2025 ATHENS FILM FESTIVAL - Buy Tickets

August 14th-17th, 2025

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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 all you can purchase any pass to attend the Q&A's.

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 Friday and Saturday to attend any film screenings that day. Because Thursday and Sunday are shorter days, we only offer access for indivial tickets, All-access Passes and Full Screening Passes.

For information on all showtimes and their films, visit the Festival Schedule.
Questions or issues placing an order? Contact support@athensfilm.com
PLEASE NOTE: Admission is not guaranteed with passes or individual tickets. ALL pass holders should arrive at the venue 30 minutes before to the screening for admittance, which is on a first come/first served basis.
All Access Pass
Access to all events, including film screenings, networking events, workshops/panels and afterparties. Enjoy priority access to all feature film screenings. Complimentary food and 2 drink tickets—valid at applicable Athens Film Festival events only. Participating events will be clearly marked; availability may vary by venue and date.
Entry to all film screenings Thursday-Sunday priority seating to all feature film screenings 100+ films 5 venues Networking events Workshops/Panels AFTERPARTIES!

$90

Full Screening Pass
Access to all film screenings and panels for the entire festival, including Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You can still attend afterparties, but complimentary food and drink will be unavailable.
Entry to all film screenings Thursday-Sunday Workshops/Panels 100+ films 5 venues

$55

One-Day Pass
Access to all film screenings and panels on Friday OR Saturday. You can still attend afterparties, but complimentary food and drink will be unavailable.
Entry to all screenings on FRIDAY OR SATURDAY Workshops/Panels 40+ films 4 venues.

$25

Virtual Pass
Access to virtual screenings of short film selections Virtual Pass includes access to a curated selection of short films available to stream from August 17–24 (7 days after the festival ends) Please note: not all short films will be available online

$20

World Class Animation 1 - Animated Shorts Animated Short Shorts Block Student Film Worldwide Q&A with filmmaker

Witness some of the latest and greatest animated shorts around the world

Thursday, Aug 14, 5:00-6:00PM Flicker Theatre & Bar
Best in the Globe 1 - Top Narrative Shorts Sponsored by Rooster High Productions Narrative short Shorts Block Worldwide

Witness the latest and greatest short films from around the globe.

Thursday, Aug 14, 6:15-7:45PM The Globe
Opening Night - Withdrawal Sponsored by Nuçi's Space (followed by Q&A) Social/Networking Local/Georgia film Q&A with filmmaker

Film screening followed by Q&A with filmmakers. Available to individual ticket and All-access passholders ONLY

Thursday, Aug 14, 8:00-10:00PM Ciné
Best in the Globe 2 - Top Narrative Shorts Sponsored by Rooster High Productions Narrative short Shorts Block Worldwide

Witness the latest and greatest short films from around the globe.

Thursday, Aug 14, 8:15-9:15PM The Globe
Laugh Your Ath Off Comedy Shorts 1 - Sponsored by Leslie Jones Law Shorts Block Local/Georgia film Student Film Comedy

Comedy short films from around the world.

Thursday, Aug 14, 9:30-11:00PM The Globe
Reel Peaches Georgia Shorts 1 - Sponsored by Athens Film Office Narrative short Shorts Block Local/Georgia film Q&A with filmmaker

Screenings are followed by Q&A with filmmakers.

Friday, Aug 15, 2:15-3:45PM Ciné
Mind Frames - Shorts about Mental Health and Personal Struggle Narrative short Shorts Block Worldwide Q&A with filmmaker

A diverse selection of incredible short films about Mental Health and Personal Struggle

Friday, Aug 15, 4:00-5:00PM Flicker Theatre & Bar
World Class Animation 2 - Animated Shorts, Hosted by Connie Nartonis Thompson (Frankenweenie, Animal Farm, Beauty & the Beast) Narrative short Animated Short Shorts Block Student Film Worldwide Q&A with filmmaker

Join animation veteran Connie Nartonis Thompson—whose credits include Frankenweenie, Animal Farm, Beavis and Butt-Head, and Beauty and the Beast—for an unforgettable block of animated shorts. She’ll also share stories from her career working with top studios like Disney, Illumination, and Laika.

Friday, Aug 15, 5:30-7:00PM Morton Theater
Women in Film - Narrative Shorts Sponsored by Purple Magnet Productions Narrative short Shorts Block Women in Film Worldwide Q&A with filmmaker

A diverse catalog of films from around the world written, directed and produced by women.

