Upcoming Atlanta Film Events
Atlanta Shortsfest
Atlanta Shortsfest runs three days at 7 Stages from May 14 - 16, 2026. Join us for a celebration of short films from across the world.
ATL EXP - Atlanta Experimental film festival
ATL EXP (Atlanta Experimental Festival) takes place July 10–12, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. The festival showcases experimental, avant-garde, and boundary-pushing films from around the world.
Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival
The Third Annual Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival is held July 11, 2026 at 7 Stages Theater. Experience creativity in its purest form with this unique festival celebrating films under 6 minutes where every second counts.
Atlanta Underground Film Festival
AUFF runs August 7–9, 2026, at 7 Stages Theater.
It’s a weekend packed with bold, strange, and fearless independent films that don’t fit anywhere else.
Atlanta Horror Film Festival
The Atlanta Horror Film Festival returns October 2–4, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia, featuring a weekend of horror films from around the world. The festival showcases terrifying shorts, feature films, and midnight screenings that celebrate the creativity of independent horror filmmakers.
Atlanta Documentary Film Festival
ATL DOC - Atlanta Documentary Film Festival
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.