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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 11, 2025 Press & Media Inquiries: info@latinasinmediaatl.com www.latinasinmediaatl.com Latinas in...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Casting Director vs. Talent Agent
In the world of film and television, terminology matters. Yet, it’s surprisingly common for people to confuse the roles of a Casting...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Aug 10, 20252 min read


Business Spotlight Conversation with Jacinda and LaDale Phillips of E.I.B.C.A. Consulting
Jacinda and LaDale Phillips Co-Owners of E.I.B.C.A. Consulting, LLC. (Empowering Individuals to take Bold and Courageous Action) A few...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Jul 30, 20258 min read


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 12, 202510 min read


"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 3, 20252 min read


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 2, 20257 min read


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 27, 20251 min read


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 13, 20253 min read


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 12, 20255 min read


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 7, 20254 min read


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 5, 20251 min read


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 1, 20255 min read


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 30, 20255 min read


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 21, 20254 min read


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 17, 202520 min read


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 15, 20252 min read


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 14, 20252 min read


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 9, 20252 min read


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 31, 20252 min read


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 24, 20254 min read
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