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Selected Films

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As Easy As Closing Your Eyes

Big Hero 6

Buddy Love

Death of Atom

Decommissioned

Gesture

Godspeed

Harlem Fragments

I know There's Something Here for You

INFINITE SUMMER (US Premiere)

Itu Ninu

Lost in the Sky

Recall

Score Pending

The Burden

The Fore-men

We Are Not Alone

2023 Winners

2023
atlanta sci-fi
film festival
WINNER

Rude Girl

Jury Award for Indigenous Cultural Representation
Director
Joshua Zunie
Writer
Joshua Zunie
2023
atlanta sci-fi
film festival
WINNER

Making "She Kills Monsters"

Jury Award for Best Documentary
Director
Abigail Donkor
Writer
2023
atlanta sci-fi
film festival
WINNER

THE SPRAYER

Jury Award for Best Sci-fi Animated Short
Director
THE SPRAYER
Writer
Farnoosh Abedi, Pegah Fardiar
2023
atlanta sci-fi
film festival
WINNER

DAYLIGHT RULES (Winner!)

Best Afrofuturism Short - Live Action and Best Actor - T'Nia Miller
Director
Alex Browning
Writer
Alex Browning, Carys Lewis
2023
atlanta sci-fi
film festival
WINNER

DARK CELL

Best Screenplay
Director
Jean-Michel Tari
Writer
Jean-Michel Tari
2023
atlanta sci-fi
film festival
WINNER

The Voice In The Hollow

Jury Award Best Afrofuturism Animated Short
Director
Miguel Ortega
Writer
Miguel Ortega, Tran Ma
2023
atlanta sci-fi
film festival
WINNER

Departure

Best Sci-fi Short
Director
Sam Siske
Writer
Sam Siske
2023
atlanta sci-fi
film festival
WINNER

Clone

Best Director
Director
Ryan M. Kennedy
Writer
Ryan M. Kennedy

2024 Fest Details

When:
Oct 4-6, 2024
Where:
Peachtree Corners Town Center - 5200 Town Center Blvd Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Questions:
See our FAQ Page
OPENING NIGHT NETWORKING
at UNCLE JACK'S MEAT HOUSE P'tree Corners
THE OFFICIAL SCREENING VENUE
All Day Saturday Oct 5th

SCI-FI UNDER THE STARS
FRI OCT 4TH 7PM - on the Town Green

SCI-FI MOVIES IN CONCERT
SAT OCT 5TH - on the Town Green

COSMIC PET COSPLAY COMPETITION
SAT OCT 5TH - Town Green Dog Park
AWARDS CEREMONY
SUN OCT 6th - Uncle Jack's Meat House

The Atlanta Sci-fi Film Festival is Free with Registration and will be held in Peachtree Corners Town Center and NCG at PTC Marketplace. Get ready for an unforgettable experience with a stellar selection of sci-fi films that will captivate and inspire audiences. Plus, immerse yourself in the magic of outdoor screenings, accompanied by live performances that will elevate the atmosphere to new heights. Join us for a weekend filled with cinematic wonders and unforgettable moments!

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OPENING NIGHT NETWORKING EVENT - Kick off the Atlanta Sci-Fi Film Festival with an exciting evening of celebration and connection! Join us at our Opening Night Networking Party as we raise a toast to this year’s nominees and connect with filmmakers, sci-fi enthusiasts, and industry professionals.  

This event is Free with Registration and will be located at Uncle Jack's Meat House in Peachtree Corners Town Center.

This is your chance to mingle, celebrate, and build new relationships in the sci-fi community. Don't miss it!

NCG CINEMAS - ALL films will be screened at, NCG Cinemas, located in P'tree Corners Marketplace.

*Registration is required for each screening block. And Seating is First Come, First Served and is not guaranteed, so please arrive early!

***All Theater Film Screenings will be Rated R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. This will be strictly enforced!

