Athens Film Festival
August 27th–30th, 2026 | Downtown Athens, GA
I would like to see the Q&A's with filmmakers. Do I need to buy an all-access pass for this?
Not at all. The Q&A's are part of the screening for films, so any pass or individual ticket grants entry.
I would like to attend the Friday workshop. What ticket should I purchase?
Our workshop is available to ONLY individuals who purchase a pass (All Access Pass, One-day, or Full Screening Pass).
What do I get if I purchase a One-day Pass?
A One-Day Pass gives you a choice between Thursday, Friday and Saturday to attend any film screenings and panels/workshops that day.
Questions or issues placing an order? Contact support@athensfilm.com
Local Lens - Local Shorts @ CINÉ Narrative short Shorts Block Women in Film Q&A with filmmakers Local/Georgia film Student Film
A dedicated showcase of short films from filmmakers right here in Athens and across Georgia. Join us at Ciné to check out a diverse lineup of local shorts on the big screen.
World Class Animation 1 - Animated Shorts Animated Short Shorts Block Women in Film Latin American Filmmakers Student Film
Witness some of the latest and greatest animated shorts around the world
Documentary Shorts Shorts Block Documentary Short Q&A with filmmakers Local/Georgia film Student Film Worldwide
Witness some of the latest and greatest documentary shorts from around the world. Screenings are followed by Q&A with filmmakers.
World Cinema Showcase - Top Narrative Shorts Narrative short Shorts Block Student Film Worldwide
Witness some of the latest and greatest short films around the world.
Global Flickers - Top Narrative Shorts Narrative short Shorts Block Women in Film Latin American Filmmakers Comedy Worldwide
Witness the latest and greatest short films from around the globe.
Laugh Your Ath Off Comedy Shorts 1 - Sponsored by Leslie Jones Law Narrative short Shorts Block Q&A with filmmakers Comedy Worldwide
Comedy short films from around the world.
World Class Animation 2 - Animated Shorts Narrative short Animated Short Shorts Block Local/Georgia film Student Film Worldwide
Witness some of the latest and greatest animated shorts around the world
Reel Peaches Georgia Shorts 1 - Sponsored by Athens Film Office Narrative short Shorts Block Q&A with filmmakers Local/Georgia film Student Film
Sponsored by the Athens Film Office, Reel Peaches Georgia Shorts 1 features a curated lineup of narrative short films from filmmakers across Georgia. Stick around after the block for a live Q&A with the filmmakers.
World Class Animation 3 - Animated Shorts Narrative short Animated Short Shorts Block Women in Film Q&A with filmmakers Student Film Worldwide
Witness some of the latest and greatest animated shorts around the world
Best in the Globe 1 - Top Narrative Shorts Narrative short Shorts Block Women in Film Worldwide
Witness the latest and greatest short films from around the globe. Screenings are followed by Q&A with filmmakers.
Women in Film - Sponsored by Thunderfoot Studio Narrative short Shorts Block Women in Film Q&A with filmmakers Local/Georgia film Student Film Worldwide
A diverse catalog of films from around the world written, directed and produced by women.
Best in the Globe 2 - Top Narrative Shorts Narrative short Shorts Block Q&A with filmmakers Worldwide
Witness the latest and greatest short films from around the globe. Screenings are followed by Q&A with filmmakers.
Feature Selection - My Turn Narrative Feature Worldwide
The United States Premiere of "My Turn", followed by Q&A with Director Ge Zhang.
Widescreen Panic 1 - Horror Shorts Block Sponsored by The Wild Rumpus Narrative short Shorts Block Q&A with filmmakers Local/Georgia film Student Film Horror Worldwide
Witness the latest and greatest horror short films from around the world. Screenings are followed by Q&A with filmmakers. Film screening followed by Q&A with filmmakers.
Feature Selection - Frogtown Narrative Feature Q&A with filmmakers Local/Georgia film
Film screening followed by Q&A with filmmakers
Fellowship of the Screen: Stories United by Cinema Narrative short Shorts Block Worldwide
A selection of international short films exploring how movies connect, inspire, and shape our lives — from passionate cinephiles to communities built around film, these stories celebrate cinema as a universal language. Stay after the screening for The Audience Strikes Back: Reclaiming the Screen, a panel discussion with filmmakers and film lovers about the future of cinema and the evolving relationship between audiences and the movies they love.
Music Docs, Featuring the Georgia Premiere of "Changes: The Story of Sugar" Shorts Block Documentary Short Q&A with filmmakers Local/Georgia film Worldwide
A curated lineup of music documentary shorts featuring the Georgia Premiere of Changes: The Story of Sugar.
Feature Documentary - Brannu: The Urban Horseman Documentary Feature Q&A with filmmakers Local/Georgia film
Wild Man. Animal Abuser. Squatter. Crazy. Outlaw. Troublemaker. These are the many labels hurled at Brandon Fulton to describe his lifestyle and ranching entrepreneurship. Film screening followed by Q&A with filmmakers.
Feature Selection - Risa and the Wind Phone Narrative Feature Latin American Filmmakers Worldwide
After losing her father in a tragic fire, 10-year-old Risa discovers that an out-of-service phone booth allows her to speak with the dead.
Laugh Your Ath Off Comedy Shorts 2 - Sponsored by Leslie Jones Law Narrative short Shorts Block Q&A with filmmakers Comedy Worldwide
Comedy short films from around the world.
Reel Peaches Georgia Shorts 2 - Sponsored by Athens Film Office Narrative short Shorts Block Q&A with filmmakers Local/Georgia film Student Film
Screenings are followed by Q&A with filmmakers.
Feature Documentary - This is Pike County Documentary Feature Women in Film Q&A with filmmakers
Mounting pressures – including an unsolved family murder – test a close-knit rural community. Shot by director Laura Paglin, who lived at the local budget motel, the film lingers on what it means to come of age in a place left behind. “Haunting, quietly searing, hard to forget.” - Arlie Hochschild, Author, Strangers in Their Own Land. Film screening followed by Q&A with Director Laura Paglin.
Best in the Globe 3 - Top Narrative Shorts Narrative short Shorts Block Q&A with filmmakers Local/Georgia film Student Film Worldwide
Witness the latest and greatest short films from around the globe. Screenings are followed by Q&A with filmmakers.
Best in the Globe 4 - Top Narrative Shorts Narrative short Shorts Block Worldwide
Witness the latest and greatest short films from around the globe.
Latin American Shorts - Sponsored by LatinFest Narrative short Shorts Block Women in Film Q&A with filmmakers Local/Georgia film Latin American Filmmakers Student Film Worldwide
A vibrant showcase of short films from Peru, the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, created and starring Latin American filmmakers. Proudly sponsored by LatinFest in Athens!
Widescreen Panic 2 - Horror Shorts Block Narrative short Shorts Block Q&A with filmmakers Local/Georgia film Student Film Horror Worldwide
Witness the latest and greatest horror short films from around the world. Screenings are followed by Q&A with filmmakers. Film screening followed by Q&A with filmmakers.
Best of the Fest - Top Narrative Shorts Narrative short Shorts Block Latin American Filmmakers Student Film Worldwide
Witness an encore screening of the latest and greatest short films from around the globe.