This set of shorts spotlights local city artists and highlights the voices of Atlanta.

In the 2020s, Ollie and Zola go to their town’s queer club one night and find themselves unsatisfied with the straight crowd that goes there, the music being played, and the exploitation of the queer community present. Meeting with their friends outside, they discuss wishing they were in the 80s where their club would be an exclusive lesbian bar with a more tight-knit community. After going home for the night, Ollie and Zola turn on an 80s movie and are immediately transported back to their bar, but they have time traveled to the 80s. Confused, they go outside, finding their friends in 80s fashion. Their friends aren't identifying as gender queer like they do in the present day and have a fear of being lesbian in public. Shortly after, Ollie and Zola get harassed by 80s frat boys on the street for holding hands. They realize this is not what they want and that there are highs and lows to being queer in both time periods. They both gain an appreciation for the present moment and are thankful for the progress that has been made in the queer community.

In Retrospect

A queer couple finds themselves transported into the 80s lesbian club scene through unusual circumstances after being dissatisfied with their own queer club scene in the 2020s.

Don't Cry for Me follows Jacob, a father, in his last hours of life, writing to the son he failed to properly embrace. Over the course of his letter, we come to see the experiences that shaped him and are left to question if everyone deserves forgiveness.

Don't Cry for Me

After his father's death, Isaac returns home to reconcile their complex relationship.

A comedy about a pair of 20-something best friends who share struggles, drama, and a queen size mattress while attempting to find love and success in behind the scenes Hollywood.

Day Bi Day

A comedy about a pair of 20-something best friends who share struggles, drama, and a queen size mattress while attempting to find love and success in behind the scenes Hollywood.

Charlotte, a reserved but strong-willed college student, is having a terrible time at a party that her roommate Meredith dragged her to. She tries to drink her frustrations away with another beer but accidentally drops the bottle and it breaks. Aubrey, a quirky, out-going person, notices the commotion and offers to help. Aubrey helps clean up against Charlotte’s wishes and realizes she doesn’t want to be there either. Aubrey makes a split-second decision and asks Charlotte to leave the party with her. Charlotte reluctantly agrees and Aubrey takes her to a secret spot on a lake. Charlotte wonders if this will be a one-day friendship or possibly develop into something more?

The Space Between

Two college students, who on the outside couldn't be more different from each other, happen to meet at a party and form a deep connection where they find self-discovery, forgiveness and hope for the future.

Jac and Camille, a French-American couple, have recently moved to the states to build a new life together. The transition has been strenuous, depleting a once vibrant relationship. When Jac is late for yet another date night, Camille challenges her commitment to their relationship, and ultimately, their joint future. The argument that ensues threatens to undo the very fabric of the family the have been trying to cultivate. To mend it each woman must navigate the decision of whether to stay or go as they traverse each others’ languages.&nbsp;

Thursday

When an impetuous American journalist misses an important date night, she must fight for future with her French fiancée – in both of their languages.

A fabulous feminine youngster looks for a super strong man to save them from their homophobic mom.

DL Guy

Out on Film's Festival Director Jim Farmer in conversation with the filmmakers from Spotlight on the ATL Shorts program.

In Conversation with the Filmmakers from Spotlight on the ATL Shorts

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