22nd Annual Atlanta Underground Film Festival
Enter the Underground. Exit Transformed.
The underground isn’t a place. It’s a mindset. The 22nd Annual Atlanta Underground Film Festival takes place August 8 to 10, 2025 at Limelight Theater and celebrates the raw, the rebellious, and the films that refuse to follow the rules.
AUFF is a home for films that push boundaries, break rules, and dig deeper than the mainstream ever will. We shine a light on filmmakers who create without compromise and challenge what film can be. These are the stories that live outside the mainstream and demand to be seen.
Why Attend AUFF
Unfiltered Cinema
Experience films you won’t find anywhere else. From surreal shorts to daring features, every selection is chosen for its originality and impact. This is where underground film thrives.
Meet the Makers
Get face-to-face with the filmmakers, actors, and creatives behind the work. AUFF creates space for meaningful connections, conversation, and community.
Celebration, Not Just Ceremony
Yes, there’s a red carpet. But it’s not about glamor. It’s about honoring independent artists and celebrating the courage it takes to tell a different kind of story.
After-Parties and Special Events
Stick around after the screenings for mixers, music, and meetups with fellow indie film lovers. Every night at AUFF is a chance to connect and unwind.
A Community That Gets It
Join filmmakers, cinephiles, and creators who are passionate about storytelling that pushes boundaries and explores the unknown. AUFF is more than a festival. It’s a movement.
Whether you’re a filmmaker looking for a platform that truly values independence or an audience member searching for something authentic and off the radar, AUFF delivers a film experience that dares to be different.
Filmmakers: Submit your work now and be part of a festival that champions bold creative vision and truly independent cinema.
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2025 FESTIVAL
Experience the Unconventional and Uncover the Unexpected at the 22nd Annual Atlanta Underground Film Festival held August 8 - 10, 2025 at Limelight Theater.
Step into the heart of indie cinema -where creativity knows no bounds, and stories are told without limits.
2025 FILM SUBMISSIONS
Enter your short and feature length films and join us for the next celebration.
2025 Five Fest VIP Pass
This is your all-access pass to the 2025 Atlanta Film Series.
Only a limited number of passes are available.
Members will receive full access to every remaining live festival event this year:
- Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival – May 10
- Atlanta Shortsfest – June 21–22
- Atlanta Underground Film Festival – August 8–10
- Atlanta Horror Film Festival – October 17–19
- Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival – December 6
You’ll get VIP entry to each event, early access to schedules and announcements, and priority invitations to private screenings.
As a bonus, you’ll receive 3 months of unlimited streaming on FestFlix.tv
Availability is limited. Once these are gone, they’re gone.
FestFlix
FestFlix is our new streaming platform featuring standout films from the Atlanta Film Series - including some of the best selections from Atlanta Shortsfest. It’s a curated home for indie shorts, audience favorites, and award-winning work.
Want your film featured?
If your film screened at one of our Atlanta Film Series festivals and you’re finished with the festival circuit, we’d love to consider it for streaming.
There’s no cost, just real exposure to an indie-focused audience.
Get in touch to be included.
SPOTLIGHT FILM FESTIVAL
Short films that win awards at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival will receive an exclusive invitation to compete in the Spotlight Film Festival, where the best short films of the year go head-to-head for top honors.
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