Top Short Film Festivals in Georgia

The Atlanta Documentary Film Festival showcases short nonfiction work from Georgia filmmakers and creators from around the world.  It screens each spring in Atlanta and remains Georgia’s only film festival dedicated to documentaries.

Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival is Georgia’s focused showcase for very short films. Creators submit fast, punchy, and inventive projects that run under six minutes. 

Atlanta ShortsFest is the longest running short film festival in Georgia. The festival screens narrative, documentary, comedy, sci fi, animation, and genre bending work. Filmmakers trust this event for fair judging, clear communication, and a strong audience base. 

Atlanta Underground Film Festival highlights experimental work, offbeat ideas, and films that push outside the mainstream. This Atlanta festival champions short films with a strong voice and unique vision. It screens every August and attracts filmmakers who want a more indie space.

Atlanta Horror Film Festival is one of the first horror short film festivals in the Southeast. It showcases horror, thriller, sci fi horror, creature films, and midnight style genre shorts. Filmmakers submit here for packed rooms, real reactions, and a loyal fan base.

Atlanta Experimental Festival highlights short films that break form and try new ideas. The lineup includes experimental narratives, visual art pieces, dance and movement films, AI driven projects, avant garde shorts, and work that pushes past traditional structure. Filmmakers submit here for a creative space that supports risk taking and new voices in experimental cinema. The festival is Georgia’s key showcase for experimental short films.

The Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival screens the top 100 indie shorts of the year for one day in December. These films compete for major category awards and draw filmmakers from across Georgia and beyond. It is the final stop for standout short films from the year's festival circuit.