Film Festivals Around Atlanta in the Spring
Last Updated March 24, 2026
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Atlanta is a hot spot for film festivals in the springtime, featuring films including documentaries, shorts and feature-length films, along with workshops and talks from the filmmakers.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival returns with special guests and other activities at venues including the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, Plaza Theater, Tara Theatre and Springs Cinema and Taphouse.
When: Feb. 18 – March 3 and streaming March 6 – 15
Women’s Comedy Film Festival ATL
The Women’s Comedy Film Festival features movies and screenplays by women and will be held at 7 Stages Theatre.
When: March 15
Atlanta Documentary Film Festival (Atlanta DocuFest)
Atlanta DocuFest is the Southeast’s longest-running documentary film festival. In its 21st year, DocuFest will be held at Limelight Theater.
When: March 20 – 22
African Film Festival Atlanta
African Film Festival Atlanta is an annual event hosted by the African Film & Arts Foundation. The festival celebrates films by or about Africans and people of African descent.
When: March 26 – 30
Atlanta French Film Festival
The Atlanta French Film Festival will screen short films by French filmmakers. Tara Theater will host this festival along with youth film workshops, professional meetings and podcasts.
When: April 5
Atlanta Film Festival
Returning for its 50th year, the Atlanta Film Festival is one of Atlanta’s largest film festivals with screenings at locations including Plaza Theatre and Tara Theatre. In addition to screenings, there will be filmmaker discussions.
When: April 23 – May 3
Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival
The Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival highlights films that are six minutes or shorter. The festival screens more than 100 short films in one day at Limelight Theater.
When: May 16
Georgia Shorts Film Festival
The Georgia Shorts Film Festival features screenings of short films and screenplays at 7 Stages Theatre.
When: May 24
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Grant Merkel is a high school student who also writes for Discover Atlanta Now magazine. He currently studies filmmaking and audio-video production and has contributed content for both films and video games. He manages sound and video at his church in Midtown and at other in-town venues. Grant enjoys visiting local movie theaters for all-night marathons, discovering the city’s best BBQ and chicken wings, and attending shows at Atlanta’s many live music spots.
Originally Published March 19, 2026
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