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The Winner of the EPIFF 24 Best Documentary is A Time to Yell by Eric Newman & Dan Levin.
We have all heard the despicable rhetoric and seen the violence that came out of the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 12, 2017. If you think you know how we got there and what happened that day, think again. This is the untold story from the one person who was the catalyst for these monumental events. Told from the lens of former Vice Mayor and community activist, Dr. Wes Bellamy, we unravel a contemporary yet historic racial justice saga centered around the fight to remove the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, resulting in one of the most politically divisive conflicts in modern American history.
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This year we honored Cassi Davis | Jacob Latimore | Drew Sidora | Patsy Jo Hilliard | KJ Smith | Nia Hill & Travis Cure.
The Awards Breakfast was Hosted by the Multi-Talented Lydia Caesar, while awards were presented by | Luke James | Demmette Guidry | Dolapo Erinkitola | Chantel Francois | Tiffany Mayfield | Kirk Kelly | Casey Brown & Music Provided by DJ Hershey.
The Winner of the EPIFF 24 Audience Choice Award is Beyond the Rush by Robert John Sayegh.
Samuel Grievess — a rising investigative journalist now demoted to covering the gossip column — is a high-functioning addict who finds himself at a crossroads dealing with cascading mental health issues, childhood traumas, a failing career, and the pressures of starting a family.
When he receives a secret tip that Judge Joy, from his damaged past, is suspected of deviant sexual acts within the juvenile court system, church, and community, Samuel goes undercover and rogue, returning to his old neighborhood.
This year's submissions were AMAZING and hard to choose betwen, but the 2024 JARO Best Short Film is....THE THERAPIST by Ahmad Muhammad & Gabriel Reis.
Continue Watching the Short Films at www.watchjaro.com/epiff-2024
-Sean Baker, Actor
("Swagger," "Grey's Anatomy," "Chicago Med")
-Chinet Scott, Actor
("P-Valley," "Pain Hustlers," "BMF")
-Jermel Howard, Actor/Writer (“Power,” “Salt -N- Pepa,” “Luke Cage”)
-Carl Gilliard, Actor/Acting Coach/Producer
(“Family Business”,“Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story”)
-Heather Taylor, Casting Director
(“Just Mercy,” “Atlanta,” “Watchmen,”“First Lady”)
-Jonna Naegele, Celebrity Acting Coach (“The First Lady,” “Bunked,” “LongSlow Exhale” )
5 MINUTES TO PITCH YOUR IDEA LIVE to top producers, executives, and directors in the industry.
If you are seeking financing for your film or television projects, CLICK HERE. (This is just the financing form. The pitch tent tickets are separate.)
-Melinda Santiago (Manager/Author/Producer)
-Clarissa Robinson (Manager/Producer)
-Benton Aladin (Producer)
-Errol Sadler (Producer)
-Royce Wolfe (Distribution & Marketing Executive)
-Jervis Hough (Investment Banker)
-Len Gibson (Producer/Distribution Executive)
-James “Jb” Brown (Producer/Music Supervisor/Distribution Executive)
-John Biord (Producer)
-Wayne Overstreet (Producer/Distribution Executive)
-Cory Henry (Producer/Investor)
-Jessie Jalee (Producer)
-Derrick Wills (Producer/Investor/Distribution Executive)
Attendees will rotate between tables in timed sessions, engaging in 1-on-1 discussions with a diverse group of industry leaders & influencers.
Gene Andrews - Film & Music Producer | Jeff Robinson - Music Manager/Producer MBK Entertainment | Tina Rodriguez - Sr. Director, Content Strategy Acquisition - UP Entertainment/Aspire TV | Wayne Overstreet - Producer, Distribution Executive || Bobby Yan - Director/Producer | Def Jef - Music Supervisor Producer | Dolapo Erinkitola - Producer/Investor | Tabari Sturdivant - Producer/Director | Nina Packer - Non Profit Consultant/ Educator/Producer | Moderator - Mike Anderson
CHANTEL ROSS FRANCOIS - President of the East Point Convention & Visitors Bureau
MELANIE STYLES - CEO of Cultured South
SHAWN BUCHANAN - East Point Chief of Police
RANDY DAVIDSON - Founder & CEO of Georgia Entertainment
Moderated By: MACEO ROGERS - Economic Development Director of East Point, GAAnd the Winner is...
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