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Discover our new VUCAVU.education postcards designed by Emily Woudenberg from Strike Design Studio, featuring a still from Caroline Blais’ film “Étoiles” (available for VOD on VUCAVU). We’re pleased to pay Caroline for using their image and are dedicated to building VUCAVU in community with artists.
November 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Discover our new VUCAVU.education postcards designed by Emily Woudenberg from Strike Design Studio, featuring a still from Caroline Blais’ film “Étoiles” (available for VOD on VUCAVU). We’re pleased to pay Caroline for using their image and are dedicated to building VUCAVU in community with artists.
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Libraries matter. Access matters.
After years of legal battles, the Internet Archive is still here—and still fighting for a world where everyone can read, learn, and remember.
@arstechnica.com tells the story: arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
After years of legal battles, the Internet Archive is still here—and still fighting for a world where everyone can read, learn, and remember.
@arstechnica.com tells the story: arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
Internet Archive’s legal fights are over, but its founder mourns what was lost
“We survived, but it wiped out the library,” Internet Archive’s founder says.
arstechnica.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Libraries matter. Access matters.
After years of legal battles, the Internet Archive is still here—and still fighting for a world where everyone can read, learn, and remember.
@arstechnica.com tells the story: arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
After years of legal battles, the Internet Archive is still here—and still fighting for a world where everyone can read, learn, and remember.
@arstechnica.com tells the story: arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
Yvette Sin vient de se joindre à notre équipe à titre d'adjointe à la programmation en éducation numérique! Yvette est une artiste interdisciplinaire, cinéaste et libraire basée à Toronto. Ses courts métrages primés ont été présentés à l'échelle internationale. vucavu.com/fr/nouvelles...!
November 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Yvette Sin vient de se joindre à notre équipe à titre d'adjointe à la programmation en éducation numérique! Yvette est une artiste interdisciplinaire, cinéaste et libraire basée à Toronto. Ses courts métrages primés ont été présentés à l'échelle internationale. vucavu.com/fr/nouvelles...!
Yvette Sin has our team in the position of Digital Education Programming Assistant! Yvette is an interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and bookseller based in Toronto. Her award-winning short films have screened internationally, including at @nfftyfilm.bsky.social and @tiffnet.bsky.social Next Wave.
October 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Yvette Sin has our team in the position of Digital Education Programming Assistant! Yvette is an interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and bookseller based in Toronto. Her award-winning short films have screened internationally, including at @nfftyfilm.bsky.social and @tiffnet.bsky.social Next Wave.
Last week VUCAVU.com participated in the University Art Association of Canada (UAAC) conference held at @york-university.bsky.social this year.
We were there to share information about VUCAVU.education, our new education streaming service that we are launching in January 2026!
We were there to share information about VUCAVU.education, our new education streaming service that we are launching in January 2026!
October 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Last week VUCAVU.com participated in the University Art Association of Canada (UAAC) conference held at @york-university.bsky.social this year.
We were there to share information about VUCAVU.education, our new education streaming service that we are launching in January 2026!
We were there to share information about VUCAVU.education, our new education streaming service that we are launching in January 2026!
As TIFF lights up the screens, revisit VUCAVU films that have screened at the festival.
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NEGATIVIPEG - Matthew Rankin
L’AMOUR AU TEMPS DE LA GUERRE CIVILE - Rodrigue Jean
KOLAM (POOL) - Chris Chan Fui Chong
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NEGATIVIPEG - Matthew Rankin
L’AMOUR AU TEMPS DE LA GUERRE CIVILE - Rodrigue Jean
KOLAM (POOL) - Chris Chan Fui Chong
September 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
As TIFF lights up the screens, revisit VUCAVU films that have screened at the festival.
