Atlanta Spotlight Film Awards End of the Year Showdown
Join us Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Limelight Theater in Atlanta, Georgia
Welcome to the official schedule for the Atlanta Spotlight Film Awards!
On December 6, 2025, top independent filmmakers will gather in Atlanta for a night of celebration, competition, and recognition. Explore the event lineup, film screenings, and award presentations as we honor the best in indie cinema.
Stay tuned for the full schedule and event details.
2025 Films
2025 Schedule (Films Announced November 2025)
Times are subject to change. Full schedule coming soon. Stay tuned!
Best Micro Short & Music Video Nominees
Powerful storytelling in under five minutes and visually stunning and creatively bold music-driven films.
Theater One 12 PM
Best Experimental & AI-Integrated Film Nominees
Films that are pushing the boundaries of traditional filmmaking screening with film that use artificial intelligence in innovative ways.
Theater Two 12:30 PM
Best Drama Nominees
Emotionally powerful films with gripping performances.
Theater Two 2:00 PM
Best Documentary Nominees
Real stories that inform, inspire, and provoke thought.
Theater Two 2:30 PM
Best Comedy Nominees
The funniest short films that entertain and delight audiences.
Theater One 4:00 PM
Best Animated Nominees
A showcase of imaginative storytelling through animation.
Theater Two 4:30 PM
Best Horror Nominees
Chilling, thrilling, and terrifyingly entertaining horror shorts.
Theater One 6:00 PM
Best Narrative Nominees
Compelling fictional stories showcasing strong characters and direction.
Theater Two 6:30 PM
Best Made in Georgia Nominees
Celebrating outstanding films produced in Georgia.
Theater One 8:00 PM
Best Audience Favorite Nominees
A special encore screening of the most voted-for films.
Theater Two 8:30 PM
Final Voting Wrap-Up & Networking
A chance to meet filmmakers and cast final votes.
Lobby 10:00 PM
Awards Presentation – All Winners Announced
The moment everyone has been waiting for!
Theater One 10:30 PM
Atlanta Spotlight Film Awards
Awards
- Best Narrative – Recognizing excellence in storytelling and direction.
- Best Documentary – Honoring powerful non-fiction storytelling.
- Best Horror – Highlighting the most thrilling and chilling films.
- Best Comedy – Celebrating humor and comedic brilliance.
- Best Drama – Awarding compelling and emotionally driven narratives.
- Best Animated – Showcasing outstanding animation and artistry.
- Best Music Video – Honoring creative and visually stunning music videos.
- Best Experimental – Recognizing innovative and boundary-pushing films.
- Best AI – Celebrating films that integrate AI-generated storytelling or visuals.
- Best Micro Short – Awarding excellence in films under five minutes.
- Best Made in Georgia – Honoring the best locally produced films.