Athens Film Festival

Athens Film Festival 's Film Festival
August 15 - 17, 2024

The 2026 ATHFF Winners announced! Congratulations to everyone who participated!
09/01/2026

The 2026 ATHFF Winners announced! Congratulations to everyone who participated!

EXT. ATHENS — TWILIGHT Roll credits on ATHFF year We are humbled by overwhelming support - if you helped support or sus...
08/31/2026

EXT. ATHENS — TWILIGHT

Roll credits on ATHFF year

We are humbled by overwhelming support - if you helped support or sustain this festival in any way — from our incredibly loyal sponsors cheering us on, to volunteers that anticipate every need before we do, to venues that go WAY above and beyond (and in some cases below) to keep our cinema rolling. Thank you.

We’re speechless. Partly because we’ve lost our voices because we couldn’t get enough of talking to you, but really because the magic of the Athens film festival is….. the people, coming together, celebrating the art of filmmaking.

FADE OUT

(More photos to come! Official galleries, filmmaker interviews, red carpet footage, and virtual fest)

A different kind of networking event for early birds (or really health conscious night owls!) Open to all festival goers...
08/27/2026

A different kind of networking event for early birds (or really health conscious night owls!) Open to all festival goers, but space is limited!

Instructor: Lisa Schueneman, RYT-200
Lisa is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher and team member at Lotus Movement Studio. Her approach combines mindful movement with strength, mobility, balance, and the belief that yoga can be both grounding and physically challenging. She encourages students to honor where they are while also exploring their edge.
Lisa also offers private yoga sessions and community-based group instruction for organizations and events.
Come move, breathe, challenge yourself, and reset before the next screening. No experience necessary.
Class Details: One-hour, all-levels Vinyasa flow • Limited to 30 participants • Yoga mats provided for those who need one
Connect with Lisa:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: restedrootyoga

08/26/2026

Thank you to Thunderfoot Studio and Take This! Films for partnering and hosting an amazing kickoff event! We welcomed filmmakers, sponsors and volunteers to preview a selection of 2026 films, grab t-shirts and enjoy amazing catering by Taco Mama Athens

Tomorrow’s the day!! See you at the Box Office inside the Morton theater at 3:00PM!

IT’S HERE. The beloved festival schedule. If you only knew the joy I feel when I see it folded up and tucked into a pass...
08/25/2026

IT’S HERE. The beloved festival schedule. If you only knew the joy I feel when I see it folded up and tucked into a pass, meticulously highlighted, carefully considered. I thought about re-imagining it as a blenderized 3D version, but I think we all prefer classic 2D when it comes to stuff like this.

Would you like a printable PDF? Comment the word, “Festival” to have one sent directly to ya!

See you Thursday - Box Office is in the Morton Theater Pharmacy and opens at 3:00!

A vibrant showcase of narrative and documentary short films from Peru, the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican...
08/23/2026

A vibrant showcase of narrative and documentary short films from Peru, the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. Created, written, produced, and starring visionary Latin American filmmakers, this official competition block highlights powerful storytelling across cultures. Experience these incredible cinematic voices live on the big screen, proudly sponsored by LatinFest in Athens!

Tickets on Sale at athensfilm.com/buy-tickets

Collective Memory - In 1983, during the darkest days of Peru’s Armed Conflict with the Shining Path, masked soldiers entered Adelina’s home and took her husband away.

Dir. Cristina Colmenares

Drifting Tides - Maite, a young graffiti writer in Puerto Rico, faces a life-altering choice: leave the island for a promising career opportunity abroad or stay and navigate the challenges of a nation in crisis.

Dir. Camila Rodriguez Lopez

Helanthios - A mild-mannered loner’s quiet crush on his best friend’s girlfriend curdles into a dangerous obsession when desire and ego drive him to violence in this Giallo-inspired crime thriller.

Dir. Daniel Emilio Oramas

I’m Leaving - After being diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, a resident of a poor, run-down neighborhood in Puerto Rico must get his affairs in order—if his troubled past allows him to.

Dir. Vance Maclean

ATHFF is thrilled to announce our 2026 Opening Night Feature:CON AIR BUDSelected from this year’s submissions, this genr...
04/01/2026

ATHFF is thrilled to announce our 2026 Opening Night Feature:

CON AIR BUD

Selected from this year’s submissions, this genre-blending crowd-pleaser brings together two beloved cinematic worlds in one unforgettable flight.

Opening Night — One Screening Only

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