Dive into Diverse Stories at the Atlanta Film Festival: Virtual Screenings Style!

Calling all movie buffs! The 48th annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) might have wrapped up its in-person screenings, but this girl’s virtual experience is just getting started!

A Celebration of Cinema

The ATLFF, along with its accompanying 14th annual Creative Conference (focusing on film education), took place from Thursday, April 25th to Sunday, May 5th, 2024. Held at the Plaza Theatre and Tara Theatre in Atlanta, the festival also offered a virtual component, allowing film lovers from anywhere to experience the magic.

A Look Back at the Line-Up

This year, the festival received a staggering number of submissions: over 7,500 films vying for a spot on the big (or small) screen. After careful consideration, the ATLFF programmers curated a diverse selection, showcasing a variety of genres and stories.

Virtual Picks: Family, Forestry, and Finding Your Way

Here are some of the intriguing films that were available virtually:

• Family Tree: Explore themes of legacy, sustainability, and resilience in this documentary. Follow two African American families in North Carolina as they fight to preserve their land and forestry traditions. Witness the beauty of the changing seasons alongside the families’ struggles and triumphs.
• Do You Say What You Mean?: Dive into a captivating relationship story. Aliyah and Sean, an easygoing couple, find themselves falling for each other. But as they navigate building a life together, cracks begin to show. Can their love story survive the challenges they face?

What will you watch?

Head over to the Atlanta Film Festival website (search “Atlanta Film Festival”) to explore the full virtual festival lineup and discover your next cinematic adventure.

Stay Tuned for 2025!

Want to be the first to know about next year’s festival? Make sure to visit the Atlanta Film Festival website and sign up for their updates. Don’t miss out on the 2025 edition of this renowned film celebration!