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.

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

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.

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

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.

The Atlanta Film Society is pleased to announce the screening of COCO for our ¡CINEMÁS! SUNDAYS series in honor of Hispanic heritage month. In this film, desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

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.

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.

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.

Lowen Ashleigh is hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who is unable to finish following an accident. Lowen gradually uncovers Verity's disturbing truths while residing at the Crawfords' home to work.

The Atlanta Film Society is pleased to announce the screening of Amores Perros remastered for our ¡CINEMÁS! SUNDAYS  series  in honor of Hispanic heritage month. The film follows a fatalistic car crash in Mexico city sets off a chain of events in the lives of three people: a supermodel, a young man wanting to run off with his sister-in-law, and a homeless man.

Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor. She must face what comes next as sparks fly.

Everyone needs more Wildwood, NJ in their lives. Shot on dreamy Super 8 film by directors Ruth Leitman and Carol Weaks Cassidy with an all-women crew, this documentary shines a light on the lives of women from Wildwood, New Jersey—the last great American carnival town. The film returns for a special screening with Ruth Leitman in attendance! Sponsored by Videodrome.

It's the 4th Tuesday of the month, which means one thing: the ATLFS Monthly Member Screening.

While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

It's the 4th Tuesday of the month, which means one thing: the ATLFS Monthly Member Screening.

Meet our new Programming Director, Farrington! Gain insights into his diverse background, spanning production design and art direction, as well as his extensive experience programming prestigious festivals all over the US. You’ll learn what excites him about the future of ATLFS and get insights on how to shine in submissions!

Join us for a discussion with filmmakers from our most recent season of 100 Feet of Film as they talk about their individual experiences participating in the program and shooting on film.

The budget isn't coming. Let's make it happen anyway. Lean & Mean: The Art of Low-Budget Short Film Producing is a hands-on full-day workshop for filmmakers ready to stop guessing and start producing.

We’ll build a real budget from a real script, talk about where money actually goes, why insurance isn’t optional, how to stretch every dollar (and every favor), and how to allocate limited funds without sabotaging your film.

This summer, LOCALS ONLY, our recurring screening of short films from Georgia’s independent filmmakers, presents films outside polite society. We’re bringing together all outcasts, drifters, outlaws, and bandits. Summer 2026 LOCALS ONLY Presents: WILD, WEIRD, WHATEVER.

It's the 4th Tuesday of the month, which means one thing: the ATLFS Monthly Member Screening.