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NEGATIVIPEG - Matthew Rankin
L’AMOUR AU TEMPS DE LA GUERRE CIVILE - Rodrigue Jean
KOLAM (POOL) - Chris Chan Fui Chong
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NEGATIVIPEG - Matthew Rankin
L’AMOUR AU TEMPS DE LA GUERRE CIVILE - Rodrigue Jean
KOLAM (POOL) - Chris Chan Fui Chong
VUCAVU est fier d'annoncer que nous avons reçu une subvention de fonctionnement de la part du CAO @ontarioarts.bsky.social et du gouvernement de l'Ontario ! Nous remercions également notre député provincial @chrisgloverndp.bsky.social (Spadina - Fort York) pour son soutien continuel envers les arts.
September 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
VUCAVU est fier d'annoncer que nous avons reçu une subvention de fonctionnement de la part du CAO @ontarioarts.bsky.social et du gouvernement de l'Ontario ! Nous remercions également notre député provincial @chrisgloverndp.bsky.social (Spadina - Fort York) pour son soutien continuel envers les arts.
@vucavu.bsky.social is thrilled to announce that we were again awarded an OAC Media Arts Organizations Operating Grant from @ontarioarts.bsky.social and the Government of Ontario! We also thank our MPP Chris Glover @chrisgloverndp.bsky.social (Spadina - Fort York) for their support of the arts.
September 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
@vucavu.bsky.social is thrilled to announce that we were again awarded an OAC Media Arts Organizations Operating Grant from @ontarioarts.bsky.social and the Government of Ontario! We also thank our MPP Chris Glover @chrisgloverndp.bsky.social (Spadina - Fort York) for their support of the arts.
We're hiring a VUCAVU.education Digital Education Programming Assistant ! This internship offers hands-on experience working on an innovative project that is at the intersection of digital strategy for the arts and education sectors. Deadline to apply: September 2, 2025
vucavu.com/en/news
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August 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We're hiring a VUCAVU.education Digital Education Programming Assistant ! This internship offers hands-on experience working on an innovative project that is at the intersection of digital strategy for the arts and education sectors. Deadline to apply: September 2, 2025
vucavu.com/en/news
vucavu.com/en/news
We're excited to share a new Educational Guide created by @counterarchive.bsky.social and the Winnipeg Film Group that is now available for educational uses on @vucavu.bsky.social
Program features 10 works by Indigenous filmmakers + curated by artist Lita Fontaine.
See: vucavu.com/en/aca-wfg/w...
Program features 10 works by Indigenous filmmakers + curated by artist Lita Fontaine.
See: vucavu.com/en/aca-wfg/w...
August 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
We're excited to share a new Educational Guide created by @counterarchive.bsky.social and the Winnipeg Film Group that is now available for educational uses on @vucavu.bsky.social
Program features 10 works by Indigenous filmmakers + curated by artist Lita Fontaine.
See: vucavu.com/en/aca-wfg/w...
Program features 10 works by Indigenous filmmakers + curated by artist Lita Fontaine.
See: vucavu.com/en/aca-wfg/w...
Notre DG a été invitée à discuter de VUCAVU avec le @torontoguardian.bsky.social où elle a présenté sur notre mission de soutenir les artistes + organisations du cinéma et de la vidéo canadiens et au lancement de VUCAVU.education pour abonnements pédagogiques. torontoguardian.com/2025/08/toro...
Charitable Choices: Jacquelyn Hébert of VUCAVU
VUCAVU is a bilingual, not-for-profit streaming platform that showcases independent Canadian film and video art.
torontoguardian.com
August 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Notre DG a été invitée à discuter de VUCAVU avec le @torontoguardian.bsky.social où elle a présenté sur notre mission de soutenir les artistes + organisations du cinéma et de la vidéo canadiens et au lancement de VUCAVU.education pour abonnements pédagogiques. torontoguardian.com/2025/08/toro...
@vucavu.bsky.social's ED, was invited to talk to the @torontoguardian.bsky.social about the platform. She shared about our mission to support independent Canadian film and video artists + the launch of VUCAVU.education for institutional subscriptions in 2025! torontoguardian.com/2025/08/toro...
