For 44 years, the Atlantic International Film Festival has been bringing the love of film to the city of Halifax. AIFF is an eight-day celebration of film for everyone- from filmmakers and cinema lovers to curious onlookers and festival first timers.
DATES & DEADLINES
Submissions Open: January 8, 2024
Earlybird Deadline: March 22, 2024
Regular Deadline: May 3, 2024
Late Deadline: June 7, 2024
Did I Really Miss It? Deadline: June 14, 2024
Event Date: September 11 – 18, 2024
AIFF is pleased to offer a 50% discount to alumni of the festival. Filmmakers can email programming@atlanticfilm.ca for a discount code
Full details, rules & regulations and submissions info available here: filmfreeway.com/atlanticfilmfest
If you have any submission questions, please contact the Festival:
Toll free: 877.611.4244
Telephone: 902.422.FILM
Email: submissions@atlanticfilm.ca
AWARDS & PRIZES
The Gordon Parsons Award for Best Atlantic Feature
Award is open to all eligible Atlantic Canadian feature length films selected to the Atlantic International Film Festival.
Best Atlantic Short
Award is open to all eligible Atlantic Canadian short films selected to the Atlantic International Film Festival.
Best Atlantic Director
Award is open to all eligible Atlantic Canadian features selected to the Atlantic International Film Festival.
The Michael Weir Award for Best Atlantic Screenwriter
Award is open to all eligible Atlantic Canadian scripted features selected to the Atlantic International Film Festival.
Best Atlantic Cinematographer
Award is open to all eligible Atlantic Canadian features selected to the Atlantic International Film Festival.
Best Atlantic Editor
Award is open to all eligible Atlantic Canadian features selected to the Atlantic International Film Festival.
Best Atlantic Original Score or Song
Award is open to all eligible Atlantic Canadian features selected to the Atlantic International Film Festival.
Joan Orenstein Award & David Renton Award for Outstanding Performance in Acting
Award is open to all eligible Atlantic Canadian performers featured in films selected to the Atlantic International Film Festival.
Best Atlantic Documentary
Award is open to all eligible Atlantic Canadian feature length documentaries selected to the Atlantic International Film Festival.
Best Atlantic Short Documentary
Award is open to all eligible Atlantic Canadian short documentaries selected to the Atlantic International Film Festival.
The Atlantic Film Festival Association maintains the sole right to determine if submissions meet the eligibility requirements in each category.