Upcoming Screenings and Events


Member Discount: IT ENDS
Sep
4
to Sep 10

Member Discount: IT ENDS

A group of recent grads head out on a late night drive for grub, hoping to enjoy one final hangout before their paths diverge. Instead, they accidentally turn onto a never-ending, two-lane hellscape surrounded by untold horrors and cosmic forces beyond their understanding.

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Fall Ethics @ the Movies - SABBATH QUEEN
Sep
9

Fall Ethics @ the Movies - SABBATH QUEEN

  • Emory University Rita Anne Rollins Building Room 102 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In partnership with the Emory Center for Ethics, Ethics & the Arts Program at Emory University, the Atlanta Film Society presents a free screening of SABBATH QUEEN and a Q&A with Sandi DuBowski. This screening is a part of Emory University's ongoing Ethics At The Movies series. This event is free and open to the public.

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SOUND + VISION
Sep
12

SOUND + VISION

In celebration of the Atlanta Film Festival’s 50th anniversary, we’re bringing back our beloved SOUND + VISION, an exploration of the intersection of audio and visual. Enjoy an immersive night of experimental art, live music, virtual reality, and ATLFF 50 official VR and music video selections.

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Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Getting Ready to Submit Your Film
Sep
15

Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Getting Ready to Submit Your Film

Festival deadlines sneak up fast, and a rushed submission can sink an otherwise great film. At this month's Eat, Drink, and B-Indie, we're breaking down what it actually takes to get your film submission-ready: picking the right festivals for your project, nailing your synopsis and stills, technical specs and delivery formats, and avoiding the common mistakes that get films passed over before they're even watched.

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Member Discount SCREENING: WILDWOOD, NJ w/ Director Q&A
Sep
22

Member Discount SCREENING: WILDWOOD, NJ w/ Director Q&A

Everyone needs more Wildwood, NJ in their lives. Shot on dreamy Super 8 film by directors Ruth Leitman and Carol Weaks Cassidy with an all-women crew, this documentary shines a light on the lives of women from Wildwood, New Jersey—the last great American carnival town. The film returns for a special screening with Ruth Leitman in attendance! Sponsored by Videodrome.

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Basic Pitch: The Fundamentals of Pitching
Oct
3

Basic Pitch: The Fundamentals of Pitching

A good pitch is the key to selling your movie. If you've never written a pitch, or you want to tighten up the pitch you already have, this is the class for you. Deepen your understanding of all the elements needed to make your pitch dynamic and engaging. We will work on making your pitch connect both on the page, and, more importantly, in the way you deliver it.

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Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Crew Connect (Speed-Networking Night)
Oct
20

Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Crew Connect (Speed-Networking Night)

Tired of leaving networking events with a stack of business cards and no real connections? At this month's Eat, Drink, and B-Indie, we're flipping the format. Instead of a panel, we're running speed-networking. Everyone gets a name tag listing their department, so it's easy to find exactly who you're looking for.

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One Person Film Studio: Telling Stories Fast, Cheap, and Well
Oct
24

One Person Film Studio: Telling Stories Fast, Cheap, and Well

The film industry is changing rapidly. Traditional pathways to production and distribution are becoming less predictable, while the boundaries between film, television, social media, and digital content continue to blur. In this new landscape, storytellers need to think beyond our roles on set — we need to think like our own studio.

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Fall Ethics @ the Movies - EL REGRESO
Nov
3

Fall Ethics @ the Movies - EL REGRESO

  • Emory University Rita Anne Rollins Building Room 102 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In partnership with the Emory Center for Ethics, Ethics & the Arts Program at Emory University, the Atlanta Film Society presents a free screening of EL REGRESO and a Q&A with director, Samantha Ramirez-Herrera. This screening is a part of Emory University's ongoing Ethics At The Movies series. This event is free and open to the public.

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Fall Ethics @ the Movies - SHOT IN THE ARM
Dec
1

Fall Ethics @ the Movies - SHOT IN THE ARM

  • Emory University Rita Anne Rollins Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In partnership with the Emory Center for Ethics, Ethics & the Arts Program, the Atlanta Film Society presents a free screening of SHOT IN THE ARM. This screening is a part of Emory University's ongoing Ethics At The Movies series. This event is free and open to the public.