Charitable Choices: Jacquelyn Hébert of VUCAVU
VUCAVU is a bilingual, not-for-profit streaming platform that showcases independent Canadian film and video art.
torontoguardian.com
August 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
@vucavu.bsky.social's ED, was invited to talk to the @torontoguardian.bsky.social about the platform. She shared about our mission to support independent Canadian film and video artists + the launch of VUCAVU.education for institutional subscriptions in 2025! torontoguardian.com/2025/08/toro...
Sun’s out, buns out, and the VUCAVU team is soaking it in! As we take some summer downtime to recharge, replies may be a bit slower than usual. Thanks for your patience, don’t forget to stream some great VUCAVU titles while we catch some rays! 🌞
Seasick by Eva Cvijanović (2013), Winnipeg Film Group
Seasick by Eva Cvijanović (2013), Winnipeg Film Group
July 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Sun’s out, buns out, and the VUCAVU team is soaking it in! As we take some summer downtime to recharge, replies may be a bit slower than usual. Thanks for your patience, don’t forget to stream some great VUCAVU titles while we catch some rays! 🌞
Seasick by Eva Cvijanović (2013), Winnipeg Film Group
Seasick by Eva Cvijanović (2013), Winnipeg Film Group
As Pride Month ends, we celebrate the bold voices of LGBTQIA+ creators. 🌈 Explore our Pride Picks, stories of love, identity, and resilience.
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LESBIAN HAND GESTURES - Coral Short
FIRED FROM MENSWEAR - Larry Glawson
RIVERSIDE QUEERNESS - Eric Plamondon
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LESBIAN HAND GESTURES - Coral Short
FIRED FROM MENSWEAR - Larry Glawson
RIVERSIDE QUEERNESS - Eric Plamondon
June 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
As Pride Month ends, we celebrate the bold voices of LGBTQIA+ creators. 🌈 Explore our Pride Picks, stories of love, identity, and resilience.
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LESBIAN HAND GESTURES - Coral Short
FIRED FROM MENSWEAR - Larry Glawson
RIVERSIDE QUEERNESS - Eric Plamondon
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LESBIAN HAND GESTURES - Coral Short
FIRED FROM MENSWEAR - Larry Glawson
RIVERSIDE QUEERNESS - Eric Plamondon
In partnership with Hamilton Artists’ Inc. and McMaster University School of the Arts, Factory Media Centre is seeking submissions for Fluxus, a new contemporary short film and media arts festival.
Deadline: July 7th, 2025 at 11:59pm EST!
www.factorymediacentre.ca/fluxus-openc...
Deadline: July 7th, 2025 at 11:59pm EST!
www.factorymediacentre.ca/fluxus-openc...
Fluxus: Call for Submissions - Factory Media Centre
Fluxus is dedicated to showcasing experimental and boundary-pushing media works from artists of all levels working in Canada.
www.factorymediacentre.ca
June 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In partnership with Hamilton Artists’ Inc. and McMaster University School of the Arts, Factory Media Centre is seeking submissions for Fluxus, a new contemporary short film and media arts festival.
Deadline: July 7th, 2025 at 11:59pm EST!
www.factorymediacentre.ca/fluxus-openc...
Deadline: July 7th, 2025 at 11:59pm EST!
www.factorymediacentre.ca/fluxus-openc...
Meet Sydnie Baynes, VUCAVU.education’s new Digital Platform Outreach Coordinator! A Toronto-based artist and animator, Sydnie explores Black history, identity, and self-love through powerful storytelling. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the team! ✨
June 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Meet Sydnie Baynes, VUCAVU.education’s new Digital Platform Outreach Coordinator! A Toronto-based artist and animator, Sydnie explores Black history, identity, and self-love through powerful storytelling. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the team! ✨
This National Indigenous Peoples Day, VUCAVU honors the strength and stories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Celebrate by watching powerful films by Indigenous artists!
