Left to raise two young sons after the unexpected death of his wife, Dad's life begins to unravel. Grief is messy and chaotic enough as it is, but when it takes the form of an unhinged and unwanted house guest - Crow - taunting him from the shadows, things start to spiral out of control...but maybe that's exactly what Dad needs.
Get ready for a night of cinematic fun and brain-teasing challenges at this month's Eat, Drink & B-Indie! Join us for Film & TV Trivia Night, where movie buffs and TV fans test their knowledge, compete in teams, and win awesome prizes. All levels welcome—bring your crew and your A-game!
Set against the unforgiving Finnish wilderness, the story follows Korpi as he is drawn back into conflict when a ruthless new enemy threatens everything he fought to protect. Armed with his signature grit, unrelenting willpower, and a thirst for vengeance, Korpi embarks on a relentless mission where survival means embracing the chaos.
In partnership with the Center for Ethics in the Arts at Emory University, the Atlanta Film Society presents a free screening of PROCESSION, featuring a Q&A with. This screening is a part of Emory University's ongoing Ethics At The Movies series. This event is free and open to the public.
Learn the nitty gritty about getting started and actually getting paid in Voiceover & Audiobooks — It's actually a little more challenging than the TikTok ads will have you believe.
It's the 4th Tuesday of the month, which means one thing: the ATLFS Monthly Member Screening. Join us at the Plaza Theatre and receive one ticket to any movie of your choice on us! RSVP to take advantage of this exclusive perk!
Do you wonder about what responsibility documentary filmmakers have to their participants throughout the filmmaking process and beyond? This interactive workshop invites filmmakers to grapple with the real-world ethical challenges of documentary filmmaking.
This month's Eat, Drink & B-Indie will focus on providing filmmakers of all levels with essential tools, resources, and educational opportunities.
ATLANTA, GA (October 30, 2025)—On Saturday, November 15th, at the prestigious Plaza Theatre, The Atlanta Film Society proudly presents the Atlanta premiere of THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR in its glorious 4K restoration (Restored by The Library of Congress and The Film Foundation. Funding provided by the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation). Directed by Ivan Dixon and based on the best-selling novel by Sam Greenlee, THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR is certainly among the most radical major-release pictures of the 70s. It follows the first Black CIA agent to complete rigorous agency training, who then uses that knowledge to plot a Black revolution.
tlanta Film Society is pleased to announce the screening of GIRLFIGHT, directed by Karyn Kusama. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Girlfight is featured as this year's ATLFS ¡CINEMÁS! screening, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month!
Ethics at the Movies is a documentary screening series presented by the Center for Ethics at Emory University, featuring in-person post-film conversations with members of the creative teams behind the films.
The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) and Kodak are partnering to present the 100 Feet of Film Project. This project allows a team of filmmakers to maximize their creativity while minimizing the need for reshooting. Through this project, filmmakers will learn to effectively and efficiently shoot on a limited reel of film stock and, in the process, must focus on the fundamentals of filmmaking.
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, 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 (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.
Christopher Escobar, the Executive Director of the Atlanta Film Society, was asked to comment on the recent passing of President Jimmy Carter. Christopher is an executive producer for the documentary CARTERLAND, which examines the tragic yet inspirational life of our country's most misunderstood president.
Chris Escobar has been awarded Georgia's Creative Champion of 2024/2025. The honor was bestowed last night at Georgia Entertainment's Signature 100 held on Stage 5 of Assembly Studios. Over 600 producers, directors, and entertainment executives in Georgia and beyond were in attendance.
The Atlanta Film Society is proud to announce the award winners for our most recent LOCALS ONLY: What Haunts You, which took place Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Linda Burns sits down with RoughDraft Atlanta to talk PA Academy, the film industry, and the next gen of filmmakers
Before “Black Panther,” before “Do the Right Thing,” there was “The Spook Who Sat by the Door.” The 1973 film, directed by Ivan Dixon from a screenplay and novel by Sam Greenlee, imagined a Black CIA operative turned guerrilla revolutionary. Its boldness led to suppression, cult status — and now, rebirth.