The 49th annual Atlanta Film Festival announced the schedule for this year’s event featuring 132 selections and 24 world premieres.
The 11-day film festival will kick off on April 24, with a majority of screenings held at the Plaza Theatre and Tara Theatre. Additional screening locations will include The Rialto, The Supermarket and Scout Atlanta.
“In its 49th year, the Atlanta Film Festival is not only a global celebration of storytelling with 35 countries of origin represented in selections but also a powerful showcase of Atlanta’s growing impact on the film industry. This year, we’re especially excited to spotlight 40 films with ties to Georgia,” said Christopher Escobar, executive director of the festival, in a March 24 press release.
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