Featuring dozens of performances from the living rooms, backyards, and unconventional venues throughout Athens, GA, the first Athens Rising film takes a deep look at music, dance, food, stand-up comedy, strange theater, visual art, and the origins of AthFest.
| Production | David Sutherland | Executive Producer |
| Production | Cody Murray | Executive Producer |
| Production | David Rowe | Executive Producer |
| Production | Marshall Mosher | Associate Producer |
| Production | Michael Ripps | Associate Producer |
| Directing | James Preston | Director |
| Editing | James Preston | Editor |
| Camera | Matthew MacCarthy | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Laura Camacho | Music |
| Sound | John Cooper | Music |
| Sound | Monique Osorio | Music |
| Sound | Matt Vu | Music |
| Sound | Dimmen | Music |
| Sound | Potted Plant | Music |
| Sound | Half Acid | Music |
| Sound | Linqua Franqa | Music |
| Sound | Scooterbabe | Music |
| Sound | Cinemechanica | Music |
| Sound | Waitress | Music |
| Sound | Blue Bodies | Music |
| Sound | A. Mack | Music |
| Sound | Joe Shadowy Peeples | Music |
| Sound | Follow Forever | Music |
| Sound | KXNG BLANCO | Music |
| Sound | Caulfield | Music |
| Sound | WesdaRuler | Music |
| Sound | Murk Daddy Flex | Music |
| Sound | Jay Gonzalez | Music |
