Atlanta Film Society News
Linda Burns sits down with RoughDraft Atlanta to talk PA Academy, the film industry, and the next gen of filmmakers
Join us on Monday, September 9th at 7:00 pm at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, for a staged reading of Atlanta locals Leanna Adams and Kristina Arjona's feature dark comedy, Randy Mandy and the Curse of the Plaza Theater. This unique staged reading promises an immersive experience, blending live theater with cinematic flair in a one-of-a-kind vampire-themed event.
ATLANTA, GA (July 15th, 2024) —Atlanta Film Society congratulates Executive Director Christopher Escobar on being named in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEO Awards 2024.
ATLANTA, GA (June 26th, 2024) —Atlanta Film Society congratulates our staff, board, sponsors and partners that were named in Georgia Entertainment's 200 Most Influential of Georgia’s Creative Industries.
ATLANTA, GA (October 10th, 2023) — The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is pleased to announce the lineup of films for the fall edition of its ongoing screening series Locals Only: Not for the Faint of Heart. The eight films selected come from over 40 entries. They highlight October’s theme of locally produced short films under the thriller, horror, suspense, or mystery genres.
ATLANTA, GA (April 12, 2023) — Today, the 47th annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) announced this year’s festival's special award recipients. The recipients will primarily be honored at the IMAGE Film Awards Gala at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, April 23rd.
On Tuesday, March 7th, we were devastated to hear that the Atlanta Lyric Theatre has shut down after 42 seasons. Not only is its closing a loss for our vibrant industry, it is also an indicator that if left unchecked, the crisis in the theatre and arts sectors caused by the COVID-19 shutdowns will continue to ravage our community.
The Atlanta Film Society is proud to announce the award winners for our most recent LOCALS ONLY: Near and Dear, which took place Thursday, September 5, 2024.
LOCALS ONLY is a recurring screening of short films from Georgia’s independent filmmakers. Each event has a distinct theme and focus. This summer, we brought down the house with short films about all the love and chaos that can play out under one roof!