ATLANTA - On November 2, Atlanta residents will cast their votes for the city’s next mayor. Atlanta is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, and the next mayor will oversee Atlanta during a pivotal time.

Alyssa has a long history with the organization, having volunteered in 2013 & 2014, started as an intern in 2014, and joined staff in 2015. In 2017 Alyssa took on the role of Programming Director--as both the youngest to hold her role and held the longest tenure in her role over the organization’s 46-year history.

Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) was awarded a grant by Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2022. A total of 218 organizations were awarded 266 grants that provide more than $2 million in funding to arts organizations throughout the state. The Bridge Grant provided funding for operating support to 135 organizations, the Project Grant will help fund 54 arts projects, and the Arts Education Program Grant was awarded to 77 organizations. Additional grants for Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities programs will be awarded in the Fall of 2021.

Atlanta Film Society has been approved for a $20,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support the 2021 Atlanta Film Festival. This project will help support Georgia’s fast growing film industry, one of the largest production locations in the world.

ATLANTA, GA — The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) and The Plaza Theatre, in partnership with the nonprofit Sundance Institute, are pleased to share 11 films that will be presented in Atlanta as part of the Satellite Screens initiative for the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, January 28 – February 3, 2021. All 11 films will be making their world premieres at Sundance.

PARK CITY, UTAH — The nonprofit Sundance Institute today unveiled plans for the seven-day 2021 Sundance Film Festival, offered digitally via a custom-designed online platform (festival.sundance.org) alongside drive-ins, independent arthouses, and a network of local community partnerships. The online expression of the Sundance Film Festival will provide global access for storytellers and audiences alike to come together, experience artists new work, connect with one another, and participate in conversation.

The Atlanta Film Society and Kodak Film Lab Atlanta are pleased to announce this year’s 100 Feet of Film Winners.

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.

Atlanta’s film industry is bursting with opportunities for aspiring writers, producers, directors, and cinematographers. Here are three tips to get your foot in the door.

If you’re an aspiring filmmaker, creating a short film is the first step in the right direction. Although it can seem intimidating, here are some tips to get you started in making your short film

To Our Atlanta Film Society Community,

It goes without saying that the last several days have been a tumultuous period filled with emotion, outrage, and fear. Though the many protests in response to the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmuad Arbery, and many others may appear to be only current indignation, it is something we’ve seen told in the stories we have been privileged to share for decades and are a long overdue outcry for change from a history of injustice.

The Atlanta Film Society would like to highlight prominent women and organizations in the film industry that raise the bar for gender equity and filmmaking. These individuals and organizations help create a supportive environment for women in the industry by giving them more opportunities and spreading awareness of the underrepresentation of women in film and media.

The Atlanta Film Society and Kodak Film Laboratories are proud to offer avenues for the Atlanta film community to enrich their knowledge of film and filmmaking. Kodak Film Labs offer dedicated color negative processing as well as film scanning and a myriad of other services.

MILITARY WIVES centers on a group of women from different backgrounds whose partners are away serving in Afghanistan. aced with their loved ones’ absences, they come together to form the very first military wives choir, helping each other through some of life’s most difficult moments, and quickly find themselves on an international stage.

Atlanta, along with many other cities and countries around the world, is being affected by the virus COVID-19. Georgia’s film sector has been put on hold which is negatively affecting thousands of businesses that support the industry. While stuck at home, you can support the filmmaking community through donations and watching a film or two.

Crowdfunding and subscription streaming platform Seed&Spark empowers content creators as they build audiences and raise funds for their projects. They deliver education, tools, and resources that create access for all storytellers to get their work made and seen. Their unique model allows creators and audiences to work together to tell stories that celebrate diversity.

The Atlanta Film Society is proud to announce the line-up for the 5th edition of AIRPORT SHORTS, in conjunction with the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Art Program.

The Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) and its year-round parent organization, the Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS), proudly presented legendary filmmaker Spike Lee with their esteemed Originator Award on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at an awards ceremony.

The Atlanta Film Society is looking for content writers to share their thoughts and knowledge on the film industry! We’re looking fo writers who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable on all things film, from blockbusters to independent film, you name it!

The Atlanta Film Society is growing and would like to introduce new additions to the board!