On Sunday, April 27, Lionsgate proudly presented a marquee, sold-out screening of Shadow Force at the 49th annual Atlanta Film Festival, led by Emmy Award winner, star, and producer Kerry Washington. The screening took place at the historic Plaza Theatre, a celebrated landmark for independent and groundbreaking cinema.

In an age of deep division — social, political, economic — storytelling can be a way to find common ground. And movies are one way that storytelling reaches across those divides. That’s especially true of the documentary genre, which offers insight into other lives and circumstances unlike our own, planting the seeds of compassion in the process.

The Atlanta Film Society is pleased to present the 2025 Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition Winners. Chosen from 1,106 total submissions, the following three feature film screenplays, one pilot, and one short represent this year's competition's finest and best entries.

he 49th annual Atlanta Film Festival + Creative Conference (ATLFF) revealed key programming highlights, including the full lineup of selected works from over 6,000 submissions. The 11-day film festival and educational conference will take place Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, May 4, 2025, with screenings primarily held at the Plaza Theatre and Tara Theatre in Atlanta.

The Atlanta Film Society is pleased to present the 2025 Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition Finalists.. Chosen from 1,106 total submissions, the following 20 feature film screenplays, 15 pilots, and 15 shorts represent the top five percent of all entries.