ATLANTA, GA (October 10th, 2023) — The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is pleased to announce the lineup of films for the fall edition of its ongoing screening series Locals Only: Not for the Faint of Heart. The eight films selected come from over 40 entries. They highlight October’s theme of locally produced short films under the thriller, horror, suspense, or mystery genres.

Winner of the first-ever Library of Congress / Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, Flannery is the lyrical, intimate exploration of the life and work of author Flannery O’Connor, whose distinctive Southern Gothic style influenced a generation of artists and activists.

The Generally Local, Mostly Independent Film Series is an ongoing partnership between WonderRoot, the Atlanta Film Society, and the Plaza Theatre Foundation.

Herstory of the Female Filmmaker and Belle Raisers: Southeastern Shorts will screen in the New Mavericks Film Series on Saturday, November 19th at the Plaza Theatre.