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APR
12
2026
Screening

Spring Community Screening Night

Join us for an evening celebrating five new community films produced through Visio's 2025 grant cycle. Each film will be introduced by its director, followed by a 30-minute Q&A panel with all filmmakers. Light refreshments will be served. Venue details will be confirmed and shared with registered attendees two weeks before the event.

Vancouver, BC (Venue TBA)
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Free admission, all welcome
MAY
15
2026
Workshop

Youth Media Intensive — Cohort 8

The Youth Media Intensive is Visio's flagship program for young storytellers aged 14–24. Over five full days, participants develop a story, shoot footage, and edit a complete short film — all with mentorship from experienced community filmmakers. The program is free and includes all meals. Priority is given to youth from Indigenous and underrepresented communities. A portfolio or short written statement is required with registration. Venue details confirmed upon registration.

North Vancouver, BC (Venue TBA)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (5 days: May 15–19)
Free (all meals included)

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APR
12
Screening

Spring Community Screening Night

An evening screening of five new community films produced through our 2025 grant cycle. Q&A with filmmakers to follow.

Vancouver, BC (Venue TBA)
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Free admission, all welcome
APR
18
Workshop

Introduction to Video Storytelling Workshop

Two-day beginner workshop for community members with no prior filmmaking experience. Lunch provided.

Vancouver, BC
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (2 days: Apr 18–19)
Free (subsidized by Visio)
MAY
3
Grant Deadline

2026 Spring Grant Deadline

Applications for the Spring 2026 Community Video Grant cycle close. Seed, Community, and Impact grant tiers available.

Online Submission
11:59 PM PST
N/A
MAY
15
Workshop

Youth Media Intensive — Cohort 8

Our flagship youth program for storytellers aged 14–24. Participants produce a complete short film over five days with mentorship from community filmmakers.

North Vancouver, BC (Venue TBA)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (5 days: May 15–19)
Free (all meals included)
JUN
7
Fundraiser

Annual Visio Gala & Fundraiser

Our annual fundraising gala celebrating a year of community storytelling. Film premieres, live music, silent auction, and dinner.

Vancouver, BC (Venue TBA)
5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
$125/person, $200/couple
JUN
20
Workshop

Digital Storytelling on the Road — Kamloops

Our traveling workshop series visits Kamloops. Organizational media training for nonprofit staff and communications teams.

Kamloops, BC
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Free for nonprofit staff
JUL
11
Online Event

Mid-Year Story Archive Update

A virtual showcase of 12 new films added to our community archive. Filmmakers share brief introductions to their work.

Online / Zoom
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST
Free
SEP
5
Grant Deadline

Fall Grant Cycle Opens

Applications open for the Fall 2026 Community Video Grant cycle. New this year: a dedicated stream for public health campaigns.

Online Submission
Opens 9:00 AM PST
N/A

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