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
Strategic Partners
Pitch projects. Explore partnerships. See the possibilities.
The Atlantic Film Festival’s Strategic Partners is one of the world’s pre‐eminent co-production/co-financing markets focusing on feature film, TV and multiplatform fiction. Strategic Partners offers an intimate, organized forum for projects looking for financing as well as those still at an early stage - looking for the right partner. Its linear program is designed to provide unparalleled access to international co-production possibilities - all under one roof, set against the backdrop of the Atlantic Film Festival and the vibrant, coastal city of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Top Canadian and international industry players are selected to attend, including producers, investors, sales agents, funding agencies, broadcasters and distributors. Offering over 1000 pre-scheduled 1-2-1 meetings, coproduction focused roundtable sessions, cutting edge panels, visionary keynote speakers, screenings and receptions, Strategic Partners is a convergence of talent and innovation, producing tangible results.
For further information on Strategic Partners, follow the link: Strategic Partners
Trans Atlantic Partners 
The Erich Pommer Institut, Potsdam (Germany), Strategic Partners, Halifax (Canada) and IFP, New York (USA) proudly present a three-module, intensive training and networking Program for film producers from Europe, Canada and the US.
TRANS ATLANTIC PARTNERS gives producers the necessary tools and knowledge to maneuver through the complex arena of international co-productions/co-ventures and to overcome the legal and financial barriers.
For further information, and to apply, follow the link: Trans Atlantic Partners
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.
Strategic Partners announces keynote speakers
With just over a week until the Strategic Partners (SP) application deadline, Friday, June 29, SP announces its two, must-attend keynote addresses. The remarkable Rebecca O’Brien, Ken Loach’s longstanding producer, will speak Friday, September 14 and the provocative digital leader Brent V. Friedman will speak Saturday, September 15...
