A Will for the Woods - ATLFF 2014 encore presented by Mountainfilm on Tour ATL

A Will for the Woods - ATLFF 2014 encore presented by Mountainfilm on Tour ATL

Musician, folk dancer and psychiatrist Clark Wang battles lymphoma while facing a potentially imminent need for funeral plans. Determined that his last act will not harm the environment -- and, hopefully, help protect it -- Clark has discovered the movement to further sustainable funerals that conserve natural areas. "A Will for the Woods" is an immersive, life-affirming depiction of people coming to terms with mortality by embracing their connection to timeless natural cycles.

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BREAKING BAD’s Aaron Paul stars in HELLION, starting Friday at Plaza

BREAKING BAD’s Aaron Paul stars in HELLION, starting Friday at Plaza

When motocross and heavy metal obsessed, thirteen-year-old, Jacob's increasing delinquent behavior forces CPS to place his little brother, Wes, with his aunt, Jacob and his emotionally absent father, Hollis, must finally take responsibility for their actions and for each other in order to bring Wes home.

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Flashback to 1979 Atlanta with Contraband Cinema's "The Visitor" event this weekend!

Flashback to 1979 Atlanta with Contraband Cinema's "The Visitor" event this weekend!

Contraband Cinema is proud to present a two-night event devoted to the film Mondo Digital calls 'the Mount Everest of insane ‘70s Italian movies'—"The Visitor." Filmed in Atlanta in 1979, this overlooked cult classic serves as a time capsule of our beloved city by capturing iconic mainstays such as the Omni Hotel, 11 Alive and CNN Center.

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Homespun returns this month to highlight Atlanta's most unique characters

Homespun returns this month to highlight Atlanta's most unique characters

Created by ATLFF Filmmakers in Residence Jon Watts & Brantly Watts, Homespun is a curated series of short documentary films profiling unique individuals around the metro Atlanta area. This installment features three subjects who live on the outskirts of our society. Arguably one of the best local film screenings of the year, this is an event you don’t want to miss.

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