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Atlanta Film Society

 
 

ATLFF is a vibrant celebration of independent cinema, showcasing diverse voices & innovative storytelling. As we look to 2025, your support is crucial! In a world craving connection & creativity, ATLFF amplifies emerging filmmakers, fosters dialogue, & inspires audiences. Join us in making magic!

The Atlanta Film Society is a membership-based 501(c)(3) arts non-profit with a mission to lead the community, both locally and worldwide, in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image. The Atlanta Film Society also presents the Academy Award® qualifying Atlanta Film Festival each spring.

UPCOMING EVENTS 

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How to Make a Documentary: Ideas, Research and Concept Reels (Online Course)
Sep 6
How to Make a Documentary: Ideas, Research and Concept Reels (Online Course)

Have you ever wanted to create a documentary but weren’t sure where to start? In this four-week course, we’ll explore the essential tools and techniques that helped bring Instructor Imani L. Warren M.A., her documentary projects to life, and how you can do the same.

Film Showcase Weekend: Parrot Kindergarten
Sep 13
Gainey Hall
Film Showcase Weekend: Parrot Kindergarten
Gainey Hall

Join us for the launch evening of our first Art Farm Showcase Film. You’ll screen a very special documentary, Parrot Kindergarten, about a woman raised in a cult who sets off on a healing journey by teaching her parrot to read and ultimately stuns the scientific world. The impact of this movie will be far-reaching, changing our understanding of animals and their emotional lives forever.

Gainey Hall
Special Effects, Monsters and Mayhem: A Guide for Filmmakers
Sep 13
Plaza Theatre
Special Effects, Monsters and Mayhem: A Guide for Filmmakers
Plaza Theatre

Are you a filmmaker or producer with a project needing special effects makeup and wanting to make the best decisions for your budget? In this class, you’ll learn the pros and cons of practical in-camera effects vs. digital, plus insider strategies to cut costs and negotiate better with artists.

Plaza Theatre
Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Kodak The 100 Feet of Film Project Kickoff!
Sep 16
Manuel's Tavern
Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Kodak The 100 Feet of Film Project Kickoff!
Manuel's Tavern

It's back! The Atlanta Film Society and Kodak Film Lab Atlanta are in partnership to present The 100 Feet of Film Project. oin us for a discussion with past competitors as they talk about their experiences participating in the program and shooting on film.

Manuel's Tavern

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NEWS

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ATLANTA FILM SOCIETY LOCALS ONLY: TRIPPIN’ WINNERS 
ATLANTA FILM SOCIETY LOCALS ONLY: TRIPPIN’ WINNERS 

ATLANTA, GA (July 24, 2025)—The Atlanta Film Society is proud to announce the award winners for our most recent LOCALS ONLY: TRIPPIN’, which occurred on Thursday, July  24, 2025. The Jury Award Winner was chosen by distinguished jurors from all backgrounds across the film industry, while in-person attendees determined the Audience Award. 

ATLANTA FILM SOCIETY LOCALS ONLY: SHORTS & GIGGLES WINNERS 
ATLANTA FILM SOCIETY LOCALS ONLY: SHORTS & GIGGLES WINNERS 

ATLANTA, GA (February 14, 2025)—The Atlanta Film Society is proud to announce the award winners for our most recent LOCALS ONLY: SHORTS & GIGGLES, which took place Thursday, February 13, 2025. The Jury Award Winner was chosen by distinguished jurors from all backgrounds across the film industry, while the Audience Award was determined by in-person attendees. 

The Atlanta Film Society to Receive $20,000 Award from the National Endowment for the Arts
The Atlanta Film Society to Receive $20,000 Award from the National Endowment for the Arts

The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000! This grant will save jobs and fund operations and facilities, health and safety supplies, and marketing and promotional efforts to encourage attendance and participation.

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The Annual Atlanta Film Society Holiday Party is tomorrow night at the @theTaratheater! There will be food, drink, flicks, and festivities! This is a free event for all #ATLFS Members. Not a member? No worries—just donate $25 to our @SeedandSpa
Join us for a special screening of MEGALOPOLIS presented by @allmoviehotel with Mr. Francis Ford Coppola in attendance in-person, followed by a live Q&A with the legendary filmmaker himself! This Wednesday, December 4th at 8pm @thetaraatlanta ✨
The Atlanta Film Society is currently seeking applicants for our Operations Coordinator position. This highly motivated, hardworking, collaborative candidate will work closely with the Operations Senior Manager to plan, organize, and execute all #ATL
Scholarships are still available for Film Business Basics! 🫨 Join the #ATLFS on Saturday, December 7th, to learn all about the film industry basics, how to get started on your journey, and how to craft the standard crew resume! DeKalb County reside
Want a small taste of what you can expect tonight as the #ATLFS Presents LOCALS ONLY: WHAT HAUNTS YOU? Of course, you do! Here are still from the films: 🍿 HOME/BODY 📽️ BLUE IS THE NIGHT 🎬 COULD THIS HAVE BEEN AN EMAIL 🎞️ THE INSECT GOD The show
Tomorrow night, at the @thetaraatlanta, the #ATLFS presents LOCALS ONLY: WHAT HAUNTS YOU? Come join us as we celebrate local filmmakers! Come join us as we #SupportIndieFilms! Click the link in our bio for films and tickets! 🙏✨🔥#AtlantaFilmIndustr
Thank you all who braved the crummy weather last night and attended the final Eat, Drink & B-Indie of 2024! It was insightful, enlightening, and engaging! 💯 If you weren't able to attend, we're sorry. But no worries—#EDBI will be back on

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