Atlanta Story Partners (ASP) today announced that its feature documentary “The Games in Black & White” will have its world premiere as a Special Presentation of the 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival.“ The Games in Black & White” focuses on historic Olympic quest of Billy Payne and Andy Young and its transformative impact on “The City Too Busy to Hate”

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.

The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is pleased to announce the first wave of films programmed for the upcoming 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival & Creative Conference (ATLFF), slated for April 24 through May 4, 2025.  Each year, this first wave announcement acts as the earliest glimpse at the upcoming festival and represents the exciting programming choices to come. 

he Atlanta Film Society is pleased to present the 2025 Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition Quarterfinalists. Chosen from 1,106 total submissions, the following 56 feature film screenplays, 26 pilots, and 27 shorts represent the top twenty-five percent of all entries.

Man, there are moments when I have the greatest job in the world. I’ve seen films and then realized I was sitting next to one of the stars (SING, SING, and Clarence Maclin). I’ve even met iconic filmmakers who’ve made a few of my favorites, and I’m sure some of yours, too (Francis Ford Coppola and Bill Duke). 

And I’ve interviewed Jenna Kanell