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The Importance of having an Online Presence
We live in a day and age where everything is digital. You can research anything or anyone with a click of a button. If you’re an actor or...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Sep 30, 20202 min read


Bigfoot in Your Backyard: A Conversation with ATLFF Filmmakers Zach Lamplugh and Brian Emond
If you’re like me, then you’ve been enjoying the Atlanta Film Festival from the comfort of your couch thanks to ATLFF 2020’s virtual...

Zack Burkett
Sep 27, 20205 min read


Update: My Experience With the 2020 Atlanta Film Festival!
The Atlanta Film Festival is one of only two dozen Academy Award-qualifying events in the country and showcases nearly 200 films annually...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Sep 23, 20202 min read


The Show Must Go On! ATLFF Goes Virtual In 2020!
The Atlanta Film Festival is in full swing! Full virtual swing, that is. The Atlanta Film Festival is in full swing! Full virtual swing,...

Zack Burkett
Sep 21, 20203 min read


Three Virtual Events in the "A" Week of September 14 - 19
September 16 The VO Collective presents Voice Over Open Mic: A Virtual VO Workout with Van Gunter Where you’ll: Practice your delivery...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Sep 14, 20201 min read


The Importance of NOT Burning Bridges
In life and your career, you’ll form many connections and develop friendships. But, NEVER burn bridges with those you meet because you...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Sep 10, 20202 min read


An Interview with Filmmaker and Director Zack Burkett and Actor Kevin Saunders, of Kung Pao Corpse
What do you think would happen when a delivery guy delivers pizza to a cemetery? (Funny question, right?) This was the question that came...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Sep 8, 20208 min read


Three Virtual Events in the "A" Week of September 6 - 12
September 7 2020 Urban Film Festival Presents Reel Talk Industry Discussion with Peter Ebanks Industry Q&A Panel Film Law Distribution,...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Sep 6, 20202 min read


Three Virtual Events in the "A" Week of August 31 - September 5th
August 31 - September 2 The Alliance Theater Presents Voice Over II Virtual/Adult In this class, students will Delve deeper into the...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Aug 31, 20202 min read


A Tale of Two ‘Miles’ Kicking it with Myles Evans of Teenage Bounty Hunters
Never judge a book by its cover. Or a valet by his uniform. That’s a lesson Blair Wesley (Anjelica Bette Fellini) learns the hard way in...

Zack Burkett
Aug 21, 20205 min read


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Press Contact: Allied Global Marketing ATLFF@AlliedGlobalMarketing.com Lindsay Corley, (404) 975-4297 ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS 2020...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Aug 20, 20203 min read


'Get In Loser, We're going Bounty Hunting!' A Review of Netflix's Teenage Bounty Hunters
If you’re aching for a solid binge to get you through another week of social distancing, then Netflix has just the pill to remedy your...

Zack Burkett
Aug 19, 20204 min read


Atlanta Film and TV Interviews Gavin Munn, from the Netflix Original Series, Raising Dion!
Last week, Atlanta Film and TV had the opportunity to FaceTime with eleven-year-old actor Gavin Munn “who is an up and coming SAG-AFTRA...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Aug 18, 20203 min read


JumpStart Your Acting Career Today!
Why will our E-Book help Aspiring Actors? One of the main reasons why I started Atlanta Film and TV, was to become a resource for those...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Aug 13, 20201 min read


Atlanta Film and TV interviews Sammi Haney from the Netflix Original Series, Raising Dion!
This week, Atlanta Film and TV had the opportunity to conduct a FaceTime interview with nine-year-old, sassy, and super friendly actress...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Jul 31, 20203 min read


The 2020 Emmy Nominations Are In!
As an avid film watcher and young Black woman I was pleased to see the 2020 Emmy Nominations. The Television Academy nominated the...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Jul 29, 20202 min read


Three Events in the "A" Week of July 27-August 1
July 31 Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center Presents A Timely Conversation and Q&A "Groundbreaking Female Directors on the...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Jul 27, 20202 min read


Tips on Requesting to be Interviewed (Video Training Included)
Everyone has their opinion regarding reaching out to a publication or media outlet for an interview. No - I’m not saying to NEVER reach...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Jul 22, 20202 min read


Three Events in the "A" Week of July 19-24
July 21 Atlanta Film Society Presents Eat Drink & B-Indie Local Filmmaking: Online Edition Join us for a virtual Eat, Drink & B-Indie on...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Jul 20, 20201 min read


More Tips for Networking in the Atlanta Film and TV Industry
I usually always have my phone on to receive business emails and the like. A few weeks ago as I worked on something, I realized that I...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Jul 11, 20201 min read
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