Welcome to the Magic Hour Film Fest | ATLANTA
An outdoor film series celebrating independent cinema at the golden hour and under the stars
The Magic Hour Film Festival is a unique outdoor cinema experience that comes alive as the sun sets and continues through the night. Taking place in Atlanta, GA and across the Southeast, this roving festival showcases the best in independent film from around the globe. From poignant dramas to sharp comedies, mind-bending sci-fi, and spine-tingling horror, we celebrate storytelling in all its forms. With a spotlight on feature films, documentaries, and short films, Magic Hour invites audiences to gather in the open air, connect with bold new voices in film, and experience the magic of cinema in unforgettable settings.
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CATEGORIES | AWARDS
Official Selection:
5 films from each category will be chosen as official selections. These films will be featured on the festival homepage with their poster, trailer, and summary, and filmmakers will receive official selection laurels.
Finalists:
Two finalists will be selected from each category. These films will receive finalist laurels, an IMDb review, and inclusion in the official press release announcing the finalists and winners of the ATLGFF. The press release will be distributed across major news outlets, with a link provided to filmmakers to be used for additional exposure.
Winners:
One winner will be chosen from each category (1 feature, 8 shorts). These films will receive winning laurels, a certificate award, an IMDb review, and inclusion in the press release. Additionally, they will be screened at a theater in Atlanta, GA. The winners of Best Short and Best Feature will also receive the Best Picture trophy, presented in person at the theater screening or mailed to the recipient.
🏆 Best Feature (all genres)
🏆 Best Short (all genres)
🏅 Best Horror Short
🏅 Best Sci-Fi Short
🏅 Best Drama Short
🏅 Best Comedy Short
🏅 Best Animated Short
🏅 Best Made in Georgia Short
🏅 Best International Short
PURCHASE TICKETS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
01
Aug. 18, 2025
Extended Deadline
02
Sept. 12, 2025
Late Deadline
03
Oct. 09, 2025
Notification Date
04
Nov. 20, 2025
MHFF ATL Screening Event
2025 Official Selections
American Deadbolt | Official Selection 2025
A Bird in the Hand | Official Selection 2025
A Mother's Promise | Official Selection 2025
Ben & Tony | Official Selection 2025
Fatherland | Official Selection 2025
Ambrogio The First Vampire | Official Selection 2025
Pineapple Soda | Official Selection 2025
Hair Cair | Official Selection 2025
Fleeting Places Trailer | Official Selection 2025
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