Industry Hub
AIFF updates and news for Industry Professionals
Hospitality
Guests of the festival are invited to stay at our partner hotel, The beautiful & historic Lord Nelson.
A preferred of rate offered to festival guests of $299 is offered on a first come first served basis by calling the hotel directly at: 902.423.6331
Networking Opportunities
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Lobster Dinner by the Sea
Connect in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
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Welcome Reception
Wed, September 10 5-7 PM
Meet your fellow festival-goers at the AIFF Welcome Reception.
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Opening Night Gala
Wed, September 10, 9PM- Late
AIFF Opening Night Gala, 2024
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Nordic Reception
Fri, September 12, 5-7 PM
Chat and share ideas with industry professionals from the Nordics. Part of AIFF's 'Spotlight on the Nordics'.
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Atlantic Gala
Sat, September 13, 9 PM-Late
2024 Atlantic Gala
2025 AIFF Filmmaker Lab
In the third year of our talent development program for emerging Atlantic Canadian filmmakers, we provide the fertile ground and critical engagement necessary to cultivate your artistic identity. Immerse yourself in a community that values experimentation, challenges conventions, and celebrates the power of independent vision.
Meet the Filmmakers
Say hello to this year's Filmmaker Lab Cohort! Spanning across all 4 Atlantic provinces, we are happy to welcome some of the most exciting emerging voices in Atlantic film
Meet Festival Formula
Our 2025 Festival Strategist
Festival Formula wants to nurture your film through an efficient system that is approachable, informative, and showcases your film to the right audience. Their detailed, bespoke strategies and hands on submission management means you can pursue your filmmaking career with more projects and more networking opportunities. Learn more
Filmmaker Lab Screening
Carbon Arc | Sunday, Sept 14th, 7:30-9:30 PM
AIFF has partnered with Carbon Arc Cinema this year for the screening of our Filmmaker Lab Participants' short films. Q&A with the filmmakers will follow. All are welcome!
News & Updates
Partners Pitch Competition
Join us Sept. 12 for the Sunbelt Presented 'Partners Pitch Competiton' where AIFF Partners Delegates will pitch their projects on stage for the chance to win prizes from Sunbelt Rentals & PurpleDog Post Production!
Submit your project to AIFF Partners by July 18th to be considered for the competition.