Kids Video Connection: 2025 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's and family-oriented films.
The ACFF programming aims to expand children’s imagination, teach media literacy, guide youth in creating their own positive media content, and introduce youth to careers in the film and TV industries.
This year the festival is hybrid with both online and in-person events.
Workshops & Film Screenings Schedule
Opening Day
(Friday, October 10, 2025)
Film Screenings & Media Career Fair
Partnering School
This year we will have film screenings & Media Career Fairs at partnering schools
October 10 – 24, 2025. These flm screenings are not open to the general public
Film Screening & Workshops Open to the Public
Industry Panel: Distribution Webinar (Online)
For Adults Only
$19.99
(Saturday, October 11, 2025 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, October 25, 2025
Workshops and Screening Sessions
Emory University
201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
Acting Workshop
(10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Ages 7-17
Do you want to be a professional child actor? Come find out how with acclaimed acting instructor. In this workshop, students will be introduced to the world of acting through fun learning acting techniques.
Limit 40 students
$19.99
Intro to Animation Workshop
(11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.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
(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
Lunch for Students
Registered for workshop or Family Screening Access Pass
12:00 – 1:00P.M.
Film Screening at Film Festival Family Day
A showcase of award-winning films. Come support and meet Filmmakers!
(1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
(For the Entire Family)
$25.00 Family Film Screening Access Pass
$5.00 Adults
$2.50 for Children
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Youth Vision Showcase (Online)October 10 - 26, 2025
A special showcase of films produced by youth.
(For the Entire Family)
Free
Virtual Film Showcase (Online)October 24 - 26, 2025
A screening of all films online
(For the Entire Family)
$25.00 Family Film Screening Access Pass
$10.00 Individual Access Pass
Sponsors & Partners
Emory University
Georgia Council for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts
DeKalb Entertainment Commission
LifeLink of Georgia