Media Release Archive

View Finders

April 24, 2013
Winners of the 12th annual ViewFinders: Atlantic Film Festival for Youth announced!
April 4, 2013
Green Screen Gala & Youth Filmmaking Day part of 12th annual ViewFinders: Atlantic Film Festival for Youth, April 14-20
March 12, 2013
The 12th ViewFinders: Atlantic Film Festival for Youth, April 14-20, announces full program
May 14, 2012
Winners of the 11th annual ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth announced!
April 3, 2012
The 11th annual ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth and The Discovery Centre proudly present the ViewFinders Expo, April 15
March 27, 2012
The 11th annual ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth offers great films for preschoolers to high school students at this year’s event
March 20, 2012
11th annual ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth announces Gala screenings for this year’s event
February 28, 2012
Halifax’s 11th annual ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth seeks funding for Nova Scotia students to attend
January 11, 2012
Halifax’s 11th ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth announces 2012 dates and seeks local youth jury
April 18, 2011
Winners of the 10th annual ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth announced!
April 13, 2011
ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth Presents Friends, Enemies and Asperger's Syndrome Panel Discussion, April 16
March 29, 2011
ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth and The Discovery Centre present the ViewFinders Expo, April 10
March 3, 2011
Halifax's 10th ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth, April 12-16, announces full program
April 19, 2010
ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth gears up for its busiest Opening Day ever!
March 8, 2010
ViewFinders Brings Internationally Acclaimed Films to Atlantic Canadian Youth
March 8, 2010
New Workshops at ViewFinders Put Atlantic Canadian Youth in the Directors Chair
April 8, 2009
Something to Think About - ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth Unveils Thought-Provoking Film Program ... Including a Canadian Premiere!
February 3, 2009
Get Animated! ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth and SunLife Chair in Adolescent Mental Health Create a New March Break Camp.
January 21, 2009
ViewFinders has a Trio of Ways to Bring Film, Fun and Family into Your Spring!
November 14, 2008
8th ViewFinders: International Film Festival For Youth Seeks Youth Jurors
November 10, 2008
ViewFinders Creates Global Connection Between Filmmakers and Youth
October 9, 2008
The Search is On! ViewFinders International Film Festival for Youth Looks to Challenge Young Filmmakers.
April 30, 2008
Kids Win at 7th ViewFinders International Film Festival for Youth - Media Release
April 9, 2008
ViewFinders Announces Inspiring Line-up of Films, Workshops and Challenges for 2008
April 8, 2008
ViewFinders Announces Finalists for the Animation, Movie and Green Screen Challenges
April 3, 2008
Volunteers for ViewFinders Wanted
March 31, 2008
ViewFinders seeking Youth Actors with Unique Skills
March 6, 2008
Financial Contribution Aids ViewFinders In Reaching More Youth Across Atlantic Canada
February 15, 2008
ViewFinders Explores Mental Health with Teens and Local Filmmakers
February 7, 2008
Youth Jurors Selected for ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth
February 7, 2008
Youth Jurors Selected for ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth
November 13, 2007
7th ViewFinders: International Film Festival For Youth Seeks Youth Jurors
October 29, 2007
7th ViewFinders: International Film Festival For Youth Seeks Film Submissions
October 26, 2007
Director attends screenings of Nova Scotian documentary about segregated schools at local high schools
October 3, 2007
ViewFinders Seeks Eco-Action and Youth-Made Films
October 1, 2007
ViewFinders Winner Scores Big with Herbert at Ottawa International Animation Festival
May 21, 2007
ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth Screens Largest Ever Number of Youth-Made Films to Date
May 1, 2007
6th ViewFinders Announces Festival Awards

