SEPTEMBER 10-17, 2025

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

AIFF KIDS YOUTH FILM COMPEITION

2025 People’s Choice Award

VOTE FOR YOUR FAV FILM MAY 28 - JUNE 1

Watch the AIFF Kids Youth Film Competition Finalist films on YouTube and make your vote before June 1. Competition winners announced June 2.

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AIFF Filmmaker Lab: A Formula for Success!
AIFF Filmmaker Lab: A Formula for Success!

The AIFF Filmmaker Lab is a talent development program has become an important pathway for Atlantic Canadian writers, directors and producers. For the third year, we welcome back Katie and Ian Bignell as consulting festival strategists!

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Outstanding Shorts - Reel East Coast EP 3!
Outstanding Shorts - Reel East Coast EP 3!

In Episode 2, Jeff Douglas presents four outstanding short films from Atlantic Canada - Pearls, Eye Piece, and Where my Branches Stem. Plus: a visit filmmaker filmmaker Teresa Kuo.

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East Coast Hospitality - Reel East Coast EP 2!
East Coast Hospitality - Reel East Coast EP 2!

In Episode 2, Jeff Douglas presents four outstanding short films from Atlantic Canada - Me and My Teeth, The Mist, and Bedlamer. Plus: a meet up with filmmaker Alexa Jane Jerrett.

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Reel East Coast is back with Season 10
Reel East Coast is back with Season 10

In Episode 1, Jeff Douglas presents four outstanding short films from Atlantic Canada - EVELYN, FATHER ARCHIE, WHAT GOOD CANADIANS DO and THE KITCHEN SINK, alongside a conversation with filmmaker Olivia King.

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2025 AIFF Kids Youth Film Competition Finalists!
2025 AIFF Kids Youth Film Competition Finalists!

From drama to thriller, animation to documentary, these films showcase the budding talent and creativity of the next generation of Atlantic Canadian filmmakers. Join us in celebrating them at this years’ AIFF Kids Youth Competition Finalist Screening.

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UNION screening as part of Mayworks!
UNION screening as part of Mayworks!

The Mayworks Festival of Working People & the Arts in collaboration with AIFF and Carbon Arc Cinema, present UNION - Up against one of the most powerful companies on the planet, a group of Amazon workers embark on an unprecedented campaign to unionize.

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Late Deadline: June 6, 2025

50% Alumni Discount Available, Contact submissions@atlanticfilm.ca

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