OCTOBER 2-3, 2026
“A short film festival celebrating emerging voices, student filmmakers, independent storytellers, and the creative future of North Atlanta.”
The North Atlanta Film Festival is a regional film festival focused on discovering and supporting emerging filmmakers, featuring student and independent short films that demonstrate creativity, originality, and strong storytelling.
Hosted at You42 Studios, a working production facility, the festival offers a unique environment where films are screened and discussed within the same creative spaces where content is produced. Official selections are presented to live audiences in the studio’s 200-seat theater, with films organized into curated screening blocks that highlight originality, strong storytelling, and diverse creative voices.
Surrounding the theater is an immersive studio environment featuring production spaces, micro-studios, and creator areas designed to encourage conversation and collaboration throughout the weekend.
Designed as an experience centered around connection and discovery, the festival includes live screenings, filmmaker conversations, a closing awards ceremony, and digital passes for remote viewers.
