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Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers: An updated conversation with Susan G. Reid
Nationally recognized director, writer, producer, coach, teacher of actors, and assistant professor in TV/Film Directing at Georgia State...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Jun 1210 min read
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"Understanding Origins": An Interview with Omar Epps and 2 Chainz on the Heart of Red Clay
Christopher Ammanuel as "Nook" in the short film Red Clay Red Clay premiered at the 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival, on Saturday, May...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Jun 32 min read
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Behind the Lens: A Sit-Down with Filmmaker, Courtney Glaude
Houston-based filmmaker, Courtney Glaude A few weeks ago, we were fortunate to connect and have a conversation with Houston, Texas -...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Jun 27 min read
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Love, Action, and Lionel Richie: Shadow Force Surprised Me!
Joe Carnahan’s Shadow Force was released on May 9th, starring Kerry Washington and French actor, Omar Sy . As part of the 2025...

Madison Johnson
May 271 min read
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A Conversation with Documentarian Alahna Lark: Producer for the Games in Black and White at the 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival
Alahna Lark interviewed on the red carpet at the premier of the Games in Black and White at The Rialto Center for the Arts as a part of...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
May 133 min read
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A Conversation with Miguel Ortiz, Director of Bloque' at the 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival
Bloque - A Telly Original Short Film Bloqué is TheTelly's vignette of a drummer trapped by a creative block and the introspective journey...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
May 125 min read
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A Conversation with Writer and Director Maziyar Khatam of The Sweater, at the 2025 Atlanta Film Festival
The Sweater is a hilarious comedy, written and directed by Maziyar Khatam and co-produced by Anya Chirakova and Tyler Mason. In the short...

Eddie Johnson III
May 74 min read
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POST EVENT ALERT!
David O. Russell at the Atlanta Film Festival Gala, holding his Originator Award Photo credit: Larry Cooper / Fire Media The evening...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
May 51 min read
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The Colors of Atlanta Documentary: A Conversation with Sheretha Bell, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy, and Executive Producer, at the 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival
ATLANTA — The Colors of Atlanta , a documentary that follows 12 visionary photographers as they explore the city through food, history...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
May 15 min read
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Media Alert!
ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2025 IMAGE FILM AWARDS HONOREES AND EXPANDS PROGRAMMING LINEUP Ray McKinnon, Mary Ann Hughes, and the...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Apr 305 min read
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Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Reshaun Jones
Producer and Film and TV Writer, Reshaun Jones A few weeks ago, we connected with producer and film and TV writer Reshaun Jones....

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Apr 214 min read
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Media Alert!
2025 ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CREATIVE CONFERENCE PROGRAMMING FOR 49TH ANNUAL EVENT The educational workshops, panels, and...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Apr 1720 min read
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Media Alert!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Latinas in Media Atlanta Presents Groundbreaking ATLFF Panel: “Putting the UNITY Back in Community: Bridging the...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Apr 152 min read
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Media Alert! 2025 ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL FILMS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
ATLANTA, GA (April 14, 2025) — The 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival + Creative Conference presented by Rendezvous (ATLFF) revealed newly...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Apr 142 min read
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Media Alert!
“Games In Black & White” to Make World Premiere at 2025 Atlanta Film Festival One of the festival’s marquee films, the documentary...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Apr 92 min read
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Atlanta Film Taster: 2 Day Event
🎬 Step Into the World of Filmmaking – April 5-6, 2025! 🎬 Calling all storytellers, filmmakers, and creative minds! This is more than...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Mar 312 min read
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2025 ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS KEY PROGRAMMING AND FULL LINEUP OF OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
The 49th annual Atlanta Film Festival and Creative Conference will return in-person and virtually with a lineup of 132 selected works,...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Mar 244 min read
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Respecting Industry Boundaries: A Guide for Friends & Family
If you know a friend or family member who is an entertainment professional, here are a few tips on what NOT to do. Before I dive into...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Mar 202 min read
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Three Ways to Approach Industry Professionals
Three Ways to Approach Industry Professionals in Film and TV In my last post, I shared how not to approach industry professionals. In...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Mar 171 min read
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How Not to Approach Industry Professionals
On this past Thanksgiving Day (Yes, of ALL days, Thanksgiving day! ) I received an email via atlantafilmandtv.com , inquiring about our...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Mar 101 min read
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