Vancouver, Washington Welcomes Its First Major Cinematic Event at Regal City Center

Vancouver Movie Fête brings three days of movies, diverse programming, and emerging creative talent to downtown Vancouver, September 17–19, 2027.

VANCOUVER, Wash., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vancouver, Washington is preparing to welcome its first major cinematic event at Regal City Center in downtown Vancouver. Vancouver Movie Fête (VMF), a new three-day cinematic event, will take place September 17–19, 2027, bringing an expansive selection of movies, emerging creative talent, and audiences together at one of the city’s most recognized entertainment destinations.

The event has secured official sponsorship from Hotel Indigo Vancouver Waterfront and El Gaucho, two prominent names on Vancouver’s waterfront. Further strengthening its community foundation, Vancouver Movie Fête has received a $6,000 Inspire Grant from the City of Vancouver, demonstrating the city’s support for this new addition to its cultural and entertainment landscape.

A Cinematic Experience for Audiences and Industry Professionals

Vancouver Movie Fête is designed to appeal to a broad audience, from everyday moviegoers to cinephiles, independent creators, and established entertainment industry professionals. While celebrating the artistry and craft of cinematic production, VMF is equally focused on the excitement of the big-screen experience and the audiences who make it possible.

Its programming offers a distinctive mix of genres, including thrillers, horror, dark documentaries, animation, and movies for children. The result is an event that brings together diverse creative perspectives, industry talent, and movie enthusiasts, with something to engage a wide range of audiences.

Investing in the Next Generation of Creators

One of the event’s distinguishing features is its Next Gen Filmmaker category, open to young creatives between the ages of 14 and 17.

Selected teenage creators will have their movies screened at Regal City Center as part of the event’s official selection. The category provides young storytellers with an opportunity to bring their creative work to a major theater screen and participate in a professionally presented cinematic event alongside other selected productions.

Built From the Ground Up

Founded by Tricia H., Founder and CEO, Vancouver Movie Fête has been developed from the ground up since April 2026.

With a longstanding network of relationships with entertainment industry professionals whose experience includes major studio productions, Tricia has brought together the partnerships, programming, and organizational foundation to establish VMF as a new cinematic destination in Southwest Washington.

The combination of major theater access, waterfront hospitality partnerships, municipal grant support, and programming that reaches beyond traditional industry audiences gives Vancouver Movie Fête a distinctive position in the region’s entertainment landscape.

Submissions Now Open

Submissions are currently being accepted through FilmFreeway and Hiike Independent. Creators are invited to submit productions across the event’s programming categories for consideration.

The submission deadline is May 31, 2027. Submission does not guarantee official selection.

EVENT DETAILS

Event: Vancouver Movie Fête (VMF)

Dates: September 17–19, 2027

Venue: Regal City Center

Location: Downtown Vancouver, Washington

Official Sponsors: Hotel Indigo Vancouver Waterfront and El Gaucho

Community Grant: $6,000 City of Vancouver Inspire Grant

Organization: 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit

Submission Platforms: FilmFreeway and Hiike Independent

Submission Deadline: May 31, 2027

Website: www.vancouvermoviefete.org

MEDIA CONTACT
Vancouver Movie Fête
Tricia H., Founder & CEO
564-241-1200
[email protected] 
www.vancouvermoviefete.org

ABOUT VANCOUVER MOVIE FÊTE

Vancouver Movie Fête is an independent 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing audiences and creative talent together through an engaging, professionally presented cinematic experience. Based in Vancouver, Washington, VMF features diverse movie programming spanning multiple genres and generations, including its Next Gen initiative supporting emerging creators ages 14–17.

For Entertainment Purposes Only.

SOURCE Vancouver Movie Fête(TM)