Win Some Incredible Raffle Prizes at Mountainfilm on Tour ATL This Weekend!
In addition to the amazing films and events this weekend at Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour ATL, there is a raffle with some pretty hot ticket items. Pass holders get one free raffle ticket and additional tickets are available at the box office!
Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour ATL kicks off its 3rd annual extravaganza Friday, August 28th at the Plaza Theatre. In addition to the amazing films and events, there is a raffle with some pretty hot ticket items. Pass holders get one free raffle ticket and additional tickets are available when PURCHASING YOUR TICKETS OR PASS TO THE FESTIVAL. Raffle tickets will also be sold on site.
Check out these amazing offerings and get your tickets (and extra raffle tickets!) now!
PROVIDED BY HIGH COUNTRY ADVENTURES:
3 trips for 2 people each!
- Each trip is a 1 & 1/2 hour adventure on the Middle Ocoee; 5 miles of class III-IV rapids.
- Each gift certificate is good for a full year from August 28th.
- Minimum age is 12 years.
- Details will accompany the gift certificate.
PROVIDED BY HALF MOON OUTFITTERS:
Blast Kayak from Perception Sport!
PROVIDED BY ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL:
2 Passes to the 2016 Film Festival!
PROVIDED BY ATKINS PARK:
Atkins Park Gift Package, including a $50 gift card, and lots of Atkins Park goodies!
PROVIDED BY COMPOSTWHEELS:
Two months of service free!
PROVIDED BY YOLO BOARD PADDLE BOARD:
Brand new paddle board with Mountainfilm on Tour ATL Logo on it!
Plus: surprise items from Skate Escape, Ten Thousand Villages, and more . . . .
"The Ring" Kicks Off Pay-What-You-Can 'Sinister Series' of Horror Films at Plaza This Saturday
Leading up to the theatrical release of "Sinister 2," ATLFF and Focus Features present the Sinister Series of horror classics! Things kick off at the Plaza on Saturday, August 8th with "The Ring" (2002) at 9:30 PM.
Leading up to the release of "Sinister 2" on Friday, August 21st, Focus Features and ATLFF present SINISTER SERIES—a series of horror films that inspired the creation of "Sinister." Exclusive footage from "Sinister 2" will be shown before each screening!
Things kick off at the Plaza on Saturday, August 8th with "The Ring" (2002) at 9:30 PM. "Night of the Living Dead" (1968) screens on Saturday, August 15th at 9:30 PM, followed by the original "Sinister" on Tuesday, August 18th at 9:30 PM.
Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can, so there is no excuse to miss these classics!
MountainFilm on Tour ATL is Coming to The Plaza Theatre August 28-29!
MountainFilm on Tour ATL is the touring arm of Telluride MountainFilm and features films selected from that festival, held in Colorado in May. Join us for the third annual Atlanta event, August 28th & 29th at The Plaza Theatre!
MountainFilm on Tour ATL is the touring arm of Telluride MountainFilm and features films selected from that festival, held in Colorado in May. Films focus on adventure, environment, cultures, and our beautiful world. You have to experience it!
MountainFilm is dedicated to helping the environment as a "green" event, and steadfast in support of local businesses and organizations by working with and in the community.
Join us for the third annual MountainFilm on Tour ATL, August 28th & 29th at The Plaza Theatre.
Cultures worth exploring.
Environments worth preserving.
Adventures worth pursuing.
Conversations worth sustaining.
Homespun Series to Spotlight Atlanta's Bustling Art Scene at The Plaza on July 30
The Homespun Series returns to the Plaza Theatre on July 30, showcasing three brand new documentary short films focusing on Atlanta's eccentric and busy art scene. ATLFF members get in free!
Homespun is a curated series of short documentary films profiling unique individuals around the metro Atlanta area. Partnered by the Atlanta Film Festival, the series features local filmmakers who highlight the characters and neighborhoods that give Atlanta its distinctive culture. Through these individual character studies, Atlanta will be revealed as the Homespun phenomenon it has become.
There is no doubt that the arts scene in Atlanta is thriving. Any native Atlantan can tell you that our streets are exploding with art—from colorful murals lining our underpasses, to community-inspired and public-transportation projects, to a multitude of galleries featuring a wide range of performance and visual craft. This installment of Homespun will showcase a few of the artists working in and around the metro area who bring their innovative and sometimes homegrown creations to our city.
Admission: $10; Free for ATLFF Members
(ATLFF Members: Click Enter Promotional Code below and input the email address associated with your festival membership for complimentary tickets.)
Low
Directed by Alex Zhuravlov & Arkia Jahani
The film focuses on The LOW Museum, located in downtown Atlanta. The gallery was created by three artists who've turned their residential home into an exhibition space. The LOW is dedicated to cultural undercurrents and underground art scenes in the city. The gallery founders visit WRAS 88.5 college radio station to discuss their mission and to learn more about the station's current situation. The following day Jordan Stubbs presents his work "You Tell Me" at the LOW; a collection of interactive sculptural installations that are made from found objects.
