The African Film Festival Atlanta (AFFATL), powered by the African Film & Arts Foundation Inc. (AFAF), is pleased to announce that the regular call for film submissions is now open for its fifth edition, scheduled to take place March 26 – March 30, 2026.
Per Assembly Atlanta (LinkedIn): We’re proud to have hosted the production of Hulu’s upcoming limited series, “Murdaugh: Death in the Family”, at Assembly Studios.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our founder and friend Robert Redford. Bob’s vision of a space and a platform for independent voices launched a movement that, over four decades later, has inspired generations of artists and redefined cinema in the U.S. and around the world.”
Now based in Marietta, LaBrec serves as head of operations for North America at Clear Angle Studios, a global 3D capture company specializing in the behind-the-scenes work that brings digital worlds to life.
The extension, American High South, will provide a bold new pipeline for youth content that blends authentic style with next-gen filmmaking technology.
The Woodruff Arts Center—home to the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and High Museum of Art—will host its third-annual HBCU AccessFest: College and Arts Fair on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. on their campus at 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.
As TIFF’s 50th edition comes to a close, the Festival is proud to have welcomed over 700,000 guests, nearly 2,000 accredited media, 6,000 Industry delegates, 1,200 screenings, and a stellar lineup of talent who graced 110 red carpets.
“The Ambulance Chaser,” a crime thriller in development set in Atlanta and adapted from Brian Cuban’s award-winning novel, is gaining traction as the production team ramps up preparations.
Marvel has been one of the cinematic jewels of Georgia’s film industry for over a decade. According to recent reports, Marvel is moving future productions to the United Kingdom for a variety of reasons, including incentives, more filming space and health care costs.
Offering filmmakers an impressive array of natural landscapes and convenient access to Atlanta’s production resources, Forsyth County bridges the hustle of Atlanta and the tranquility of rural north Georgia, positioning itself as a prime location for the state’s burgeoning film industry.