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.

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.

The third year of our talent development program from emerging Atlantic Canadian filmmakers, provides the fertile ground and critical engagement necessary to cultivate your artistic identity.

Whether you have a background in film history, filmmaking, or are a cinephile, we’re looking for a diverse group of people who want to spend some free time watching and reviewing unique and thought-provoking AIFF film submissions from voices around the world.

The Atlantic International Film Festival is now hiring a permanent Marketing & Communications Manager, alongside a line-up of seasonal contract roles. Contribute to making our 45th year special while gaining essential skills for career advancement.

This National Canadian Film Day, join AIFF for a FREE screening of SHEPHERDS (2024) directed by Québécois filmmaker Sophie Deraspe (ANTIGONE, 2019)!

Submissions for the AIFF Kids Youth Film Competition are open! Submit a film that is 5 minutes or less for a chance to win fantastic awards and prizes, and see your work on the big screen. Free to enter, open to Atlantic Canadians 18 and under.

Submissions for the 45th Atlantic International Film Festival are now open! Accepting Canadian and international films, feature and short length, AIFF screens in Halifax, NS from September 10-17, 2025.