Atlanta Film Series - Atlanta Film Festivals
Explore film festivals in Atlanta, Georgia that showcase documentaries, shorts, underground, horror, experimental and more.
Upcoming film festivals:
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2027 Film Festivals in Atlanta:
2027 Film Festivals in Atlanta:
2027 Film Festivals in Atlanta:
Jan. 9, 2027
March 18-21, 2027
May 14-16, 2027
June 17-20, 2027
Atlanta Underground Film Festival
Aug. 12-15, 2027
Oct. 7-10, 2027
Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival
2027 Film Festivals in Atlanta:
2027 Film Festivals in Atlanta:
Next Festival: Saturday, January 9, 2027 at 7 Stages Theatre in Little 5 Points Atlanta
$13 - Single Screening
$25 - All Day Pass
2027 film festivals in Atlanta
Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival
Atlanta Documentary Film Festival
Atlanta Documentary Film Festival
The Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival takes place Saturday, January 9 in Atlanta at 7 Stages Theatre in Litle 5 Points.
It’s a one-night showdown where the year’s best indie shorts go head to head for top honors in filmmaking.
If you only go to one film event this year, make it this one.
Atlanta Documentary Film Festival
Atlanta Documentary Film Festival
Atlanta Documentary Film Festival
The 22nd Annual ATL DOC - Atlanta Documentary Film Festival will return March 18-21, 2027.
Dive into powerful documentaries that explore real-world stories, social issues, and cultural shifts. Perfect for those who love a film that makes you think and feel.
Atlanta Shortsfest
Atlanta Documentary Film Festival
Little 5 Points Film Festival
The 18th Annual Atlanta Shortsfest, the original Atlanta short film festival, happens May 14-16, 2027.
See short comedies, dramas, animation, and everything in between.
Come watch, hang out, and celebrate what indie film is all about.
Little 5 Points Film Festival
Atlanta Documentary Film Festival
Little 5 Points Film Festival
The Little 5 Film Fest is held June 17-20, 2027 at 7 Stages Theatre. Four days of independent films, diverse perspectives, and special events in a neighborhood that has always done things its own way. Share your work, meet fellow filmmakers, and be part of our first year.
Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival
Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival
Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival
The Fouth Annual Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival is held July 11, 2027 at 7 Stages Theatre. Experience this unique festival celebrating films under 6 minutes where every second counts.
Atlanta Underground Film Festival
Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival
Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival
The 24th Atlanta Underground Film Festival runs August 12-15, 2027, at 7 Stages Theatre.
It’s a weekend packed with strange, fearless independent films that don’t fit the mainstream.
Atlanta Horror Film Festival
Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival
Atlanta Horror Film Festival
The 21st Annual Atlanta Horror Film Festival is celebrating over 2 decades October 7 - 10, 2027 at 7 Stages Theatre. Get your adrenaline pumping with spine-tingling, terrifying films from the horror genre. From psychological thrillers to supernatural scares, this festival is a fright-filled ride.
The Movement
These Atlanta film festivals highlight new stories and independent voices from Georgia and around the world. Each event includes live screenings, filmmaker Q&A sessions, mixers and parties, and a strong community of artists and film fans.
Submit Your Film
Filmmakers submit to the Atlanta Film Series because every festival we run is built around a genuine love of independent film. Each event gives your work a real audience, strong visibility, and the chance to connect with other filmmakers and fans who share that same passion. From docs and horror to shorts and underground projects, we celebrate creativity that stands out and stories that deserve to be seen.
For Audiences
For Audiences
Looking for something different?
Our festivals deliver must-see cinema: underground gems, daring shorts, powerful documentaries, and genre-defying horror curated for the big screen and brought to life in front of a live audience. Meet filmmakers and other talented artists at one or more of our events.
JOIN THE GEORGIA FILM CLUB - IT'S FREE!
Georgia Film club
Georgia Film Club is a free community for filmmakers, actors, crew, and film lovers across Georgia where you can share your work, discover new films, and stay connected to what’s happening locally, with access to Atlanta Film Series discounts, early screening updates, and opportunities to connect and collaborate with other creators.
