Screening times:
Thursday, May 1, 6:30 PM
Saturday, May 3, 6:00 PM

Karen Chapman | Canada | 2024 | 83m
with Oluniké Adeliyi, Maxine Simpson, Zahra Bentham, Micah Mensah-Jatoe

A mother having relocated her family to the housing project where she grew up fights to protect her loved ones from encroaching violence.  A fresh voice in Black Canadian filmmaking makes a mark with her first feature film.

Screening times:
Friday, May 2, 6:30 PM

Maryse Legagneur | Canada, Quebéc | 2024 | 111m
French with English subtitles

A former Haitian political prisoner who lived through the Duvalier dictatorship is dying. He wishes to share his last meals with his daughter Vanessa. Each meal consists of a traditional Haitian dish and evokes a moment from the island's past.

Screening times:
Saturday, May 3, 8:30 PM

Elaine May | USA | 1971 | 102m
with Elaine May, Walter Mathau

What better month to celebrate groundbreaking comedic talent Elaine May, while we semi-patiently await further news on Crackpot, May’s first narrative feature since Ishtar? A New Leaf is the first in a three-part series of Elaine May films, screening on Saturday nights in May.

Screening times:
Sunday, May 4, 6:30 PM
Friday, May 16, 6:30 PM

Lizzie MacKenzie | Scotland | 2024 | 79m
with Ken Smith

Ken Smith has lived alone in the Scottish wilderness for decades, but now has to face the challenges of age and infirmity.  A wondrous, intimate look at the path less taken, the rewards and costs of a life lived in solitude and self-sufficiency. 

Screening times:
Friday, May 9, 7:00 PM - Artists attending!

Various directors | Canada | 2024-25 | 70m

Vegan Delights is the Animation Festival of Halifax's annual program of new Canadian animated short films. A number of artists will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening!

Event time:
Saturday, May 10, 6:00 PM - Panel Discussion with the makers of Lana Longbeard

Lana Longbeard is a 52×11 minute original animated kids‘ series co-production from Copernicus Studios (Halifax, Canada) and Zephyr Animation (Paris, France). Join the makers of Lana Longbeard in a panel discussion about making this independent animated series!

Screening times:
Saturday, May 10, 7:30 PM - Director attending!

Seth and Peter Scriver | Canada | 2025 | 97m

Carbon Arc Cinema is delighted to co-present the 14th Animation Festival of Halifax. The Animation Festival includes workshops, panels and screenings, and is held at four venues across Halifax. The entire festival schedule is viewable at anifx.ca

Screening times:
Sunday, May 11, 12:00 noon

Jesper Møller, Piet De Rycker, Jens Møller | Canada, Germany | 2024 | 82m

When a homeless little ghost knocks on the door to the eccentric residents of a Ghost Train on the lookout for a place to belong, she accidentally attracts the attention from the outside world and must team up with the motley crew of monsters on a crazy quest to save not only the future of the Ghost Train but also her only chance to finally have a family of her own.

Event time:
Sunday, May 11, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Join Ukrainian artist Rodion Shub (Ridni Animation Studio) for a drop in, stop motion workshop using clay. No experience needed. Open to all ages. All materials provided. Workshop hours 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Screening times:
Sunday, May 11, 6:30 PM

Adam Elliot | Australia | 2024 | 94m
with Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Eric Bana, Magda Szubanski, Dominique Pinon, Tony Armstrong, Paul Capsis, Bernie Clifford, Davey Thompson, Charlotte Belsey, Mason Litsos, Nick Cave, Jacki Weaver

Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life. Don’t miss this Oscar-nominated, multiple award-winning stop motion feature film from animation auteur Adam Elliot!

Screening times:
Monday, May 12, 7:00 PM
Monday, May 12, 8:30 PM

Various directors | France, Germany, USA | 1910 - 1938 | 45m

NSCC's NOMADIKA perform new original music to some of the oldest surviving animations. This is a partnership event with the Animation Festival of Halifax and NOVAFest, a musical celebration of local emerging artists held at venues across Halifax and Dartmouth from April 16 to May 23, 2025.

Screening times:
Saturday, May 17, 8:30 PM

Elaine May | USA | 1972 | 106m
with Charles Grodin, Cybill Shepherd, Jeannie Berlin, Audra Lindley, Eddie Albert

What better month to celebrate groundbreaking comedic talent Elaine May, while we semi-patiently await further news on Crackpot, May’s first narrative feature since Ishtar? The Heartbreak Kid is the second in a three-part series of Elaine May films, screening on Saturday nights in May.