It's the 4th Tuesday of the month, which means one thing: the ATLFS Monthly Member Screening.
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.
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.
Have a story you’ve been wanting to tell but don’t know how to get it onto the page? This screenwriting intensive will guide you through the essential tools and techniques needed to develop a compelling short film screenplay.
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.
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.
It's the 4th Tuesday of the month, which means one thing: the ATLFS Monthly Member Screening.
Join us for the inaugural Post Atlanta Conference, a groundbreaking 2-day event designed to highlight Atlanta’s rising status as a premier hub for post-production talent and innovation.
In partnership with the Emory Center for Ethics, Ethics & the Arts Program at Emory University, the Atlanta Film Society presents a free screening of RIVERKEEPER and a Q&A with Dr. Jacqueline Echols. This screening is a part of Emory University's ongoing Ethics At The Movies series.
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.
You’ve written scripts. You’ve taken the classes. You’ve chased fellowships, labs, contests, and opportunities. Maybe you’ve worked in production, development, or post. And yet, you still feel like you’re missing the "one thing" that matters most: a writing sample that truly pops and conveys your voice.
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.
Gothic tales, rotten to the core. This fall, LOCALS ONLY, our recurring screening of short films from Georgia’s independent filmmakers, is showcasing stories about things that go bump in the night. We’re bringing you madness, decay, and dread. Fall 2026 LOCALS ONLY Presents: Lost In The Shadows.
The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is pleased and grateful to announce that we have been awarded $42,500 by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) as a Municipal Support for the Arts (MSA) Grant Recipient. The 50th Atlanta Film Festival was supported in part by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.
ATLANTA, GA (March 23rd, 2026)—The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is excitedl to announce that our Executive Director, Christopher Escobar, is recognized by the Georgia Production Partnership during their Trailblazer Luncheon during Georgia Film Week on Friday, March 20th, 2026. Christopher is not only the Executive Director of the ATLFS and our premier event, the Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF), Christopher is also the owner of the prestigious Tara Theatre and the iconic Plaza Theatre. Additionally, he’s been the Executive Producer on feature films such as WITHDRAWAL, THE COLOR BOOK, and CARTERLAND.
The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is pleased and grateful to announce that we have been awarded $10,000 by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Arts Fund (MAAF).
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.
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.
The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is pleased and grateful to announce that we have been awarded $6,250 by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA). The 50th Atlanta Film Festival was supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly.