Dear Asian filmmakers, the Atlantic International Film Festival (Canada) is accepting feature films until June 6, and short films until June 13, 2025

About the festival:
The Atlantic International Film Festival is a non-profit, charitable organization with a mandate to celebrate, elevate, and advance the work of Atlantic Canadian filmmakers alongside a curated selection of films from around the globe. The Festival began as a tiny, grassroots operation in St. John’s, Newfoundland, in 1981, relocating to Halifax, Nova Scotia the following year. Providing an immersive escape and experience for movie lovers, filmmakers, and industry professionals, the festival is Atlantic Canada’s premier curator of standout Canadian and international films, inspiring audiences with films that reflect a diversity of voices and perspectives.

Eligibility:
– The festival accepts both short and feature films of all kinds of genres (fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental).
– Films must have been completed in the last 18 months prior to the festival.
– Submissions distributed theatrically or broadcast on television in the Atlantic region prior to the Festival will not be eligible for the 2025 Festival. Entries already available publicly online, or previously submitted to the Atlantic International Film Festival will also not be considered.
– Films with commentary or dialogue in languages other than English must be subtitled or dubbed in English for consideration.
– Submissions must be made via FilmFreeway.
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

– Notification Date: August 8, 2025

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://filmfreeway.com/atlanticfilmfest (This is also the submission link)

We remind readers that the 45th Atlantic International Film Festival will take place from September 10 – 17, 2025 in Halifax, Canada.

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