Will Packer, Josh Brolin, Carrie Preston, Danielle Brooks, David Cross, Mckenna Grace, Hilton Howell, Alex Orr, RZA and Georgia Entertainment to Be Honored at Festival Events Including the Annual IMAGE Awards Gala ATLANTA, GA (April 14, 2026) — Today, the 2026 Atlanta Film Festival announced the special award recipients at the milestone 50th anniversary event, which will take place from Thursday, April 23 -Sunday, May 3, 2026. The awards will be presented at the festival’s IM

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tagline: An engaging panel and filmmaker mixer centering filmmaking & community, when they’re needed most. Atlanta, GA — April 13, 2026 — Latinas in Media Atlanta (LIMA) proudly presents The Production Process: Paso a Paso (Step by Step), an engaging panel taking place at the Atlanta Film Festival Creative Conference on April 30th at 11:30 AM at Tara Atlanta (Jack Auditorium). The event will be followed by the LIMA Filmmaker Mixer at El Pon

From an Atlanta Film and TV networking mixer in 2024 Yesterday, I attended a meeting where there was a panel of journalists, who spoke on the importance of building relationships. This is something I have spoke on for YEARS about the importance of networking and building relationships. Not just as a journalist, but in any industry.  Networking is about connection. It’s about mutual respect. It’s about taking the time to get to know people, support what they’re doing, and bu

(TOP)  IDIOTS  (Credit: Independent Film Company) (BOTTOM)   I LOVE BOOSTERS  (Credit: Neon) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Media Contact:  ATLFF@ssmandl.com   Atlanta, GA (April 9, 2026)  — The 50th Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) today unveiled its highly anticipated Opening and Closing Night selections, along with a slate of legacy screenings and special presentations for its landmark anniversary edition. The 2026 festival will take place in person from April 23 through May 3 at the

Director and Producer, Zack Burkett with Puppets Gunch & Ruben Recently, Director and Producer Zack Burkett, shared with us about his latest project Gunch & Ruben's Galactic Reunion.  During our conversation, Zack shares his thoughts on puppetry making a comeback, how he plans to portray authenticity in the relationship between Gary and Chuck Benowitz, and what he hopes audiences take away from the film. Atlanta Film and TV: Do you foresee puppetry making a comeback into the

Actress and Author, Danela Butler Hailing from Seattle, Washington, Danela is a stage and film actor, author and poet who currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. She discovered her love for acting at the age of 5. “Disney movies are what catapulted my love for acting ,” Butler said. During her teenage years, Danela spent her summers performing in musicals and later appeared in numerous stage productions. The experience helped her gain a deeper understanding of both performance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Media Contact: ATLFF@ssmandl.com   The Film Festival and Creative Conference will return in-person from Thursday, April 23 - Sunday, May 3, 2026 and virtually from Monday, May 4 - Monday, May 11   ATLANTA, GA (March 23, 2026) — The Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) today unveiled programming for its landmark 50th anniversary event, marking five decades as one of the nation’s longest running and premier celebrations of independent film and storytelling. This

A few weeks ago, we were fortunate to connect with the Writer and Producer of 21 Down, Jay Paul Deratany. Inspired by Caden Cox, 21 Down is a story that explores determination, family, and the courage to challenge assumptions of what people with Down Syndrome can accomplish.  Atlanta Film and TV: What was it about Caden Cox’s story that felt distinct and compelling enough to bring to the screen with 21 Down ? Jay Paul Deratany with Dashiell Meier and Caden Cox Jay Paul Der

Let’s stop pretending! Since 2019, I have built Atlanta Film and TV from the ground up. No silent partners. No hand-me-down industry database. No hidden investors pulling strings. Just work. Strategy. Consistency. Relationship building. Sacrifice. So when someone discovers the platform and immediately assumes they are entitled to: • A feature • My contacts • My personal network • A VIP list spot • Free entry to events We have a problem! No one  is entitled to access. No one

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alisa Bay 847-337-5970 alisagbay@yahoo.com ATLANTA, GA (February 2026) - Filming is underway in Atlanta for the feature film 21 Down, a powerful sports drama inspired by the remarkable true story of Caden Cox, the first known college football player with Down syndrome to both compete in and score in a college football game. Principal photography is running January 20 through February 24, 2026, exclusively across Georgia, including Covington, Buf

Kelly Collins Lintz- Mrs. Turnbow from Stranger Things Season 5 A few weeks ago, we were fortunate to connect with actress Kelly Collins-Lintz. You’ve seen her in movies like We’re the Millers, Gifted, Boys of Summer, and Miracles From Heaven,  as well as hit network series including Surface, Army Wives , and One Tree Hill . Most recently, she appeared as Mrs. Turnbow on the Netflix phenomenon Stranger Things .  With over 30 years in film and TV, Kelly Collins-Lintz’s Hollyw

Actor, Host and Content Creator, Angel-Fabian Rivera Back in September, we were fortunate to connect and have a conversation with Actor, Host and Content Creator, Angel-Fabian Rivera. Atlanta Film and TV: Could you share about who you are and what you do in the Atlanta Film and TV community? Angel Fabian Rivera:  I’ve been acting for ten years. I am also a content creator, and host a podcast I created about a year ago called, Lights, Camera, Latino ,  where I interview Lati

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Eddie Johnson, III Email:   atlantafilmandtv2019@gmail.com Atlanta, GA — September 23rd, 2025 After years...

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