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Rent Life: A Film Premiere and Community Conversation

Funded by the Victoria Foundation, Rent Life spotlights the lived experiences of those navigating rental housing in our city.

Sep 26, 20251 min read
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This week, Aryze hosted the premiere of Rent Life, a short documentary exploring the realities of renting a home in Victoria. The screening was followed by a deeply insightful panel discussion between Julian from Studenthaus, Shelly from the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria and Luke from Aryze. The evening brought together a diverse group of guests including students, newcomers, urbanists and industry professionals—which made for an enriching community conversation to close out the evening.

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About The Film

Through first-hand stories, expert insights and real conversations, Rent Life aims to challenge common stereotypes about renting, and shares an honest portrait of what it means to build a life in Victoria in a home you don’t own.

This is a call to action for industry leaders, policymakers and community builders, and an invitation to reimagine rental housing not as a last resort, but as a vital part of an inclusive, thriving region.

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Special thanks to the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria and Studenthaus for their support.