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Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Volunteering for the Festival — Your Foot in the Door
Jan
19

Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Volunteering for the Festival — Your Foot in the Door

Looking to break into the industry but not sure where to start? Volunteering at the Atlanta Film Festival is one of the best-kept secrets for building real connections. Whether you want to work in programming, hospitality, production, or just be in the room where things happen, we'll show you how volunteering can open doors your resume can't.

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Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Crew Connect (Speed-Networking Night)
Feb
16

Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Crew Connect (Speed-Networking Night)

Tired of leaving networking events with a stack of business cards and no real connections? At this month's Eat, Drink, and B-Indie, we're flipping the format. Instead of a panel, we're running speed-networking. Everyone gets a name tag listing their department, so it's easy to find exactly who you're looking for.

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MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: NEAGLEY
Sep
2

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: NEAGLEY

Frances Neagley (Maria Sten) is a private investigator in Chicago and former military protege of Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) in the Army’s 110th Special Investigations Unit. When she learns that a beloved friend from her past has been killed in a suspicious accident, she becomes hell-bent on justice. Using everything she’s learned from Jack Reacher and her time as a member of the 110 Special Investigators, Neagley puts herself on a dangerous path to uncover a menacing evil.

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Meet & Screen
Aug
19

Meet & Screen

Meet our new Programming Director, Farrington! Gain insights into his diverse background, spanning production design and art direction, as well as his extensive experience programming prestigious festivals all over the US. You’ll learn what excites him about the future of ATLFS and get insights on how to shine in submissions!

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LEAN & MEAN: The Art Of Low-Budget Film Producing
Aug
15

LEAN & MEAN: The Art Of Low-Budget Film Producing

The budget isn't coming. Let's make it happen anyway. Lean & Mean: The Art of Low-Budget Short Film Producing is a hands-on full-day workshop for filmmakers ready to stop guessing and start producing.

We’ll build a real budget from a real script, talk about where money actually goes, why insurance isn’t optional, how to stretch every dollar (and every favor), and how to allocate limited funds without sabotaging your film.

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The PA Academy 2.0 - Summer 2026
Aug
8
to Aug 9

The PA Academy 2.0 - Summer 2026

Due to the contraction of film and television work in the U.S., The PA Academy is expanding it's training to include live events such as music, film and arts festivals, corporate conventions, event staging and light stagehand work to increase the arsenal of skills to make you more desirable as a freelancer.

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CineCamp ATL 2026 Film Fest
Jul
26

CineCamp ATL 2026 Film Fest

Join Atlanta Film Society’s CineCamp ATL 2026 students, instructors, and staff for a showcase of completed shorts films produced inclusively during the duration of the 2-week program. The event will include a post-screening Q&A with the student filmmakers to discuss the process of making their films.

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CineCamp ATL 2026
Jul
13
to Jul 24

CineCamp ATL 2026

CineCamp ATL is back for 2026! This program, from July 13th - 24th, is designed to cultivate an interest in filmmaking from pre- to post production through hands-on youth education for rising 9th-12th graders.

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The PA Academy 2.0 - Spring 2026
Jun
6
to Jun 7

The PA Academy 2.0 - Spring 2026

Due to the contraction of film and television work in the U.S., The PA Academy is expanding it's training to include live events such as music, film and arts festivals, corporate conventions, event staging and light stagehand work to increase the arsenal of skills to make you more desirable as a freelancer.

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MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: LORNE
Apr
14

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: LORNE

From Morgan Neville, Academy Award-winning filmmaker of 20 FEET FROM STARDOM and WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR, comes LORNE, an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the man who built the inimitable empire of comedy, shaping television and culture for generations. The documentary features exclusive footage, archival treasures, and candid interviews with the show’s most iconic cast members and writers including Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Conan O’Brien, Chris Rock and many more.

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MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: You, me & Tuscany
Apr
7

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: You, me & Tuscany

Sometimes the wrong place is right where you need to be.

