Upcoming Atlanta Film Society Screenings and Events

The Atlanta Film Society is pleased to announce a 20th anniversary screening of Pan’s Labyrinth, from visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro for our ¡CINEMÁS! SUNDAYS series in honor of Hispanic heritage month. The film follows young Ofelia who is uprooted to a remote military outpost commanded by her cruel stepfather.

Sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood must leave their Sussex estate and move in with a distant relative, facing romance and money troubles.

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.

The Atlanta Film Society is pleased to announce the anniversary screening of WAITING FOR B., directed by PAULO CESAR TOLEDO + ABIGAIL SPINDEL  for our ¡CINEMÁS! SUNDAYS series in honor of hispanic heritage month. You can upgrade your experience with a meal from ​BRASILIANA

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 film industry is changing rapidly. Traditional pathways to production and distribution are becoming less predictable, while the boundaries between film, television, social media, and digital content continue to blur. In this new landscape, storytellers need to think beyond our roles on set — we need to think like our own studio.

The Atlanta Film Society is pleased to present a screening of SUGAR ISLAND, directed by JOHANNE GÓMEZ TERRERO  for our ¡CINEMÁS! SUNDAYS series in honor of hispanic heritage month. In SUGAR ISLAND, an unwanted pregnancy triggers the journey into adulthood for Makenya, a Dominican-Haitian teenager who lives in the Batey, a community surrounded by sugarcane fields. 

Latif, a devoutly religious hitman, struggles to balance work, faith and fatherhood. When his wife dies, he embarks on a desperate journey across Houston to protect his children, confronting the forces closing in around him – and the beliefs threatening to unravel within.

The Atlanta Film Society is pleased to present a screening of HOW TO CLEAN A HOUSE IN 10 EASY STEPS for our ¡CINEMÁS! SUNDAYS series in honor of Hispanic heritage month. The film’s director, CAROLINA GONZÁLEZ VALENCIA, will join us for an after screening Q+A! Upgrade your experience with a meal from Lottafrutta.

In partnership with the Emory Center for Ethics, Ethics & the Arts Program at Emory University, the Atlanta Film Society presents a free screening of EL REGRESO and a Q&A with director, Samantha Ramirez-Herrera. This screening is a part of Emory University's ongoing Ethics At The Movies series. This event is free and open to the public.

Take your acting to the next level with this intensive 4-hour workshop. Led by experienced actor and coach, Adetinpo Thomas, this class delves into advanced script analysis and character development techniques to help you create rich, nuanced performances.

Taught from a producer’s perspective, this workshop will take participants through the process of how to get their short films realised from idea development to production completion and how to navigate film festivals.

In partnership with the Center for Ethics in the Arts at Emory University, the Atlanta Film Society presents a free screening of MATINITÓ and a Q&A with Director Gabriela Díaz Arp. This screening is a part of Emory University's ongoing Ethics At The Movies series. This event is free and open to the public; Ticket reservation is required.

Looking to break into the industry but not sure where to start? Volunteering at the Atlanta Film Festival is one of the best-kept secrets for building real connections. Whether you want to work in programming, hospitality, production, or just be in the room where things happen, we'll show you how volunteering can open doors your resume can't.

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.

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.

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.

Get a preview of this year's events from Education Director, Melissa Simpson and a few of the panelists we’ve lined up to help educate, motivate, and entertain attendees of the 51st annual Atlanta Film Festival & Creative Conference!

The 51st Atlanta Film Festival is fast approaching! This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join us for a preview of official selections from the 2027 Atlanta Film Festival lineup.