The 14th annual AFF Outdoor Film Experience – Illuminated by Emera presents “Summer of Sandra”, July 18 - August 15

Produced by the Atlantic Film Festival, the 14th annual AFF Outdoor Film Experience – Illuminated by Emera presents “Summer of Sandra”. The free outdoor film series is paying tribute to Oscar winning actor, Sandra Bullock, and five of her hit movies will be shown on Fridays, from July 18 to August 15, on the Halifax Waterfront.

Projected on a 30-foot inflatable screen at the end of the Halifax Waterfront’s Tall Ships Quay (near the Halifax Seaport Farmer’s Market), the schedule of films is as follows:

Friday, July 18: Gravity, 2013, 90min (Rated PG)
Friday, July 25: The Blind Side, 2009,129min (Rated PG)
Friday, August 1: Miss Congeniality, 2000, 109min (Rated PG)
Friday, August 8: Speed, 1994, 116min (Rated 14A)
Friday, August 15:  People’s Choice vote between: While You Were Sleeping, Two If By Sea, Two Weeks Notice, and The Proposal.
*Fans can vote here: atlanticfilm.com starting July 1st, until noon, August 8th. The winning film will be announced just before the Speed screening.
 
Once again, the event will proudly screen an Atlantic Canadian produced short film as part of each pre-roll. This is a joint presentation with CBC, called Summer Shorts.
 
"There is nothing quite like the magic that happens at the AFF Outdoor Film Experience, said Wayne Carter, Executive Director of the Atlantic Film Festival. “We have been overwhelmed at the level of attendance these past few years as people of all ages from all over the region join us for these free screenings. Sandra Bullock is without a doubt the biggest female movie star in the world and we are so excited to be celebrating her work.”
 
Talented local illustrator, James White created the design and directed the look and feel of all the “Summer of Sandra” program signage and promotional material. T-shirts will be available for purchase at each screening.
 
Those attending the AFF Outdoor Film Experience – Illuminated by Emera are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for comfort. Concessions will be available on site.
 
Screenings start at dusk and gates will open one-hour prior. Please check for weather updates and cancellations at: atlanticfilm.com. There are no rain dates.
 
Thanks to Emera, all “Summer of Sandra” screenings are free all summer.
 
“Emera is thrilled to once again be partnering with the Atlantic Film Festival.  The AFF Outdoor Film Experience has become such a popular event for our community,” says Chris Huskilson, President and CEO at Emera.  “It means a lot to us to be able to provide support and offer a gathering place where people can enjoy movies and be part of this wonderful event”.
 
In addition to “Summer of Sandra”, the AFF Outdoor Film Experience is proud to also present the following movies in Halifax this summer:
 
Sunday, June 29: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, 1986, 103min (Rated PG) at Sunnyside Mall, Bedford as part of Bedford Days
This screening is both a “bring your own chair” and a drive-in movie
 
Tuesday, July 1: Despicable Me, 2010, 95min (Rated G) at Kinsmen Park as part of Sackville Patriot Days
 
Saturday, July 5: Ghostbusters (30th Anniversary), 1984, 105min (Rated PG) at Ferry Terminal Park, Dartmouth, hosted by the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission

Saturday, July 19: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids! (15th Anniversary), 1989, 93min (Rated G) at Pondside Amphitheatre, Hector Gate, hosted by The Village Shops at Dartmouth Crossing
 
Saturday, August 3: Princess Bride, 1987, 98min (Rated PG) at Ferry Terminal Park, Dartmouth as part of Natal Days, hosted by the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission
 
Thursday, August 14: Il Était Une Fois Les Boys (When We Were Boys), 2013, 106min (Rated G) at Parade Square, City Hall, Halifax as part of The National Acadian Day Celebrations, hosted by the Conseil communautaire du Grand-Havre
 
Thursday, September 4: The Amazing Spider-Man 2, 2014, 142min (Rated PG) at Tall Ships Quay, Halifax Waterfront as part of the “End of Summer” series
 
Friday, September 5: The Lego Movie, 2014, 100min (Rated G) at Tall Ships Quay, Halifax Waterfront as part of the “End of Summer” series
 
Saturday, September 6: Frozen, 2013, 102min (Rated G) at Tall Ships Quay, Halifax Waterfront as part of the “End of Summer” series
 
 *Admission is free and all screenings start at dusk with gates and concessions opening one-hour prior. Please check for weather updates and cancellations at: atlanticfilm.com
 
“Through the generous support of Emera and our other key sponsors we have been able to increase our Community Screening Program with more appearances in more places than ever before,” added Carter. “The AFF Outdoor Film Experience continues to grow beyond our Waterfront “Summer of…” program and we couldn’t be happier.”
 
