This month's newsletter is out!
Highlight's include:
Atlantic Filmmaker Focus - Marc Almon, Director/Producer
Music & Image's Artist In Focus - Rose Cousins, Singer/Songwriter
The AFF Introduces Jason Beaudry as Program Director
THE ATLANTIC FILM FESTIVAL
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Atlantic Film Festival
“Together, as a filmmaking community, we watch movies, we talk movies, and we make movies.”
The Atlantic Film Festival (AFF) 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 AFF 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 AFF depends heavily upon its strong ties to the surrounding and thriving arts community.
The AFF began as a tiny, grassroots operation in St. John’s, Newfoundland in 1981, relocating to Halifax the following year. Just three decades later, the AFF has blossomed into one of Canada’s premier film festivals. Whether for industry folk, unabashed film lovers or curious onlookers, the AFF offers a slew of opportunities to engage through film. Today’s Atlantic Film Festival is now a year-round celebration, growing beyond our eight-day cornerstone event in September to include:
Atlantic Film Festival - 150+ films from Atlantic Canada and around the world, Industry Events, Script Development Program, Retrospectives, Parties & Receptions
Strategic Partners - Co-production market, 200 top industry players, 1-2-1 meetings, keynotes, panels, Trans Atlantic Partners - TAP (international co-production mentoring program), Cannes Producers Network Reception
Music & Image - Industry Panels, One-on-one buyer meetings, Artist Showcases, Artists Compilation, Emerging Artists Program, 10 x 10 Emerging Video Artist Program
ViewFinders Atlantic Film Festival for Youth - Curriculum based film & workshop program, Hands-on workshops, Masterclass and discussions with top industry professionals, ViewFinders Productions, Festival in a Van
alFresco filmFesto - 6 public screenings on the Halifax Waterfront July-August 2013, Variety of community screenings throughout the year.
That's a Wrap!
The 12th annual ViewFinders: Atlantic Film Festival of Youth has come to a close. It was an extraordinary week for youth film. We definitely saw some world class short films from some exceptionally talented Atlantic Canadian young people. To all those who submitted films this year as well as those who support their dreams, thank you for participating.
CALL FOR ENTRY | 33RD ATLANTIC FILM FESTIVAL
The Atlantic Film Festival is now pleased to make a Call for Entry to the 33rd Annual Atlantic Film Festival taking place September 12-19, 2013.
Atlantic Film Festival on iTunes
We know you love films and you've seen a lot over this years festival. But why let the fun end? Now you can bring the experience of the Festival into your home, year round, with the Atlantic Film Festival Room on iTunes.
