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Apply to Join the ATLFF '18 Screening Committee!
Atlanta Film Society, Fun, Newsletter, Screening, 2018 Festival Screening Committee, ATLFF 2018 Cameron McAllister
Atlanta Film Society, Fun, Newsletter, Screening, 2018 Festival Screening Committee, ATLFF 2018 Cameron McAllister
Apply to Join the ATLFF '18 Screening Committee!
Atlanta Film Society, Fun, Newsletter, Screening, 2018 Festival Screening Committee, ATLFF 2018 Cameron McAllister
Atlanta Film Society, Fun, Newsletter, Screening, 2018 Festival Screening Committee, ATLFF 2018 Cameron McAllister

With nearly 2,000 submissions already received for consideration into ATLFF '18, we are excepting applications to join our Screening Committee.

Atlanta Film Society, Fun, Newsletter, Screening, 2018 Festival Screening Committee, ATLFF 2018 Cameron McAllister
Atlanta Film Society, Fun, Newsletter, Screening, 2018 Festival Screening Committee, ATLFF 2018 Cameron McAllister
ATLFF '17 Jury & Audience Award Winners!
Cameron McAllister
Cameron McAllister
ATLFF '17 Jury & Audience Award Winners!
Cameron McAllister
Cameron McAllister

Congratulations to all the winners and honorable mentions from the 2017 Atlanta Film Festival!

Cameron McAllister
Cameron McAllister
Malcolm Washington is the 2017 ATLFF Filmmaker-to-Watch!
2017 Festival, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter Filmmaker-to-Watch, Backers Jury, Kickstarter, Malcolm Washington, Benny Got Shot Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter Filmmaker-to-Watch, Backers Jury, Kickstarter, Malcolm Washington, Benny Got Shot Cameron McAllister
Malcolm Washington is the 2017 ATLFF Filmmaker-to-Watch!
2017 Festival, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter Filmmaker-to-Watch, Backers Jury, Kickstarter, Malcolm Washington, Benny Got Shot Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter Filmmaker-to-Watch, Backers Jury, Kickstarter, Malcolm Washington, Benny Got Shot Cameron McAllister

Congratulations to Malcolm Washington, the winner of the 2017 Atlanta Film Festival Filmmaker-to-Watch Award for his film BENNY GOT SHOT.

2017 Festival, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter Filmmaker-to-Watch, Backers Jury, Kickstarter, Malcolm Washington, Benny Got Shot Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter Filmmaker-to-Watch, Backers Jury, Kickstarter, Malcolm Washington, Benny Got Shot Cameron McAllister
Attention! 2017 Atlanta Film Festival Venue & Showtime Changes
2017 Festival, Newsletter, The Plaza Kevon Pryce
2017 Festival, Newsletter, The Plaza Kevon Pryce
Attention! 2017 Atlanta Film Festival Venue & Showtime Changes
2017 Festival, Newsletter, The Plaza Kevon Pryce
2017 Festival, Newsletter, The Plaza Kevon Pryce

As we all know things happen. Due to an emergency situation at the Plaza Theatre this week, we have been forced to relocate several screenings. Please be advised of the new venues and new times listed below.
 

2017 Festival, Newsletter, The Plaza Kevon Pryce
2017 Festival, Newsletter, The Plaza Kevon Pryce
DAVE MADE A MAZE Set to Open Up the 41st Atlanta Film Festival!
2017 Festival, Fun, Filmmaking, Screening, The Plaza, Newsletter ATLFF 2017, Dave Made a Maze Jamie Traner
2017 Festival, Fun, Filmmaking, Screening, The Plaza, Newsletter ATLFF 2017, Dave Made a Maze Jamie Traner
DAVE MADE A MAZE Set to Open Up the 41st Atlanta Film Festival!
2017 Festival, Fun, Filmmaking, Screening, The Plaza, Newsletter ATLFF 2017, Dave Made a Maze Jamie Traner
2017 Festival, Fun, Filmmaking, Screening, The Plaza, Newsletter ATLFF 2017, Dave Made a Maze Jamie Traner

Get your tickets now for ATLFF's most exclusive screening and party—Opening Night! Sponsored by Moonshine Post-Production.

