Canadian docs making their world premieres include So Surreal: Behind the Masks and Living Together.
Who By Fire and The Shrouds have been selected as part of the festival’s main slate program.
The films are part of a lineup of 43 titles from filmmakers representing 41 countries.
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The Canadian telecom and media company will also sponsor the festival’s People’s Choice Awards.
The director makes her feature film debut with Bonjour Tristesse as part of the Discovery programme.
Organizers say the $2 million Special Events Stabilization Initiative won’t be enough to offset rising costs.
The Atlantic International Film Festival lineup includes the Nova Scotia-shot feature Monica’s News.
The films are part of a 24-title lineup that includes 20 world premieres.
The documentary Russians at War will premiere out of competition, while Alberta-shot The Order is among the 21 competition titles.