Season 2, Cycle 4 - Presented by Media Team
Call: Commercials About Atlanta (2 minutes or less). Submit Your Films for FREE! We're looking for captivating commercials that spotlight the vibrant essence of Atlanta, GA – the city we know and love. Whether you're capturing the skyline, showcasing local businesses, or highlighting the diverse culture, we want to see your unique take in 2 minutes or less. Are you a filmmaker who calls Atlanta home? This is your chance to shine! Your eligibility is simple – just be raised and/or based in the heart of Atlanta, GA. Winner of the most votes on May 11th receives a $500 cash prize and mentorship, courtesy of Media Team. About the Presenting Sponsor: Media Team is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in video production, live streaming and virtual event production, music videos, animation, VFX, and cinematic event/concert documentaries. Scripted, non-scripted. They do it all. They also provide a one-stop-shop for production and co-production support for commercial, documentary, and feature films.
Submission Deadline: Apr 15, 2024 @ 11:59PM
Event Date: May 11, 2024 8PM - Late
Finalists & Winner(s):
Atlanta: Southern Crossroads
Parker Bridges
Atlanta, Laugh Because God is Good
Don-Dimitri Joseph
Atlanta Poetry Scene
John Settles and Max Lloyd
Something New, Something Old
Nadir Baaset
The Spirit of Atlanta
A. "KING" Solomon II
Millions of Bees
Logan Austin
Walking and Eating and Talking: Zesto
Jakrit Patchimanon and Joshua Horsford
Season 2, Cycle 3 - Presented by Moonshine Post
Call: Call for animated short films of 10 minute max duration (only ATL-filmmakers, born/raised, are eligible to apply); The winning filmmaker of the evening is awarded a $500 cash grant and mentorship from the presenting sponsor Moonshine Post; Moonshine Post is a full-service post-production company for film, television and advertising. Their state of the art facilities are located in the heart of Atlanta, directly on the Beltline in the Old Fourth Ward. Their services include creative offline and online editing, color correction & DI, dailies, ADR and VO recording, sound editing, design and mixing, mastering and deliverables (for long and short-form projects), archiving, and all things picture finishing. Additionally, Moonshine Post provides four-wall, cutting room and post rentals. Whether it's studio or independent, it’s affordable and GA Tax Incentivized.
Submission Deadline: Dec 29, 2023 @ 11:59PM
Event Date: Dec 29, 2023 8PM - Late
Finalists & Winner(s):
JJ VERSUS
WINNER: Nkemdi Obichi
Ashen
Alex Hay
GARG!
Landon X. Jenkins
Go Go Rice Boy
Nkemdi Obichi
Ma'ii
Baye'te Chinwendu
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Linda McNeil & Amanda Schrembeck
The Boy From Lookout Mountain
Christopher Flippo
ELECTRA WASP
Wasan Hayajneh
Season 2, Cycle 2 - Presented by JUNK M3D!A
Call: Call for LGBTQIA+ themed short films, 17 minute max duration (only ATL-filmmakers, born/raised, are eligible to apply); About the Presenting Sponsor: JUNK M3D!A is a nonprofit production house dedicated to amplifying transgender BIPOC creators across media
Submission Deadline: Sep 1, 2023 @ 11:59PM
Event Date: Oct 28, 2023 8PM - Late
Finalists & Winner(s):
(dey/dem): a choreo-doc
WINNER: NOVA CYPRESS BLACK
Table For Two
Alex Hay
Bobby and Olive "Ghosters"
Brooke Fields
Rainbow Sun
Malik J. Ali
Season 2, Cycle 1 - Presented by Southern Documentary Fund
Call: Call for short documentaries of any duration (only ATL-filmmakers, born/raised, are eligible to apply); About the Presenting Sponsor: Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) is a trusted partner for veteran, emerging, and first-time documentary producers across our region, helping them direct their lenses and microphones at powerful Southern stories and critical issues.
Submission Deadline: May 1, 2023 @ 11:59PM
Event Date: Jun 17, 2023 8PM - Late
Finalists & Winner(s):
Young Kings
WINNERS: Dr. Arshley Emile and Jonathan Banks
DAMITA
William Feagins, Jr.
Uncle Gary
David Nobles
Tell No Tales
Sarah Sanchez-Kelley
Season 1, Cycle 4
Call: Call for music videos of any duration, must be shot in ATL (only ATL-filmmakers, born/raised, are eligible to apply)
Submission Deadline: Apr 30, 2022 @ 11:59PM
Event Date: Jun 16, 2022 8PM - Late
Finalists & Winner(s):
Heart of the City
WINNER: Artemus Jenkins
Bugspray
Sean Valdivieso
WOLVES
Aushailene Tayler Ragin
Deusa
Bill Guzik
Funeral
Kerri Garrett
No Temptations
Connor Christensen
Slightly Insane
Brendan McGregor
Statement
Kevin Wall
Season 1, Cycle 3
Call: Call for 3-minute shorts shot on a smartphone device (only ATL-filmmakers, born/raised, are eligible to apply)
Submission Deadline: Feb 20, 2022 @ 11:59PM
Event Date: Mar 5, 2022 8PM - Late
Finalists & Winner(s):
Tongue N' Cheek
WINNER: Lev Omelchenko
Chicken Fingers
Javier Storch and Logan Austin
Macro Nutrients
Emily Pietro
Tomatoes, Trashbags, Trash
Akshay Bhatia
Pet Horsey
James Nylund
Season 1, Cycle 2
Call: Call for horror shorts of any duration (only ATL-filmmakers, born/raised, are eligible to apply)
Submission Deadline: Sep 17, 2021 @ 11:59PM
Event Date: Oct 2, 2021 8PM - Late
Finalists & Winner(s):
Eat Your Heart Out
WINNER: Giovanni Tortorici
Laundry Night
A.K. Espada
I'm Down Here
DW Medoff
Season 1, Cycle 1
Call: Call: Seeking 3-minute experimental shorts from ATL-filmmakers, born/raised in Atlanta.
Submission Deadline: Jun 1, 2021 @ 11:59PM
Event Date: Jun 26, 2021 8PM - Late
Finalists & Winner(s):
The Importance of a House
WINNERS: Olamma Oparah and Collen "Colbie" Fray Inez
crystalline
Chris Hunt
Groceries
Daniela Rodriguez
Find it in the Rain
Magda Dumitrescu
Soma/tics
Ace McColl