The Macon Film Guild offers screenings of recently released films, usually by independent American or foreign directors, which the Middle Georgia audience would not typically have access to at a mainstream commercial theatre. The Macon Film Guild has enjoyed a successful eleven-year history. Recent screenings have included films by such illustrious directors as Roman Polanski, Werner Herzog, Terrence Malick, Pedro Almodovar, Jane Campion and Mike Leigh. Currently, once a quarter the Guild additionally screens a documentary film which has received accolades in the press.