Recent Atlanta Film Festival Screenings and Events
Experience cinematic elegance at a special advance screening of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale before its official release. Join fellow enthusiasts for an evening celebrating the beloved Crawley family’s next chapter in true Downton style!
In the shadow of Chippendales, Black male exotic dancing in South Central Los Angeles thrived from the late 1980s until the early 2000s. Name of the Game screens at the Plaza Theater with a special Q&A session with the filmmakers!
THE SENIOR follows Mike Flynt, a 59-year-old who returns to the football field decades after leaving, determined to rewrite his story for his teammates, his family, and himself. It’s an inspiring reminder that it’s never too late for redemption.
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Sometimes the most dangerous place for a dad is a family vacation. Bob Odenkirk returns as suburban husband, father, and workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell in the new chapter to Nobody, the hit 2021 bare-knuckle action-thriller that opened at number one at the U.S. box office.
A rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, is feared by the gods and born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers. Now he's faced with an ancient force intent on destroying humanity, he must grow up to become the hero the world needs.
Sometimes the most dangerous place for a dad is a family vacation. Bob Odenkirk returns as suburban husband, father, and workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell in the new chapter to Nobody, the hit 2021 bare-knuckle action-thriller that opened at number one at the U.S. box office.
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
Bon Voyage, Filmmakers! LOCALS ONLY returns this July with our recurring curated screening of short films from Georgia’s independent filmmakers. For July 2025, LOCALS ONLY Presents: TRIPPIN’. Every story is a journey. This season, queuing up short films depicting travel of all kinds - road trips, cruise ships, and 10-minute space landings!
When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences. A year later, their past comes back to haunt them, and they’re forced to confront a horrifying truth: someone knows what they did last summer…and is hell-bent on revenge.
Launch of the Edward Small Legacy Classic Film Series. Join us for the official kick-off of the Edward Small Legacy Classic Film Series with a one-night-only screening of the 1959 biblical epic Solomon and Sheba, starring Yul Brynner and Gina Lollobrigida.
The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back. And this time she’s not alone...
The original creative team behind that phenomenon—led by horror titans James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse, and director Gerard Johnstone—reboot an all-new wild chapter in A.I. mayhem with M3GAN 2.0.
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The 49th Atlanta Film Festival is fast approaching! This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join us for a preview of official selections from the 2025 Atlanta Film Festival lineup. We'll introduce you to a selection of #ATLFF25 filmmakers, hear about their projects, and give you a special sneak peek of the Festival! Participating filmmakers will be announced soon.
A father and daughter accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.
The 2025 ATLFF Creative Conference, taking place in-person and virtually from April 29th - May 2nd, is excited to host panel discussions, case studies, and workshops covering a range of topics for filmmakers and movie lovers alike. Get a preview of this year's events from Creative Conference Director Linda Burns and a few of the panelists we’ve lined up to help educate, motivate, and entertain attendees of the 49th annual Atlanta Film Festival & Creative Conference.
Join us for a special screening of BOB TREVINO LIKES IT with a red carpet and Q&A with cast member, French Stewart. Bob Trevino Likes It, directed by Tracie Laymon, is a touching and humorous exploration of human connection, resilience, and the unexpected ways social media can impact our lives. The film follows a woman who reconnects with her estranged father through the unlikely medium of Facebook likes, leading to a poignant and deeply personal journey of self-discovery.
Anora follows the story of a young escort from Brooklyn meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Join us for this special 35 MM screening with a Q&A with member of the cast!
The Electric State tells the story of Michelle (Brown), a young woman with a sweet but mysterious robot. The pair reluctantly team up with eccentric drifter Keats (Pratt), and set out on a cross-country road trip to find Michelle’s younger brother. Along the way, they have to navigate an electrified, retro-futuristic US landscape.
From Director Steven Soderbergh, BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.
A young writer is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who mysteriously disappeared thirty years ago. Surrounded by the star's cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.
When the girl of his dreams (Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped, everyman Nate (Jack Quaid) turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.
The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island.
In this heartfelt rom-com, struggling photographer Pia receives a prediction: true love and career success await her in the next five dates she goes on. With her sister's wedding looming and family playing matchmaker, her ex reappears, throwing both her love and professional life into chaos.
Join us at the Plaza Theatre on March 3rd as we celebrate the third edition of the 100 Feet of Film project and screen the completed films. Two prizes will be awarded following this screening, one Jury Award and one Audience Award.
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Ready to elevate your film career? Join ATLFS as we discuss how to build a professional network, make the most of film festivals, and how to make meaningful connections.
LOCALS ONLY is a recurring screening of short films from Georgia’s independent filmmakers, with each event having a distinct theme and focus. Featured short films come entirely from submissions. This February, LOCALS ONLY presents SHORTS AND GIGGLES, a screening for comedy shorts of every kind. For this go-round, we’re throwing down a challenge: make us laugh!
No matter how hard you try, you can’t break up with your past. This Valentine’s Day, Oscar® winner Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Loki) rockets into his first major leading man role as an unlikely hero, a seemingly mild-mannered realtor with a dark secret that he is desperate to leave behind. Spoiler alert: He won’t.