2025 AIFF Submissions - Now Open

Written By Marcin Modzynski

For 45 years, the Atlantic International Film Festival has been bringing the love of film to the city of Halifax. AIFF is an eight-day celebration of film for everyone- from filmmakers and cinema lovers to curious onlookers and festival first timers.

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.

AIFF is pleased to offer a 50% discount to alumni of the festival. Filmmakers can email programming@atlanticfilm.ca for a discount code.


Dates & Deadlines

Submissions Open: January 6, 2025

Earlybird Deadline: March 21, 2025

Regular Deadline: May 2, 2025

Late Deadline: June 6, 2025

Did I Really Miss It? Deadline: June 13, 2025

Event Date: September 10 – 17, 2025


Full details, rules & regulations and submissions info available here: filmfreeway.com/atlanticfilmfest

If you have any submission questions, please contact the Festival:

Toll free: 877.611.4244

Telephone: 902.422.FILM

Email: submissions@atlanticfilm.ca

Marcin Modzynski
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