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 bold voices and fearless storytelling. 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
2025 FILM SUBMISSIONS
2025 FILM SUBMISSIONS
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
2025 FILM SUBMISSIONS
2025 FILM SUBMISSIONS
Enter your short and feature length films and join us for the next celebration.
SPOTLIGHT FILM AWARDS
2025 FILM SUBMISSIONS
SPOTLIGHT FILM AWARDS
Films that win awards at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival will receive an exclusive invitation to compete in the Spotlight Film Awards, where the best short films of the year go head-to-head for top honors.
FestFlix
2025 FILM SUBMISSIONS
SPOTLIGHT FILM AWARDS
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 festivals and you’d like to be included on FestFlix, email us
2025 Passes
ATLANTA FILM SERIES 2025 ALL ACCESS PASS
Your ticket to all five Atlanta Film Series Events at Limelight Theater:
Atlanta Micro Short Film Fest - May 10, 2025
Atlanta Shortsfest - June 21 & 22, 2025
Atlanta Underground Film Festival - August 8 - 10, 2025
Atlanta Horror Film Festival - October 17 - 19, 2025
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