— Geocaching International Film Festival 2025 —
This year's GIFF theme is "TFTC—Thanks for the Community!" so get your fancy duds on for this RED CARPET event! Come and join our fabulous geocaching community for a night of fun and laughter as we enjoy the films created by geocachers from around the world. This year's films celebrate the moments, friendships, and adventures that make our game so meaningful.
Unfamiliar with GIFF? Every second year, geocachers from all over the world are invited to submit their own films about geocaching. HQ selects a short list and creates a 1-hour film reel that can be shown at Official GIFF events. Last GIFF season, more than 16,000 geocachers attended 425 events hosted across 40 countries! Here is your chance to see the films in Richmond!
Location: Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC.
Date and Time: November 10, 2025, 6:15 - 8:30 pm
What to Expect:
This year's GIFF has been nothing short of inspiring. More than 60 filmmakers from 21 countries submitted their work to the 11th biennial festival, offering an incredible array of voices, ideas, and creativity. After much deliberation, the judges selected 20 finalist films that shine for their originality, production quality, and their contribution to the global geocaching community. The finalists are:
Come celebrate geocaching, connect with fellow adventurers, get your photo taken on the red carpet, and enjoy an evening of unforgettable storytelling. Muggles are welcome, so bring your friends. We can't wait to see you there!
Our local geocacher JustCarlo will also be there—he's a GIFF finalist with his short film, Never a Straight Path.
Doors open at 6:15 pm for socializing. Snacks and beverages will be available by donation. At 6:30 pm, we'll take our seats to start the show. There'll be a few breaks during the film reel to jot down your voting notes, snack, stretch, and we'll draw some prizes. After the film reel, you'll have more time for socializing, and most importantly, voting for your favourite film. The event will conclude at 8:30 pm.
The event is limited to 90 people. Please log your Will Attend and specify how many people are in your group. Thank you! The event is free to attend as Richmond Geocaching and the Richmond GeoTour have generously offered their event space for this gathering.
There may also be a GIFF-themed Adventure Lab on site.
By attending this event, you'll be awarded both the 2025 Geocaching International Film Festival (GIFF) and Community Celebration Event (CCE) souvenirs. (Note: If you already have either of these souvenirs, you will not be awarded a second one.)
And, finally, a BIG thanks to our Sponsors:
and The Sharkz Store in Victoria for providing a gift certificate door prize!
Community Celebration Events - 2025
This Event is part of a limited release of Community Celebration Events to celebrate 25 years of geocaching. Geocachers hosted events between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Learn more about Community Celebration Events on the Geocaching Blog.