2025 AIFF Kids Youth Film Competition Finalists!
Now in its 16th year, the AIFF Kids Youth Film Competition showcases short films created by young Atlantic Canadians, providing a platform for these films to be celebrated in-cinema. From close to 40 submissions, 26 short films were selected to take part in this year’s competition, and were further narrowed down by our judges to 16 Finalist films!
Who's That
Decision
I Am Still Here
The Advocate: Nature's Voice
Thief of Time
Home For Dinner
November Moon
DogPile
Disconnected
Our New Home
The Perfect Wrap
Dino Opera
Past Echoes
Woo Yong Jung
Red Herring
Time Trapped
From drama to thriller, animation to documentary, these films showcase the budding talent and creativity of the next generation of Atlantic Canadian filmmakers and will screen in-cinema for public audiences. All 16 finalist films are also eligible for the competition’s juried awards, and prizes.
Join us on Sunday May 25, 11 AM, at Cineplex Park Lane Halifax, to celebrate the creativity, originality, and unique vision of Atlantic Canada’s youth creators. The Juried Youth Competition Awards will be announced following the screening. From May 26 - June 1 you can watch the Finalist lineup on the AIFF YouTube channel and vote for your favorite film. The Audience Award will be revealed on June 2!
**Please note: although all selected finalist films are made by youth, the films may not be suitable for all ages. There are instances of implied violence, mature subjects, and course language