The 50th annual Atlanta Film Festival announced the schedule for this year’s event, featuring 154 films chosen from over 5,500 submissions.
The 11-day film festival and the 16th annual Creative Conference, which hosts the event’s education programming, will kick off on April 23. In-person screenings will take place at the Plaza Theatre and the Tara Theatre in Atlanta. Virtual screenings of selected films will take place from May 4-11.
“Reaching our 50th anniversary is both a celebration and a reflection of the creative community that has blossomed alongside the Atlanta Film Festival,” said Christopher Escobar, executive director of ATLFF, in a Tuesday press release. “This year’s programming honors that legacy while also looking ahead — spotlighting bold new choices, groundbreaking stories, and the next generation of storytellers and filmmakers shaping the future of the industry.”
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