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Atlanta Film Society

 
 

The Atlanta Film Society is a membership-based 501(c)(3) arts non-profit with a mission to lead the community, both locally and worldwide, in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image. The Atlanta Film Society also presents the Academy Award® qualifying Atlanta Film Festival each spring.

UPCOMING EVENTS 

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Free Monthly Members Screening
Nov 26
Plaza Theatre
Free Monthly Members Screening
Plaza Theatre

It's the 4th Tuesday of the month, which means one thing: the ATLFS Monthly Member Screening. Join us at the Plaza Theatre and receive one ticket to any movie of your choice on us! Just provide proof of membership. We may even have a few prizes!

Plaza Theatre
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: A Complete Unknown
Dec 3
The Springs Cinema & Taphouse
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: A Complete Unknown
The Springs Cinema & Taphouse

Only in theaters Christmas Day. #ACompleteUnknown Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician BOB DYLAN’s (Timothée Chalamet) meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts – his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation – culminating in his groundbreaking electric rock and roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.

The Springs Cinema & Taphouse
Film Business Basics (Online Class Series)
Dec 7
Film Business Basics (Online Class Series)

In this series of introductory film classes, 30-year industry veteran, Producer Linda Burns, gives students the answers they need to begin their journey into the world of film and television. With smaller class sizes and a much slower pace than The PA Academy, this class offers more direct interaction allowing the opportunity to ask many more questions. Register today to start your career off on the right foot. Pick the class that’s right for you, or save money by registering for all 3 classes together.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: A Complete Unknown
Dec 17
Tara Atlanta
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: A Complete Unknown
Tara Atlanta

Only in theaters Christmas Day. #ACompleteUnknown Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician BOB DYLAN’s (Timothée Chalamet) meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts – his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation – culminating in his groundbreaking electric rock and roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.

Tara Atlanta

NEWS

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ATLANTA FILM SOCIETY’S LOCALS ONLY: NEAR AND DEAR WINNERS
ATLANTA FILM SOCIETY’S LOCALS ONLY: NEAR AND DEAR WINNERS

The Atlanta Film Society is proud to announce the award winners for our most recent LOCALS ONLY: Near and Dear, which took place Thursday, September 5, 2024.

LOCALS ONLY is a recurring screening of short films from Georgia’s independent filmmakers. Each event has a distinct theme and focus. This summer, we brought down the house with short films about all the love and chaos that can play out under one roof!

Vampires Take Over the Plaza Theatre: “Randy Mandy & The Curse of the Plaza Theatre” – A Hauntingly Hillarious Event!
Vampires Take Over the Plaza Theatre: “Randy Mandy & The Curse of the Plaza Theatre” – A Hauntingly Hillarious Event!

Join us on Monday, September 9th at 7:00 pm at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, for a staged reading of Atlanta locals Leanna Adams and Kristina Arjona's feature dark comedy, Randy Mandy and the Curse of the Plaza Theater. This unique staged reading promises an immersive experience, blending live theater with cinematic flair in a one-of-a-kind vampire-themed event.

Atlanta Business Chronicle Honors Christopher Escobar for Most Admired CEO Awards 2024
Atlanta Business Chronicle Honors Christopher Escobar for Most Admired CEO Awards 2024

ATLANTA, GA (July 15th, 2024) —Atlanta Film Society congratulates Executive Director Christopher Escobar on being named in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEO Awards 2024.

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Want a small taste of what you can expect tonight as the #ATLFS Presents LOCALS ONLY: WHAT HAUNTS YOU? Of course, you do! Here are still from the films: 🍿 HOME/BODY 📽️ BLUE IS THE NIGHT 🎬 COULD THIS HAVE BEEN AN EMAIL 🎞️ THE INSECT GOD The show
Tomorrow night, at the @thetaraatlanta, the #ATLFS presents LOCALS ONLY: WHAT HAUNTS YOU? Come join us as we celebrate local filmmakers! Come join us as we #SupportIndieFilms! Click the link in our bio for films and tickets! 🙏✨🔥#AtlantaFilmIndustr
Thank you all who braved the crummy weather last night and attended the final Eat, Drink & B-Indie of 2024! It was insightful, enlightening, and engaging! 💯 If you weren't able to attend, we're sorry. But no worries—#EDBI will be back on
Join the #ATLFS TONIGHT at @Manuels_Tavern at 7:30 for our FREE monthly networking event, Eat, Drink & B-Indie. 🔥 Our Melissa Simpson and Taylor Montalto will focus on providing filmmakers of all levels with essential tools, resources, and educa
Attention Actors! There is a Casting Call for Maude Apatow's Directorial Debut, POETIC LICENSE! They are looking for people 18-75 with an emphasis on college-aged students of all types to play extras. You MUST live in the Atlanta area. For details,
Join us tonight from 6:30-9pm for non-profit, RE:IMAGINE's 10th Anniversary fundraiser! This event is open to the public with tickets $20 including lite bites & drinks. The night is centered around storytelling and the power of the next generatio
Join the Atlanta Film Society today and enjoy year-round perks, including free advance screenings, discounted admission to our educational offerings, invites to special events, discounts on badges for the Atlanta Film Festival, and more! For more inf

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