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Backlight Student Film Festival 2026


  • Morton Theatre 195 West Washington Street Athens, GA, 30601 United States (map)

DATE & TIME:
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM

PRESENTED BY: Athens Film Festival

GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE!

EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Backlight is a competitive festival that accepts submissions from undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities across the state of Georgia. Backlight accepts films in two categories: short-form (1-10 minutes) and mid-length (11-30 minutes).

The festival serves not only as a showcase of the filmmakers' work but also as an important opportunity for students, academics, and industry professionals from all corners of the state to meet and form vital connections to launch and support their professional careers.

Backlight features a live panel, screenings of the finalists' films, an industry mixer, a red carpet, and an awards ceremony throughout the heart of Athens, Georgia.

FOR SHOW DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT: Rayna Sklar, raynasklar@gmail.com, 770-624-6825

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Earlier Event: March 27
TEDxUGA 2026: Dark Mode