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Christopher Escobar, the Executive Director of the Atlanta Film Society, was asked to comment on the recent passing of President Jimmy Carter. Christopher is an executive producer for the documentary CARTERLAND, which examines the tragic yet inspirational life of our country's most misunderstood president.
Chris Escobar has been awarded Georgia's Creative Champion of 2024/2025. The honor was bestowed last night at Georgia Entertainment's Signature 100 held on Stage 5 of Assembly Studios. Over 600 producers, directors, and entertainment executives in Georgia and beyond were in attendance.
The Atlanta Film Society is proud to announce the award winners for our most recent LOCALS ONLY: What Haunts You, which took place Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Linda Burns sits down with RoughDraft Atlanta to talk PA Academy, the film industry, and the next gen of filmmakers
The Atlanta Film Society is proud to announce the award winners for our most recent LOCALS ONLY: Near and Dear, which took place Thursday, September 5, 2024.
LOCALS ONLY is a recurring screening of short films from Georgia’s independent filmmakers. Each event has a distinct theme and focus. This summer, we brought down the house with short films about all the love and chaos that can play out under one roof!
Join us on Monday, September 9th at 7:00 pm at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, for a staged reading of Atlanta locals Leanna Adams and Kristina Arjona's feature dark comedy, Randy Mandy and the Curse of the Plaza Theater. This unique staged reading promises an immersive experience, blending live theater with cinematic flair in a one-of-a-kind vampire-themed event.
ATLANTA, GA (July 15th, 2024) —Atlanta Film Society congratulates Executive Director Christopher Escobar on being named in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEO Awards 2024.
The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000! This grant will save jobs and fund operations and facilities, health and safety supplies, and marketing and promotional efforts to encourage attendance and participation.