Out On Film: Atlanta's LGBTQ Film Festival

Atlanta, USA · FilmFreeway

No premiere requirement Shorts & Features NarrativeDocumentaryDramaComedyLGBTQ+

Academy Award qualifying. One of the longest-running LGBTQ+ film festivals in the Southeast US, founded in 1987. Screens features, shorts, and documentaries. Growing significance alongside Atlanta's booming film industry. Also presents year-round community screenings and educational programs.

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Deadlines & Fees

earlybird deadline · passed

Sun, February 15, 2026

Shorts 15 / Features 20 USD

regular deadline · passed

Wed, April 15, 2026

Shorts 21 / Features 35 USD

late deadline · passed

Mon, June 1, 2026

Shorts 30 / Features 50 USD

The Facts

Festival dates

Fri, September 25, 2026 – Sun, October 4, 2026

Notification

Expected by Sat, August 1, 2026

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