By Jonathan Williams

Over the next 10 days, Atlanta film goers will have an opportunity to see dozens of independent films as the 35th annual Atlanta Film Festival hits area arthouse theaters. Featuring short and feature length films ranging from documentary and drama to animated action and zombie comedy, the Atlanta Film Festival offers something to entertain almost any type of movie lover.

Corey Peters in "Late Rounders"

It all gets underway tonight with an opening night screening of Terri, a comedy starring John C. Reilly, featuring a red carpet gala with director Azazel Jacobs. There will be several other red carpet screenings over the next few days featuring appearances by such pop culture icons as screen legend Richard Chamberlain (star of We Are the Hartmans, screening April 30), Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (star of Things Fall Apart, screening April 30), Corey Peters of the Atlanta Falcons (star of Late Rounders, screening May 1) and Al Buehler (star of Starting at the Finish Line: The Coach Buehler Story, screening May 6).

Richard Chamberlain in "We Are the Hartmans"

In addition to film screenings and opportunities to interact with filmmakers and stars, this year’s Atlanta Film Festival also features the inaugural CINformation Series, an assortment of seminars where aspiring filmmakers can learn from the knowledge and advice of industry veterans.

Atlanta Film Festival. $8-$25 per screening; CINformation seminars range from free to $75. April 28-May 7. Landmark Midtown Art Cinema,  Plaza Theatre, Lefont Sandy Springs and W Atlanta – Midtown. 404-352-4225. www.atlantafilmfestival.com.