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We Explain How Institutions Can Tackle The Complexity Of The Market Today!

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Forum Schedule

  • DAY 1 Thursday - 11/7/24
  • DAY 2 Friday - 11/8/24
  • DAY 3 Saturday - 11/9/24
  • DAY 4 Sunday - 11/10/24

Brunch

10:00 AM
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VILLAGE 6 - EAT MY BISCUITS- 2881 Main St Unit 100, East Point, GA 30344

Kickoff Brunch

Join us for a delicious Brunch with notable Dignitaries & Producers.  Held at the raving EAT MY BISCUITS. Your meal and 1 drink is included.
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NETWORKING

7:00 PM
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Until
VILLAGE 3 - Rich & Pour Opulence Lounge - 1606 W Cleveland Ave, East Point, GA 30344

Opening Night Mixer & Improv Night

The Official Welcome to Atlanta: Filmmaker & Screenwriter After Party Featuring Celebrity Acting Coach & Manager Clarissa Robinson This will also be an Actor's Improv Night Hosted by Actor/Comedian Mike Bend! LOCATION: Village 3
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ONLINE

Thursday
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Friday
Sponsored by JARO Media Services

Short Film Competition

SCREEN and RATE the 2024 Finalists for the  OFFICIAL JARO | EPIFF SHORTS COMPETITION. VOTE HERE!

Registration

9:00 AM
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MAIN VILLAGE - Sonesta Hotel Atlanta Airport North - 1325 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

REGISTRATION

Check-in this year will be slightly different.  Everything is digital!  Please use use your mobile device or print your tickets to have them scanned at the entrances of the event you're attending.  However, there will be help desks available throughout the festival.
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Screenings

11:00 AM
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10:00 PM
MAIN VILLAGE - Sonesta Hotel Atlanta Airport North - 1325 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

Film Screenings

Watch Films & Screenings. Main Village (Complimentary shuttle from the Host Hotel *Please be sure to check the Screening Schedule as times may vary and are subject to change.
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Private

12:00 PM
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6:00 PM
Main Village - Sonesta Hotel Atlanta Airport North - 1325 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

Pitch Tent

Register to pitch your ideas to television and film production executives for a chance to have your film or television series produced. Each pitch registrant will have 5 minutes to pitch their concept LIVE in front of a panel of various professionals and entities to include but not limited to:
PANELISTS: 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)
This year's panel of producers, distributors and investors have collectively financed, licensed, produced, and distributed more than $250 Million dollars worth of films and television projects collectively.  

TABLE READS

12:00 PM
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6:00 PM
MAIN VILLAGE - Sonesta Hotel Atlanta Airport North - 1325 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

Table Reads

Writers, Producers & Actors come together to read and enact various Scripts
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WORKSHOP

4:00 PM
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MAIN VILLAGE - Sonesta Hotel Atlanta Airport North - 1325 Virginia Ave, East Point, GA 30344

Speed Networking: Fast Lane to Success for Film, Music & TV Producers

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

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PANEL

6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
MAIN VILLAGE - Sonesta Hotel Atlanta Airport North - 1325 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

The Business of Music in Film

Join us for a captivating exploration of the inner workings of the film industry as we delve into the crucial aspects of The Business of Music in Film. Our esteemed panel of experts, comprising industry veterans and financial wizards, will provide invaluable insights and real-world experiences that will shed light on the complexities of bringing cinematic dreams to life and getting them onto the big screen.   PANELISTS: -Lil Zane, Artist/Actor ("Atlanta," "Cold Case" "BMF" etc.) -Ronnie Garrett, Music Supervisor/Producer (Tyler Perry's "I Can Do Bad By Myself," "Jury of Our Peers," "Diary of A Mad Black Woman" etc.) -Pnut Johnson, Music Producer ("Letters To A Father," "Madea's Family Reunion," "Daddy Little Girls" etc.) -James "Jb" Brown, Producer/Music Supervisor/Artist ("Trois," "Sugar Hill," Jury Of Our Peers" etc.) -Chanel Mack, Artist/Actress ("Wicked City," "For Life," "The Deuce" etc.)
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Afterparty

9:00 PM
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2:00 AM
VILLAGE 3 - RICH & POUR- 1606 W Cleveland Ave, East Point, GA 30344

FRIDAY AFTERPARTY

After the some of the EPIFF Events, Screenings, & Panels, comes the EPIFF AFTERPARTY. Special Guests: Acclaimed actors, directors, producers, and more.
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ONLINE

Thursday
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Friday
Sponsored by JARO Media Services

Short Film Competition

SCREEN and RATE the 2024 Finalists for the  OFFICIAL JARO | EPIFF SHORTS COMPETITION. VOTE HERE!

