Athens Film Festival

Athens Film Festival 's Film Festival
August 15 - 17, 2024

Athens Film Festival is nothing without the support of incredible local volunteers - everything you love about this fest...
09/13/2026

Athens Film Festival is nothing without the support of incredible local volunteers - everything you love about this festival was created through (joyfully) donated time. From venue management, to box office, to projection, event planning, yoga, Q&A’s, photography — the list of talented, supportive folks in our corner is staggering. Thank you endlessly! You are the life force of this fest!

Sierra Moore
a s h l e y
blaire
Andrew Rivenbark
Christian Sanchez
Bailey Diamondidis
Lisa | Yoga + Life

09/11/2026

Fun fact - the Athens Film Festival was started by a UGA EMST graduate! While this is an international film festival with movies from all over the world, we love seeing students return with their work — thank you to UGA Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication for your continued support!

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Rosaria Mangiavillano Meek

09/08/2026

Just over a week ago - the films, the parties, the Q&A’s, the red carpets, the networking, the workshops - it was an absolute delight - we adored every moment, and are ready to reminisce.

Check out the gallery now at athensfilm.com/gallery

Photography coordinator - KiddFielteau
Photos courtesy of:
Mark Taylor
Benjamin Rouse

The 2026 ATHFF Winners announced! Congratulations to everyone who participated!
09/01/2026

The 2026 ATHFF Winners announced! Congratulations to everyone who participated!

Leader of the Athens Film Festival Opening Night Red carpet Rosaria Meek interviews filmmakers at Ciné on Aug. 27. Filmm...
09/01/2026

Leader of the Athens Film Festival Opening Night Red carpet Rosaria Meek interviews filmmakers at Ciné on Aug. 27. Filmmakers and community members from Athens were invited to Ciné to watch other films, and were given the opportunity to present their own. “We have local artists, we have local directors, but we also have people from Europe and from all over the world. So it’s so important that Athens gets this cultural exposure,” Meek said. “So, why not have any in our beautiful community where young people get exposed to kind of a big deal. This creative idea of making movies, and then maybe winning an Oscar one day.” Photos by Grady Dunston and Maypop Wren, story by Grady Dunston

EXT. ATHENS — TWILIGHT Roll credits on ATHFF year We are humbled by overwhelming support - if you helped support or sus...
08/31/2026

EXT. ATHENS — TWILIGHT

Roll credits on ATHFF year

We are humbled by overwhelming support - if you helped support or sustain this festival in any way — from our incredibly loyal sponsors cheering us on, to volunteers that anticipate every need before we do, to venues that go WAY above and beyond (and in some cases below) to keep our cinema rolling. Thank you.

We’re speechless. Partly because we’ve lost our voices because we couldn’t get enough of talking to you, but really because the magic of the Athens film festival is….. the people, coming together, celebrating the art of filmmaking.

FADE OUT

(More photos to come! Official galleries, filmmaker interviews, red carpet footage, and virtual fest)

A different kind of networking event for early birds (or really health conscious night owls!) Open to all festival goers...
08/27/2026

A different kind of networking event for early birds (or really health conscious night owls!) Open to all festival goers, but space is limited!

Instructor: Lisa Schueneman, RYT-200
Lisa is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher and team member at Lotus Movement Studio. Her approach combines mindful movement with strength, mobility, balance, and the belief that yoga can be both grounding and physically challenging. She encourages students to honor where they are while also exploring their edge.
Lisa also offers private yoga sessions and community-based group instruction for organizations and events.
Come move, breathe, challenge yourself, and reset before the next screening. No experience necessary.
Class Details: One-hour, all-levels Vinyasa flow • Limited to 30 participants • Yoga mats provided for those who need one
Connect with Lisa:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: restedrootyoga

ATHFF is thrilled to announce our 2026 Opening Night Feature:CON AIR BUDSelected from this year’s submissions, this genr...
04/01/2026

ATHFF is thrilled to announce our 2026 Opening Night Feature:

CON AIR BUD

Selected from this year’s submissions, this genre-blending crowd-pleaser brings together two beloved cinematic worlds in one unforgettable flight.

Opening Night — One Screening Only

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