A stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life - Sugarcane, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie - is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning. Presented in partnership with the NS Human Rights Commission, screening free online December 3-10.

The AIFF Development Manager is responsible for fund development activities for the Atlantic International Film Festival including government grants, corporate sponsorships, in-kind community partnerships, donations and membership revenue.

The Teachers Advisory Committee (TAC) is essential in helping our team select AIFF Kids School Tour films that connect with curriculum, Grades Primary - 12, as well as update educational resources that facilitate critical discussions. Apply to volunteer via the TAC questionnaire form today!

To celebrate Halloween around the corner, we’re running down some horror favourites from AIFFs past to commemorate some of our creepiest in-person screenings, as well as offering a few suggestions on what fans of those films should check out next. 

8 days, and more than 100 films: there’s so much to fit into one festival week! Take it easy this weekend and catch up on screenings you might have missed—from the comfort of your home.

The 44th edition of the Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) is pleased to announce its 2024 award winners.

Exemplified by much of this year’s AIFF program: filmmakers and musicians seem to be growing more conversant. Their combined energies can result in new horizons on both sides.

Critical 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival updated including location changes, guest updates and added or removed screenings.