The AIFF team hit the road late last month to bring an inspiring and educational lineup of films and workshops to youth across Nova Scotia! In-person events were held in Dartmouth, Bridgewater and Yarmouth, while hundreds more participated virtually in their classrooms through AIFF Kids Online.

AIFF is bringing Charles Officer’s documentary UNARMED VERSES to Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane in downtown Halifax for National Canadian Film Day on April 17 at 6:30PM for FREE! Join us for this event at no charge and celebrate this incredible film and filmmaker, and Canadian cinema.

Get your free tickets here!

The Atlantic International Film Festival is launching a new Filmmakers’ Advisory Committee to create a meaningful, ongoing link between the festival and filmmakers in Atlantic Canada. The committee is designed to foster open dialogue with respect to the festival's activities and plans and the needs and concerns of the industry.

“I highly recommend that first-timers stay through the ending and take the opportunity to listen to the movie crew and ask them questions. It’s the best time to poke your questions at actors, directors, and producers, gaining valuable tips and insights into the field.”

AIFF in Europe! AIFF Industry Programs Manager Chrissy King-Lopes went to film festivals, film markets and film commissions in the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Germany and more last month, representing AIFF and Atlantic Canada while connecting with industry folk from all around the world.

Explore the AIFF Kids School Tour Program Guide with film listings, synopses, themes, and more HERE

MARCH 20-APRIL 5 — Online in Atlantic Canada (NS, NB, PEI, NFLD) — English & French Programs available — email programming@atlanticfilm.ca to gain free access

Teacher and educator resources can be found HERE

FREEDOM SWELL, an official documentary selection of the 2021 Atlantic International Film Festival, will screen virtually for free in Nova Scotia from March 15 - March 24, 2024. More info and how to watch here. 

I moved to Halifax 3 years ago, and 2023 marked my 2nd year of volunteering. Film has been a lifelong passion of mine since my time in my home country, so when I discovered this local festival after moving to Halifax, I definitely felt the urge to contribute to it in some way.