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Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Filmmakers’ Cooperative is a member-run arts-centre

06/05/2026

AFCOOP has partnered with Fleapit Cinema to present an in-conversation with visiting filmmakers and collaborators, Kalil Haddad and Ryan Steel. Coming from Toronto and Winnipeg respectively, these two filmmakers have been carving out a name for themselves in the independent film scene of Canada, and will be in The Great Harbour this week!

On Thursday, June 11th: Fleapit Cinema is kicking off the summer by presenting a very special double feature of YOU SORTA KNOW IT’S GONNA END, the brand new B2B videomixtape featuring ten classic shorts by Ryan Steel and Kalil Haddad, followed by HE NEVER DIES, a four-film cycle by Kalil Haddad, concluding with an afterparty RAVE featuring DJ sets by Ryan Steel and ENDLESSS. There will be films, food, drinks, merch, a Q&A, and lots of dancing. Read more about the two programs by going to the ticket link in our bio.

On Friday, June 12th: Join us in hearing about the behind-the-scenes of the works featured with an artist talk between Kalil and Ryan, featuring live commentary of the mixtape as they walk us through their creative processes.

Grab your tickets now! Links in bio.

05/29/2026

The Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative’s Grants for Filmmakers are now open for submissions!

With grants available to members & non-members, Nova Scotian and non-Nova Scotian residents, there is sure to be a grant that will inspire your next creative project.

Which grant will you apply for?
• FIRST THING GRANT
• SUPER-8 BURSARY
• FEEDBACK LOOP
• ANALOGUE FILM GRANT
• INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS GRANT

Read more about each grant and how to apply by going to afcoop.ca. Link in bio.

Applications are due August, 1st, 2026. AFCOOP will only have one intake period this year. We will not be accepting applications in December.

05/08/2026

You’ve heard of the Criterion Closet, but what about AFCOOP’s Analog Alley?

AFCOOP welcomed our spring intern, Chloë, into the co-op at the end of April. She will be joining us for the rest of May, working with our technical coordinator, Cody, and communications coordinator, Brielle.

Chloë Nguyen-Drury (she/they) is a Kjipuktuk/Halifax-based writer, filmmaker, and soon-to-be NSCC Screen Arts graduate. Her background is in creative writing and community arts and culture programs. With an interest in genre, documentary, and experimental filmmaking, their projects employ themes of discomfort, isolation, gender and sexuality, environment, nature, and culture.

Video by Chloë Nguyen-Drury & Cody Chandler
Edited by Chloë Nguyen-Drury
Analog Alley Guest: Chloë Nguyen-Drury

04/22/2026

Thanks to everyone that came out to our Spring GM! 🌷🐇

Glad to see many new and familiar faces in attendance.

As always, a delight to connect with our independent film community. Remember you can stop by anytime or give us a shout if you have questions about gear, programs, or resources 💡🎬🤝

04/08/2026

Mark your calendars - AFCOOP’s next general meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30pm🌷🎥

Come hear some updates on the co-op and connect with the membership over snacks and drinks!

Reminder that our GMs are open to the public and an opportunity to vote in new members. For those interested in becoming a member of the cooperative, reach out to Henry at [email protected] by April 20th.

04/02/2026

The Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd.

Normal hours to resume next week.

Our newsletter will be going out tomorrow morning as usual—subscribe using the link in our bio to get the latest news from AFCOOP.

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03/26/2026

The budget may have passed last night, but our fight isn’t over!

WE ARE ASKING FOR ALL HANDS ON DECK TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH AT NOON!

We are calling on EVERYONE to join us at the Province House to make our voices heard all together.

It’s crucial that everyone who can make it joins together for the biggest rally this province has ever seen.

When: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)
Where: Province House (1726 Hollis St, Halifax/Kjipuktuk)
Who: All who believe that culture is critical, and who are calling for democracy and transparency from our government.

Let’s make sure the government understands us loud and clear; arts and culture are crucial to this province!

03/20/2026

As an Industry Partner, AFCOOP has the ability to nominate one production in the narrative stream and one production in the documentary stream of the Telefilm Talent to Watch program.

This national program supports emerging filmmakers with producing their first feature films (narrative or documentary) by providing funding and mentorship support throughout the process.

Teams nominated by AFCOOP will then re-apply to Telefilm to be considered in the national competition.

The deadline to apply for consideration of a nomination from AFCOOP is extended to Monday, April 6th, 2026 by 11:59 PM AST.

🌹Our guidelines for the application are now live. Go to the link in our bio to learn more! 🌹

Please note that Telefilm Canada will be hosting info sessions on the program. The dates are:

March 26 @ 11:00 a.m. (FR)
March 26 @ 3:00 p.m. (ENG)

Sign up by visiting their website.

03/04/2026

The offices of the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative will be closed from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM today, March 4th to attend the Rally for Arts, Heritage, Culture, and Community at the Province House.

There are rallies today across the province: Wolfville, Annapolis Royal, Truro, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Sydney, Antigonish, Liverpool, and New Glasgow.

In Kjipuktuk (Halifax), a grounding space will be available at the Turret Arts Space Society .space, 1588 Barrington St, who are hosting a “Phone Blitz” from 12-1:30 PM. They are opening the building to the public and providing water, masks, and phone scripts.

Can’t attend an event in-person? Call and email your reps!
Premier Tim Houston: [email protected] | 902-424-6600
Minister Dave Ritcey (CCTH): [email protected] | 902-897-0884
Minister John Lohr (Finance): [email protected] | 902-424-5554
Find your MLA: enstools.electionsnovascotia.ca/edinfo
Template letter links are in our bio.

02/26/2026

A STATEMENT REGARDING THE 2026-27 NOVA SCOTIA PROVINCIAL BUDGET

As one of Nova Scotia’s oldest active artist-run centres, we must address the release of the 2026-27 provincial budget. For the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative (AFCOOP), this budget could result in a 20-30% cut to our overall operating budget inclusive of programs. These are the most severe cuts to the sector in decades, and will directly affect the day-to-day of the already underfunded arts and culture organizations struggling amidst inflated costs. As Bus Stop Theatre wrote, this will “impact every child, student, individual, group and community that benefit, learn, gather and connect through them.”

Founded in 1974, the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative is a pillar to the film and media community in Halifax. The provincial government boasts its support for the film production industry in Nova Scotia, but neglects to understand that many of the skilled crew and creative voices have their start at Artist-run centres like AFCOOP, Khyber, the Centre for Art Tapes, & more – attending workshops, connecting with mentors and the larger membership – where they have found their voices and contributed to the culturally vibrant and economically abundant arts industry in the province.

Released in October 2025, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce reported that “Canada’s arts and culture sector contributed $65 billion in direct GDP to the Canadian economy in 2024, growing faster and supporting more jobs per dollar than other key sectors like oil and gas, manufacturing or agriculture.” Cultural exports are at record highs and economic returns are outpacing traditional industries, so we ask the Nova Scotian government: why has a decision been made to cut funding to one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing industries during a deficit?

The province has seen its first decrease in population since 2020 (Statistics Canada), and one has to ask: who wants to live in a province that is reaching for the broom to sweep the arts & culture, education, public services, and heritage sectors of the map?

Read the full text from the graphic by going to the link in our bio.

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1800 Argyle Street
Halifax, NS
B3J2V9

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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902 405 4474

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