Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival

The Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival brings together the top short films of the year for a single night in Atlanta, Georgia. The 2025 event takes place Saturday, December 6 at Limelight Theater and highlights the films that stood out among thousands screened throughout the year.

Spotlight isn’t a typical festival. It’s a year-end showcase where selected films screen in front of a live audience and compete for top honors. Every film that makes the lineup is automatically nominated for an award in its category, and the night becomes a chance for filmmakers to see how their work lands with a crowd.

We screen films that have already made an impact on the festival circuit along with new discoveries that deserve attention. The focus is on quality. Drama, comedy, horror, documentary, animation, local work and more. If a short film rose above this year, this is where it belongs.

Filmmakers who attend get a real audience, real nominations, and a chance to take home a custom Spotlight trophy. Nominees also receive support on social media and across our platforms throughout the season. People stay after the screenings to talk, connect and celebrate the year in short filmmaking.

The Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival is where the best short films of the year come together and where filmmakers get one final moment to stand out. ATL Spotlight is presented by Atlanta Film Series

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