Recent Atlanta Film Festival Screenings and Events
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!
The Atlanta Film Society presents POSSUM TOWN, a Southern-set documentary feature by local filmmaker Daniel Christian. This screening will be accompanied by a Q&A with filmmakers.
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.
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.
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.
Based on the best-selling book by Andy Weir, science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he
is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction…but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone. PROJECT HAIL MARY opens in theaters nationwide on March 20 and is rated PG-13.
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.
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.
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.
When Diem's custodial grandparents adamantly refuse Kenna's attempts to see her daughter, Kenna discovers unexpected compassion, and then something truer and deeper, with former NFL player and local bar owner Ledger. As their secret romance develops, so do the dangers for both of them, leading Kenna toward heartbreak and, ultimately, the hope for a second chance.
Come enjoy the Oscar Nominated Shorts for 2026, including The Devil Is Busy, which was screened at ATLFF'25!
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. Offering the workshop virtually allows out of state and international students the chance to learn and grow without the prohibitive costs of travel. Join us from anywhere, because we're taking The PA Academy virtual!
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.
The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) and Kodak present the 100 Feet of Film Project. This project provides a team of filmmakers with the opportunity to maximize their creativity while minimizing the ability to reshoot. Join us at the Plaza Theatre on February 23rd, 2026, as we celebrate the 5th edition of this project and screen the completed films!
In partnership with the Center for Ethics in the Arts at Emory University, the Atlanta Film Society presents a free screening of WINN, featuring a Q&A with the film’s co-director, Joseph East. This screening is a part of Emory University's ongoing Ethics At The Movies series. This event is free and open to the public.
In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.
Will, a small goat with big dreams, gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will's new teammates aren't thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that 'smalls can ball'! He has to do something he has never done before.
Adapted from Catherine Ryan Howard's best-selling novel
56 Days follows Oliver and Ciara, who, after meeting randomly in a supermarket, fall for each other fast, and dangerously hard. Fifty-six days later, homicide investigators arrive at Oliver’s apartment to find an unidentified body—brutally murdered and intentionally decomposed. Did he kill her? Did she kill him? Intercutting between an intense single day in the present investigation and the twisted trajectory of the young lovers’ affair in the past, the series is both a unique crime story and a riveting, sexy, psychological thriller.
This January, LOCALS ONLY, gets back to the core of cinema - the drama! Winter 2026 LOCALS ONLY Presents: Let’s Get Soapy. This season is all about your tear-jerkers and heart-wrenchers, from soap operas to romantic dramas. Grab your tissues and meet us at the cinema!
In the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge (Rebecca Ferguson) he once championed, before it determines his fate.
At this month's Eat, Drink & B-Indie, we invite you to join us for a reflective panel tracing ATLFS’s 50-year journey from its origins to the present day. Expect insights into past milestones, notable alumni, and a look at the organization’s future!
In a continuation of the epic story, Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's (Alfie Williams) encounter with Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell) becomes a nightmare he can't escape.
Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) have been best friends since they were kids, and have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie: the cinematic "classic" Anaconda. When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming. But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation. The movie they’re dying to make? It might just get them killed
This month's Eat, Drink & B-Indie will focus on providing filmmakers of all levels with essential tools, resources, and educational opportunities.
Two down-on-their-luck musicians form a Neil Diamond tribute band to follow their dreams and prove that it's never too late to find love.
Screen Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest release and the film everyone has been talking about this year and stay after for a special Q&A with Teyana Taylor.
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.
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.