The 17th annual AIFF Kids Youth Competition brought together outstanding short films by young creators across Atlantic Canada, culminating in a vibrant screening event at Cineplex Park Lane in Halifax.

From documentary to animation, this year’s finalists showcased remarkable creativity and talent, with winners selected by an expert jury and audience members through a record-breaking People’s Choice vote. The future of storytelling in Atlantic Canada is brighter than ever.

Submit your music video for AIFF’s 2026 Festival pre-show.
We’re looking for bold, cinematic work by Atlantic Canadian artists and filmmakers. Selected videos will be screened before festival screenings and receive a Filmmaker Pass and screening fee.

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, discover a curated selection of films from AIFF and beyond that explore identity, memory, and human connection through distinct Asian perspectives.

April brings Earth Day, and this month we’re highlighting films that explore our relationship with land, environment, and community. These stories remind us that cinema isn’t just something we watch. It’s something that helps us see the world differently. Here are a few films we’ve loved at AIFF and beyond that continue to resonate today.

In the middle of winter, we’re turning to films that offer comfort, warmth, and a reminder of why we love cinema. This month’s AIFF Team Recommendations highlight films that spark joy in different ways. Through gentle humour, romance, nostalgia, and human connection. From recent AIFF discoveries to timeless classics, these selections celebrate storytelling that lifts the spirit and invites us to slow down, laugh, and feel a little lighter.

In the middle of winter, we’re turning to films that offer comfort, warmth, and a reminder of why we love cinema. This month’s AIFF Team Recommendations highlight films that spark joy in different ways. Through gentle humour, romance, nostalgia, and human connection. From recent AIFF discoveries to timeless classics, these selections celebrate storytelling that lifts the spirit and invites us to slow down, laugh, and feel a little lighter.

As the holiday season approaches, our team gathered to share the films that bring comfort, nostalgia, and joy this time of year. From timeless classics to family traditions, these selections invite you to embrace the warmth of stories that have stayed with us through the years.

As the holiday season approaches, our team gathered to share the films that bring comfort, nostalgia, and joy this time of year. From timeless classics to family traditions, these selections invite you to embrace the warmth of stories that have stayed with us through the years.