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The Interceptors

November 27, 2025
7 PM SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

Follow first-generation Filipino-Canadian Chef TJ Conwi as he turns a mountain of surplus food into delicious meals that are distributed to those experiencing food insecurity.

The Film: The Interceptors

EVENT DETAILS

Join us for a special presentation of The Interceptors, in celebration of Vancouver’s vibrant Filipino community.

Following the screening and panel discussion, Chef TJ Conwi is offering a cooking demonstration.

THE INTERCEPTORS

The Interceptors explores the story of a new community-driven, technology-enabled network with the goal of reducing food waste and nourishing the Vancouver community. The film follows first-generation Filipino-Canadian Chef TJ Conwi as he turns a mountain of surplus food collected by Vancouver Food Runners into delicious meals that are distributed to the food insecure.

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The Cause: Filipino BC

Filipino BC is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the Filipino diaspora and strengthening connections with the wider community. Rooted in the values of kapwa (shared humanity) and bayanihan (mutual support), we celebrate Filipino culture while delivering programs that fill service gaps, advocate for equity, and care for families.

At the heart of our work is the dream of building the Filipino Community and Cultural Centre—a lasting home where traditions are preserved, culture is celebrated, and care extends beyond our own community.

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About Reel Causes

Reel Causes partners with filmmakers and Canadian causes dedicated to addressing global social justice issues. We host film screenings followed by panel discussions to educate and inspire our community, and provide a forum for authentic conversation around the issues that affect us locally.

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