The VFF arranged exclusive live entertainment to create a more interactive experience for the audience. This year there were live marimba players at the screening of Marimbas From Hell, volunteers dressed up as Star Wars charactersat both screenings of The People vs. George Lucas, live cricket demonstration at both screenings of Out of the Ashes, an Italian and English introduction at the screening of Cosa Voglio di più (Come undone), and a French and English introduction by members of the Francophone Society at the screening of Le poil de la bête, Incendies, and Les petits mouchoirs (Little White lies).

In addition to these hand-picked films, Victorians got a chance to experience imaginative events created by the Festival. This year VFF expanded Dinner and More than a Movie to two nights and sold out both nights. The event screened erotic shorts, and took place at The Superior: a trendy and cozy James Bay cafe with food by Chef Torin Egan. Another matchless interactive event is ConVerge, which screened short films at non-traditional venues in the Humboldt Valley including a movie in a hat, a vehicle that ‘kidnapped’ patrons, and a cozy nook in Clive's Classic Lounge. The after party at Oyster was packed with ConVergers who got a chance to dry out from the rainy day.