Sonic Cinema Preshow: 2026 Artists

The Atlantic International Film Festival is pleased to announce the featured artists in the Sonic Cinema Pre-show. Spanning a range of styles, from surreal and playful visuals to striking performances and stories rooted in Nova Scotia, this year’s lineup offers a wide-ranging survey of music and film from the province. This year's featured artists are:

1. The Nameless by Mama's Broke. Directed by Nicole Cecile Holland.

2. Hi and Bye by Jasper Smythe. Directed by Griffin O'Toole and Nicole Cecile Holland.

3. Cycles by Zamani. Directed by Jeff Miller.

4. Fill in the blanks byJoel Plaskett. Directed by Joel Plaskett.

5. Lovebird by Idialedyournumber. Directed by Malcolm MacMaster.

6. Everything you need by Erik Alexander Weber. Directed by Erik Alexander Weber.

7. Is there a river? by nightchrch. Directed by Stephanie Joline.

8. Bassment by Black Rook. Directed by John Wimberly.

9. Space Western by Rich Aucoin. Directed by Ian Macmillan and Jason Levangie.

10. Scotia Born by Aquakulture. Directed by John Butler.

Audiences can catch the winning music videos on the big screen throughout AIFF 2026.