Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival

Where the Year’s Best Short Films of the Year Take the Spotlight.
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - Limelight Theater

The Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival is not a typical film festival. We present the Best of the Year Showcase, where selected films compete for top honors in front of a live audience. Every film chosen is automatically nominated for an award in its category.

We welcome films that have already had a successful festival run, as well as new discoveries ready to shine. Our goal is to highlight the very best short films of the year and celebrate the filmmakers who made them.

Categories include: Best Drama, Best Comedy, Best Horror, Best Documentary, Best Director, Best Local Film, Audience Choice, and more.

What you can expect if selected:
Your film screened in Atlanta at our year-end showcase
Automatic nomination for an award in your category
A chance to win our custom Spotlight trophy
Press and promotional support for nominees and winners
Networking with fellow filmmakers and a live audience experience

The Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival is your opportunity to prove your film stands out among the best.