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Latinas in Media Atlanta Presents Groundbreaking ATLFF Panel:

“Putting the UNITY Back in Community: Bridging the Gap in Film & Television”

ATLANTA, GA — April 15, 2025 — Latinas in Media Atlanta (LIMA) presents “Putting the UNITY Back in Community: Bridging the Gap in Film & Television,” a dynamic and necessary creative conference panel discussion at the 2025 Atlanta Film Festival.

Now in its third year, Latinas in Media Atlanta brings together filmmakers, producers, writers, and industry changemakers for a powerful conversation on leading with intention, supporting underrepresented talent, and building inclusive creative teams—while exploring the missed opportunities when diverse voices are overlooked.

Panel Details:

Representation starts behind the scenes. Join Latinas in Media Atlanta for an essential conversation on how producers, department heads, and decision-makers can actively seek out and support new, underrepresented talent. We'll discuss practical strategies for building stronger creative teams and ensuring that our industry reflects the richness of the communities it serves.

This panel is hosted by Latinas in Media Atlanta, Founder, Producer, and Actress Denise Santos and Co-Founder, Co-Producer, and Actress Viviana Chavez—both passionate advocates in the Atlanta Film & Television industry.

• Title: Putting the UNITY Back in Community: Bridging the Gap in Film & Television

• Date: April 29, 2025

• Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

• Location: Tara Theatre – Kenny Auditorium

• Moderator: Daisy Pareja (Actress,Producer, Actor’s Army)

• Panelists: Kristina Arjona (Director, Actor, Producer), Matthew S. Alaniz (Director, Writer,

Actor), Alahna Lark (Producer), Jeremy Thao (Filmmaker, The Golden Pages)

Post-Panel Mixer:

Immediately following the panel, all are invited to keep the conversation going at our Post-Panel Filmmaker Mixer at El Ponce Restaurant, starting at 4:30 PM. With support from El Ponce, Lights Camera.Latino, La Choloteca, and Arte GA, this lively gathering offers a welcoming space to connect, build community, and celebrate Latine excellence in Atlanta’s

Film and Television industry.

About Latinas in Media Atlanta:

Founded in 2017, Latinas in Media Atlanta (LIMA) began as a grassroots effort and has since grown into a vibrant, community-driven platform dedicated to amplifying Latine voices, championing authentic storytelling, and advancing meaningful representation across Georgia’s thriving film and television industry and beyond. Through impactful panels, community events, and their signature Café con LIMA mixers, LIMA creates intentional spaces for the industry to connect, collaborate, and drive lasting change.

“We’re honored to return to this year’s Atlanta Film Festival Creative Conference. Our mission has always been to bridge the gap between independent professionals and the broader creative industry, and this panel, along with our post-panel mixer, is another meaningful step toward building community and driving

change.” – Denise Santos, Founder & Producer.

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Media Contact:

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