About VFI

Established in 2020, the Vashon Film Institute (“VFI”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation based on Vashon Island, WA. 

VFI is committed to aiding and supporting independent filmmaking in the Pacific Northwest through three branches: 

Vashon Island Film Festival (VIFF)

Quartermaster Lab (Qlab)

VFIpresents


One hundred percent of all net income generated by VFI is used to finance its nonprofit operations and programs.

Founder & President
Mark Mathias Sayre

Board of Directors
Isaac Mann
Eric Perley
Peter Serko
Jess Tilden
Kim Voynar