---
title: African Film Festival Atlanta
description: >-
  An annual Atlanta film festival presenting African storytelling, powered by
  the African Film & Arts Foundation.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/african-film-festival-atlanta'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-09-24'
updatedAt: '2026-10-06'
organizationType: Festival
location: 'Atlanta, GA, United States'
website: 'https://africanfilmfestatl.com/'
yearFounded: 2020
---

# African Film Festival Atlanta

*Festival • Atlanta, GA, United States*

## About

An annual Atlanta film festival presenting African storytelling, powered by the African Film & Arts Foundation.

The African Film Festival Atlanta (AFFATL) is powered by the African Film & Arts Foundation Inc (AFAF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit media arts organization. Its mission is to amplify the stories, voices, and creative expressions of people from Africa and the African Diaspora through film, arts, and culture.

AFFATL is Georgia's first homegrown African film festival. Each year it presents 50+ films from 20+ countries, hosts filmmakers from Africa and the Diaspora, and reaches 1,000+ attendees. It emphasizes contemporary African storytelling, technology, and cultural dialogue, and has been honored by the Georgia House of Representatives for advancing cultural representation.

## Details

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Address:** 6595 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30328, United States
- **Website:** https://africanfilmfestatl.com/
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanfilmfestatl/, twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricanfilmAtl, instagram: https://instagram.com/africanfilmfestatl, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArpm05ldG5XFmVD_KRPp-EaM0tyUVzLk

## Programs

View current programs from African Film Festival Atlanta on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/african-film-festival-atlanta