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VFIpresents is the Vashon Film Institute’s presentation and release arm, focused on organizing screenings of select independent films, coordinating special events, and producing and distributing qualifying projects developed in the Qlab.
VFIpresents is the Vashon Film Institute’s presentation and release arm, focused on organizing screenings of select independent films, coordinating special events, and producing and distributing qualifying projects developed in the Qlab.
THE SEED QUEEN OF PALESTINE
THE SEED QUEEN OF PALESTINE
May 5, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Vashon Theatre
Dir. Mariam Shahin
starring Vivien Sansour
25 minutes
Inspired by memories of her grandmother and the delicious food of her childhood, Vivien Sansour wants to reintroduce long forgotten Palestinian produce to the tables of people across the West Bank and beyond. And she believes these organic, climate change-resistant seeds are the key to that. Sansour is distributing rare, ancient heirloom seeds to Palestinian farmers.
“A beautiful, spiritual film that really treasures the joy that comes with growing your own food and preparing delicious meals as a form of love.” — Marya E. Gates, Letterboxd
ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU
ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU
May 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Vashon Theatre
Dir. Cherien Dabis
starring Karim Amer, Cherien Dabis, Martin Hampel
146 minutes
After a Palestinian teen gets swept up into a West Bank protest, his mother recounts the familystory of hope, courage and relentless struggle that led to this fateful moment.
“Beautifully textured and deeply moving.” — The Guardian
“Every frame is overflowing with information and beauty.” — RogerEbert.com
“Beautifully tragic.” — The Washington Post
Night Market at the Backlot
Night Market at the Backlot
Hosted by VFIpresents, NTMRKT at the Backlot is an open-air market featuring a range of local vendors selling art, antiques, vintage goods, collectibles, and other products. Patrons may also enjoy a beverage from the beer and wine garden while they shop, catch a silent film, or dance the night away with sets from local DJs.
Hosted by VFIpresents, NTMRKT at the Backlot is an open-air market featuring a range of local vendors selling art, antiques, vintage goods, collectibles, and other products. Patrons may also enjoy a beverage from the beer and wine garden while they shop, catch a silent film, or dance the night away with sets from local DJs.
Admission to the NTMRKT is free.
Admission to the NTMRKT is free.
First Friday, June through September
5pm-9pm at the Vashon Theatre’s Backlot.
First Friday, June through September
5pm-9pm at the Vashon Theatre’s Backlot.
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