Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival End of the Year Showdown
Join us Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Limelight Theater in Atlanta
Welcome to the official schedule for the Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival!
On December 6, 2025, top independent filmmakers will gather in Atlanta for a night of celebration, competition, and recognition. Explore the event lineup, film screenings, and award presentations as we honor the best in indie cinema.
Stay tuned for the full schedule and event details.
2025 Films
Final 2025 Schedule Announced in November
Times are subject to change. Full schedule coming soon. Stay tuned!
Best Drama Nominees
Theater One 12:00 PM
Best Music Video & Student Film Nominees
Theater Two 1:00 PM
Best Narrative Nominees
Theater One 2:00 PM
Best Micro Short & Experimental Nominees
Theater Two 3:00 PM
Best Horror Nominees
Theater One 4:00 PM
Best Animated Nominees
Theater Two 5:00 PM
Best Comedy Nominees
Theater One 6:00 PM
Filmmaker Mixer & First Round of Awards
7:00 pm Filmmaker mixer and first round of awards at 8:00 pm for Best Drama, Narrative, Music Video, Student Film, Micro Short, Experimental, Animated, Comedy and Horror
Theater Two at 7:00 PM
Best Local Director Nominees
Theater One 8:00 PM
Best Documentary Nominees
Theater Two 8:30 PM
Best Local Short Nominees
Theater One 10:00 PM
Awards Presentation & After Party
We announce Best Documentary, Local Director, Local Short, Jury Award, Audience Choice, Best Director and Film of the Year
Theater One 11:30 PM