Aug 30, 20211 min read

What is Atlanta Film and TV?

Well, I’m glad you asked. Our mission is to serve, empower, engage, and educate those that are a part of or looking to get involved in...

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Black Entertainment, White Validation, and the Gatekeepers Who Failed Us

Cameron Todd Scott

Aug 24, 20213 min read

Black Entertainment, White Validation, and the Gatekeepers Who Failed Us

“It’s a poor frog that doesn’t praise its own pond.” I remember my dad saying this to me when I was a kid. My father was a man who...

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Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Steven Starks

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

Aug 4, 20215 min read

Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Steven Starks

In July, Atlanta Film and TV sat down for a conversation with Independent Filmmaker, and Clark-Atlanta University Professor, Steven...

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Hollywood Needs to Rethink Compensation for Actors in the New Age of StreamingServices

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

Aug 2, 20212 min read

Hollywood Needs to Rethink Compensation for Actors in the New Age of StreamingServices

Scarlett Johansson is one of the highest-paid actresses in the film industry. With her character in the Marvel Universe, Black Widow...

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Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Viviana "Vivi" Chavez

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

Jul 21, 20217 min read

Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Viviana "Vivi" Chavez

Last month, Atlanta Film and TV was fortunate to have a conversation with Actress, Coach, Producer, and one of the leaders of Latina's in...

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Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Cardellia Hunter

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

Jul 13, 20217 min read

Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Cardellia Hunter

A few weeks ago, we were fortunate to have a conversation with the Director for the City of Atlanta’s Mayor’s Office of Film and...

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Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Elana Dvorak

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

Jun 28, 20215 min read

Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Elana Dvorak

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure to connect and have a conversation with Elana Dvorak. Elana was born and raised in Los Angeles,...

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Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, CEO of Onsite Eduction Anywhere, Eddie Sanders

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

Jun 17, 20215 min read

Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, CEO of Onsite Eduction Anywhere, Eddie Sanders

Atlanta Film and TV: Could you give us some background on OnSite Education Anywhere? Eddie Sanders: OSEA came about when I decided to...

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Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Allyssa A. Lewis

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

Jun 15, 202112 min read

Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Allyssa A. Lewis

A few weeks ago, Atlanta Film and TV was fortunate to have a conversation with Creative Strategist and Career Consultant Allyssa A....

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The Importance of Networking, (Re-Posted)

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

Jun 4, 20212 min read

The Importance of Networking, (Re-Posted)

In anticipation of our networking event, we wanted to repost this blog from March 11, 2020. Atlanta Film and TV is hosting its Creative...

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Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Kid Edition: Nicholas Buamah

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

May 24, 20215 min read

Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Kid Edition: Nicholas Buamah

Atlanta Film and TV was fortunate to have a second conversation with 10-year-old Nicholas Buamah. We first spoke with Nicholas in April...

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A Fire Within An Interview with Director and Filmmaker, Christopher Chambers

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

May 20, 20216 min read

A Fire Within An Interview with Director and Filmmaker, Christopher Chambers

“What moved you to pursue this story?” I asked the filmmaker/director, Christopher Chambers of the documentary, A Fire Within. He paused...

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Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

May 14, 202113 min read

PRESS RELEASE:

ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL + CREATIVE CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES 2021 AWARD WINNERS AND EVENT RESULTS ATLANTA, GA (May 14, 2021) — The 45th annual...

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An Interview with Filmmaker Edson Jean and Shein Mompremier from the film Ludi

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

May 11, 20217 min read

An Interview with Filmmaker Edson Jean and Shein Mompremier from the film Ludi

Atlanta Film and TV was fortunate to have a conversation with filmmaker Edson Jean and actress Shein Mompremier about the film Ludi,...

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Atlanta Film and TV's Experience with the 2021 Atlanta Film Festival + Creative Conference

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

May 4, 20212 min read

Atlanta Film and TV's Experience with the 2021 Atlanta Film Festival + Creative Conference

The Atlanta Film Festival is one of only two dozen Academy Award-qualifying events in the country. It showcases nearly 200 films annually...

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3 Events in the "A" Week of April 24 - May 1

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

Apr 25, 20211 min read

3 Events in the "A" Week of April 24 - May 1

April 26 The Micheaux Film Festival presents Owning Our Space in the Industry A Digital Panel Sponsored by the Oprah Winfrey Network,...

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While Boycotts Amount, GA Isn’t The Only State Restricting Voting Access

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

Apr 16, 20212 min read

While Boycotts Amount, GA Isn’t The Only State Restricting Voting Access

On March 25th, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law controversial new voting legislation that President Biden called, “Jim Crow in the...

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Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

Apr 8, 20213 min read

PRESS RELEASE

2021 ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL + CREATIVE CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS Opening and Closing Night Presentations and Marquee...

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Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

Mar 23, 20214 min read

PRESS RELEASE:

ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING FOR 2021 CREATIVE CONFERENCE Festival’s educational events will feature Masterclasses,...

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Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Michael Gable Marynell

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA

Mar 22, 20216 min read

Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Michael Gable Marynell

Atlanta Film and TV caught up with Storyboard and Pre-Visual Artist Michael Gable Marynell. Michael was a storyboard artist on the...

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