You can submit your film to any festival in the Atlanta Film Series through FilmFreeway. Each festival has its own style, categories, and schedule. Choose the event that fits your work best, or submit to more than one if your film crosses genres. Festival Discount Codes available here!

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Atlanta Documentary Film Festival (ATL DOC)

Documentaries of all lengths that spark ideas, explore real stories, or show a clear point of view. The festival is held annually in March.

Use code DOCDISCOUNT for 25% off submissions on FilmFreeway

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Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival (ATL Micro Shorts)

Fast, creative, under-six-minute films in any genre. The festival is held annually in May.

Use code MICRODISCOUNT for 25% off submissions on FilmFreeway

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Atlanta Experimental Film Festival (ATL EXP)

Experimental shorts, hybrid films, movement pieces, abstract work, and films that take risks. The festival is held annually in May.

Use code ATLEXPDISCOUNT for 25% off submmissions on FilmFreeway

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Atlanta Shortsfest (ATL Shorts)

Narrative, documentary, comedy, drama, and much more - we showcase short films under 40 minutes from around the world. The festival is held annually in June.

Use code SHORTSFESTDISCOUNT for 25% off submissions on FilmFreeway

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Atlanta Underground Film Festival (AUFF)

Underground, offbeat, DIY, and unconventional storytelling for filmmakers who don’t fit the mold. The festival is held annually in August.

Use code AUFFDISCOUNT for 25% off submissions on FilmFreeway

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Atlanta Horror Film Festival (ATL Horror)

Psychological, supernatural, dark comedy, experimental and more. The best indie horror films. The festival is held annually in October.

Use code HORRORFESTDISCOUNT for 25% off submissions on FilmFreeway

Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival

Atlanta’s end-of-year short film festival celebrating standout work from the season. We bring together award-winning and festival-recognized shorts for live screenings, filmmaker meetups, and a focused awards event annually in December.

Use code SPOTME25 for 25% off submissions on FilmFreeway

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