Upcoming Festivals in Little 5 Points

7 Film Festivals. 1 Neighborhood. A Year of Independent Film in Little Five Points.

Little Five Films

7 Festivals. 1 Theater. A Year of Independent Film in Little Five Points.

In 2026-27, the Atlanta Film Series brings a series of film festivals to 7 Stages Theatre in the heart of Little Five Points.

From documentaries and short films to experimental cinema, underground work, horror, micro shorts, and our year-end Spotlight event, 7 Stages becomes home to nearly a full year of independent film.

For 25 years, the Atlanta Film Series has connected filmmakers and audiences through live screenings, filmmaker Q&As, networking events, and unforgettable nights at the movies.

Come for the films. Stay for the neighborhood.

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Upcoming Festivals in Little 5 Points

Upcoming Film Events held in Little 5:

ATL EXP July 10, 2026

Experimental, unconventional, and impossible to categorize.

ATL Micro July 11, 2026

More than 100 films. One day. All under six minutes.

AUFF August 6–9, 2026

One of America's longest-running underground film festivals.

ATL Horror October 1–4, 2026

Four days of horror, cult cinema, and late-night mayhem.

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade

October 17-18, 2026

ATL Spotlight - end of year TBA

A celebration of standout short films from the year.

ATL DOC March 18–21, 2027

Celebrating 22 years of documentary storytelling and films that matter.

ATL Shorts May 14–16, 2027

Georgia's longest-running film festival dedicated exclusively to short films.

Why Little Five Points?

Little Five Points has long been one of Atlanta's most creative neighborhoods. It's a place where artists, filmmakers, musicians, performers, and independent thinkers have always found a home.

That spirit makes it the perfect home for the Atlanta Film Series.

Throughout the year, filmmakers and film lovers from around the world visit Little Five Points for screenings, parties, mixers, Q&As, and conversations that continue long after the credits roll.

Explore the Neighborhood

Grab coffee before a screening. Browse local shops between programs. Meet filmmakers at festival mixers. Stay late for after parties and discover everything that makes Little Five Points one of Atlanta's most unique destinations.

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L5P Highlights

7 Stages in Little 5

Since 1979, 7 Stages Theatre has brought local, national, and international emerging artwork of social, political, and spiritual importance to Atlanta audiences. For over 40 years, artists of all kinds have found 7 Stages to be a haven in the support and development of new works and methods of collaboration.

Directions and Parking

Java Lords

Neighborhood coffeehouse and offering fresh-brewed cups of java in down-home, relaxed digs. Right next door to 7 Stages

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El Myr

Lively Mexican restaurant/bar offers creative takes on classic dishes plus a wide variety of drinks. Open late night.

1091 Euclid Ave NE C, Atlanta, GA 30307

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