Automatic FILM SOCIETY
A fundraiser filmraiser owned,
inspired and driven by the Classic City.
The Automatic Film Society is more than a fundraiser—it's a testament to the creative spirit and generosity that only Athens provides. Inspired by a local Athens business that used "automatic" to mean "ready, quick, and efficient", this initiative embodies our city's unique ethos: ready, quick, and efficient support for artists and filmmakers.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
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Membership Levels
Opening Credit
$25
Name on theater screens before screenings.
Showcase your name, photo, bio, and personal movie recommendations on our membership page.
Special Automatic Society lapel pin.
Cast one vote for the "Automatic Choice Award".
On the Set
$50
Name on theater screens before screenings.
Showcase your name, photo, bio, and personal movie recommendations on our membership page.
Special Automatic Society lapel pin.
Cast one vote for the "Automatic Choice Award"
One VIRTUAL pass to stream all online Athens film Festival Screenings. ($65 value)
One day pass to Athens Film Festival 2025. ($45 value)
Automatic Choice
$150
Name on theater screens before screenings.
Showcase your name, photo, bio, and personal movie recommendations on our membership page.
Special Automatic Society lapel pin.
Cast one vote for the "Automatic Choice Award"
One VIRTUAL pass to stream all online Athens film Festival Screenings. ($65 value).
Access to secret screening before or during ATHFF2025
One FULL pass (all festival screenings) to Athens Film Festival 2025. ($80 value)
Director's Cut
$250
Name on theater screens before screenings.
Showcase your name, photo, bio, and personal movie recommendations on our membership page.
Special Automatic Society lapel pin.
Cast one vote for the "Automatic Choice Award"
One VIRTUAL pass to stream all online Athens film Festival Screenings. ($65 value).
Access to secret screening before or during ATHFF2025
One ALL-ACCESS pass to Athens Film Festival 2025. ($150 value)
#AutomaticForThePeople
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization! Your donation is tax-deductible. By
supporting us, you help ensure the continued success of the Athens Film Festival
and contribute to our mission of supporting and showcasing independent filmmakers.
Thank you for your generosity!
YOUR IMPACT
It's a club. It's your club.
More specifically, it’s a place for the film-lovers (makers / supporters / watchers) in Athens to come together and help shape and support the Athens Film Festival. We packed it full of perks to make it worth your while at every level, because in Athens – everyone is invited.
Free & Reduced Submission Fees
We are opening doors for students, amateur filmmakers, and diverse perspectives from across the globe.
Affordable For All
The average All-Access Pass to an international film festival is around $500! Join the AFS and help us keep film festivals accessible to our community.
Community Screenings
In February 2025, ATHFF premiered the “Athens Film Project” created by the Athens Historical Society. Joining the AFS will help us continue to produce local screenings between festivals.
Student Programs
By making submission fees free Give high school students from the Athens area the opportunity to create professional level media in tandem with ATHFF.
"What a lovely festival! I am sad I could not travel but the communication was perfect since the start. Thanks for the work on putting on such an event. May this dream last many years!"
- Paola Cubillos / Director, The Leak / Belguim
"The festival's thoughtful curation highlighted both the cultural richness of Athens and the creative spirit that thrives in this vibrant town. The Athens Film Festival is a real hidden gem and a must for filmmakers"
- Alex Thomas / Director, The School Mistress / United States
"It was such a pleasure to be part of the inaugural year of the festival. It was a great experience, everyone was very friendly, welcoming and professional. The environment was perfect for networking and sharing experiences with others filmmakers!"
- Kathia Calil / Director, Actress, Writer, Gostou do Meu Batom? / Brazil
"It was an honor to be a part of the Athens Film Festival. The experience attending was amazing. The importance of what [they're] doing is tremendous. A festival that truly allows the little guy to shine as well as a big guy."
- Merl St. James / Director, Edgwick / Chicago
Ready to Help Build the Athens Film Festival?
Your contribution, no matter the size, fuels the dreams of filmmakers and cinephiles everywhere. Together, we'll create a festival that reflects the voices of Athens and the world.
Join the Automatic Film SocietyOpen the Door for Filmmakers Worldwide
Your contribution eliminates entry fees, celebrates our city's generosity, and supports the Athens Film Festival on a global stage.