Atlantic Film Festival

April 10, 2013
The Atlantic Film Festival announces appointment of Jason Beaudry as Program Director
August 21, 2012
The 32nd Atlantic Film Festival announces stellar event for Halifax, September 13-20
February 7, 2012
Atlantic Film Festival and Neptune Theatre Announce Winter Film Series
January 6, 2012
Atlantic Film Festival seeks new Executive Director
September 24, 2011
Winners of the 31st Atlantic Film Festival announced today!
September 15, 2011
Special guests attending the 31st Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax, September 15-24
August 23, 2011
The 31st Atlantic Film Festival announces Festival of Hits, September 15-24
September 9, 2010
The 30th annual Atlantic Film Festival is pleased to host "A Conversation with Martin Katz" for its Academy Luncheon, Sept. 19
August 31, 2010
Atlantic Film Festival announces full lineup of Canadian and international films to be presented on the occasion of its 30th anniversary
June 17, 2010
Finalist for The Atlantic Film Festival’s Emerging Composer-Director Mentorship Program Announced
September 27, 2009
29th Atlantic Film Festival Announces It's Complete List of Canadian Film Award Winners
August 26, 2009
A Must-See Lineup of Canadian and International Films Rounds Out 29th Atlantic Film Festival Lineup
August 18, 2009
29th Atlantic Film Festival Announces Atlantic Canadian Film Program, Headlining Musical Acts for Opening Night Party and a Revamped Program Guide for 2009
August 6, 2009
They’re Back! The Trailer Park Boys are Back, Bigger than Ever AND Opening the 29th Atlantic Film Festival
March 12, 2009
29th Atlantic Film Festival Seeks Film Submissions
November 19, 2008
Canadian Theatrical Run of Growing Op Begins November 21, 2008
September 19, 2008
28th Atlantic Film Festival Awards
August 27, 2008
Atlantic Canadian Films Shine Bright Alongside International Blockbusters as the 28th Atlantic Film Festival Announces Its Full Program
March 17, 2008
28th Atlantic Film Festival accepting Feature Film Outlines
February 13, 2008
28th Atlantic Film Festival Seeks Film Submissions
October 17, 2007
A Record 33,500 Attend The 2007 Atlantic Film Festival
September 27, 2007
27th Atlantic Film Festival Winners
September 19, 2007
Pot of Gold Takes the 27th Atlantic Film Festival’s Inspired Script Pitch Competition
September 5, 2007
New Partnerships Make it Easier to Browse the Program and Buy Tickets at This Year’s Atlantic Film Festival
August 29, 2007
Local Stars Shine in 27th Atlantic Film Festival Line-up
August 8, 2007
Music by Issa in 27th Atlantic Film Festival TV Ad
August 2, 2007
27th Atlantic Film Festival’s Inspired Program
July 31, 2007
Buck 65 to Headline the 27th Atlantic Film Festival Opening Party
July 25, 2007
27th Atlantic Film Festival Opens With Shake Hands With The Devil

Strategic Partners

March 14, 2013
-March 25 Application Deadline for TAP 2013 Fast Approaching
February 27, 2013
Strategic Partners shines spotlight on India and the United Kingdom at 16th annual event, Sept. 12-15 in Halifax
August 14, 2012
15th Annual Strategic Partners to spark top crop of international co-production deals
June 20, 2012
Strategic Partners announces keynote speakers as deadline approaches
June 12, 2012
Trans Atlantic Partners cultivates international producers for the next Oscar contenders
February 2, 2012
Trans Atlantic Partners opens call for applications as it celebrates Oscar nods for alumni
January 31, 2012
UK And USA spotlight countries for Strategic Partners 15th anniversary
September 27, 2011
Bonds forge as Trans Atlantic Partners wraps at IFP
September 20, 2011
Film crisis 'exciting opportunity to re-invent ourselves' – keynote message at Strategic Partners 2011
September 14, 2011
Australian producers bring compelling projects to Strategic Partners, Canada's pre-eminent co-pro market
September 13, 2011
Producers reap rewards of co-production training, as Trans Atlantic Partners arrives in Halifax, then heads to NYC
August 30, 2011
Strategic Partners tackles private financing, brand integration and transmedia during 2011 panel events
August 18, 2011
Star talent attached to film, TV projects vying for co-production deals at Strategic Partners 2011
May 3, 2011
Trans Atlantic Partners tags impressive slate of producers for third annual co-production training opportunity
March 29, 2011
Strategic Partners Shines Spotlight on Producers Down Under
February 22, 2011
Strategic Partners 2011 Shines the Spotlight on South Africa and USA. Applications Now Open!
January 26, 2011
Trans Atlantic Partners Announces IFP as a New Partner for 2011
August 25, 2010
Laszlo Barna, President, Entertainment One Television, slated as Keynote Speaker at Strategic Partners September 16-19
August 10, 2010
2010 Strategic Partners Announces Keynote Speaker: Indie Film Icon, Christine Vachon
June 29, 2010
Two Co-production Deals Signed at TRANS ATLANTIC PARTNERS 2010
June 17, 2010
Award winning producers participate in TRANS ATLANTIC PARTNERS 2010
March 24, 2010
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and Restless Slated as In-Depth Case Studies to be Presented at TRANS ATLANTIC PARTNERS
November 19, 2009
Applications Now Open For Trans Atlantic Partners 2010
September 24, 2009
Delegates Rave About This Year's Strategic Partners
September 17, 2009
Strongest Line-up in History of Strategic Partners
September 10, 2009
Award-winning Producer and Writer Kevin Tierney Featured at Academy Luncheon
Case studies Foxfire and In Darkness inspire Trans Atlantic Partners producers wrapping up at Strategic Partners and Independent Film Week
March 12, 2013
12ème édition de ViewFinders : le Festival du film de l’Atlantique pour la jeunesse, du 14 au 20 avril, présente une programmation complète

