VIFF corporate and government supporters announced Vancouver, BC (September 5, 2007) – The 26

th Vancouver International Film Festival, which

takes place September 27 to October 12, is pleased to announce its slate of corporate and government supporters. “The backing we receive from both the public and private sector is a strong indication that these organizations hold the Vancouver International Film Festival and its 150,000-plus audience in high esteem,” said Betty Verkuil, director of development and communications. “The festival is an important fixture on the arts and culture scene in Canada, and the support we receive helps keep the festival vibrant. And for our festival attendees, it helps keep the price of tickets low!” Major new supporters this year include Kyoto Planet, which comes aboard at the Festival Partner level (the highest sponsorship category). Kyoto Planet sponsors the new Climate for Change environmental program and a $25,000 award. UPS is another key new sponsor, joining VIFF as official courier and sponsor of the volunteer program. Pacific Palisades Hotel is the new headquarters hotel and will be the hub of the festival media, hospitality and VIP functions. Returning sponsors include Rogers, which has increased its status from Premier level to Festival Partner. Rogers sponsors the Opening Gala Film and Party as well the Rogers People’s Choice Award for Most Popular International Film. Vancity also returns at the Festival Partner level. The company has expanded its role at VIFF this year, as sponsor of the Vancity People’s Choice Award for Most Popular Canadian Film. And long-time supporter Visa reprises its role as Festival Partner. It is the exclusive card of VIFF and sponsor of the Visa Screening Room, Visa Box Offices and Visa Charge-By-Phone Line. Starbucks returns with the Starbucks Hotline, an information service for festivalgoers. In addition, Starbucks will promote the festival extensively at its stores throughout the Lower Mainland. Government supporters include Telefilm Canada, the Province of British Columbia, City of Vancouver, British Columbia Arts Council and Foreign Affairs Canada. Other key sponsors include Brad Birarda (Dragons & Tigers: The Cinemas of East Asia and Award for Young Cinema); British Columbia Film (Premier Sponsor); the BC Producers’ Branch of the Canadian Film and Television Producers Association (Canadian Images Opening Film & Party); CBC (Nonfiction Features); Citytv ($12,000 Western Canada Feature Film Award); Empire Theatres (Sneak Preview Guide and host venue); Honda Canada (official vehicle); IFC (Premier sponsor); Insight Film Studios Inc. (Premier Sponsor); Jackson-Triggs Vintners (official wines; Closing Gala Film & Party); Stella Artois (official beer); Technicolor (Premier Sponsor; creative services); TBWA\Vancouver (poster and program cover design; pre-screening trailers); Soft Citizen (pre-screening trailers) and The Vancouver Sun (official daily newspaper). In addition, the festival receives support from a wide range of national and community organizations, listed below, including eight Host Restaurants who participate in the festival’s hospitality program. VIFF extends a warm welcome to its new and returning sponsors. A list of major sponsors and supporters follows.

Festival Partners Kyoto Planet Rogers Visa Vancity Government Supporters British Columbia Arts Council City of Vancouver Foreign Affairs Canada Province of British Columbia Telefilm Canada Premier and Media Sponsors Brad Birarda British Columbia Film Canadian Film and Television Producers Association, BC Producers’ Branch CBC Citytv Empire Theatres Honda IFC Insight Film Studios Inc. Jackson-Triggs Vintners Pacific Palisades Hotel Soft Citizen Starbucks Stella Artois TBWA\Vancouver Technicolor UPS The Vancouver Sun Festival Sponsors and Suppliers Big Bold Beautiful Banner Company Central GGRP Audio Productions Hilary Miles Flowers Imperial Parking Italic Pixel National Film Board of Canada Novus Paragon Parallel Pinewood Sound Rainmaker Recycling Alternative Spin Synercom-edi Tonic Post Vapor Music Technical Sponsors Christie Mobile Muse Sony Zoom Audio Visual Networks

Host Restaurants Blue Water Café Century Restaurant CinCin Elixir at Opus Hotel Lucy Mae Brown Morton’s Steakhouse O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar West Special Thanks Corbis.com Paul Duchart Lorne Mayencourt, MLA Albert Normandin Sandy Pereira ProVision The Vancouver International Film Festival has a reputation for presenting the best in world cinema. More than 150,000 patrons are expected to attend 550 screenings of more than 300 films from more than 50 countries, making it one of the largest and most successful film festivals in North America. Comprehensive information and schedules will be available at www.viff.org and the Starbucks Hotline at (604) 683-FILM (3456). Visa tickets sales begin September 8 through the Visa Advance Box Offices, the Visa Charge-by-Phone line at 604-685-8297 and on the web at www.viff.org.

Sponsorship contacts:

Betty Verkuil Director of Development & Communications

and Vicky Jones

Sponsorship & Special Events Coordinator

604-685-0260 sponsors@viff.org