Events

Mayworks Halifax in partnership with CLiFF and the Bus Stop Theatre Coop presents a series of 9 short films about work and those who do it. A Living Wage 2017 Mayworks Halifax Program Launch! This event will also serve as an announcement platform for the 2017 Mayworks Halifax Festival lineup! Join us to hear first … Continued

A Curated Program of Short Films Reel Justice returns for a 3rd year to present a selection of short films examining issues of social justice that affect our community. This year's selection includes works by local filmmakers who celebrate home, roots and belonging in a way that challenges common narratives about Nova Scotia. The screening … Continued

Mayworks Halifax presents CLIFF 2017 CLiFF is Canada's national labour film festival which takes place in November in locations across Canada. Selected films celebrate workers from around the world and shed light on issues that affect us all. Admission by donation - PWYC! FREE Popcorn! SCREENED TWICE OVER TWO NIGHTS Monday, November 6th NS Federation … Continued

Our 2018 program of short films will examine Maritime landscapes and waterscapes through various themes including mental health and our connection to land. Total run time: 80 min   Bound By Daniel Boos (2015) 11 min When a mysterious group of workers appear at his brother’s sawmill, a struggling shopkeeper must face a troubling decision. Winner … Continued

Mayworks Halifax presents a film screening curated by the CANADIAN LABOUR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CLiFF takes place this November in locations across Canada. Selected international films celebrate workers from around the world and shed light on issues that affect us all. Admission by donation – PWYC! FREE Popcorn! ***FILM PROGRAM*** Total run time: 75 min … Continued

Our short film program weaves through issues and narratives to present a cinematic collage you won’t find at the Cineplex. Program: Total run time: 90 mins | Followed by a brief Q&A Apaja'simk - The Return | Trevor Gould (2018) 11 mins Glooscap’s messenger Marten is sent back to the land of the People to … Continued

Since 2009, CLIFF has been screening films about workers, the conditions under which they live and work, and related social justice issues, in over 130 locations across Canada. Admission: Pay What You Will - FREE popcorn! The Halifax screening will feature five international short films celebrating workers. The total run time of the event is … Continued

We’re partnering with the Halifax Animation Festival (AFX) to bring you two exciting events! COVID UPDATE: All AFX events are presented online and are not impacted by the current provincial lock down. FULL DETAILS at www.anifx.ca DOWNLOAD OUR PROGRAM APP FOR ALL EVENT & TICKET UPDATES   This World's Not Done (films by Helen Hill) … Continued

Free Online Screening 7 International Short Films Once again, we are offering a local satellite screening of short films selected by the Canadian Labour International Film Festival! The total run time of the event is 96 minutes. The screening will be followed by a short open discussion. Register and screen the films for free here: … Continued

Online stream at www.anifx.ca until May 15th Tickets to Online Screening at www.anifx.ca Presented in partnership with the Animation Festival of Halifax (AFX) Craft. Labour. Practice. Drudgery. Vocation. We work every day, sometimes with joy and a sense of fulfillment, sometimes with loathing and a sense of alienation. We labour for pay, for free, or … Continued