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Our Speakers

Robert Gates

Lead Speaker

Paul Wilson

Lead Speaker

Amanda Tim

Lead Speaker

Benjamin Zara

Lead Speaker

Robert Gates

Lead Speaker

Paul Wilson

Lead Speaker

Amanda Tim

Lead Speaker

Benjamin Zara

Lead Speaker
Welcome To MiExpo Conference

Event 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
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.
6:00 PM
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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 where LOCATION: Village 3
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.
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.
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.  
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
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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, Jacob Latimore, Patsy Jo Hilliard,Drew Sidora, Colette Otusheso, KJ Smith, Nia Hill, Bright Jaja, Travis Malloy,John Bird, Bobby Yan, and more! Hosted by Lydia Caesar! A Star-studdedevent with an Included Breakfast, Awards, Video presentations andannouncing the Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Documentary, &Best Screenplay from our Festival Submissions.
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.  
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
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.
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)
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  
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

Join us for a Special Cocktail Reception & Closing Film Screenings We will also present the Award for Best Actor Music Provided by: @DJOuttaSpace Includes Heavy Hors D'oeuvres and Cash Bar
2:00 PM
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6:00 PM
VILLAGE 5 - BLACK ART IN AMERICA- 1802 CONNALLY DR., EAST POINT, GA 30344

Cocktail Reception & Double Feature Screening

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. VILLAGE 5-     BLACK ART IN AMERICA- 1802 CONNALLY DR., EAST POINT, GA 30344 *Please be sure to check the Screening Schedule as times may vary and are subject to change.
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