What is the Atlanta Children's Film Festival?
The Atlanta Children’s Film Festival (ACFF) is two weeks of fun, eye-opening and educational activities, including film screenings and workshops for children, teens, families and industry professionals. Showcasing films produced by youth and adult independent filmmakers from around the world, the festival promotes positive, educational and entertaining children and family-oriented films.
ACFF programming is designed to:
Expand children’s imagination
Teach media literacy
Empower youth to create their own positive media content
Introduce young people to careers in the film and television industries
Workshops & Film Screenings Schedule
This year’s festival is hybrid, with a mix of both online and in-person events.
Opening Day
(Friday, October 23, 2026)
Film Screenings & Media Career Fair
Partnering School Only
Film screenings and Media Career Fairs will be held at participating schools.
Film Screening & Workshops Open to the Public
Industry Panel: Distribution Webinar (Online)
For Adults Only
$19.99
(Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EST)
Join us for an insightful webinar where independent filmmakers will receive invaluable tips on marketing and distributing their films from seasoned industry professionals. This engaging session will be conducted online via Zoom, providing convenient access to expert advice from the comfort of your own home. Don't miss this opportunity to gain essential insights into navigating the complex world of children’s programming!
Film Festival Family Day
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Emory University
201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
Math & Science Building for Workshops
White Hall for Film Screenings
Intro to Animation Workshop
Film Festival Family Day at Emory University
(10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
Ages 7-17
Students will walk through the animation pipeline and try their hand at animating and voice acting via stop-motion paper cut-out workshop. You don’t need previous experience or the ability to draw to join in on the fun!
Limit 25 student
$19.99
Industry Panel: Distribution & Marketing
Film Festival Family Day at Emory University
(11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)
Join us for an insightful panel discussion tailored for independent filmmakers. Gain invaluable tips on effective marketing and strategic distribution from industry professionals.
For Adults Only
$19.99
From Script to Screen: Production Design for Film Workshop
Film Festival Family Day at Emory University (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Ages 7-17
Join us for an interactive art design workshop tailored for ages 7–17. Learn from professional art director Jay Pellissier how film sets and imaginary worlds are created—then design your own.
Lunch for Students
Free for Students registered for workshop or Family Screening Access Pass
12:30 – 1:10 P.M.
Youth All-Access Day Pass – Workshops, Film Screenings & Lunch
$24.99
📍 Film Festival Family Day
🗓 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🏛 Emory University
201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
📚 Math & Science Building for Workshops
🎬 White Hall for Film Screenings
The Youth All-Access Day Pass includes participation in workshops, film screenings, and lunch on Film Festival Family Day for one child.
Film Screening at Film Festival Family
A showcase of award-winning films. Come support and meet Filmmakers!
Emory University - White Hall
(1:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
(For the Entire Family)
$25.00 Family Film Screening Access Pass
$5.00 Adults
$2.50 for Children
Youth Vision Showcase (Online)
October 23 – November 7, 2026
A special showcase of films produced by youth.
(For the Entire Family)
Free (Please make a donation to support our Youth Programming!)
Virtual Film Showcase (Online)
November 1 - 7, 2026
A screening of all films online
(For the Entire Family)
$25.00
Family Film Screening Access Pass
$10.00
Individual Access Pass
Sponsors & Partners
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Metropolitan Arts Grant
Emory University Film & Media Department
DeKalb County Entertainment Commission