From Will Packer, the blockbuster producer of Girls Trip, the Ride Along franchise, and ten movies that have opened No. 1 at the U.S. box office—including Night SchoolThis Christmas and Think Like a Man—comes a delicious romantic comedy about one little lie, one large Italian villa, and two people getting lost in the sauce of love.

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MEMBER DISCOUNT (DIRECTOR Q&A): You’re Dating A narcissist!
Mar
27
to Apr 2

MEMBER DISCOUNT (DIRECTOR Q&A): You’re Dating A narcissist!

Ann Marie Allison makes her feature directorial debut with You're Dating a Narcissist!, a sharp, heartfelt comedy about modern love and self-discovery. Known for her witty, female-driven storytelling, Allison previously co-wrote and executive-produced the indie favorite Golden Arm, which earned a 100% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and Roger Ebert's Golden Thumb Award.

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ATLFF Launch Party 2026
Mar
23

ATLFF Launch Party 2026

Join us for a preview of the 50th Atlanta Film Festival & Creative Conference on March 23rd at the prestigious Tara Theatre! You can jam out and chat with filmmakers, enter a raffle to win #ATLFF50 goodies, pickup your 2026 badges, and grab some merch!

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Ethics at the Movies: SISTER SALAD DAYS and THE GIVERNY DOCUMENt @ Emory College — Free Screening
Mar
19

Ethics at the Movies: SISTER SALAD DAYS and THE GIVERNY DOCUMENt @ Emory College — Free Screening

  • Emory University - Rita Anne Rollins Building Room 102 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In partnership with the Center for Ethics in the Arts at Emory University, the Atlanta Film Society presents a free screening of SISTER SALAD DAYS and THE GIVERNY DOCUMENT, featuring a Q&A with the filmmakers. This screening is a part of Emory University's ongoing Ethics At The Movies series. This event is free and open to the public.

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MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
Mar
19

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come

Moments after surviving an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, Grace discovers she’s reached the next level of the nightmarish game — and this time with her estranged sister Faith at her side. Grace has one chance to survive, keep her sister alive, and claim the High Seat of the Council that controls the world. Four rival families are hunting her for the throne, and whoever wins rules it all.

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MEMBER EXCLUSIVE DEAL: SICARIO with Roger & James Deakins
Mar
19

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE DEAL: SICARIO with Roger & James Deakins

We are thrilled to bring back two-time Oscar-winning cinematographer Sir Roger A. Deakins, along with his longtime collaborator and wife, James Deakins, for a special screening of SICARIO (2015). Join us for a pre-screening discussion about their book “Reflections on Cinematography,” followed by a Q&A. Pre-signed copies of their book will be available courtesy of A Cappella Books.

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MEMBER EXCLUSIVE DEAL: BLADE RUNNER 2049 with Roger & James Deakins
Mar
18

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE DEAL: BLADE RUNNER 2049 with Roger & James Deakins

We are thrilled to bring back two-time Oscar-winning cinematographer Sir Roger A. Deakins, along with his longtime collaborator and wife, James Deakins, for a special screening of BLADE RUNNER 2049 (2017). Join us for a pre-screening discussion about their book “Reflections on Cinematography,” followed by a Q&A. Pre-signed copies of their book will be available courtesy of A Cappella Books.

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MEMBER EXCLUSIVE DEAL: SKYFALL with Roger & James Deakins
Mar
17

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE DEAL: SKYFALL with Roger & James Deakins

We are thrilled to bring back two-time Oscar-winning cinematographer Sir Roger A. Deakins, along with his longtime collaborator and wife, James Deakins, for a special screening of SKYALL (2012). Join us for a pre-screening discussion about their book “Reflections on Cinematography,” followed by a Q&A, all moderated by ATLFS Executive Director, Chris Escobar. Pre-signed copies of their book will be available courtesy of A Cappella Books.

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Advance Screening: André Is An Idiot
Mar
16

Advance Screening: André Is An Idiot

Enjoy this Advance Screening of André Is An Idiot. André, a brilliant idiot, is dying because he didn’t get a colonoscopy. His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence, and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor.

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