The AIFF Filmmaker Lab is a talent development program has become an important pathway for Atlantic Canadian writers, directors and producers. For the third year, we welcome back Katie and Ian Bignell as consulting festival strategists!

In Episode 2, Jeff Douglas presents four outstanding short films from Atlantic Canada - Pearls, Eye Piece, and Where my Branches Stem. Plus: a visit filmmaker filmmaker Teresa Kuo.

In Episode 2, Jeff Douglas presents four outstanding short films from Atlantic Canada - Me and My Teeth, The Mist, and Bedlamer. Plus: a meet up with filmmaker Alexa Jane Jerrett.

In Episode 1, Jeff Douglas presents four outstanding short films from Atlantic Canada - EVELYN, FATHER ARCHIE, WHAT GOOD CANADIANS DO and THE KITCHEN SINK, alongside a conversation with filmmaker Olivia King.

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.