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Read the Scene First
Most actors, when auditioning for a role, only learn their lines. But, to know your character, and to act out a scene well, you must...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Sep 3, 20222 min read


How to gain Self-Confidence as an Actor
How would you rate your confidence as an actor? 5 as being completely confident or 1- as not being confident? What is Self - Confidence?...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Aug 23, 20222 min read


Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Stage 32 Director of Community, Shellie Schmals
A few weeks ago, we were fortunate to have a conversation with Shellie Schmals. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Shellie relocated to...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Aug 18, 20228 min read


Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Actress and Writer, Leanna Adams
A few weeks ago, we were fortunate to have a conversation with Atlanta-based Actress, Writer, and sometimes Filmmaker, and Producer...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Aug 8, 20229 min read


Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Ronnel Ricardo Parham
Two weeks ago, we were fortunate to converse with Ronnel Ricardo Parham. Originally from West Philadelphia, Ronnel relocated to Atlanta...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Jul 25, 202211 min read


A Conversation with Producer of Realm Pictures International, Stephen Blake
A few weeks ago, we were fortunate to connect and have a conversation with Stephen Blake, Chief Executive Officer, and Producer of Realm...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
May 5, 20228 min read


An Interview with the Co - Creators of Musica Quarantena from the Atlanta Film Festival
Musica Quarantena (short animated film) A little girl’s love for her bedridden Papa inspires a town in lockdown to make music out their...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
May 3, 20223 min read


"Emily the Criminal" Screens at the Plaza Theater
The sound of popcorn, mixing of drinks, and conversation could be heard as film connoisseurs, and critics awaited the viewing of Emily...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Apr 27, 20222 min read


I Am Jalaiah Documentary Review from the Atlanta Film Festival
I Am Jalaiah is a documentary about 16- year old TikTok star Jalaiah Harmon, who was born and raised in Fayetteville, GA. The...

Madison Johnson
Apr 26, 20222 min read


Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Marlo Tiede
A few weeks ago, we were fortunate to have a conversation with Marlo Tiede, Head of Film and TV at Stilwell Casting. Marlo started her...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Apr 26, 202213 min read


An Interview Abi Damaris Corbin, Writer and Director of the film 892, at the Atlanta Film Festival
892 is a film Atlanta Film and TV was fortunate to screen on opening night at the 46th Annual Atlanta Film Festival. Written and directed...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Apr 25, 20221 min read


Spring Into Fitness!
This past weekend, Kid Mover and Shaker, child actor, model, dancer, and pageant queen, Janae Madison, with her mother Jacqueline,...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Apr 21, 20221 min read


PRESS RELEASE:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: ATLFF@SunshineSachs.com 2022 ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CREATIVE CONFERENCE PROGRAMMING FOR...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Apr 15, 20223 min read


Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Actress, Host and Personality, Kim Lockett
A few weeks ago, we were fortunate to have a conversation with Actress, Host, and Personality, Kim Lockett! Atlanta Film and TV: Can you...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Apr 4, 20227 min read


PRESS RELEASE:
ATLANTA – March 31, 2022 – Georgia Film Academy (GFA) today announced it is expanding to partner with Clark Atlanta University to offer...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Mar 31, 20223 min read


PRESS RELEASE:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: ATLFF@SunshineSachs.com 2022 ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS KEY PROGRAMMING AND FULL LINEUP OF...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Mar 29, 202220 min read


Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers: Catching up with Joshua Leonard
A few weeks ago, we caught up with our Atlanta Mover and Shaker, Character Designer, Creator of Team Supreme Show, and Advocate, Joshua...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Mar 21, 20227 min read


Conversations with Atlanta's Movers and Shakers, Actress, Host, and International Model, Isabelle Du
A few weeks ago, we were fortunate to have a conversation with Atlanta-based Actress, Host, International Model, and former Miss Vietnam...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Feb 25, 202215 min read


Five of the Best Screenwriting Competitions of 2022
In honor of International Screenwriters Day 2022 we are sharing five of the top Screenwriting Competitions to submit your screenplay....

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Jan 5, 20222 min read


Atlanta Film and TV's Honorary Atlanta Mover and Shaker, Ben Taylor, A Tribute
Atlanta Film and TV is grateful to honor our friend and colleague, Ben Taylor aka The Commercial King as our Honorary Atlanta Mover and...

Mandisa A. Johnson, MS, MFA
Jan 4, 20225 min read
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