About ACIFF
Cinema from Black Canada, Africa and the diaspora.
ACIFF is a nonprofit festival based in the National Capital Region. We screen work by African, Caribbean and Black Canadian filmmakers, and by storytellers across the diaspora.
The festival is for audiences who want to see these films, and for the people making them. Outside festival week, the ACIFF Film Institute runs a year-long Pro-Lab, masterclasses and an artist residency.
Coming up
Dates and deadlines
ACIFF Black Filmmaker Pro-Lab
Year-long training and production academy. Application deadline to be confirmed.
ACIFF 2027 Festival
Screenings, panels and premieres. Film lineup to be announced.
Pro-Lab Masterclasses
Sessions for producers, directors and actors.
ACIFF Awards and Gala
Closing night of the festival.
Selected Films Sample
From the 2027 Film Guide
The 2027 lineup has not been announced. Film titles and artwork will be added once confirmed.
Feature films
Selected feature films from African, Caribbean and Black Canadian storytellers.
Short films
Short-form stories and emerging voices from across the diaspora.
Documentaries
Documentary perspectives, conversations and community stories.
ACIFF Film Institute
Work on your script, learn a new production skill or get feedback on a project.
Each program lists who can apply, how it runs and where applications stand.
Register Interest
Black Filmmaker Pro-Lab
Register Interest
Masterclasses
Details to come
Artist in Residence
Partnerships
Support a screening, contribute to training or help more young people take part.
We work with schools, cultural groups, public bodies, companies and film organizations. Tell us what you would like to support and we will set out the options.
Get Involved
Help bring more stories to the screen.
Volunteer, submit a film or work with ACIFF as a partner. Connect with the festival and its year-round programs.
Partners
Organizations working with ACIFF
Partner names and categories are shown as listed on aciff.net and should be confirmed before launch.
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