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Apr 24, 2025

2025 AIFF Filmmaker Lab - Submissions Now Open!

Apr 24, 2025

The third year of our talent development program from emerging Atlantic Canadian filmmakers, provides the fertile ground and critical engagement necessary to cultivate your artistic identity.

Apr 24, 2025

Apr 8, 2025

Love Movies? Become an AIFF Pre-Screener!

Apr 8, 2025

Whether you have a background in film history, filmmaking, or are a cinephile, we’re looking for a diverse group of people who want to spend some free time watching and reviewing unique and thought-provoking AIFF film submissions from voices around the world.

Apr 8, 2025

Apr 7, 2025

Join the AIFF Team - We Are Hiring!

Apr 7, 2025

The Atlantic International Film Festival is now hiring a permanent Marketing & Communications Manager, alongside a line-up of seasonal contract roles. Contribute to making our 45th year special while gaining essential skills for career advancement.

Apr 7, 2025

Apr 3, 2025

National Canadian Film Day: Shepherds (Bergers)

Apr 3, 2025

This National Canadian Film Day, join AIFF for a FREE screening of SHEPHERDS (2024) directed by Québécois filmmaker Sophie Deraspe (ANTIGONE, 2019)!

Apr 3, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

AIFF Kids Submissions - Now Open

Jan 14, 2025

Submissions for the AIFF Kids Youth Film Competition are open! Submit a film that is 5 minutes or less for a chance to win fantastic awards and prizes, and see your work on the big screen. Free to enter, open to Atlantic Canadians 18 and under.

Jan 14, 2025

Jan 13, 2025

2025 AIFF Submissions - Now Open

Jan 13, 2025

Submissions for the 45th Atlantic International Film Festival are now open! Accepting Canadian and international films, feature and short length, AIFF screens in Halifax, NS from September 10-17, 2025.

Jan 13, 2025