WIFT-Atlantic

08/27/2026

Five courageous midwives risk their safety and well-being to attend to expectant mothers worldwide: Inside makeshift tents on the US-Mexico border, across resource-scarce areas of northern Nigeria, encampment parks and shelters in Toronto, high-risk neighbourhoods in Colombia, and remote regions in Afghanistan.

WIFT-AT is thrilled to present THE DELIVERY LINE: MIDWIVES ON THE FRONTLINES, directed by Nance Ackerman, at the Lunenburg Doc Fest!

Friday, September 25, 3:00 PM
Lunenburg Opera House
Tickets: https://2026ldf.eventive.org/Film_Guides/the-delivery-line-midwives-on-the-frontlines-6a865c0a21a59b962d5084ff

08/26/2026

WIFT-AT is honoured to present Meaghan and Ree Wright’s documentary THE LAST DAYS OF APRIL at the Atlantic International Film Festival!

An intimate and deeply moving portrait of disability, community, and self-determination, the film centres on Halifax advocate and adaptive athlete April Hubbard as she navigates the end of her life through the use of MAiD. Approaching mortality without reducing life to illness or tragedy, THE LAST DAYS OF APRIL sustains a focus on dignity, bodily autonomy, friendship, and the community Hubbard cultivated to offer a compassionate and locally resonant reflection on what it means to live—and leave—on one’s own terms.

Friday, September 18, 6:00 PM
Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane
Tickets: https://2026aiff.eventive.org/searches/6a5f7b4b0362f996f21c6a19

08/25/2026

With September comes fresh fall air, back to school jitters, and the 2026 WIFT-AT Annual General Meeting! Join us online to connect with the board and staff who will recap the past year of events, announce the 2026-27 Mentor Match cohort, and vote in new board members.

⏰ Tuesday, September 29 5-7PM AT (5:30-7:30 NT)
📍 Via Zoom (link and support documents to be sent to full members via email before the meeting)

The AGM is open to FULL MEMBERS only.

If you’re not yet a member, now’s the perfect time to join. Become part of our community today: https://wift-at.com/membership/

08/09/2026

WIFT-AT is a non-profit professional association dedicated to supporting the advancement of the careers of women and gender-diverse people working in film, television and screen-based media in Atlantic Canada.

We are committed to creating opportunities for members to grow, discover alliances, challenge stereotypes, learn from the best and be inspired by those who are standing out with unique and powerful voices.

Become a member today and join our community!
https://wift-at.com/membership/

Photo Credit: Brittni Ann Photography

07/28/2026

07/23/2026

Support the next generation of screen professionals in your community. 🫶 is looking for mentors for the 2026-27 Mentor Match cohort!

If you work in the Canadian screen industry and have knowledge and skills to share with an emerging or mid-career screen artist in Atlantic Canada, we'd love to hear from you. The term runs from October to March and includes a small honourarium.

If interested please send a bit of your background to [email protected]

07/20/2026

WIFT-AT is thrilled to award Melani Wood the 2026 Pamela Segger All Access Pass! 🏆✨ The jury was impressed by her strong and varied producer's resume, including the breakout comedy THE SNAKE, heading to film festivals this autumn.

Melani will hit the fall festival circuit beginning in September through the support of the PSAAPA fund and five Atlantic festivals: Atlantic International Film Festival, Lunenburg Doc Fest, Anchor Fest, St. John's International Women's Film Festival and Silver Wave Film Festival.
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Melani is an award-winning filmmaker and producer working across narrative film, documentary, and commercial projects. Most recently she produced THE SNAKE, the directorial debut from Jenna MacMillan, which premiered at South by Southwest in 2026, where it received the Narrative Feature Special Jury Award for Best Performance. Her producing credits also include the six-time Canadian Screen Award–nominated series EVERYBODY'S MEG (2025) and the feature film BONE CAGE (2020). Her feature documentary THE LAST DAYS OF APRIL (2026) premiered at Hot Docs in April 2026.

Photo Credit: James Arthur Maclean

07/16/2026

Sun’s blazing and the deals are hot! Members save big on the main attractions of TIFF festival season.

Join before August 5 and receive:
⟡ a FREE ticket to our annual Reception@TIFF, happening September 15th!
⟡ Huge savings on TIFF: The Market Passes
⟡ $100 off The Hollywood Reporter Access Canada Summit Passes

Join and save today: https://wift.com/join/
Already a member? You can access these deals through your discounts and offers page: https://wift.com/members/discounts/

07/15/2026

SJIWFF's Michelle Jackson Emerging Filmmaker Award is now open for applications! This career-launching program offers over $60,000 in support, including $15,000 in cash, in-kind services, and mentorship in the creation of a new six-minute short film. The completed film premieres at the Closing Night Gala of the 38th annual St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival.

Please submit your application by Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 11:59pm NL time. Learn more about the award and apply at www.womensfilmfestival.com/mj-award

07/13/2026

Apply for the Mentor Match Program for an opportunity develop your craft, learn a new one, expand your network and get insider tips!

We are now accepting applications for our 2026-2027 program, pairing mentees with Canadian screen industry professionals who suit their interests, experience and goals for an eight-month mentorship. Available for both emerging and mid-career WIFT-AT members. Supported by Telefilm Canada.

Apply Now: https://tinyurl.com/y33z4ted
Deadline: Friday, July 17, 2026