Music and Image

March 7, 2013
The 9th Annual Music & Image Conference announces application deadline for the third installment of the 10 X 10 Music Video Program set for September 2013
August 31, 2012
The Atlantic Film Festival and ECMA announce the 9th annual Music & Image program set for Halifax, September 13-16
May 23, 2012
AFF calls for applications to the Music & Image 10X10 and Digital Compilation and doubles award winnings – September 13-16
August 9, 2011
The 31st Atlantic Film Festival calls for applications for the 10 X 10 music video program as part of the Music & Image Conference, September 15-18
September 9, 2010
Songs and the Stories Behind Them
September 7, 2010
Doing Business a Big Part of Music & Image Program
September 2, 2010
Marriage of Music and Film Makes 2010 Music & Image Conference a Must Attend Event
June 17, 2010
Finalist for The Atlantic Film Festival’s Emerging Composer-Director Mentorship Program Announced
September 18, 2008
Legendary Music Business ‘Record Man’ Seymour Stein To Present Keynote at 28th Atlantic Film Festival
September 5, 2008
Atlantic Film Festival's Music & Image Take 4 Compilation Returns With More Music Than Ever
June 25, 2008
Atlantic Film Festival's Inspired Music Seeks Applications from Filmmakers & Musicians
September 19, 2007
Music Meets Film at the Atlantic Film Festival

Atlantic Film Festival, View Finders

February 25, 2013
The 12th annual ViewFinders: Atlantic Film Festival for Youth announces March Break workshops, March 11-15 and the ViewFinders Expo, March 16

General, Industry Sessions, alFresco filmFesto, Atlantic Film Festival, Music and Image, Strategic Partners, View Finders

December 14, 2012
Lia Rinaldo steps down as Festival Director of the Atlantic Film Festival

General, Atlantic Film Festival

October 24, 2012
The Atlantic Film Festival takes the reins of DOWNLOAD on CBC (Atlantic Region)
September 20, 2012
32nd Atlantic Film Festival Awards Presentation

General, Atlantic Film Festival, Music and Image

September 20, 2012
Winners of the 32nd Atlantic Film Festival announced!

General, Strategic Partners

September 19, 2012
Strategic Partners 2012 delegates urged to establish strong, creative business models and international collaboration to meet rapidly-shifting audience needs head-on

alFresco filmFesto

June 20, 2012
12th annual alFresco filmFesto presents “Summer of Johnny: Rolling in the Depp”
August 4, 2011
The 11th annual alFresco filmFesto presents Ghostbusters on the Halifax Seaport this Friday, August 5
July 25, 2011
The 11th annual alFresco filmFesto presents Caddyshack on the Halifax Seaport this Friday, July 29
July 22, 2011
The 11th annual alFresco filmFesto presents "Summer of Murray", July 22 - August 26

Industry Sessions, Atlantic Film Festival, Music and Image, Strategic Partners

September 6, 2011
The 31st Atlantic Film Festival’s Music & Image Conference presents Soundtracks & Stories: Songwriters Circle, Sept. 18

Atlantic Film Festival, Music and Image

August 30, 2011
The 31st Atlantic Film Festival’s Music & Image Conference announces program for September 15-18