The AFF Outdoor Film Experience is pleased to have the support of the following partners and suppliers: Emera, Halifax Seaport, Waterfront Development Corporation, CBC, Dimensions Entertainment, PODS, Starbucks, the Postman, Impact Communications, Discount Car and Truck Rentals and the Halifax Regional Municipality.
 
“The AFF Outdoor Film Experience is a wonderful summer tradition, an opportunity to spend an evening outside with friends, family and fantastic films,” said Mayor Mike Savage. “I encourage everyone to come out and see the stars, on the screen and in the sky.”
 
About the AFF Outdoor Film Experience
 
Who can resist a night under the stars with a classic movie and the smell of popcorn wafting through the air? Whether young or old, local or visiting, the AFF Outdoor Film Experience fits the bill for good times.
 
It’s outdoors. It’s movies. It’s an unforgettable experience!
 
For the past 13 years, on Friday nights from mid-July to the end of August, the Atlantic Film Festival has delivered an entertaining outdoor film experience throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality – a larger-than-life inflatable screen showing classic movies under the open sky. With as many as 2000+ movie-goers coming together for each screening – all toting their lawn chairs, blankets, picnics and favourite company – this open-air cinema has a unique festival atmosphere that must be experienced first-hand.
 
Our programmers are constantly dreaming up an engaging theme for the next series. In recent years, our Summer of … theme has been very popular. People are always trying to guess what it will be!
 
While the theme changes from one year to the next, the objective remains: to bring the community together; to enjoy the film viewing experience in unique outdoor settings; and to set the stage for the upcoming Atlantic Film Festival.
 
For more information on the AFF Outdoor Film Experience, visit: atlanticfilm.com/affoutdoorfilmexperience
Facebook: facebook.com/atlanticfilmfestival
Twitter: @thefilmfest #summerofsandra, #AFFOFE14
Youtube: youtube.com/atlanticfilmdotcom
Pinterest: pinterest.com/atlanticfilm
 
About the Atlantic Film Festival
The Atlantic Film Festival (AFF) is an eight-day celebration of film, media and music from around the world. It’s a festival that turns Halifax – a charming and historic coastal city – into an international Mecca for the arts, abuzz with filmmakers, industry types and film lovers. This year’s event takes place from September 11-18.

Offering a first-look at the best international films of the festival season, the AFF is a champion of local filmmakers, committed to bridging the gap. We attract some of the biggest players in film, media and music from around the world. All of our film selections are chosen with our community in mind and our special events are designed to bring us all together. A not-for-profit organization, the AFF depends heavily upon its strong ties to the surrounding and thriving arts community.

The Atlantic Film Festival began as a tiny, grassroots operation in St. John’s, Newfoundland in 1981, relocating to Halifax the following year. Just three decades later, the Atlantic film Festival has blossomed into one of Canada’s premier film festivals. Whether for industry folk, unabashed film lovers or curious onlookers, the Festival offers a slew of opportunities to engage through film. Today’s Atlantic Film Festival is now a year-round celebration, growing beyond our eight-day cornerstone event in September to include: ViewFinders: Atlantic Film Festival for Youth, AFF Outdoor Film Experience, and Strategic Partners.

Receive the most up-to-date information about the Atlantic Film Festival and its Family of Programs, including sneak peeks and festival highlights on our online website: atlanticfilm.com, our Facebook page: /atlanticfilmfestival, our Twitter account: /thefilmfest #AFF2013, our Pinterest profile: pinterest.com/atlanticfilm, our LinkedIn company page: linkedin.com/company/atlantic-film-festival and our Youtube channel: youtube.com/atlanticfilmdotcom.