After nearly a decade-long absence, the Atlanta Film Society is pleased to once again present LOCALS ONLY, a recurring screening of thematically tied short films from Georgia’s independent filmmakers. Each LOCALS ONLY event has a distinct theme and focus and will be programmed from submitted films.

The theme of Fall 2019's LOCALS ONLY event will be Horror/Suspense/Thriller. Any locally produced short films that fit this theme may be submitted.

Regular Deadline: September 12, 2019

Late Deadline: October 2, 2019

Awards & Prizes

All selected films will screen at event in November and receive laurels. Additionally, selected films will receive a waiver to submit to the next Atlanta Film Festival. Each selected film will receive 5 free tickets to attend the screening.

Jury and Audience prizes will be awarded. Winning films will receive winner laurels and 2 All-Access passes each to the next Atlanta Film Festival.

Additional prizes to be announced.