The Atlantic International Film Festival is seeking candidates for festival Pre-Screeners for the 44th edition of our festival this fall; September 11-18, 2024. Whether you have a background in film history, filmmaking, or are a cinephile, we’re looking for a diverse group of people who want to spend some free time watching and reviewing unique and thought-provoking festival submissions from voices around the world.

“I think the main thing I look forward to every year is the people I meet, whether they’re volunteers of the festival or film-goers. After graduating from film school, one of the biggest things I learned was how tight knit the film community really is. The AIFF really displays that as many people I see I’ve recognized, whether they’re former classmates or even former instructors. Especially this year when volunteering I got to talk to other volunteers about the different movies we saw and ones that we’re excited to see.” 

The AIFF Kids Youth Film Competition is a free challenge for anyone ages 18 or under to develop skills as a filmmaker- just make a 5-minute movie or less and submit it free at the link below! Submissions are currently open and the deadline has been extended to April 19, 2024.

Submissions & full details: www.filmfreeway.com/AIFFKidsYouthFilmCompetition

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.