AIFF is proud to announce the 2024 program, showcasing 96 feature and short films at Halifax’s Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane from Wednesday, September 11 to Wednesday, September 18.

In my mind, content brought to you by a film festival is like being shown a tray of assorted valuable gems. Urgency exists in witnessing their brilliance before they are ushered away.

This article aims to answer the question: what is the loudest and quietest movie snack?

Alongside three Atlantic Canadian feature films, we are excited to announce free events, the revival of SCRIPTS OUT LOUD, and EARLY BIRD pricing for passes and ticket bundles, now available online.

Roger Ebert once said that cinema was “...a machine that generates empathy” and if that’s the case, queer cinema is a polished, well-oiled machine that is able to represent a collective by tenderly examining the individual. It can make you feel the love and warmth of your community even while shivering from the icy air-conditioning of the movie theater.

Your first look at what we've put together for 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival! This year we're taking another step forward into the future of AIFF, shining a spotlight on our events, our audience and our regional filmmakers.

With the 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival, our Volunteer Department has started to recruit film lovers from the community to join the team! Get to know this year's Volunteer Manager and Coordinator, a dynamic duo who are excited to meet you.

This year’s Filmmaker Lab cohort hails from across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. Their films span styles and genres: they are experimental, comedic, narrative-driven, abstract, imagistic, atmospheric and informative.