2025 Atlanta Film Festivals
The 20th Annual Atlanta Docufest is held March 22 - 23, 2025.
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.
The Second Annual Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival is held May 31, 2025. Experience creativity in its purest form with this unique festival celebrating micro-short films, where every second counts.
The 16th Annual Atlanta Shortsfest, Atlanta's premiere short film festival, is held June 21 & 22, 2025. Enjoy a curated selection of the best short films from around the world—an unmissable opportunity to discover emerging filmmakers and cutting-edge cinema.
The 22nd Annual Atlanta Underground Film Festival is held August 8 - 10, 2025. Explore experimental, independent, and avant-garde films that push the boundaries of storytelling and art. A perfect destination for the boldest of film lovers.
The 19th Annual Atlanta Horror Film Festival is held October 17 - 19, 2025. 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.
Are you ready to push your creativity and storytelling to the limit? Introducing the 14-day Film Challenge, a high-stakes competition for the boldest filmmakers, hosted by the Atlanta Film Series!
In this unique series of competitions, filmmakers will have just fourteen days to conceptualize, shoot, and edit original short films for one of our renowned events—Atlanta Docufest, Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival, Atlanta Shortsfest, Atlanta Underground Film Festival, and Atlanta Horror Film Festival.
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Atlanta Shortsfest is Atlant's first short film festival
Enter your film to one or more event and join us in 2025
Join us for the Atlanta Horror Film Festival every year in October!
Experience the Unconventional and Uncover the Unexpected at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival held every August
With an Atlanta Film Series 2025 Pass, you’re not just attending one event—you’re joining us for an entire season of cinematic exploration!
Dive into exclusive screenings, enjoy late night after parties, attend Q&As with directors and cast members and discover fresh indie films that you won’t experience anywhere else.
Every film in this series is carefully curated, so you’ll have access to a diverse lineup that covers every genre, from thought-provoking documentaries to indie comedy hits, and everything in between.
By securing a 2025 pass, you’ll not only save money but also gain VIP access to exclusive screenings, special events, and opportunities to meet filmmakers, actors, and fellow film enthusiasts. Plus, enjoy reserved seating and early access to tickets to make sure you never miss a moment.
The Atlanta Film Series is your all-access ticket to some of the city’s most exciting and diverse film festivals.
With a 2025 pass, you’ll experience:
• Atlanta Docufest: March 22 & 23, 2025, 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 Micro Short Film Festival: May 31, 2025, experience creativity in its purest form with this unique festival celebrating micro-short films, where every second counts.
• Atlanta Shortsfest: June 21 & 22, 2025, enjoy a curated selection of the best short films from around the world—an unmissable opportunity to discover emerging filmmakers and cutting-edge cinema.
• Atlanta Underground Film Festival: August 8 - 10, 2025, explore experimental, independent, and avant-garde films that push the boundaries of storytelling and art. A perfect destination for the boldest of film lovers.
• Atlanta Horrorfest: October 17 - 19, 2025, 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.
Why settle for just one film night when you can experience them all? A season pass gives you unbeatable value, saving you money while offering unforgettable evenings with the Atlanta film community.
Don’t just watch films—be part of Atlanta’s vibrant film community and enjoy the best in documentary, shorts, underground cinema, and horror!
On sale now for $99
All events are held at Limelight Theater.
Parking in the Pencil Factory Loft parking deck. We validate parking at the theater. Please see the front desk for details.
Street parking also available and King Memorial Marta Station is next door.
349 Decatur Street Southeast, Atlanta, Georgia 30312, United States
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