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Meet Our 2025 AIFF Filmmaker Lab Cohort!
Meet Our 2025 AIFF Filmmaker Lab Cohort!

Our 2025 AIFF Filmmaker Lab Cohort hail from all four corners of Atlantic Canada with films spanning styles and genres, taking us from exploring the themes of representation, identity.

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The Princess Bride, As You Wish! ✨
The Princess Bride, As You Wish! ✨

Join us for a free screening on July 11 to celebrate the Atlantic International Film Festival's upcoming 45th Anniversary. Featuring a larger-than-life inflatable screen, enjoy the cult 80's classic, ‘The Princess Bride’ under the stars.

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Highlights from the 28th Edition of AIFF Partners!
Highlights from the 28th Edition of AIFF Partners!

This September 10-12, AIFF Partners celebrates its 28th year in grand style with a spotlight on The Nordics alongside many more exciting highlights! Submissions are now open for Producer Project Submissions & Non-Producer Resource Registration.

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Watch the Reel East Coast Season Finale!
Watch the Reel East Coast Season Finale!

In the season finale, Jeff Douglas presents four outstanding short films from Atlantic Canada - 73 SECONDS, PERMIT GARDEN, YOU MOVE ME (TU ME MOUVES) and CARVED FROM STONE, plus a conversation with filmmaker Tyler Burr.

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2025 AIFF Kids Youth Film Competition Winners!
2025 AIFF Kids Youth Film Competition Winners!

The Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) is excited to announce our 2025 AIFF Kids Youth Film Competition Award Winners!

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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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