Inside the Abyss
Directed by Adrienne Lee
"Inside The Abyss" is an exploration of human character. Danny Abyss is a young, ambitious and up-and-coming tattoo artist from Atlanta, Georgia. He firmly believes in dedication and living his life to the fullest potential. Danny's beliefs are revealed through the sacrifices he makes to grow as a tattoo artist, the people he encounters, and his unwavering commitment to his craft.
Kyle Brooks
Directed by Whitney Reed
Kyle “BlackCatTips” Brooks is a neofolk artist living in Atlanta, GA. A painter for over 15 years, Brooks has become a mainstay in the Atlanta art scene. While his work follows in the folk tradition by speaking to contemporary issues, his inspiration comes from the things he sees everyday—bugs, animals, and odd Atlanta folk walking down the road. Many of his commissioned pieces can be seen in storefront windows, restaurants and metro homes; but Atlantans are also just as likely to see one of his whimsical paintings nailed to a utility pole in an East Atlanta neighborhood.
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.
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. Partnered by the Atlanta Film Festival, the series features local filmmakers who highlight the characters and neighborhoods that give Atlanta its distinctive culture. Through these individual character studies, Atlanta will be revealed as the Homespun phenomenon it has become.
This installment of Homespun celebrates imagery in Atlanta. Featuring three subjects who live on the outskirts of our society, these films challenge viewers to find beauty in the places and the characters of our city that are often dismissed. In addition to the films and Q&As with the award-winning filmmakers, a special mobile gallery exhibit will follow the screening from We Love ATL that has been curated specifically for the Homespun audience. Arguably one of the best local film screenings of the year, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
Films in this installment:
Thomas Bennett
Directed by Nathan Honnold
Thomas Bennett is a hymn-singing Vietnam War veteran with a love for costume jewelry and war medals. An intimate and empathetic portrait of a man who lives on the fringes of our society, “Thomas Bennett” promises to elicit both compassion and intrigue from its viewers.
Adrian
Directed by John Merizalde
Adrian is a teenager who lives in “The Bluff", a neighborhood in northwest Atlanta notorious for drugs and violence. This short is a tone poem documentary that attempts to capture an essence of Adrian and what it's like living in his neighborhood.
Tommy (World Premiere)
Directed by John Merizalde
Tommy Nease is a free spirit—equal parts vagrant, photographer, and philosopher. His artwork is critically acclaimed and has been featured in both local and international galleries. Tommy lives by his own rules, creating art and traversing the world through any means - be it walking, hitchhiking, or even train-hopping. Utilizing some of his own personal footage, this short documentary attempts to piece together a portrait of a young artist that lives on the fringes of our society.
About the Filmmakers:
Nathan Honnold is an emerging local Atlanta film director with a degree in film and video from Georgia State University. His films have premiered at South by Southwest Film Festival and the Atlanta Film Festival. His latest film "Thomas Bennett" won the jury prize for Best Documentary Short at the 2014 Atlanta Film Festival.
John Merizalde is a 24 year-old director from Atlanta, Georgia. His work has been screened both nationally and internationally at various festivals including the Atlanta Film Festival and the Cannes Short Film Corner. In 2011 he co-directed an international feature documentary about sex trafficking and slavery entitled "Freedom", which helped raise millions of dollars in aid. His music videos have been featured on Vimeo Staff Picks, VEVO, MTV and more, where they have amassed millions of combined views.
2nd Annual Fox Theatre Revival Tour
Come out this Friday, May 2nd and join The Plaza Theatre for the 2nd Annual Fox Theatre Revival Tour, including a free performance by local folk artist Sara Rachele and legendary blues songstress, Francine Reed.
Come out this Friday, May 2nd and join The Plaza Theatre for the 2nd Annual Fox Theatre Revival Tour!
Free concert, food trucks, giveaways and much more! Basically, a good time on the Plaza and Fox Theatres!
The evening's performance is free and open to the public. It will feature local folk artist Sara Rachele and legendary blues songstress Francine Reed.
For more information about the tour visit The Fox Theatre Institute.
The Plaza ranked as one of the 'Top 20 Movie Theaters in the World' by Men's Journal
Men's Journal just released a list of the 'Top 20 Movie Theaters in the World' and we are thrilled that The Plaza was included!
The Atlanta Film Festival is pretty old (a spry 38 years), but our main venue—The Plaza Theatre—definitely has us beat. Celebrating an interesting 75 year history, The Plaza adds undeniable eccentricity and allure to both ATLFF and the city of Atlanta as a whole.
Men's Journal just released a list of The Top 20 Movie Theaters in the World and we are thrilled that The Plaza was included! The piece highlights the theater's early days, through its adult cinema phase and on to its recent renovation and rejuvenation. Whether you see movies there throughout the week or attend ATLFF or any of our annual events, you've got to agree that we've got a pretty special place here!
Shaun of the Dead / Hot Fuzz Double Feature Photos!
Check out these awesome pix from our Shaun of the Dead / Hot Fuzz double feature at the Plaza the other night!
What a blast we had! Thanks so much to everyone who came out.
Check out the photos below to see some of the fun costumes, photobooth pix, and action shots from the don't-call-it-Cornetto ice cream eating contest.
Don't forget, members receive free tickets, discounts, and early news of great events like this one, plus invites to advance screening all year round. Become an Atlanta Film Festival member today.
