Atlanta, GA (May 18, 2026) — The 50th annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) announced the winners of its 2026 Jury and Screenplay Awards during the festival’s awards brunch at the historic Plaza Theatre. Hosted by ATLFF Executive Director Chris Escobar, alongside programmers Jennica Carmona, Astin Rocks, Jon Kieran, and screenplay competition director Melissa Simpson, this year’s ceremony recognized outstanding achievements across documentary, narrative, animation, screenwriting, and...

Last Friday evening was full of powerful storytelling and well-deserved recognition at the Image Awards Film Gala as part of the 50th Anniversary of the Atlanta Film Festival. Among those honored were film producer Will Packer; Chairman of the Board and CEO of Gray Television and Atlantic American Corporation, Hilton Howell; actress Carrie Preston; Academy Award-nominated actor Josh Brolin; writer and producer Alex Orr; as well as acclaimed comedian, actor, and writer David Cross, as well as...

INDIE NIGHT RETURNS TO ATLANTA HOSTED BY FOUNDER DAVE BROWN & ACTOR MORRIS CHESNUT Indie Night Film Festival Goes on the Road to Spotlight Atlanta Talent, Independent Filmmakers, and Meaningful Content Atlanta, GA — [May 2026] — Dave Brown, Founder and CEO of Indie Night Film Festival, is excited to announce that celebrated actor and producer Morris Chestnut will join him in Atlanta, Georgia, to co-host Indie Night Film Festival – Atlanta on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Tara Theater. Indie...