From Georgia to across the globe, the 5th Annual Atlanta Women’s Film Festival has announced the films that will headline and its industry experts panel for its 2025 celebration of women in cinema this fall.
5th Annual Atlanta Women’s Film Festival takes place September 24–28, 2025 at 7 Stages Theatre (1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307). Presented by Cinema Life, the Atlanta-based festival collective founded by filmmaker and creative director Caroline King, this year’s festival will showcase an exciting lineup of films from around the world — all made by women, centering women, or elevating female-driven narratives. As a FilmFreeway Gold-accredited festival, AWFF has earned its place as a trusted and respected platform for independent filmmakers in the Southeast and beyond.
VIP MEDIA INVITATION:
Opening Night | RED CARPET NIGHT | Invite only- Filmmakers, Influencers, VIP and Media
Venue: 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Parking: located behind the 7 Stages Theatre
FESTIVAL DATES:
September 24 – September 28, 2025
Venue: 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Tickets: Available https://www.
For more information on the 5th Annual Atlanta Women’s Film Festival, visit @AtlantaWomensFilmFest @cinemalifeorg on Instagram and Facebook.
What Makes the Atlanta Women’s Film Festival Unique
The Atlanta Women’s Film Festival is grassroots with inclusivity and a touch of “Southern Hospitality” and dedicated to celebrating women in film intimately. This year’s festival will be held at 7 Stages Theatre in Little 5 Points, with an emphasis on showcasing female diverse voices and perspectives. Each year, AWFF brings together filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals for screenings, panels, and networking events in the heart of Atlanta’s arts community. This year’s line up will not disappoint attendees.
“What I love about our festival is the intimacy of a setting where guests can actually meet the filmmakers,” says Caroline King, Founder and CEO of Cinema Life. “We will offer ‘Southern Hospitality’ that the South is known for. Through the Atlanta Women’s Film Festival, we’re amplifying women’s voices not only from Georgia but Internationally as well! This year we will give emerging and established filmmakers at the historical 7 Stages Theatre we want all to feel welcomed and to be celebrated in front of Georgia’s passionate film audiences.”
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A Curated Festival Experience The 5th Annual AWFF will feature:
• Narrative, Documentary, Animated, and Experimental Films from across Georgia, the U.S., and international markets.
• Post-screening Q&A sessions with filmmakers and industry professionals.
• Panel discussions on women’s impact in Georgia’s film sector (see details below)
• Networking opportunities connecting filmmakers in an intimate setting
• An Awards Ceremony recognizing excellence in multiple categories, including Best Georgia Film, Best Director, and AWFF’s Trailblazer Award.
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Spotlight Salons, Fireside Chats and Panels
This year’s festival expands beyond the screen with exclusive intimate conversations featuring high-profile film industry panelists who are shaping both Georgia’s entertainment industry and storytelling:
A Conversations from the State Capitol | What’s Next for Georgia Film
Thursday, September 25, 2:30PM – 3:30 PM Moderator: Karen Ceesay
Panelists: GA House Representative Long Tran, GA House Representative Shea Roberts who both serve on the Georgia Arts & Entertainment Committee. Along with DeKalb’s Entertainment Bronwyn Stallcup & Andrew Greenberg
Social Media Mastery for Filmmakers: Brand Your Voice & Grow Your Audience
Saturday, Sept 27 th 1-2 PM Moderator: Caroline King
Panelists: ATLlovesMo (130k following) & Loren Rosko (1M following)
Reel Change: DEI in Film Casting
9/27 at 2:30 – 3:30 PM Moderator: Nicole Sage
Panelists: Chad Darnell | Casting Director, Eric Goins | Actor/former Pres of SAG/AFTRA of Southeast, Jordan Blair Brown | Casting Director, Agent from Formation Talent, Leslie M Green, CSA | Casting Director
Protecting your Film IP Legally
Sunday, September 28 at 11 AM – 12 PM Moderated by Lisa Ferrell of CMII
Panelists: Michelle Davis (Entertainment Attorney Arnall Golden & Gregory LLP), Genevieve LeDoux (Emmy winner, owner Silver Comet Studios), Beth Moore (Arts, Entertainment & IP Lawyer Bekiares Eliezer LLP)
Quiet on the Set | Women on the Call Sheet
Sunday, September 28 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Moderator: Kimbery Raybon
Karen Ceesay (The Walking Dead, Stranger Things), newly elected President of SAG-AFTRA Southeast
Vanessa Claire Stewart, Producer of Life & Deaths of Wilson Shedd, film shot in Columbus, GA directed by Tim Blake Nelson featuring Amanda Seyfried
Valyn Hall (The Righteous Gemstones), actor and theatre-maker blending activism with performance
AWFF Salon Series – Producing in Georgia: Creating Opportunities for Women in Film | TOM LUSE
Sunday, September 28 3:30 PM moderated by Caroline King
Tom Luse, Executive Producer of over 140 episodes of The Walking Dead will discuss Georgia’s film production ecosystem and explore ways women filmmakers can access producing, leadership, and crew opportunities.
