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50th edition
Atlanta Film Festival
Atlanta, United States
April 23 - May 3, 2026
11 days
About Atlanta Film Festival
Academy Award-qualifying festival founded in 1976 that champions independent filmmaking and artistic discovery. One of the longest-running film festivals in the United States, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026 with narrative, documentary, animation, and screenplay competitions across 11 days in Atlanta.
Festival details
Location
Atlanta, United States
Scope
International
Focus
Independent Film · Documentary · Narrative · Animation · Screenplay
Duration
11 days
Founded
1976
Awards
IMAGE Film Awards
Awards hosted in partnership with Atlanta Film Society honoring excellence in independent film.
Special programs
Narrative and Documentary Competitions
Juried competitions for feature and short films.
Screenplay Competition
Annual competition for emerging and established writers.
Creative Conference
Industry conference with panels, workshops and networking.
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Award-Winning Documentaries
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