The Georgia Film Festival is hosted by the University of North Georgia on its Gainesville campus. GFF celebrates filmmakers & films based in the state of Georgia and in the southeast. We offer great indie films & workshops led by industry experts!

The Georgia Film Festival (GFF) only accepts films made, completely or partially, in Georgia and the Southeast or submissions by filmmakers based in Georgia or the Southeast. GFF accepts films in all genres as well as serialized television or web content. Submissions are accepted via secure, online screeners (Vimeo preferred). Participants must label all work clearly with their name, contact information, exhibition format, and running time. Projection-quality prints of content will be requested upon acceptance into the festival.

Final programming decisions will be made by a screening committee comprised of students, faculty, alumni, and community members. All entrants will be notified via FilmFreeway. Please make sure to read all of the festival rules as well as the terms and conditions.

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  • Christopher Fisher

    Was a great event. Everyone was awesome and received lots of positive feedback.

    December 2025
  • Lifeblood Media

    The Georgia Film Festival is truly one of the best festival experiences I have had. From the very beginning, the coordination and communication were exceptional. Jeff and Alicia were incredibly thoughtful in the lead up to the festival, always making sure that I had what I needed and felt welcomed. At check-in, Jennifer Owens was so patient and helpful, setting the tone for a weekend that felt organized and supportive from start to finish.

    What really stood out was how much effort the festival puts into making sure films are seen by a real audience. It is one of the very few festivals that goes out of its way to fill the theater and create a genuine community experience for filmmakers and viewers alike. The Q&A after the screening was run beautifully and gave the audience and myself a real opportunity to connect.

    I could not have asked for a better way to end our festival run. The Georgia Film Festival is everything you hope a festival will be—professional, warm, and truly passionate about celebrating independent film.

    October 2025
  • Alicia and Jeff made us feel so welcome and put together such a great festival. The films were engaging, the audiences were receptive, and the venue was fantastic. The feedback from the organizers made it clear that they carefully watch and engage with the films they program, and we are so grateful to have had the chance to share our film "To the Window" at such an event.
    Thank you so much, we hope to be back!

    October 2025
  • John Perry

    Georgia Film Festival was the end of the festival tour for my first attempt at a documentary film, and it was the best experience of them all. The hosts made a point of personally meeting all the film makers and and let them know that they had watched and appreciated their work. The Q and A sessions after screening were run by knowledgable people who had great questions. My only regret is that I had another engagement that weekend and couldn't stay for more of the screenings. But next year ...

    October 2025
  • Mary Emily Deal

    This was a very well curated festival. I was impressed with the selection of films, the wonderful communication, and the hospitality at the event. The location was very nice and easy to find with plenty of free parking.

    October 2025