AIFF Industry
A Curated Hub for Industry Professionals Attending AIFF
3 Days of Free Public Events
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Friday, September 12
Post-Production: Beyond the Edit 9:00 - 9:45 AM
Northern Lights: A Co-Production Dialogue 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Echoes from the Land: Sámi & Indigenous Stories on Screen 11:30 - 12:30 PM
Sunbelt Rentals Presents the Partners Pitch Competition, supported by PurpleDog Post 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Dream Weavers: Crafting Cinematic Worlds with Virtual Production 4:00 - 5:00 PM
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Saturday, September 13
Meet The Festivals Panel 10:00 - 11:00 AM
IPF Info Session 11:30 - 12:30 PM
Artist to Artist: TBA 1:30 - 2:30 PM
In Conversation: TBA 2:30 - 3:30 PM
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Sunday, September 14
Atlantic Gala Panel (TBA) 11:30 - 12:30 PM
Making an Impact: How the NFB Produces and Distributes Docs That Drive Change 1:00 - 2:00 PM
ACTRA Maritimes Presents: "Scripts! Out Loud!" 80s Flashback Edition 2:30 - 3:30 PM
AIFF & Linda Joy Awards 4:30 - 6:30 PM
AIFF Filmmaker Lab Screening of Works In Progress 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Hospitality
We have a courtesy block at the Moxy Halifax Downtown (10 min walk from Cinema and Lord Nelson). $229.00 CAD - Deadline To Book is Aug 11.
Other hotels we recommend include The Muir and Sutton Place.
The Lord Nelson Hotel is fully booked for several popular nights of the festival. We recommend calling the hotel (902-423-6331) directly to obtain the most accurate information about availability. If booking, be sure to mention you are part of "AIFF" to access our courtesy rate before it expires on August 10th.
Networking Opportunties
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Telefilm / NFB Open house
Wednesday, September 10 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM
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CMPA Welcome Reception
Wednesday, September 10 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
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Opening Night Gala Party
Wednesday, September 10 | 9:00 PM - LATE
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NFB Next Generation Meet-Up
Thursday, September 11 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
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WIFT-AT Mussel Bar Happy Hour
Thursday, September 11 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM
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Golden Hour Cocktail with Music by Cameron Nickerson
Thursday, September 11 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM
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AFCOOP Open House
Friday, September 12 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM
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Atlantic Gala Party
Saturday, September 13 | 9:00 PM - LATE
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Filmmaker Bruncheon
Sunday, September 14 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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AIFF & Linda Joy Awards
Sunday, September 14 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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DOC Atlantic Oyster Party
Monday, September 15 | 7:00 - 11:00 PM
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.
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!
Sunbelt Rentals Presents the Partners Pitch Competition, supported by PurpleDog Post
Join us on September 12 for the Partners Pitch Competition presented by Sunbelt Rentals and supported by PurpleDog Post, where AIFF Partners Delegates will pitch their projects live on stage for a chance to win exciting prizes!