Tuesday 16 October 2012

Vancouver film festival


Vancouver International Film Festival


I arrived in Canada over half way through the festival. I found out about it online and saw they were looking for volunteers to help with the festival. I thought it would be a good little experience for when I first arrive in Canada.

As I enjoy film very much and enjoy all sorts of film from big hollywood blockbusters to smaller indie films, I thought this would be a good oppotunity to meet fellow film lovers and also learn more about Vancouver. 

As I arrived so late into the festival I did not get a chance to see any films but I do have recommendations from some off the other volunteers on what to check out which I will do so.

Most of my time working there I worked in an outside tent where festival passholders and volunteers would collect tickets for what films they wanted to see. It was a nice job which gave me the oppotunity to talk to some off the volunteers and moviegoers.

The white tent is where I was mainly based.

Granville Street after I had finished my shift.

Move to Canada


CANADA

I have recently moved to Canada on a year long working holiday visa. I have family here and used to visit alot during summer vacations while growing up and I loved it. From the age of 12 I wanted to move here and getting this visa is the first step to achieving that.


I finished University in July along with my girlfriend and we have now moved here. 

Below is some pictures I have taken since arriving.


 Danielle and Lister (my cousin's pet lizard)



 Too many colourful choices

 Granville Street at night.