Atlanta Children’s Film Festival
The Atlanta Children’s Film Festival (ACFF) returns this fall, lighting up the screen from October 10th to 26th!
This film festival is two weeks of fun, eye-opening and educational activities, including film screenings and workshops for children, teens, families and industry professionals. Showcasing films produced by youth and adult independent filmmakers from around the world, the festival promotes positive, educational and entertaining children's and family-oriented films.
ACFF programming is designed to:
- Expand children’s imagination
- Teach media literacy
- Empower youth to create their own positive media content
- Introduce young people to careers in the film and television industries
This year the festival is hybrid with both online and in-person events.
Film Festival Family Day
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Workshops and Screening Sessions
Emory University
201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
Intro to Animation Workshop
(10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.) Ages 7-17
Students will walk through the animation pipeline and try their hand at animating and voice acting via stop-motion paper cut-out workshop. You don’t need previous experience or the ability to draw to join in on the fun!
Limit 25 student
$15.99
Industry Panel: Distribution & Marketing
(11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)
Join us for an insightful panel discussion tailored for independent filmmakers. Gain invaluable tips on effective marketing and strategic distribution from industry professionals.
For Adults Only
$19.99
Media Career Fair - Free
During the Media Fair industry professionals will share insights into their careers in film and TV
12:15 – 12: 45 P.M.
Film Screening at Film Festival Family Day
A showcase of award-winning films. Come support and meet Filmmakers!
(1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
(For the Entire Family)
$25.00 Family Film Screening Access Pass
$5.00 Adults
$2.50 for Children
Youth Vision Showcase (Online)
October 10 - 26, 2025
A special showcase of films produced by youth.
(For the Entire Family)
Free
Virtual Film Showcase (Online)
October 24 - 26, 2025
A screening of all films online
(For the Entire Family)
$25.00 Family Film Screening Access Pass
$10.00 Individual Access Pass
Sponsors & Partners
Emory University
Georgia Council for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts
DeKalb Entertainment Commission
LifeLink of Georgia