ATL DOC ENTRIES

 Celebrating 21 years of powerful documentary filmmaking, ATL DOC showcases stories that inform, inspire, and move audiences. We honor filmmakers who bring truth to the screen and celebrate real voices from around the world.

For 17 years, Atlanta Shortsfest has championed independent filmmakers with stories full of heart, humor, and originality. It’s Atlanta’s original short film festival and still the place where great shorts get discovered.

In its 23rd year, AUFF continues to celebrate the weird, the raw, and the fearless. This festival gives a platform to films that live outside the mainstream and keeps the underground spirit alive in Atlanta.

Now celebrating 20 years, Atlanta Horror is the Southeast’s longest-running horror festival. We showcase independent horror, sci-fi, and thriller films from around the world - from terrifying features to shocking shorts.

Now in its 3rd year, Atlanta Micro Short Fest proves short doesn’t mean small. Every film runs under five minutes and delivers creativity, energy, and heart in its purest form.

Now in its 2nd year,  Atlanta Immersion is the city’s most unconventional film festival - a showcase for filmmakers, digital artists, and creative misfits who are redefining what short film can be through experimentation and technology.

Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival is a one-night event where the year’s best short films go head to head for the title of Best Film of the Year across multiple categories. It’s the ultimate end-of-year celebration of independent filmmaking.