First Wave of Features from 40th Annual Atlanta Film Festival Announced!

First Wave of Features from 40th Annual Atlanta Film Festival Announced!

These first six films were selected from an impressive pool of over 4,750 submissions—an ATLFF all-time record. The films and their makers comprise an international showcase, together representing Bangladesh, Canada, India, Pakistan, Palestine, South Africa, and the United States.

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Atlanta Film Festival Announces New Organization Name for Year-Round Identity as Atlanta Film Society

Atlanta Film Festival Announces New Organization Name for Year-Round Identity as Atlanta Film Society

The Atlanta Film Festival is pleased to announce a new name to reflect its year-round nature—the Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS). The ten-day Atlanta Film Festival will still take place every spring, but the organization will operate as the Atlanta Film Society going forward.

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Puppetry Short Films, Live Events and Special Presentations Abound at ATLFF

Puppetry Short Films, Live Events and Special Presentations Abound at ATLFF

The Atlanta Film Festival has a long-standing love affair with puppetry—with short films, special presentations, live events and more all showcasing the best puppet offerings each year. Submit your puppetry short now!

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Animated Shorts Compete for Oscar Eligibility at ATLFF

Animated Shorts Compete for Oscar Eligibility at ATLFF

At the 2015 Oscars, two ATLFF official selections competed for the Best Animated Short award. As an Academy Award®-qualifying festival, will our winning film from this year go on to receive a nomination?

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