OUTDOOR EVENTS - Outdoor events will be held on the Town Green and will require registration or festival pass. All outdoor screenings and events will be family friendly and Rated G - General Audiences.

Thank you to everyone who voted for the movie they wanted to see most at this year’s outdoor screening! The winner of the Audience Choice for this year’s Sci-Fi Under the Stars movie is none other than Big Hero 6!

This beloved, family-friendly film is a perfect choice—no matter how many times you’ve seen it, it’s still a joy to watch. We can’t wait to enjoy this fantastic movie together under the stars!  

Come out and watch Big Hero 6, Friday Oct 4th, 7:00 PM (Sundown) at the Town Green in Peachtree Corners Town Center!

The 116th US Army Band returns to the ATL Sci-Fi Film Fest! Last year, they stole the show, and this year, they're back with even more iconic sci-fi music from your favorite movies and TV shows. Don't miss out on this unique and epic concert experience. Join us and feel the magic of sci-fi music live!

Get ready for this year's first Cosmic Pet Cosplay Competition!  Bring your furry friends in their best intergalactic and comics outfits and let them shine in a universe of creativity and fun. Whether they're channeling their inner Dogpool or Xenomorph Alien, this is their moment to strut their cosmic stuff!Join us in the Dog Park at the Town Green, and Online on our Instagram Page Saturday Oct 5th.

Over $150 in prizes to the best pets, Sponsored by Hollywood Feed!

Come out and celebrate the incredible talent at this year's Atlanta Sci-Fi Film Festival Awards Ceremony. Let’s give a big congratulations to the 2024 winners and toast to the future of sci-fi filmmaking!

Festival Highlights

Opening Night Party
CMX CineBistro Bar

Opening Night Film
The Space Race .

This Year's Finalists
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48 Hour Sci-Tech Film Challenge Finalists
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2021 Encore of Winners and Finalists

PANEL DISCUSSIONS:

The World of Movie Poster Design
Three of the most talented art directors who currently work for the top agencies in keyart for movies and series will lead an in-depth discussion on movie poster design.

A.I. - A Tool for Us, Not Instead of Us!
An interesting and necessary discussion on the impact A.I. is currently having on, not just the film industry but the entire arts and entertainment industry.

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Judges

Meet our general film competition judges!

Federico Furzan

Rotten Tomatoes Approved Critic

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Federico Furzan

Born on Earth (I think). Fundamentalist of Spielberg's take on aliens, both nice and evil, and seeker of fantastic stories in the hidden levels of indie cinema. Currently writing on movie-blogger.com, and contributing as a feature and news writer on movieweb.com.

Favorite film: Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

MovieWeb Profile

Marc Ciafardini

Founder/ Editor of Go,See,Talk

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Marc Ciafardini

Born and raised on a slew of old-school classics like The Thing, Aliens, Total Recall, Risky Business, Animal House and Back to School, it’s safe to say Marc saw far too many PG-13 and R-Rated films before the age of 10. One good thing did come of it all: it made him an avid film fan for life. Marc pursued a degree and career in Interior Design and Architecture, but his passion has always and will always be cinema. It eventually motivated him to found GoSeeTalk in 2009 - a site devoted to spoiler-free movie reviews and long-form interviews with filmmakers, actors, and musicians in the industry.

He’s also contributed to outlets such as TheFilmStage and The Hollywood Reporter and is a huge collector of soundtracks on vinyl.

Philip Mc'nroe Rakesh

Visual Effects - Animation - Department Director

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Philip Mc'nroe Rakesh

Philip is a Director with a background in animation. Most recently he worked as Previs Animation Supervisor on Furiosa. He has also worked as an animator on various other projects such as The Flash, Dead Boy Detectives, Doom Patrol, The Suicide Squad, and WandaVision to name a few.

He has also directed various short films and music videos. His understanding of both the live action and animation medium gives him a broader perspective of visual storytelling.