ATLANTA FILM SERIES
Atlanta Film Series All Access
2025 All Access Pass
Get into every Atlanta Film Series event in 2025 with one All Access Pass.
Your pass includes:
✔ Entry to all 5 events
✔ Reserved seating
✔ Early access to tickets
✔ After parties + filmmaker Q&As
Don’t wait. Passes are limited.
The Movement
Why Filmmakers Submit
Why Filmmakers Submit
The Atlanta Film Series isn’t just a collection of festivals. It’s a movement. A year-round celebration of creative voices, unfiltered storytelling, and true indie spirit. Each event is built by filmmakers, for filmmakers. Whether you're creating or just watching, there’s nothing quite like it.
Why Filmmakers Submit
Why Filmmakers Submit
Why Filmmakers Submit
Recognition: Screen at live events judged by industry professionals
Momentum: Winners compete at the Atlanta Spotlight Film Awards
Community: Join a real indie film scene, not a red carpet popularity contest
Exclusivity: Only the best are selected. If you screen here, it means something
Ready to break through the noise?
Join one of the most dynamic indie film communities in the country.
For Audiences
Why Filmmakers Submit
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.
Can’t make it in person? Many of our top selections are available to stream on FestFlix.tv—home of bold indie storytelling year-round.
OUR ANNUAL FILM FESTIVALS
ATLANTA MICRO SHORT FILM FEST
ATLANTA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
ATLANTA MICRO SHORT FILM FEST
The Second Annual Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival is held May 10, 2025. Experience creativity in its purest form with this unique festival celebrating micro-short films, where every second counts.
ATLANTA SHORTSFEST
ATLANTA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
ATLANTA MICRO SHORT FILM FEST
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.
ATLANTA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
ATLANTA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
ATLANTA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
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.
ATLANTA HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
ATLANTA SPOTLIGHT FILM Festival
ATLANTA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
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.
ATLANTA SPOTLIGHT FILM Festival
ATLANTA SPOTLIGHT FILM Festival
ATLANTA SPOTLIGHT FILM Festival
Get ready for an electrifying night of cinema as the Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival takes the stage live on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Limelight Theater in Atlanta, Georgia. This one-of-a-kind event will showcase the best independent films of the year, culminating in an unforgettable competition where the audience decides the winners.
ATLANTA DOCUFEST
ATLANTA SPOTLIGHT FILM Festival
ATLANTA SPOTLIGHT FILM Festival
The 21st Annual Atlanta Docufest is held March 20 - 22, 2026.
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.
3 Festival Submission Bundle
Submission Bundles
Choose any three festivals from the Atlanta Film Series lineup and submit with one entry. Whether it’s horror, documentary, micro short, underground, or traditional short films — this bundle gives you flexibility and saves you money.
Pick 3 of These 6:
- Atlanta Horror Film Festival
- Atlanta Docufest
- Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival
- Atlanta Underground Film Festival
- Atlanta Shortsfest
- Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival
One entry, more exposure, bigger chances.
Click SUBMIT NOW to choose your festivals and get started.
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