About Us

Atlantic Canada’s curator of epic and unforgettable stories.

Our mission is to enrich cultural and economic life in Atlantic Canada by championing the vision and the voice of the regional, national and global cinema experience.

One of Canada’s premiere film festivals, the Atlantic International Film Festival is an eight-day celebration of film,media and music from around the world and houses various dynamic properties that celebrate film and our community.

AIFF Kids presents the best in regional, national and international films for youth, tackling issues from multiculturalism and community to sustainability and creativity.

AIFF Outdoor offers epic outdoor film experiences throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality. Presented under the open sky and on a larger-than-life inflatable screen, AIFF Outdoor screens classic movies for anyone from the community to enjoy!

AIFF Partners is one of the world’s pre-eminent international co-production/co-financing markets. Focusing on feature film, TV and digital fiction, AIFF Partners includes projects looking for financing as well as those still at an early stage with one-on-one meetings, roundtable sessions, keynote speakers and panels spread across its 3 days.