About North Georgia Film

Launching summer 2026, our festival celebrates student filmmakers with stories rooted in Appalachian spirit and beyond.

An outdoor evening scene at the Tiger Drive-In with a crowd watching student films beneath a starry North Georgia sky.
An outdoor evening scene at the Tiger Drive-In with a crowd watching student films beneath a starry North Georgia sky.
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We welcome bold shorts that capture authentic voices, local culture, and universal stories for a shared community experience.

Film Moments

Snapshots from past student screenings and outdoor nights.

A group of students watching a short film projected on a large outdoor screen at dusk.
A group of students watching a short film projected on a large outdoor screen at dusk.
Close-up of a filmmaker adjusting a vintage camera, capturing Appalachian scenery.
Close-up of a filmmaker adjusting a vintage camera, capturing Appalachian scenery.
Families and neighbors seated on blankets and lawn chairs under string lights at the Tiger Drive-In.
Families and neighbors seated on blankets and lawn chairs under string lights at the Tiger Drive-In.
A filmmaker receiving applause from the audience after a heartfelt short film screening.
A filmmaker receiving applause from the audience after a heartfelt short film screening.

An unforgettable night where local stories came alive beneath the stars—truly inspiring and heartwarming.

Maya L.

A cozy outdoor scene at the Tiger Drive-In with families watching a student film under string lights and a twilight sky.
A cozy outdoor scene at the Tiger Drive-In with families watching a student film under string lights and a twilight sky.

★★★★★