Join us at the Plaza Theatre on March 3rd as we celebrate the third edition of the 100 Feet of Film project and screen the completed films. Two prizes will be awarded following this screening, one Jury Award and one Audience Award.

LOCALS ONLY is a recurring screening of short films from Georgia’s independent filmmakers, with each event having a distinct theme and focus. Featured short films come entirely from submissions. This February, LOCALS ONLY presents SHORTS AND GIGGLES, a screening for comedy shorts of every kind. For this go-round, we’re throwing down a challenge: make us laugh!

LOCALS ONLY is a recurring screening of short films from Georgia’s independent filmmakers, with each event having a distinct theme and focus. Featured short films come entirely from submissions. This November, we’re stretching spooky season into overtime with FALL 2024 LOCALS ONLY: WHAT HAUNTS YOU?

Summer 2024 LOCALS ONLY Presents: NEAR AND DEAR. This season, we’re bringing down the house with short films about all the love and chaos that can play out under one roof! Join us for a showcase of family dramas, documentaries about unlikely sisterhoods, short-form telenovelas starring your favorite cat and stories that drive us crazy about our loved ones.

Set safety doesn't just fall under one department. This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated conversation with our very own Education Manager, Melissa Simpson, and special guests, Kristina Arjona, Renee Hill-Sweet, and Ian Simpson to discuss the responsibilities of each department, the future of set safety, and how we all play a part in keeping sets safe.

This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated discussion with the team at RE:IMAGINE featuring Executive Director, Julie Straw, Apprentices, Laila (Jhané) Harrison and Kennya Simms, and Founder/Creative Director of Timberhouse Films, Dr. Arshley Emile.

This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated conversation with our very own Creative Conference Director and Producer, Linda Burns, and special guests, Mark Wofford of PC&E, Trevor Phillips of GA Prop Source, and Lynn W. Mathis, CPCU of Williams, Turner & Mathis Inc. A Division of Biltmore Insurance Services LLC, to discuss all things rentals from cameras, grip, lighting, vehicles, and sound stages to props and set dressing to insurance covering vendors, locations, and cast & crew.

The 47th Atlanta Film Festival is fast approaching! This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join us for a preview of official selections from the 2023 Atlanta Film Festival lineup.

To get a preview of topics, moderators, and speakers, join Creative Conference Director and Producer Linda Burns, along with some of the panelists we've lined up to help educate, motivate, and entertain all who attend the 47th annual Atlanta Film Festival.

This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated discussion with the team at Film Impact Georgia for a deep dive into funding for filmmakers, applying for grants and submitting to festivals, and finding your filmmaking village.

This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated discussion with Ruckus & Lane Skye alongside the Head of Production and B8 Services at Buffalo 8, Adam Harris Engelhard.

This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated discussion with the team at ASIFA-South for an introduction into the world of animation. They will be discussing how to best leverage sustainable practices, the importance of fostering a diverse, inclusive community, and what uniquely distinguishes animation as an art medium in the film and media industry.

This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated discussion with Victoria K. Warren and Location Manager, Tony Holley. They will be discussing all things Locations Department, including the various roles and responsibilities, and the process of scouting areas for the best places to film.

This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS IN-PERSON for a moderated discussion with our very own Operations Manager and Film Festival Alliance Membership Coordinator, Ceci Leon, and special guests, Jim Farmer of Out On Film and Deidre McDonald of BronzeLens Film Festival.

This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated discussion with Executive Producer of Uppercut South, Jen Sienkwicz, and special guests, Joanne Hock, Melissa Salpietra, and Cristina Trinity Vélez-Justo.

This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated discussion with our very own Creative Conference Director and Producer, Linda Burns, and special guests, Gillian Albinski, Ashleigh Chavis-Wolfe, and Erin Day.

This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS and the team at MEPTIK for an introduction to how virtual & extended reality production works, what benefits it has in store for filmmaking, and how filmmakers can make the best use of it.

Join us for an in-depth talk back and Q&A with Creative Conference Director and Producer, Linda Burns, along with some of the panelists slated for the over 25 events we'll offer as part of the 46th Atlanta Film Festival, happening April 21st - May 1st.