| Opening film | The Queen of My Dreams by Fawzia Mirza |
|---|---|
| Closing film | Flora and Son by John Carney |
| Location | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Festival date | September 14–21, 2023 |
| Website | atlanticfilmfestival |
The 2023 edition of the Atlantic International Film Festival, the 43rd edition in the event's history, took place from September 14 to 21, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.[1]
Some screenings at the festival were disrupted by Tropical Storm Lee, but the festival was not cancelled and all affected screenings were rescheduled for another time.[2] Following the conclusion of the official in-person festival, the Atlantic Canadian films from the program were also made available on a dedicated streaming platform for three additional days to help publicize the films in the rest of the region.[2]