Atlanta Urban Film & Music Festival Submit
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Inaugural · Open for submissions

Atlanta
Urban
Film & Music

June 11–13 · 2027 · Atlanta, GA

“LIGHTS, CAMERA….LETTTTSS GGOOOOOO!!!”

Submit your film

The mission

For us, URBAN means community.

The Inaugural Annual Atlanta Urban Film and Music Festival is dedicated to a mission that embraces filmmakers at all stages of their journey — from student films to professional creators.

Oh, and don’t let the word URBAN fool you — we are energized by the diversity and inclusion of all global Content Creators and Visionaries, no matter who you are. For us, URBAN means community, and we help one another.

For us, “Urban” is a Global Community of filmmakers and music producers that help to support and advance one another.

The Hattie Awards crystal statue, etched with the Atlanta Urban Film & Music Festival mark, on a rose-gold base

The Hattie Awards

Named for a barrier breaker

We Recognize You . . .

The prestigious Hattie Awards symbolizes excellence, perseverance, and inspiration in all creative genres and focuses on Creators in film, music, art and technology.

Hattie McDaniel’s journey — from being overlooked to breaking barriers and achieving greatness — perfectly embodies the mission of AUFMF. Her legacy of resilience and triumph mirrors the paths of countless actors, directors, musical talents, and creators, inspiring generations to push forward and claim their rightful place in award history.

Hattie McDaniel was the first African American performer to win an Academy Award, in 1940.

AUFMF Official Selection Screening · Hattie Awards Crystal Award Statue · Photography · PR

A gilded statue of Hattie McDaniel in costume, standing on a plinth

Twelve categories

Every way to be recognized

Every submission is judged on its own terms. Twelve categories, one standard: the work.

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A first for AUFMF

Military & Veteran Performing Arts Awards

For our first annual festival we present the first ever Atlanta Military and Veteran Performing Arts Awards, honoring our local military community. Submit a project, and invite your family and friends to see it on a big screen.

To be selected or nominated, the Director, Writer, Lead Actor/Actress or Singer must be a U.S. Veteran or currently serving. We may ask for proof.

Who it’s for

Every stage of the journey

  1. 01

    Students

    Just embarking on your creative path. Get your first film in front of a real audience on the big screen.

  2. 02

    Veterans of the craft

    Filmmakers who’ve been on the journey for years, with the work to show for it.

  3. 03

    Working professionals

    Established creators navigating an artistic odyssey — and independent filmmakers, women and all creators in film and music.

The experience

Red carpet. Big screen. Your people.

Network, meet and greet invited experts, creators, recording artists, distributors, publishers and more.

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Three creators being interviewed together at the festival
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A filmmaker on stage holding his crystal award and speaking into a microphone
Two filmmakers on stage, one holding a crystal award, sharing a microphone
Three guests being interviewed together on the red carpet
A red carpet interview in progress in front of the step-and-repeat
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In collaboration with

Family

Orlando Urban Film Festival

Orlando Urban Film Festival

Our parent organization. Home of the Hattie Awards, and the reason AUFMF exists.

orlandouff.com Jacksonville Urban Film & Music Festival

Jacksonville Urban Film & Music Festival

Our sister festival on the First Coast.

jacksonvilleufmf.com

Open now

Submit your project and you’re in — whether you’re selected or not.

Just submitting earns you a 2-Day Pass to all screenings. If selected, your project screens on the big screen.

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By submitting you agree to abide by all the rules and regulations of the festival.

Who runs it

The team

Dates

June 11–13, 2027

City

Atlanta, Georgia

Venue

Announcement coming

Screenings will be hosted on the big screen. Location announced here first.

Stay

Hotel sponsor coming

A discounted rate will be available. Give them the event name — Atlanta Urban Film and Music Festival — when you book.