Registration and ticket office opens. Buy your passes at any time during the festival!
Witness some of the latest and greatest animated shorts around the world
2nd Annual Athens Film Festival happy hour celebration. FREE and open to the public!
Witness the latest and greatest short films from around the globe.
Film screening followed by Q&A with filmmakers. Available to individual ticket and All-access passholders ONLY
Comedy short films from around the world.
Join filmmakers and moviegoers downstairs while the films continue playing upstairs.
Witness the latest and greatest music videos from around the globe. FREE and open to the public!
Turning Ideas into Stories: How Georgia is Nurturing Emerging Filmmakers
Screenings are followed by Q&A with filmmakers.
Meet filmmakers and industry professionals at one of our sponsored venues, Creature Comforts. Complimentary drink ticket for all-access passholders.
A diverse selection of incredible short films about Mental Health and Personal Struggle
Join filmmaker Aaron Strand ("Withdrawal") and Nuçi’s Space for a powerful conversation on mental health and creativity. This panel explores how artists can transform personal struggles into impactful public stories—ethically, responsibly, and with care for themselves and their communities.
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.
Red Carpet & Happy Hour. FREE and open to the public!
A diverse catalog of films from around the world written, directed and produced by women.
Documentary Feature - Hockeytown, Sponsored by The Rock Lobsters
Film screening followed by Q&A with filmmakers.
Witness the latest and greatest horror short films from around the world.
Join filmmaker and moviegoers at Paloma Park to end the night. FREE and open to the public!
Pitchfest at The Lightroom–ATH invites filmmakers to pitch their projects live to industry pros—open to both participants and attendees ready to watch the action unfold.
Witness some of the latest and greatest animated shorts around the world. FREE and open to the public!
Witness some of the latest and greatest documentary shorts from around the world
A conversation on how indie and student filmmakers can use emerging technologies to bring bold ideas to life, accelerate production, and reimagine what’s possible, without losing creative control.
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!
Red Carpet & Happy Hour
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
US Premiere of "A Cell Phone Movie" Presented by Ciné
Free drink ticket available to All-access Pass holders at Little Kings!
Witness an encore screening of the latest and greatest short films from around the globe.