Friday, Aug 15, 7:15-9:15PM Morton Theater
Documentary Feature - Hockeytown, Sponsored by The Rock Lobsters Documentary Feature Worldwide

Documentary Feature - Hockeytown, Sponsored by The Rock Lobsters

Friday, Aug 15, 7:15-9:15PM Paloma Park
Feature Selection - American Deadbolt Narrative Feature Local/Georgia film Q&A with filmmaker

Film screening followed by Q&A with filmmakers.

Friday, Aug 15, 8:00-10:00PM Ciné
Bloodred and Black 1 - Horror Shorts, Sponsored by Patrick Crawford Real Estate Narrative short Shorts Block Local/Georgia film Horror Q&A with filmmaker

Witness the latest and greatest horror short films from around the world.

Friday, Aug 15, 9:30-10:45PM Morton Theater
Feature Selection - Mass State Lottery Narrative Feature Horror Worldwide

Film screening followed by Q&A with filmmakers.

Saturday, Aug 16, 2:30-4:30PM Ciné
Reel Peaches Georgia Shorts 2 - Sponsored by Athens Film Office Narrative short Shorts Block Local/Georgia film Student Film Q&A with filmmaker

Screenings are followed by Q&A with filmmakers.

Saturday, Aug 16, 2:30-4:30PM Morton Theater
Laugh Your Ath Off Comedy Shorts 2 - Sponsored by Leslie Jones Law Narrative short Shorts Block Comedy Worldwide

Comedy short films from around the world.

Saturday, Aug 16, 3:30-4:45PM Flicker Theatre & Bar
Documentary Feature - Middletown, Followed by Q&A with Rachel Raimist Documentary Feature Worldwide Q&A with filmmaker

Film screening followed by Q&A with television director Dr. Rachel Raimist (Bel-Air, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Sex Life, Wu-Tang: An American Saga)

Saturday, Aug 16, 5:00-7:15PM Morton Theater
JOKERJOKERtv's Local Music Video Showcase Shorts Block Local/Georgia film

JOKERJOKERtv brings together the vibrant music and film scenes of Athens with a weekly YouTube livestream showcasing the very best in local music videos. Now, in collaboration with the Athens Film Festival, they’re taking it to the next level with a special in-person event: a curated Best of the Best showcase featuring standout music videos released over the past year. Join us in celebrating the incredible talent of our local bands and filmmakers. Come cheer on your favorite artists and be part of a night that honors creativity, community, and the power of music on film!

Saturday, Aug 16, 5:00-7:00PM Flicker Theatre & Bar
Best in the Globe 3 - Top Narrative Shorts Sponsored by Rooster High Productions Narrative short Shorts Block Women in Film Local/Georgia film Worldwide

Witness the latest and greatest short films from around the globe.

Saturday, Aug 16, 5:30-7:00PM The Globe
Special Presentation - The Accountant, follow by Q&A with Writer/Director Ray McKinnon and Lead Actor Eddie King with cast/crew Narrative short Shorts Block Local/Georgia film Q&A with filmmaker

A special screening of the Oscar winning short film, "The Accountant", will be followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Ray McKinnon and cast/crew

Saturday, Aug 16, 7:30-9:00PM Morton Theater
Closing Night - A Cell Phone Movie Narrative Feature Comedy Q&A with filmmaker

US Premiere of "A Cell Phone Movie" Presented by Ciné

Saturday, Aug 16, 8:00-10:00PM Ciné
Best in the Globe 4 - Top Narrative Shorts Sponsored by Rooster High Productions Narrative short Shorts Block Documentary Short Women in Film Latin American Filmmakers Worldwide

Witness the latest and greatest short films from around the globe.

Saturday, Aug 16, 9:15-10:30PM The Globe
Bloodred and Black 2 - Horror Shorts, Sponsored by Patrick Crawford Real Estate Narrative short Shorts Block Horror Worldwide

Witness the latest and greatest horror short films from around the world.

Saturday, Aug 16, 9:30-10:45PM Morton Theater
Best of the Fest - Top Narrative Shorts Narrative short Animated Short Shorts Block Student Film Worldwide

Witness an encore screening of the latest and greatest short films from around the globe.

Sunday, Aug 17, 1:00-2:00PM The Globe
Encore Presentation - Withdrawal Narrative Feature Local/Georgia film

Available to individual ticket, All-access and Full Screening passholders

Sunday, Aug 17, 2:00-4:00PM Ciné
Athens Student Showcase Narrative short Shorts Block Women in Film Local/Georgia film Student Film Q&A with filmmaker

Screenings are followed by Q&A with filmmakers.

Sunday, Aug 17, 2:30-4:00PM The Globe