# VIFF Business Hub Lineup Mixes Up

> Vancouver Film Festival's first business hub lineup features eight new works in progress and co-productions.
- Title: VIFF Business Hub Lineup Mixes Up · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Vancouver Film Festival's first business hub lineup features eight new works in progress and co-productions. Vancouver International Film Festival launched…
- Keywords: vancouver film festival, works in progress, co-productions, institute for moving image, filmmakers, financing, entertainment, culture, VIFF, Business, Hub, Lineup
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/global/viff-business-hub-wip-vancouver-film-festival-1236867066
- Author: Katherine Brodsky
- Published: 2026-09-18T18:54:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vancouver film festival, works in progress, co-productions, institute for moving image, filmmakers, financing, entertainment, culture
## VIFF Business Hub Launch
Vancouver International Film Festival expanded industry ambitions with its new Institute for the Moving Image.
## Eight Works in Progress
The festival announced eight first-ever Works in Progress to connect filmmakers with domestic, U.S. and international financing opportunities.
## Eight International Co-Productions
Eight international co-productions were added to the business hub lineup for global distribution partnerships.
## Key Projects Included
Notable titles include 'The Auschwitz Volunteer,' 'Los Vivos y los Patos,' and 'Monkeplay.'

> The Auschwitz Volunteer
## Business Goals
These initiatives aim to provide filmmakers with production partners and distribution channels to reach audiences worldwide.
## Key takeaway

Vancouver International Film Festival launched eight first-ever Works in Progress and eight international co-productions to connect filmmakers with financing and distribution opportunities.