
Blockbuster to close remaining 300 U.S. stores...Thanks for the Memories
If you were born in 1995 time, a time at which Blockbuster had grown a model pioneered by enterprising mom and pop stores into a national juggernaut with dreams of going global, your connection to the brand is tenuous at best. Putting it perspective, around the mid-1990's, Blockbuster announced they were going to open 300 Blockbuster Music stores, with a goal to open a total of 1000 in a few short years. Four years later, Napster was launched. Two years after that, Apple introduced the iPod.

ATLFF 13 Selection Exploring Cyberbullying Now Available Free Online
The team behind 2013 ATLFF selection Submit the Documentary are committed to expanding the conversation around cyberbullying, educating the public, and developing response strategies.

ATL WEBFEST Comes to GA Tech Oct 25 - Oct 27 - Get Passes for 50% Off
If you're interested in creating a web series, currently producing one, or looking to network with other producers and creators, this event is for you.

The Future of Filmmaking with Brian Newman - Wed, Oct 30
PushPush presents the fabulous Brian Newman (former CEO of Tribeca Film Institute and former Atlanta Film Festival Executive Director, among other notable work) in residence w/ PushPush for three days only (10/29 – 11/1) as part of development for the upcoming GRFX Series Project.

See Staff Favorites at Creative Loafing Best of Atlanta Party
Creative Loafing celebrates the best things in Atlanta on Thursday, September 19 at 7 p.m. in the heart of Downtown Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park. This sensory overload of a party will celebrate the 2013 Best of Atlanta issue by combining pieces of Atlanta’s past, present, and future.
PARMA Licensing and the Atlanta Film Festival launch music contest for 2014 Festival participants
New England-based music house PARMA Licensing LLC and the internationally-acclaimed Atlanta Film Festival are teaming to launch a new music contest for 2014 Festival participants. PARMA will provide $25,000 of in-kind music and services to chosen festival participants, courtesy of PARMA's music supervision team.
ATLFF Members Get Free Tickets To Directors Series
Membership has its privileges, right? Well in this case they're some pretty darn good privileges. Not only do ATLFF members get to watch all the movies they want at the Festival in the Spring, we're also opening all of our remaining Fall Focus on Directors screenings to members as well.

ATLFF Alum OUR NIXON Takes On Nixon Speechwriter Ben Stein
Ben Stein, former Nixon speechwriter and actor--best known for his role in Ferris Beuller's Day Off--has seen Our Nixon and wasn't pleased. Our Nixon co-producers Penny Lane and Brian Frye responded with a point by point rebuttal.
You did it. Fulton County rejects proposal to slash arts funding
The measure before the Fulton County Commission to eliminate funding to the Department of Arts & Culture has been defeated. We mentioned this proposal earlier this week, and many of you responded.

Action needed! Fulton County manager proposes 100% funding cut to Arts & Culture department.
Fulton County is in a dire financial situation, looking at a possible $115m deficit. As part of a proposed resolution to this deficit, the current Interim County Manager has proposed a 100% cut to the Department of Arts and Culture. Long story short: we need your help! This is your chance to show your support with just a moment of your time.