Registration

9:00 AM
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MAIN VILLAGE - Sonesta Hotel Atlanta Airport North - 1325 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

REGISTRATION

Check-in this year will be slightly different.  Everything is digital!  Please use use your mobile device or print your tickets to have them scanned at the entrances of the event you're attending.  However, there will be help desks available throughout the festival.
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Awards Breakfast

10:00 AM (9a Red Carpet)
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12:00 PM
Sonesta Hotel Atlanta Airport North - 1325 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344 (MAIN VILLAGE )

EPIFF AWARDS

This year's EPIFF Awards Breakfast will be a Sunrise Silver Screen Soiree. A Power Breakfast honoring Cassi Davis-Patton, Jacob Latimore, Patsy Jo Hilliard,Drew Sidora, Colette Otusheso, KJ Smith, Nia Hill, Bright Jaja, Travis Cure, John Bird, Bobby Yan, and more.  Performances by Edi Callier & Bonita Jalane and Hosted by Lydia Caesar! A Star-studded event with an Included Breakfast, Awards, Video presentations and announcing the Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Documentary, & Best Screenplay from our Festival Submissions.
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Screenings

12:45 PM
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10:30 PM
MAIN VILLAGE - Sonesta Hotel Atlanta Airport North - 1325 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

Film Screenings

Watch Films & Screenings. Main Village (Complimentary shuttle from the Host Hotel *Please be sure to check the Screening Schedule as times may vary and are subject to change.

TABLE READS

1:00 PM
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6:00 PM
MAIN VILLAGE - Sonesta Hotel Atlanta Airport North - 1325 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

Table Reads

Writers, Producers & Actors come together to read and enact various Scripts
Pitch-Tent-EPIFF-Film-Festival

Private

1:00 PM
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6:00 PM
Main Village - Sonesta Hotel Atlanta Airport North - 1325 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

Pitch Tent

Register to pitch your ideas to television and film production executives for a chance to have your film or television series produced. Each pitch registrant will have 5 minutes to pitch their concept LIVE in front of a panel of various professionals and entities to include but not limited to:
PANELISTS: 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)
This year's panel of producers, distributors and investors have collectively financed, licensed, produced, and distributed more than $250 Million dollars worth of films and television projects collectively.  

PANEL

1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
MAIN VILLAGE - Sonesta Hotel Atlanta Airport North - 1325 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

How to Get Your Project Greenlit

An insightful and informative discussion on the intricate journey of getting your film or television project greenlit. Our esteemed panel of industry experts will share their experiences and insights, offering invaluable tips, strategies, and real-world advice for filmmakers and content creators. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a passionate newcomer, this panel will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully navigate the greenlight process. PANELISTS: -Aisha Corpas Wynn, Producer (Macro)- “The Next Black Millionaires,” “Truth Be Told,” “Supreme Team” etc. -Quincy Luzinaris, CEO of Kredit Koncepts/Investor -Cory Henry (Producer/Investor/Distributor) -Attika Torrence (Actor/Director/Producer) -Colette Otusheso (Network TV Executive/Producer) Moderated By: Tamika Newhouse  
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PANEL

3:00 PM
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4:30 PM
MAIN VILLAGE - Sonesta Hotel Atlanta Airport North - 1325 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

Cast Me If You Can

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes journey into the world of casting, as we assemble an elite panel of casting directors, industry insiders, and A-list actors to share their insights, secrets, and stories. Discover the art of choosing the perfect actors to breathe life into iconic characters and make movie history. PANELISTS: -Sean Baker, Actor ("Swagger," "Grey's Anatomy," "Chicago Med" etc.) -Chinet Scott, Actor ("P-Valley," "Pain Hustlers," "BMF" etc.) -Jermel Howard, Actor/Writer (“Power,” “Salt -N- Pepa,” “Luke Cage” etc.) -Carl Gilliard, Actor/Acting Coach/Producer (“Family Business”, “Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story” etc.) -Heather Taylor, Casting Director (“Just Mercy,” “Atlanta,” “Watchmen,” “First Lady” etc.) -Jonna Naegele, Celebrity Acting Coach (“The First Lady,” “Bunked,” “Long Slow Exhale” etc.) Moderated by: The Cinema Dolls (Actors: Leslie Drake, Challedon Saltor, Rachelle Neal & Laketa Booker)
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PANEL

5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
MAIN VILLAGE - Sonesta Hotel Atlanta Airport North - 1325 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

Doing Film Business in East Point

Learn about strategies for enhancing your production workflow in the city of East Point. It is beneficial for the city of East Point as well as Films, to work together. We'll show you PANELISTS:

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, GA
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Afterparty

9:00 PM
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12:00 AM
VILLAGE 3 - RICH & POUR- 1606 W Cleveland Ave, East Point, GA 30344

OFFICIAL AWARDS AFTERPARTY

After the EPIFF AWARDS BREAKFAST, there's a few more events... and then comes the Official Awards Afterparty. Special Guests: Acclaimed actors, directors, producers, and more.
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Reception & Screenings

2:00 PM
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6:00 PM
VILLAGE 5 - Black Art in America Gallery- 1802 Connally Dr., East Point, GA 30344

Cocktail Reception & Double Feature Screenings

Watch the closing film screenings of “Mommas” (Short Film) and “The A Stands For Art” (Documentary). Also join us for a Cocktail reception where we will announce the EPIFF Best Actor. Includes Heavy Hors D'oeuvres and Cash Bar. Music Provided by: @DJOuttaSpace
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