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

  • Lobster Dinner by the Sea

    Connect in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

  • Welcome Reception

    Wed, September 10 5-7 PM

    Meet your fellow festival-goers at the AIFF Welcome Reception.

  • Opening Night Gala

    Wed, September 10, 9PM- Late

    AIFF Opening Night Gala, 2024

  • 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'.

  • 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.

Contact AIFF Industry

Call the industry office for assistance at +01.1.902.334.1431 or email us at industry@atlanticfilm.ca