DATE: 02/13/25
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
PRICE: $15

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. Winter can be a pretty bleak time of year, so let’s lighten things up, shall we?

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! We’re asking for a strong dose of the best medicine, whether it’s sly chuckles, uncontrollable giggles, or the elusive-but-powerful belly laugh.

That means we’re welcoming any kind of comedy: dark, romantic, horror, screwball! Improv, insult, sitcom, sketch! Just don’t forget to make it funny! All selected films will screen at the event, scheduled to take place on February 13th, 2025 at the Tara Theatre, and receive Official Selection laurels. Additionally, selected filmmakers will receive a waiver to submit their LOCALS ONLY entry to the next Atlanta Film Festival.

Each selected film will receive 5 free tickets to attend the screening as well as two free tickets to the Tara Theatre ($30 value). Jury and Audience prizes will be awarded. Each will come with a $100 cash prize. Winning films will also receive winner laurels, 2 All-Access badges each to the next Atlanta Film Festival ($800+ value) and 2 Tara Theatre ticket/popcorn/drink combos ($54 value).

COORDINATING FESTIVE OUTFITS ENCOURAGED! Free popcorn and soda for the best-looking couple!

Think your short has what it takes to make us laugh? Visit our LOCALS ONLY page to submit your film and learn more about the cash prizes and exclusive offers awarded to this season's winners!