ATLANTA, GA (July 15th, 2024) —Atlanta Film Society congratulates Executive Director Christopher Escobar on being named in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEO Awards 2024.

ATLANTA, GA (June 26th, 2024) —Atlanta Film Society congratulates our staff, board, sponsors and partners that were named in Georgia Entertainment's 200 Most Influential of Georgia’s Creative Industries.

Jonathan Kieran is a film programmer hailing from Essex County, Massachusetts. After making a start as an amateur filmmaker at the tender age of 22, he moved across the country to take a spot at the Master of Fine Arts program in Film Production at the University of New Orleans.

Taylor Montalto grew up obsessed with movies and was inspired to study film by her idol, Nora Ephron. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Taylor’s passion for all things film and photography-related has driven her to work on various projects in both documentary and narrative mediums.

Danielle’s history over the years with the Atlanta Film Society is far-reaching, featuring her own films in both the Atlanta Film Festival and the Airport Shorts Program, having served as a screening committee member, panelist, juror, and being selected as a Filmmaker-in-Residence.

ATLANTA - On November 2, Atlanta residents will cast their votes for the city’s next mayor. Atlanta is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, and the next mayor will oversee Atlanta during a pivotal time.

ATLANTA, GA — The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) and The Plaza Theatre, in partnership with the nonprofit Sundance Institute, are pleased to share 11 films that will be presented in Atlanta as part of the Satellite Screens initiative for the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, January 28 – February 3, 2021. All 11 films will be making their world premieres at Sundance.

PARK CITY, UTAH — The nonprofit Sundance Institute today unveiled plans for the seven-day 2021 Sundance Film Festival, offered digitally via a custom-designed online platform (festival.sundance.org) alongside drive-ins, independent arthouses, and a network of local community partnerships. The online expression of the Sundance Film Festival will provide global access for storytellers and audiences alike to come together, experience artists new work, connect with one another, and participate in conversation.

The Atlanta Film Society and Kodak Film Lab Atlanta are pleased to announce this year’s 100 Feet of Film Winners.

Winner of the first-ever Library of Congress / Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, Flannery is the lyrical, intimate exploration of the life and work of author Flannery O’Connor, whose distinctive Southern Gothic style influenced a generation of artists and activists.

Atlanta’s film industry is bursting with opportunities for aspiring writers, producers, directors, and cinematographers. Here are three tips to get your foot in the door.

The Atlanta Film Society would like to highlight prominent women and organizations in the film industry that raise the bar for gender equity and filmmaking. These individuals and organizations help create a supportive environment for women in the industry by giving them more opportunities and spreading awareness of the underrepresentation of women in film and media.

The Atlanta Film Society and Kodak Film Laboratories are proud to offer avenues for the Atlanta film community to enrich their knowledge of film and filmmaking. Kodak Film Labs offer dedicated color negative processing as well as film scanning and a myriad of other services.

MILITARY WIVES centers on a group of women from different backgrounds whose partners are away serving in Afghanistan. aced with their loved ones’ absences, they come together to form the very first military wives choir, helping each other through some of life’s most difficult moments, and quickly find themselves on an international stage.

Atlanta, along with many other cities and countries around the world, is being affected by the virus COVID-19. Georgia’s film sector has been put on hold which is negatively affecting thousands of businesses that support the industry. While stuck at home, you can support the filmmaking community through donations and watching a film or two.

Crowdfunding and subscription streaming platform Seed&Spark empowers content creators as they build audiences and raise funds for their projects. They deliver education, tools, and resources that create access for all storytellers to get their work made and seen. Their unique model allows creators and audiences to work together to tell stories that celebrate diversity.

The Atlanta Film Society is proud to announce the line-up for the 5th edition of AIRPORT SHORTS, in conjunction with the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Art Program.

The Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) and its year-round parent organization, the Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS), proudly presented legendary filmmaker Spike Lee with their esteemed Originator Award on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at an awards ceremony.

The Atlanta Film Society is looking for content writers to share their thoughts and knowledge on the film industry! We’re looking fo writers who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable on all things film, from blockbusters to independent film, you name it!

The Atlanta Film Society is growing and would like to introduce new additions to the board!