The Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) is pleased to present the return of the signature mid-week event, SOUND+VISION, to the 43rd annual festival as one of seven Special Presentations. This year, ATLFF is partnering with Art on the Atlanta BeltLine to celebrate the merging of cinema with music and visuals at the free event on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM in Historic Fourth Ward Park, along the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail.
 
Now in its seventh year and its biggest yet, the event will feature live music, screenings of bold music videos and virtual reality films, unbelievable art installations and Atlanta’s best food trucks, creating an immersive experience like no other. Stage performers include WHOAA, with one half of the duo hailing from Atlanta and whose music video “Candy Love” will screen at the event, as well as Theo and the Bear on the Main Stage. Following the live musical acts will be a special 80th anniversary presentation of THE WIZARD OF OZ, featuring live performances from the Alliance Theatre cast.
 
The festival is proud to host the World Premiere of six music videos and one virtual reality film at SOUND+VISION, as well as showcase Georgia film with screenings of five music videos and four virtual reality films that have ties to either a Georgia production or filmmaker(s). Tickets can be purchased to view virtual reality films that will be screened under The Shed at Ponce City Market and at the VIP lounge at Paris on Ponce., Projection art will be featured along the surfaces of the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail. For a full lineup of music videos and virtual reality films scheduled to screen, please find additional information HERE.
 
“As the Atlanta BeltLine has become a staple in Atlanta’s arts community by establishing itself as a prominent host of art from countless visual artists, performers and musicians, we are thrilled to partner with them for an unforgettable evening,” said ATLFF Executive Director Chris Escobar.
 
“Art on the Atlanta BeltLine is proud to partner with the Atlanta Film Festival for this exciting event,” said Miranda Kyle, Arts and Culture Project Manager for Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. “Working with esteemed arts organizations like AFF helps us connect more Atlantans to arts and culture that is free and accessible.”
 
The event has previously been hosted at Atlanta landmarks such as The Goat Farm and Ponce City Market, with previous performers including Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, HelloOcho, Kodie Shane, Lonnie Holley, Gringo Star, Biters and Jungol.
 
Art on the Atlanta BeltLine and the Atlanta Film Festival are excited to continue their partnership into the fall with BeltLine After Darkon October 18 and 19, 2019. This free festival will take place along the Atlanta BeltLine’s Westside Trail at Gordon White Park, the Atlanta BeltLine space in Historic Ashview Heights, and Washington Park.   
 
Presenting Sponsors for Art on the Atlanta BeltLine are 10th & Monroe, Georgia Natural Gas, Northside Hospital and Ponce City Market.  Additional sponsors include MailChimp, Park Tavern, Turner Foundation, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution at the Gold Level; Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Kroger at the Silver Level; and Flashpoint Artists Initiative at the Patron Level.