Since 1976, the Atlanta Film Festival has offered audiences the opportunity to experience the best in international and independent cinema, from works by emerging regional media makers to masterpieces from the world's celebrated artists. The Atlanta Film Festival is one of the most respected and longest-running festivals in the United States. The Atlanta Film Festival strives to introduce new talent to audiences and has been among the first places to show work by then new filmmakers such as Spike Lee, Victor Nunez and Joel Coen.

The winner of Short categories becomes Oscar-Qualified for the Academy Award® for Best Animated Short Film, Documentary Short Subject and Best Live-Action Short Film.

Narrative Features ($1000 prize)
Documentary Features ($1000 prize)
Narrative Shorts ($500 prize)
Documentary Shorts ($500 prize)
Animated Shorts ($500 prize)
The winner of the short film competition automatically qualifies for the OSCAR competition for the Best Short Film.

Entries must have been completed on or after October 1, 2022
Feature Films must be theatrical premieres in the state of Georgia.
Submissions are available via Filmfreeway
Screening Media Type: DCP

Audio language: original

Subtitles language: English

Premiere Requirements

No premiere requirement