Tier 3
Halifax, Canada
Last verified 12 June 2026
Every September for the past 46 years, the Atlantic International Film Festival's eight-day celebration of film transforms the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia into an international arts hub.
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
The main submission deadline for Atlantic International Film Festival is around 3 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Atlantic International Film Festival costs from USD 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Atlantic International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Atlantic International Film Festival takes place in Halifax, Canada.
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