African Film Festival Atlanta 2026

Name: African Film Festival Atlanta 2026
Start: 2026-03-26T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-30T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Cinefest Film Theatre

Schedule

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 30 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm

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Location

Cinefest Film Theatre | Atlanta, GA

The African Film Festival Atlanta (AFFATL) powered by the African Film & Arts Foundation Inc. (AFAF) returns for its fifth edition from March 26–30 2026 at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta Georgia. As Georgia’s first and only African film festival AFFATL is dedicated to showcasing bold diverse and globally resonant films by and about people of African descent.

This year’s theme CTRL + CULTURE = AFRICA’S NEXT CINEMA CODE explores how African filmmakers are merging cultural heritage with technology and digital innovation to shape the future of African storytelling. The festival features narrative and documentary films filmmaker Q&As panels live performances and a Vendor Village with African food fashion and crafts.

Schedule:
Opening Night (Thu): 6 PM – 9 PM
Fri–Sun: 12 PM – 8 PM
Closing Night (Mon): 6 PM – 9 PM

Ticket options include single screenings day passes and full festival passes (details TBA). The Plaza Theatre is wheelchair accessible with nearby parking and public transit options.

Film submissions are now open via https://filmfreeway.com/AfricanFilmFestATL until January 9, 2026. Early Bird deadline of August 22 2025 offering a 30% discount.

Learn more at www.africanfilmfestatl.com or email [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @africanfilmfestatl and Facebook African Film Festival Atlanta.