded in 2011 by TCS volunteers including film enthusiasts, directors, and industry professionals. The festival is a collaborative effort that aims to showcase the rich and diverse world of Turkish cinema, the success of which has been notable in the last few decades.
VTFF takes pride in showcasing the best of contemporary Turkish cinema, featuring both popular mainstream favourites and internationally acclaimed, award-winning films. It has also been a community partner to some of the Turkish films that premiered at the Vancouver international Film Festival in Vancouver.
With its rich cultural heritage, the land of modern Türkiye has a lot to offer in a cultural sense. The 11th Vancouver Turkish Film Festival provides a means to share this multicultural heritage with the residents of Metro Vancouver.
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