Atlanta Shortsfest

Atlanta Shortsfest is one of the most fun weekends of the year for short filmmakers. Atlanta Shorts packs the schedule with strong films, a lively crowd, and the kind of energy that makes you want to keep creating. People talk, meet each other, trade ideas, and actually stay for the full blocks. It feels like a real celebration, not just another screening.

For nearly twenty years, Atlanta Shorts has been a trusted spot for short films in Georgia. Filmmakers from Atlanta and around the world submit here because the festival gives every film a real chance to shine. We watch everything, judge it fairly, and build programs that move fast and keep the room engaged. If you’re making narrative shorts, documentary shorts, comedy, drama, experimental work, student films, or something that doesn’t fit a category at all, this is the festival where people will actually pay attention.

We are the OG Atlanta short film festival and a key stop for anyone looking to screen in Georgia. We accept all genres of short films under 40 minutes. Enter today!