48TH ANNUAL ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL OPENING AND CLOSING NIGHT RED CARPET PRESENTATIONS 

WHAT: The 48th annual Atlanta Film Festival and Creative Conference will take place Thursday, April 25 - Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Plaza Theatre and Tara Theatre in Atlanta and virtually. 

Media are invited to Save The Date(s) to participate in Opening Night and Closing Night red carpet screening events on Friday, April 26, 2024 and Saturday, May 4, 2024 respectively. 

WHO & FILMS: 

Opening Night Presentation of “THE IDEA OF YOU” 

Director Michael Showalter is expected to participate in red carpet interviews and will receive the Atlanta Film Festival’s “The Rebel Award” in an on-stage presentation prior to the start of the film. 

About: Solène, a 40-year-old single mom, begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. 

Directed by: Michael Showalter 

Screenplay by: Michael Showalter and Jennifer Westfeldt, Based Upon the Book by Robinne Lee Produced by: Cathy Schulman p.g.a., Gabrielle Union p.g.a., Anne Hathaway p.g.a., Robinne Lee, Eric Hayes, Michael Showalter, Jordana Mollick 

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Annie Mumolo 

Closing Night Presentation of “SING SING” 

Filmmaker Greg Kwedar and cast members Clarence 'Divine Eye' Maclin, John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield, Sean 'Dino' Johnson, and Jon Adrian ‘JJ’ Velazquez are expected to participate in red carpet interviews. 

About: Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art. 

Directed by: Greg Kwedar 

Executive Producers: Raúl Domingo, Michael Heimler, Michael Heimler, Larry Kalas Starring: Colman Domingo, Sean Dino Johnson, Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, Paul Raci 

WHEN: 

Opening Night Presentation of “THE IDEA OF YOU” 

Friday, April 26, 2024 

● Red Carpet Check In Opens: 5:45PM - 6:00PM

● Red Carpet Interviews: 6:00PM - 7:00PM 

● Pre-Screening Presentation of “The Rebel Award” to Michael Showalter: 7:00PM

● Screening Begins: 7:10PM 

● Q&A with Writer/Director/Producer Michael Showalter: Immediately following the screening 

Closing Night Presentation of “SING SING” 

Saturday, May 4, 2024 

● Red Carpet Check In Opens: 5:45PM - 6:00PM 

● Red Carpet Interviews: 6:00PM - 7:00PM 

● Screening Begins: 7:00PM 

● Q&A with filmmaker and cast members: Immediately following the screening 

WHERE:  Both screenings will take place at The Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 

MEDIA RSVP: 

Please contact ATLFF@ssmandl.com with your interest in covering on-site or in advance.

* * * 

The Atlanta Film Festival is the annual centerpiece of educational and enriching film programming that is provided year-round by its parent organization, the Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS). Now in its fifth decade, ATLFF is one of only a handful of film festivals worldwide that is Academy Award-qualifying in all three categories (live-action short, animation short, and documentary short subject). The film festival and 14th annual Creative Conference, which is the festival’s educational programming, will take place Thursday, April 25 - Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Plaza Theatre and Tara Theatre in Atlanta and virtually. 

This year’s lineup of 142 selected will feature diverse filmmakers who continue to uplift voices and stories from around the world, representing 118 countries with more than 24% of films with ties to Georgia filmmakers. Among the highlights of the festival are Opening and Closing Night Presentations, as well as 9 additional Marquee titles that combine Hollywood star power with the best of independent film. 

The 14th annual Creative Conference, ATLFF’s popular educational programming extension, returns Tuesday April 30 - Friday May 3. The Creative Conference offers educational programming for upcoming filmmakers, festival goers, newcomers and members of the greater community alike to learn from industry experts. There are 32 in-person panels and 12 virtual panels planned during the 11-day festival. 

Schedule and tickets now available at www.AtlantaFilmFestival.com 

Full lineup can be found HERE. 

To apply for press credentials, click HERE. 

Press materials and assets, including press releases, logos, and film stills, click HERE.

Contact ATLFF@ssmandl.comfor additional requests or questions.