Upcoming Screenings and Events
LOCALS ONLY: Lost In The Shadows
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.
¡CINEMÁS! SUNDAYS: SUGAR ISLAND
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.
Member Exclusive Screening: La Bola Negra
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.
¡CINEMÁS! SUNDAYS: HOW TO CLEAN A HOUSE IN 10 EASY STEPS
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.
LOCALS ONLY: Lessons Learned
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.
¡CINEMÁS! SUNDAYS: WAITING FOR B.
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
Member Exclusive Screening: Sense and Sensibility
Sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood must leave their Sussex estate and move in with a distant relative, facing romance and money troubles.
¡CINEMÁS! SUNDAYS: Pan’s Labyrinth 20th Anniversary
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.
¡CINEMÁS! SUNDAYS: COCO
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.
Member Exclusive Screening: Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother
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.
Member Exclusive Screening: VERITY
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.
¡CINEMÁS! SUNDAYS: Amores Perros (Remastered)
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.
Post Atlanta Conference
Join us for the inaugural Post Atlanta Conference, a groundbreaking 2-day event designed to highlight Atlanta’s rising status as a premier hub for post-production talent and innovation.
Member Exclusive Screening: HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY!
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.
Member Discount: WILDWOOD, NJ w/ Director Q&A
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.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: FORGOTTEN ISLAND
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.
SOUND+VISION
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.
Member Discount: IT ENDS
A group of recent grads head out on a late night drive for grub, hoping to enjoy one final hangout before their paths diverge. Instead, they accidentally turn onto a never-ending, two-lane hellscape surrounded by untold horrors and cosmic forces beyond their understanding.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: NEAGLEY
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.
Member Discount: IDIOTS
Our #ATLFF50 Opening Night film, edited by our friends at Moonshine Post Production, is returning to Plaza Theatre! In celebration, we're offering ATLFS Members an exclusive discount code for tickets.
LOCALS ONLY: Wild, Wierd, Whatever
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.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: THE ODYSSEY(70 MM)
This summer, defy the Gods. Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX®film technology.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: LORNE
From Morgan Neville, Academy Award-winning filmmaker of 20 FEET FROM STARDOM and WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR, comes LORNE, an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the man who built the inimitable empire of comedy, shaping television and culture for generations. The documentary features exclusive footage, archival treasures, and candid interviews with the show’s most iconic cast members and writers including Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Conan O’Brien, Chris Rock and many more.
Ethics at the Movies: NATCHEZ @ Emory College — Free Screening
In partnership with the Center for Ethics in the Arts at Emory University, the Atlanta Film Society presents a free screening of NATCHEZ and a Q&A with Suzannah Herbert, Producer / Director. This event is free and open to the public.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: You, me & Tuscany
Sometimes the wrong place is right where you need to be.
From Will Packer, the blockbuster producer of Girls Trip, the Ride Along franchise, and ten movies that have opened No. 1 at the U.S. box office—including Night School, This Christmas and Think Like a Man—comes a delicious romantic comedy about one little lie, one large Italian villa, and two people getting lost in the sauce of love.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: NORMAL
Interim sheriff Ulysses, called to the snowbound town of Normal, MN, uncovers an international criminal conspiracy at the heart of the seemingly quaint whistle-stop when he comes to the aid of a bank-robbing couple caught up in a deadly mess.
MEMBER DISCOUNT (DIRECTOR Q&A): You’re Dating A narcissist!
Ann Marie Allison makes her feature directorial debut with You're Dating a Narcissist!, a sharp, heartfelt comedy about modern love and self-discovery. Known for her witty, female-driven storytelling, Allison previously co-wrote and executive-produced the indie favorite Golden Arm, which earned a 100% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and Roger Ebert's Golden Thumb Award.
POSSUM TOWN Screening with Filmmaker Q&A
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.
Ethics at the Movies: SISTER SALAD DAYS and THE GIVERNY DOCUMENt @ Emory College — Free Screening
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.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
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.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE DEAL: SICARIO with Roger & James Deakins
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.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE DEAL: BLADE RUNNER 2049 with Roger & James Deakins
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.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE DEAL: SKYFALL with Roger & James Deakins
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.
Advance Screening: André Is An Idiot
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.