2017 Festival, Fun, Filmmaking, Screening, The Plaza, Newsletter ATLFF 2017, Dave Made a Maze Jamie Traner
2017 Festival, Fun, Filmmaking, Screening, The Plaza, Newsletter ATLFF 2017, Dave Made a Maze Jamie Traner
Atlanta Film Festival Announces 2017 Lineup of Features and Short Films
2017 Festival, Atlanta Film Society, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza, New Mavericks, Filmmaking, Fun, Festival Alum Press Release, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, Atlanta Film Society, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza, New Mavericks, Filmmaking, Fun, Festival Alum Press Release, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
Atlanta Film Festival Announces 2017 Lineup of Features and Short Films
2017 Festival, Atlanta Film Society, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza, New Mavericks, Filmmaking, Fun, Festival Alum Press Release, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, Atlanta Film Society, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza, New Mavericks, Filmmaking, Fun, Festival Alum Press Release, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister

We are excited to reveal the lineup of feature film and short film programming for the 41st annual ATLFF... and there's even more to come!

2017 Festival, Atlanta Film Society, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza, New Mavericks, Filmmaking, Fun, Festival Alum Press Release, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, Atlanta Film Society, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza, New Mavericks, Filmmaking, Fun, Festival Alum Press Release, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
Atlanta Film Festival Announces Opening Night, Closing Night, Special Presentations & Creative Conference
2017 Festival, ATLFF Creative Conference, Atlanta Film Society, Education, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza Press Release, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, ATLFF Creative Conference, Atlanta Film Society, Education, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza Press Release, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
Atlanta Film Festival Announces Opening Night, Closing Night, Special Presentations & Creative Conference
2017 Festival, ATLFF Creative Conference, Atlanta Film Society, Education, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza Press Release, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, ATLFF Creative Conference, Atlanta Film Society, Education, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza Press Release, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister

We are so excited to share the lineup of our 2017 Creative Conference, Special Presentations, Creative Media (VR, Music Videos and Episodic Pilots) and Marquee film series!

2017 Festival, ATLFF Creative Conference, Atlanta Film Society, Education, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza Press Release, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, ATLFF Creative Conference, Atlanta Film Society, Education, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza Press Release, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
A24's MENASHE is the Closing Night Film of the 41st Atlanta Film Festival!
2017 Festival, Filmmaking, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza ATLFF 2017, Menashe Jamie Traner
2017 Festival, Filmmaking, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza ATLFF 2017, Menashe Jamie Traner
A24's MENASHE is the Closing Night Film of the 41st Atlanta Film Festival!
2017 Festival, Filmmaking, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza ATLFF 2017, Menashe Jamie Traner
2017 Festival, Filmmaking, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza ATLFF 2017, Menashe Jamie Traner

One of the most highly-buzzed films of the year, MENASHE is our Closing Night Presentation on April 1, sponsored by Music Matters and presented in partnership with the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival! Get your tickets now.

2017 Festival, Filmmaking, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza ATLFF 2017, Menashe Jamie Traner
2017 Festival, Filmmaking, Newsletter, Screening, The Plaza ATLFF 2017, Menashe Jamie Traner
Stay Close To The Festival!
2017 Festival, Partner Promotions, Newsletter, Fun Affinity Travel Benefits, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, Partner Promotions, Newsletter, Fun Affinity Travel Benefits, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
Stay Close To The Festival!
2017 Festival, Partner Promotions, Newsletter, Fun Affinity Travel Benefits, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, Partner Promotions, Newsletter, Fun Affinity Travel Benefits, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister

Affinity Travel Benefits offers great rates and terms to film festival attendees. Book your accommodations for ATLFF 2017 now!

2017 Festival, Partner Promotions, Newsletter, Fun Affinity Travel Benefits, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, Partner Promotions, Newsletter, Fun Affinity Travel Benefits, ATLFF 2017 Cameron McAllister
Atlanta Film Festival Announces First Wave of Films from 2017 Lineup
2017 Festival, Atlanta Film Society, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter ATLFF 2017, Press Release Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, Atlanta Film Society, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter ATLFF 2017, Press Release Cameron McAllister
Atlanta Film Festival Announces First Wave of Films from 2017 Lineup
2017 Festival, Atlanta Film Society, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter ATLFF 2017, Press Release Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, Atlanta Film Society, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter ATLFF 2017, Press Release Cameron McAllister

Official Selections from Each Category of ATLFF '17 Programming Released.

2017 Festival, Atlanta Film Society, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter ATLFF 2017, Press Release Cameron McAllister
2017 Festival, Atlanta Film Society, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Newsletter ATLFF 2017, Press Release Cameron McAllister
Ask an Alum: Jiyoung Lee Yeah!
2017 Festival, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Fun Alumni, ATLFF 2017, Jiyoung Lee, Q+A Lucy Doughty
2017 Festival, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Fun Alumni, ATLFF 2017, Jiyoung Lee, Q+A Lucy Doughty
Ask an Alum: Jiyoung Lee Yeah!
2017 Festival, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Fun Alumni, ATLFF 2017, Jiyoung Lee, Q+A Lucy Doughty
2017 Festival, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Fun Alumni, ATLFF 2017, Jiyoung Lee, Q+A Lucy Doughty

We chat with ATLFF mainstay Jiyoung Lee about what ATLFF accomplished for her as a filmmaker, her favorite city haunts, and what she likes to make in lieu of an artistic statement. 

