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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.
IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY
IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY
October 7, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Vashon Theatre
dir. Amy Berg
starring Jeff Buckley, Mary Guibert, Ben Harper
108 minutes
Never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from Jeff Buckley's inner circle paint a captivating portrait of the gifted musician who died tragically in 1997, having only released one album.
“It hums with the emotion and vibrancy of Buckley’s music.” — Roger Ebert.com
“Loving, spirited and honest: an opportunity for us to get to know the talented, turbulent Buckley through the people who genuinely knew him and cared about him.” — LA Times
“Here was a beautiful man with an almost indescribably beautiful voice, beset by the tragedy of being alive and famous and supremely gifted all at the same time.” — The Film Stage
CHAIN REACTIONS
CHAIN REACTIONS
October 10, 2025 | 8:30 PM
Vashon Theatre
dir. Alexandre O. Philippe
starring Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
103 minutes
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's impact on 5 artists - Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Stephen King, Karyn Kusama - through interviews, outtakes, exploring how it shaped their art, psyche from childhood trauma.
“I can’t believe it works. I can’t believe this film pulls off what it does. Magic.” — Bloody Disgusting
“Catnip for horror fans.” — Roger Ebert.com
“Exploration of our inexplicable attraction to horror is the true theme of the brilliantly titled ‘Chain Reactions.’” — IndieWire
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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