Completed film may be archived by the Atlanta Student Film Festival.

Films must not have publicly screened in the greater Atlanta area prior to the 2020 Atlanta Film Festival, and we strongly prefer to program works that have not yet screened in the state of Georgia.

Thank you to all who supported, volunteered, and attended, while furthering our mission to foster cultural understanding through cinematic storytelling.

The annual Atlanta Film Series is a showcase of independent film packed with four unique film festivals designed to spotlight every genre of cinema imaginable. ABOUT THE FESTIVAL The New York Film Festival was founded in 1963 and is produced by the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Atlanta Shortsfest showcases a diverse mix of short films by ultra-talented filmmakers from across the globe. The Atlanta Film Festival, presented by Turner Broadcasting, is its most distinguished event. 87 people interested. The 11th Annual Atlanta Shortsfest is held July 16 - 18, 2020 at the Synchronicity Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Traditionally, short films often do not garner the attention they deserve on the festival … As one of only two dozen Academy Award-qualifying events in the country, the Atlanta Film Festival showcases nearly 200 films annually to over 27,000 attendees across a ten day event each spring. The Atlanta Film Festival was founded in 1976 by IMAGE Film & Video Center, now known as Atlanta Film Festival 365 (ATLFF365). Now approaching its 44th year, the Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF)—an Academy Award®-qualifying festival—is the Southeast’s preeminent celebration of cinema and the flagship production of the Atlanta Film Society. The Atlanta Film Festival prioritizes inclusivity in on-screen representation as well, with 75% of the 2019 program featuring a woman or person of color in a leading role. The Atlanta Film Festival is proud to announce the Semifinalists in the 2020 Screenplay Competition. 5. Chosen from just shy of 1,300 submissions, these screenplays represent the top 10% of all entries, moving forward in our feature film, television pilot, and short film categories.