A father and daughter accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.

The 2025 ATLFF Creative Conference, taking place in-person and virtually from April 29th - May 2nd, is excited to host panel discussions, case studies, and workshops covering a range of topics for filmmakers and movie lovers alike. Get a preview of this year's events from Creative Conference Director Linda Burns and a few of the panelists we’ve lined up to help educate, motivate, and entertain attendees of the 49th annual Atlanta Film Festival & Creative Conference.

Join us for a special screening of BOB TREVINO LIKES IT with a red carpet and Q&A with cast member, French Stewart. Bob Trevino Likes It, directed by Tracie Laymon, is a touching and humorous exploration of human connection, resilience, and the unexpected ways social media can impact our lives. The film follows a woman who reconnects with her estranged father through the unlikely medium of Facebook likes, leading to a poignant and deeply personal journey of self-discovery. 

Anora follows the story of a young escort from Brooklyn meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Join us for this special 35 MM screening with a Q&A with member of the cast!

Step into the world of cinema and explore its rich history, groundbreaking movements, and iconic creators. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, aspiring critic, or industry professional seeking fresh insights, this is your ticket to understanding how cinema has shaped—and been shaped by—the world. 

The Electric State tells the story of Michelle (Brown), a young woman with a sweet but mysterious robot. The pair reluctantly team up with eccentric drifter Keats (Pratt), and set out on a cross-country road trip to find Michelle’s younger brother. Along the way, they have to navigate an electrified, retro-futuristic US landscape. 

Starting this February, ATLFS presents NOIRE - A series of screenings devoted to new and classic films by Black filmmakers. On March 4th we'll follow up with a screening of Theodore Witcher's beloved 1997 classic LOVE JONES

From Director Steven Soderbergh, BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.

A young writer is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who mysteriously disappeared thirty years ago. Surrounded by the star's cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.

When the girl of his dreams (Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped, everyman Nate (Jack Quaid) turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.

The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island.

In this heartfelt rom-com, struggling photographer Pia receives a prediction: true love and career success await her in the next five dates she goes on. With her sister's wedding looming and family playing matchmaker, her ex reappears, throwing both her love and professional life into chaos.

Starting this February, ATLFS presents NOIRE - A series of screenings devoted to new and classic films by Black filmmakers. On March 4th we'll follow up with a screening of Theodore Witcher's beloved 1997 classic LOVE JONES

Join us at the Plaza Theatre on March 3rd as we celebrate the third edition of the 100 Feet of Film project and screen the completed films. Two prizes will be awarded following this screening, one Jury Award and one Audience Award.

In this workshop, we will dive into the world of Costumes for Film and Television by learning the importance of the various roles within the Costume Department, exploring how characters are developed through Costume Design, the importance of conducting accurate period research, and the fundamental skills necessary to be a Costumer.

This series kicks off February 25th with a members-only early look at A24's ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL, the new film by director Rungano Nyoni (winner of the Cannes Camera D'or for her first feature I AM NOT A WITCH).

Ready to elevate your film career? Join ATLFS as we discuss how to build a professional network, make the most of film festivals, and how to make meaningful connections.

LOCALS ONLY is a recurring screening of short films from Georgia’s independent filmmakers, with each event having a distinct theme and focus. Featured short films come entirely from submissions. This February, LOCALS ONLY presents SHORTS AND GIGGLES, a screening for comedy shorts of every kind. For this go-round, we’re throwing down a challenge: make us laugh!

No matter how hard you try, you can’t break up with your past. This Valentine’s Day, Oscar^® winner Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Loki) rockets into his first major leading man role as an unlikely hero, a seemingly mild-mannered realtor with a dark secret that he is desperate to leave behind. Spoiler alert: He won’t.

Ready to talk your way into a new career? This workshop will teach you everything you need to know to get started in the voiceover biz without dropping a fortune on fancy equipment. From setting up a budget-friendly home studio to mastering the Art of the Demo that’ll make agents say, “Where have you been all my life?”— this workshop covers it all.

When two weddings are accidentally booked on the same day at the same venue, each bridal party is challenged with preserving their family’s special moment while making the most of the unanticipated tight quarters.

What if someone you loved became something else? From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man. 

Anthony Robles, despite being born without a right leg and growing up in an abusive household, rises to become a NCAA Division 1 Champion wrestler ultimately winning a national championship against the school that rejected him, national powerhouse Iowa.

In DEN OF THIEVES: PANTERA, Big Nick is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange.

In this highly anticipated sequel to the international sensation "Culpa Mia,” Noah and Nick's passionate romance faces new challenges. Despite their parents' efforts to keep them apart, their love seems unbreakable.

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.

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.

NIGHTBITCH is a mischievous, comedic drama about a woman who, thrown into the stay-at-home routine of raising a toddler in the suburbs, slowly embraces the feral power deeply rooted in motherhood, as she becomes increasingly aware of the bizarre and undeniable signs that she may be turning into a dog.

September 5 unveils the decisive moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to impact live news today. Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the film follows the ABC Sports broadcasting team who quickly shifted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage. Through this lens, September 5 provides an important perspective on the live broadcast seen globally by millions of people at the time..