Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival is built for filmmakers who can do more with less time.
Every film in the lineup runs under six minutes, creating a fast moving showcase where ideas hit the screen back to back with no filler. Comedy, horror, animation, documentary, experimental, sci fi, underground work, and films that completely break the rules all have a place here.
What makes ATL Micro Short different is the energy in the room. Audiences move 100+ films in a single day, discovering new filmmakers, strange ideas, unexpected stories, and films that stay with you long after the credits roll. The night ends with an unforgettable after party where filmmakers and audiences take over Little Five Points and keep the conversation going into the early hours.
The festival takes place July 11, 2026 at 7 Stages. Filmmakers from around the country join us for live screenings, audience reactions, networking, Q&As, and awards.
If your film is short, sharp, weird, emotional, funny, experimental, chaotic, or impossible to categorize, this is the festival for it.
Final deadline May 31.
Submit now and join one of the Southeast’s most unique showcases for ultra short filmmaking.
Best Micro Short
The festival's top award, presented to the best film overall.
Best Director
Outstanding direction and creative vision.
Best Local Film
Presented to the top film from Georgia.
Best Concept
For the most original idea.
Impact Award
For the film that stayed with us long after it ended.
Innovative Vision Award
Recognizing creative risks and fresh approaches to filmmaking.
Emerging Filmmaker Award
Presented to a filmmaker showing exceptional promise.
Audience Choice Award
Voted on by the audience.
Jury Award
Selected by the festival jury.
All award winners receive a custom crystal trophy at our awards ceremony held Saturday, July 11 at 11:59 PM