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NUMB - Kristin Flattery
MOCCASIN STORIES - Charlene Moore
IT STARTS WITH A WHISPER - Shelley Niro, Anna Gronau
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NUMB - Kristin Flattery
MOCCASIN STORIES - Charlene Moore
IT STARTS WITH A WHISPER - Shelley Niro, Anna Gronau
June 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This National Indigenous Peoples Day, VUCAVU honors the strength and stories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Celebrate by watching powerful films by Indigenous artists!
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NUMB - Kristin Flattery
MOCCASIN STORIES - Charlene Moore
IT STARTS WITH A WHISPER - Shelley Niro, Anna Gronau
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NUMB - Kristin Flattery
MOCCASIN STORIES - Charlene Moore
IT STARTS WITH A WHISPER - Shelley Niro, Anna Gronau
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Does your municipality have policies to standardise minimum pay when they hire visual artists and cultural workers? If not, ask them about it!
Find your municipality contact here: www.civicinfo.bc.ca/municipalities
Check out our Toolkit for Local Governments: carfacbc.ca/wp-content/u...
Find your municipality contact here: www.civicinfo.bc.ca/municipalities
Check out our Toolkit for Local Governments: carfacbc.ca/wp-content/u...
June 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Does your municipality have policies to standardise minimum pay when they hire visual artists and cultural workers? If not, ask them about it!
Find your municipality contact here: www.civicinfo.bc.ca/municipalities
Check out our Toolkit for Local Governments: carfacbc.ca/wp-content/u...
Find your municipality contact here: www.civicinfo.bc.ca/municipalities
Check out our Toolkit for Local Governments: carfacbc.ca/wp-content/u...
The deadline to apply to the VUCAVU Digital Collections Assistant position has been extended by 1 week, to June 12th, 2025!
See the PDF on VUCAVU.com or on the link in our bio for more details.
MORE INFO vucavu.com/VUCAVU/media...
See the PDF on VUCAVU.com or on the link in our bio for more details.
MORE INFO vucavu.com/VUCAVU/media...
June 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The deadline to apply to the VUCAVU Digital Collections Assistant position has been extended by 1 week, to June 12th, 2025!
See the PDF on VUCAVU.com or on the link in our bio for more details.
MORE INFO vucavu.com/VUCAVU/media...
See the PDF on VUCAVU.com or on the link in our bio for more details.
MORE INFO vucavu.com/VUCAVU/media...
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Save the Date 🗓️ Toronto Arab Film Festival returns June 20-25 in Toronto, ON!
arabfilm.ca
arabfilm.ca
June 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Save the Date 🗓️ Toronto Arab Film Festival returns June 20-25 in Toronto, ON!
arabfilm.ca
arabfilm.ca
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TOMORROW, May 29 at Inside Out Film Festival in Toronto, ON: CFMDC members Vivek Shraya and Dylan Mitro screen works in the eagerly anticipated Shorts: Local Heroes program on May 29.
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May 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
TOMORROW, May 29 at Inside Out Film Festival in Toronto, ON: CFMDC members Vivek Shraya and Dylan Mitro screen works in the eagerly anticipated Shorts: Local Heroes program on May 29.
We’re HIRING!
A VUCAVU Digital Collections Assistant for a summer contract position who will perform tasks associated with bilingual communications, marketing, web content management, and other administrative tasks as needed.
Deadline: June 6, 2025
MORE INFO at VUCAVU.com or see link in our bio.
A VUCAVU Digital Collections Assistant for a summer contract position who will perform tasks associated with bilingual communications, marketing, web content management, and other administrative tasks as needed.
Deadline: June 6, 2025
MORE INFO at VUCAVU.com or see link in our bio.
May 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
We’re HIRING!
A VUCAVU Digital Collections Assistant for a summer contract position who will perform tasks associated with bilingual communications, marketing, web content management, and other administrative tasks as needed.
Deadline: June 6, 2025
MORE INFO at VUCAVU.com or see link in our bio.
