The AthFest Film Committee is currently accepting submissions for local independent films, music documentaries and student projects to be screened during AthFest 2012 (June 20-24). Entries must be produced in Georgia or produced by a Georgia based filmmaker.

ATHENS, GA (March 19, 2012)— AthFest, the southʼs finest music and arts festival, which will be held in downtown Athens, GA, June 20th through 24th, 2012 has just announced itʼs headlining line up. Over the course of this four day festival approximately 150 bands and artists will perform on the 3 outdoor stages and in a dozen venues.

The artists headlining on the AthFest Mainstage this year will be:
Friday, June 22: REPTAR and ATLAS SOUND (co-headliners)
Saturday, June 23: THE GLANDS
Sunday, June 24: YACHT ROCK REVUE

All performances on the outdoor stages are open to all ages and are free of charge to the public.

The AthFest “club crawl” takes place on the Friday and Saturday nights of the festival. Wristbands for the “club crawl” may be purchased for $15.00 in
advance or for $20.00 at the festival. Venue age restrictions will apply.

ATHFEST is still accepting submissions from artists/bands interested in performing at the festival. The deadline is April 1, 2012.

ATHFEST is also seeking volunteers and artists for the juried artisan market. Information may be found on www.athfest.com.

Now in its 16th year, AthFest showcases all the best local, regional, and nationally recognized Athens-based talent and many well known acts from all throughout the US. The festival includes live music, KidFest, a juried artisan market, film events, a comedy showcase, Flagpole Music Awards, Wired Dance Music Festival and more! AthFest Music and Arts Festival has been included in the “TOP 20 Events for June” by the Southeast Tourism Society since 2002.

Flagpole is proud to be the first to announce the lineup for this year’s AthFest compilation album. Although the album seems to lean on the Americana side of things, it does provide a broad cross-section of the Athens music scene, much like the festival itself—from the electronic washes of FLT RSK to the angular pop of Reptar. Details on the official CD release party, slated for Thursday, May 3rd at Little Kings Shuffle Club, will be announced soon.

1.Patterson Hood & The Downtown 13 – “After It’s Gone”

2.Ruby Kendrick – “Do Me Right”

3.The Corduroy Road – “All Around This Town”

4.Hope For Agoldensummer – “Stars Shine Down”

5.pacificUV – “Float”

6.Tumbleweed Stampede – “Lost Boys”

7.FLT RSK – “Before Night Falls”

8.Reptar – “City Of Habits”

9.Casper & the Cookies – “Drug Facts”

10.White Violet – “Everyday Is Listening”

11.Futurebirds – “Megachills”

12.40th Street Candid Coal People – “Ambivalence In D”

13.Clay Leverett & The Buzzards – “Back To You”

14.Yo Soybean – “An Old War In The New South”

15.Sam Sniper – “Nothing Kills Me”

16.Dodd Ferrelle – “Rain Comin’ Over The Mountain”

17.Ken Will Morton – “Hitting Ditches”

18.Vespolina – “I Don’t Love You

19.Efren – “If My Heart Don’t Fail Me”

ATHFEST FILMFEST CALL FOR ENTRIES:

The AthFest Film Committee is currently accepting submissions for local independent films, music documentaries and student projects to be screened during AthFest 2012 (June 20-24). Entries must be produced in Georgia or produced by a Georgia based filmmaker.

Submission Categories:

VHS: VIDEOGRAPHERS HELLA-BIG SHOW – a showcase of original short film productions and music documentaries by local filmmakers – must be under 20mins in length

TEENSCREEN FILMFEST - features the work of Athens’ next generation of filmmakers – any length or genre – must be under 18 to enter

SPROCKETS MUSIC VIDEO COMPETITON

Film Athens is currently accepting music video submissions for the 7th Annual Sprockets Music Video Competition.  Selected music videos to be shown Saturday June 16th at the Fabulous 40 Watt Club. “Best Music Video” and “Audience Choice” winners to be screened and awarded at the 2012 Flagpole Music Awards on Thursday June 21 at the Morton Theatre.

For entry forms, guidelines and more information visit: http://filmathens.net/sprockets

We’re giving local bands another 30 days to submit their requests for AthFest stage gigs. Visit our booking page for info.

Thanks to state of the art technology, you can now submit your songs to be considered for the AthFest Compilation CD by uploading through our high-tech web page.

update: Submission opportunities ended Feb. 15, 2012. good luck next year!