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!

The Advocate: Nature's Voice

Who's That

Decision

I Am Still Here

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

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