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Films Were Made to Be Seen.

From our first awards event to our latest screenings, BDFA has grown by bringing independent filmmakers, screenwriters, and local audiences together in Newnan, Georgia. Take a look back at some of the events that helped build the Best Damn Film Awards.

The BDFA Experience

Beyond the Screen

BDFA brings independent films, filmmakers, and audiences together through screenings, conversation, and celebration.

Live Screenings

Filmmakers
& Audience

Awards & Recognition

Selected films take the screen in Newnan, giving audiences the opportunity to discover independent stories from filmmakers around the world.

Our events create a relaxed environment where filmmakers, film fans, and members of the local community can meet, talk, and enjoy independent cinema together.

BDFA celebrates standout filmmaking with awards recognizing films, screenplays, performances, direction, craft, genre, and more.

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