Plan Your Visit
100 Films. 4 Venues. 40 Q&As. Experience Northeast Georgia's premier international film festival in the heart of "The Classic City."
The Classic City
Located just 60 miles east of Atlanta, Athens is home to the nation's oldest public university and a world-renowned arts and music legacy. Compact, walkable, and packed with culture, the city combines deep history with a vibrant creative core.
National Recognition
- "The US South's Coolest College Town" BBC
- "The South's Best Cities" Southern Living
- "Most Underrated Travel Destinations" HuffPost
- "17 Most Beautiful Downtowns in the US" World Atlas
Festival Venues
All venues are in downtown Athens within an 8-minute walk of each other.
Screenings
Morton Theatre
195 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601
A historic 1910 vaudeville theater and one of the country's oldest surviving African-American built performing arts centers.
Screenings
The Globe
199 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30601
Renowned venue holding upstairs panel talks, filmmaker discussions, and networking events.
Screenings, Panels and Receptions
Ciné
234 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
Athens' independent non-profit art-house cinema featuring three screens and a full-service bar.
Screenings
Flicker Theatre & Bar
263 E Washington St, Athens, GA 30601
Intimate cinema and bar situated between the 40 Watt and Morton Theatre, a legacy space for Athens cinema.
Getting Around
Downtown Athens is compact, walkable, and easy to navigate.
Screenings, dining, and nightlife are concentrated within a few pedestrian-friendly blocks.
Downtown Deck Parking
- Washington St. Deck: 125 E Washington St (Closest to Morton & Ciné)
- College Ave Deck: 155 College Ave (Central Downtown)
Accessibility & Assistance
We are committed to making our festival as welcoming and accommodating as possible.
Venue Access
Ciné and the Morton Theatre offer main-floor accessible seating and step-free access. Please note that some secondary venue spaces may require stairs.
Staff On-Site
Our festival volunteers and staff are on ground at every venue to assist with line queuing, seating navigation, or any physical support you might need.
Reach Out First
Have a specific question or accommodation request? Contact us in advance at info@athensfilm.com and we’ll do our best to help.
