The 45th Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) taking place September 10 to 17, 2025, announced the full program of 108 feature and short films.
Atlantic International Film Festival
Atlantic Film Festival
SINCE: 1981
WHERE: Nova Scotia, Canada
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Atlantic Film Festival is an eight-day celebration of film, media and music from around the world. It’s a festival that turns Halifax – a charming and historic coastal city – into an international Mecca for the arts, abuzz with filmmakers, industry types and film lovers. Offering a first-look at the best international films of the festival season, the Atlantic Film Festival is a champion of local filmmakers, committed to bridging the gap. We attract some of the biggest players in film, media and music from around the world. All of our film selections are chosen with our community in mind and our special events are designed to bring us all together. A not-for-profit organization, the Atlantic Film Festival depends heavily upon its strong ties to the surrounding and thriving arts community.
Atlantic International Film Festival
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45th Atlantic International Film Festival Reveals Lineup with Kiss of the Spider Woman Starring Jennifer Lopez as Closing Film
Jennifer Lopez in Kiss of the Spider Woman (Ana Carballosa)
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Jason Buxton’s ‘Sharp Corner’ Takes Top Awards at 44th Atlantic International Film Festival
Sharp Corner directed by Jason Buxton (courtesy of Elevation) The 44th edition of the Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) in Halifax, Nova Scotia announced its 2024 award winners. Sharp Corner won the Gordon Parsons Award for Best Atlantic Feature along with DGC Award for Best Atlantic Director for director Jason Buxton. In the thriller film based on the short story by Russell Wangersky, Ben Foster stars as Josh McCall, a man who becomes obsessed with saving car accident victims at the sharp road corner near his home.