2016 Atlanta Film Festival

A project in Atlanta, GA by Atlanta Film Festival
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We're celebrating our 40th birthday in 2016 and want to bring more filmmakers to Atlanta than ever before.
Backers: 267
Average Pledge Per Backer: $154

Funded: $41,225 of $40,000
Dates: Nov 6th -> Dec 15th (40 days)
Project By: Atlanta Film Festival
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Latest News

6 Hours Left! You can Still Up Your Pledge!

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
It all wraps up at 11:59 PM! You have 6 hours to pledge—or up your pledge! We still have some great perks available and are trying to hit our stretch goal of $45,000! If we do, we are adding extra Buddy Passes and MovieHopper Cards to your perk... (Read More)

WE DID IT! Stretch Goal: $45,000

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!We did it! YOU did it! We passed $40,000 at 12:48 PM today, with 35 hours and 12 minutes left in the campaign! THANK YOU SO MUCH! But we are still in the game and you can still secure great perks, ATLFS membership and... (Read More)

93% Raised! 54 hours to go!

December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We are so close! We only need to raise $2,522 to hit our goal! That's basically just one party sponsor... or 8 All-Access passes... or 20 Film passes. You only have 54 hours left to give, so become a member, renew your membership or give just to... (Read More)

Video Update: ATLFF '15 Alum Peter Blackburn sends his support from Australia!

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Australian director Peter Blackburn and his producer Graham Young spent some time in our fair city back in March for the 2015 Atlanta Film... (Read More)

We're having a sale! Certain perk prices have been lowered! (Ahem... STAR WARS)

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We are too excited about a few perks to have them sit on the shelves any longer! Check them out and get them at these new reduced price-tags! We are so close to our goal... every donation will push us closer! #40Kin40days is in sight! $150... (Read More)

First 6 Films from ATLFF '16 Announced!

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Next year will make history. Today’s international climate fosters social, economic, and political revolution, yielding stories of incomparable gravity. Independent filmmakers continue to connect the world with these stories, and the Atlanta Film... (Read More)

Get Posters for Your Favorite Films Autographed by Mega-stars!

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Let's be honest. Christmas is just a couple of weeks away, Hannukah just began... and you are still searching for the perfect gifts for friends or family members. Do they like movies? YEAH THEY DO! Well here are a ton of spectacular autographed movie... (Read More)

Video Update: 3-time ATLFF alum Jiyoung Lee Wants You to Support our Kickstarter!

December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Atlanta-based filmmaker Jiyoung Lee has played three Atlanta Film Festivals—2011 with EGG IN PIG'S EAR, 2013 with MORAL SLEAZE and 2015... (Read More)

75% of the way to our Goal!

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We are almost there! We have a little over 9 days to go in our #40Kin40days campaign and we are sitting at 75%! We've raised $30,000 out of our $40,000 goal! We can't stop here though... Get some exclusive perks, become a member or renew your... (Read More)

Video Update: Indie film star (and ATLFF alum) Kentucker Audley is a big fan!

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Kentucker Audley is a big star in today's indie film world, and was a popular guy at the 2015 Atlanta Film Festival, with films like... (Read More)

Get your TV fix with these bundles from HGTV/Food Network, TCM, Showtime and BBC America!

November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had the pleasure of hosting TV premieres for sponsors for a few years now, such as "Game of Thrones," "Orphan Black," "Da Vinci's Demons," "Survivor's Remorse" and "The Red Road." Earlier this year, however, we announced that we are accepting... (Read More)

Survive the Zombie Apocalypse with "The Walking Dead" Bundle!

November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We have 16 days left in the campaign and we are almost halfway to our #40Kin40days goal! Coinciding with "The Walking Dead" mid-season finale tonight at 9PM on AMC, we've added a new perk—and it is a must-have for any big TWD fan! "The Walking... (Read More)

THE TURKEYS ARE HERE! Get Your Smoked Turkey from Epting Events and Harry's Pig Shop BBQ in Time for Christmas!

November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
It's almost time for Thanksgiving turkey, but you'll need that same fix in December too! We've got a limited number of these famous birds and they go fast, so don't wait! This is the third year we've made them available and they are always a hit.... (Read More)

Help Us Reach More People! Send Us a Quick Video!

November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Three Official Selections from ATLFF '15 Have Made Oscar Shortlists!

November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We love every film that is chosen to play at the Atlanta Film Festival, but we would be lying if we said that it isn't a little special when some of our films make the shortlists for the Academy Awards or then go on to receive Oscar nominations! We... (Read More)

We are now a Kickstarter Staff Pick!

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Woohoo! We are so thankful to have been named a Kickstarter Staff Pick! We are thrilled that they believe in us, but we still need you to believe in us too! Pledge now, and share with your friends and family and on your social media accounts. Use... (Read More)

We are huge "Game of Thrones" fans, and here is proof.

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We have 29 days to go and are sitting at 22% funding. Not bad, but we sure wish you wouldn't wait until the last minute to renew your membership! We have our annual Holiday Party coming up on December 9th and we want to invite all existing members,... (Read More)

New Perks Added! Help Us Get to 10K in the First Week!

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We are on Day 6 and off to a great start with 18% of our goal already pledged! We would love to reach $10,000 or higher within the first week. This would be 25% of our goal and a huge 'kickstart' in momentum for the rest of the campaign. We've added... (Read More)

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