2017 Festival, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Fun Alumni, ATLFF 2017, Jiyoung Lee, Q+A Lucy Doughty
2017 Festival, Festival Alum, Filmmaking, Fun Alumni, ATLFF 2017, Jiyoung Lee, Q+A Lucy Doughty
Ask an Alum: Virtual Reality Architect Jason Drakeford
2017 Festival, Fun, Filmmaking Jason Drakeford, Virtual Reality, Sound + Vision, Alumni, ATLFF 2017 Lucy Doughty
2017 Festival, Fun, Filmmaking Jason Drakeford, Virtual Reality, Sound + Vision, Alumni, ATLFF 2017 Lucy Doughty
Ask an Alum: Virtual Reality Architect Jason Drakeford
2017 Festival, Fun, Filmmaking Jason Drakeford, Virtual Reality, Sound + Vision, Alumni, ATLFF 2017 Lucy Doughty
2017 Festival, Fun, Filmmaking Jason Drakeford, Virtual Reality, Sound + Vision, Alumni, ATLFF 2017 Lucy Doughty
2017 Festival, Fun, Filmmaking Jason Drakeford, Virtual Reality, Sound + Vision, Alumni, ATLFF 2017 Lucy Doughty
2017 Festival, Fun, Filmmaking Jason Drakeford, Virtual Reality, Sound + Vision, Alumni, ATLFF 2017 Lucy Doughty

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#Repost @atlfilmsociety ・・・ #ATLFS members get rad perks throughout the year, like studio-partnered advanced screenings and admission to Atlanta Film Festival! Memberships and #ATLFF '18 Badges are available now (early bird prices are limited). Link in (@atlfilmsociety) bio. #hopOn
It's true! The Hella Early Deadline ends in a week. While submissions will still be open, fees go up! So take advantage of this HELLA EARLY DEADLINE! #SeeYouInTheScreeners #ATLFF #ATLFS
Raise your hand if you appreciate our volunteers! Our 2017 Volunteer Appreciation party is happening rn at Hand in Hand Pub until 5! #ATLFF #ATLFS Thank you to all our volunteers, and @atlfilmsociety
Do it and you're cool. #doit #ATLFS @atlfilmsociety
You heard it here first, folks! http://atlantafilmfestival.com/submit/ #ATLFS #ATLFF
Atlanta's Laughing Skull Comedy Festival kicks off May 1 and runs grouch May 8! Get tickets if you're in for a laugh (www.laughingskullcomwdyfestival.com)
Chuckling because, while #ATLFF '17 is gone, there's so much to look forward to with @atlfilmsociety's year-round programming. (Follow @atlfilmsociety for updates) #ATLFS
The lady New Mavericks are warming up our Wrap Party space @establishmentatl with our annual NewMavs Dinner. Thank you @jpervistalent @clickatl @ATLFilmSociety
We are so grateful to @atljewishfilm for partnering with us on several films this year (THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE, NORMAN and Closing Night film MENASHE)! #ATLFF #AJFF #FilmswithXFINITY
Thank you got hashtagging your snaps with #ATLFF and #FilmswithXFINITY all week and congrats to the winners! THANK YOU so much for your continued support every year, @comcast/@Xfinity!
We would like to thank the winners of our promotion #filmswithxfinity "Dinner with a Filmmaker"... More like "Brunch with a Filmmaker". You all were amazing!
Fueled by @wholefoodsatl. Driven by Bus Max Rent-A-Bus. Quenched by Fire's bartending. Sponsored by @gapropsource, Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greenberg Traurig, and many more. What a fest it's been. #ATLFF #ClosingNight Thank you, all.
Beautiful evening and great thanks to @atljewishfilm as well as MENASHE's Executive Producer Danelle Eliav.
Lines are beginning to wrap around! Are you here for #ClosingNight MENASHE? #ATLFF
A packed house for THE NEW AND THE OLD LOVE. That's what we like to see for our last scheduled shorts block. Thank you @7stages_atl @mailchimp @turner @xfinity and all our other phenomenal sponsors! #ATLFF
Our sponsor @gapropsource really helped us transform Old 4th & Swift for our Awards Brunch this AM and our Closing Night party this PM! Thank you!
Congratulations to all our winners! #ATLFF

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