A VUCAVU Digital Collections Assistant for a summer contract position who will perform tasks associated with bilingual communications, marketing, web content management, and other administrative tasks as needed.
Deadline: June 6, 2025
MORE INFO at VUCAVU.com or see link in our bio.
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𝗖’𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶 𝟭𝟰 𝗺𝗮𝗶 𝗮𝘂 𝗚𝗜𝗩 !
✨We’re Here. We’re Lesboqueer. We’re Still Fabulous.
𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐈𝐕!
Dépliant | Pamphlet: bit.ly/42R3wDK
RSVP : www.facebook.com/share/16UgED...
✨We’re Here. We’re Lesboqueer. We’re Still Fabulous.
𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐈𝐕!
Dépliant | Pamphlet: bit.ly/42R3wDK
RSVP : www.facebook.com/share/16UgED...
May 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
𝗖’𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶 𝟭𝟰 𝗺𝗮𝗶 𝗮𝘂 𝗚𝗜𝗩 !
✨We’re Here. We’re Lesboqueer. We’re Still Fabulous.
𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐈𝐕!
Dépliant | Pamphlet: bit.ly/42R3wDK
RSVP : www.facebook.com/share/16UgED...
✨We’re Here. We’re Lesboqueer. We’re Still Fabulous.
𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐈𝐕!
Dépliant | Pamphlet: bit.ly/42R3wDK
RSVP : www.facebook.com/share/16UgED...
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❊ ARTEXTE x GIV ❊
RAPPEL❗️Mercredi prochain au GIV
Courts-métrages d'artistes lesboqueer canadien.ne.s (1990-2001)
✨Dépliant : bit.ly/42R3wDK
REMINDER❗️Next Wednesday at GIV.
Short films by Canadian Lesboqueer artists (1990-2001)
✨Pamphlet: bit.ly/42R3wDK
RSVP www.facebook.com/share/1EuvgB...
RAPPEL❗️Mercredi prochain au GIV
Courts-métrages d'artistes lesboqueer canadien.ne.s (1990-2001)
✨Dépliant : bit.ly/42R3wDK
REMINDER❗️Next Wednesday at GIV.
Short films by Canadian Lesboqueer artists (1990-2001)
✨Pamphlet: bit.ly/42R3wDK
RSVP www.facebook.com/share/1EuvgB...
May 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
❊ ARTEXTE x GIV ❊
RAPPEL❗️Mercredi prochain au GIV
Courts-métrages d'artistes lesboqueer canadien.ne.s (1990-2001)
✨Dépliant : bit.ly/42R3wDK
REMINDER❗️Next Wednesday at GIV.
Short films by Canadian Lesboqueer artists (1990-2001)
✨Pamphlet: bit.ly/42R3wDK
RSVP www.facebook.com/share/1EuvgB...
RAPPEL❗️Mercredi prochain au GIV
Courts-métrages d'artistes lesboqueer canadien.ne.s (1990-2001)
✨Dépliant : bit.ly/42R3wDK
REMINDER❗️Next Wednesday at GIV.
Short films by Canadian Lesboqueer artists (1990-2001)
✨Pamphlet: bit.ly/42R3wDK
RSVP www.facebook.com/share/1EuvgB...
In recognition of National Day of Awareness for MMIWG and 2SLGBTQIA+ People, we invite you to revisit works from a curated programfrom 2023 with NIMAC called "Red Dress Day" that explores ideas of ceremony, hope, frustration, relationship to the land, and spirituality. vucavu.com/en/reddressd...
Red Dress Day
May 5th is Red Dress Day, a day of awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People. Red Dress Day came into being through the movement of red dresses being hung pub...
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May 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
In recognition of National Day of Awareness for MMIWG and 2SLGBTQIA+ People, we invite you to revisit works from a curated programfrom 2023 with NIMAC called "Red Dress Day" that explores ideas of ceremony, hope, frustration, relationship to the land, and spirituality. vucavu.com/en/reddressd...