Saturday 2/22 Guest Speakers Profile

INTRODUCING
AUDREY AND BRIAN
THE FOUNDERS OF
THE ATLANTA CREATORS CONFERENCE

British born Audrey Beharie-McGee has been involved in the music, entertainment and associated industry for over 35 years in the capacity as a singer, songwriter, producer, label owner and vocal and performing arts coach, and has worked for some prestigious and well known music industry orientated contact so has a vast experience in the world of music, beauty and entertainment.

She is also the artist representation for husband, Brian, and has been involved in a plethora of productions for B.R.E Productions Int. Inc including "The Gifted", "Good Girls", "American Soul". "The Walking Dead", "Blockers", "Ozark", "Godzilla: King Of The Monsters", "Holidate", "Genius Aretha", "Legacies", "Black Lightening", "Goosebumps2: Haunted Halloween", to name just a few.

Audrey was trained at the prestigious finishing school - "The London Academy of Modeling" in London, England by the renowned modeling coach, etiquette, writer and body language expert, Judi James, who has trained some of the biggest names in the industry.

In 1983, Audrey, with her ex-husband Julian Francois, signed a contract as a singer/songwriter at PWL Music owned by Sir Peter Waterman (responsible for hits by Rick Ashley, Banamarama, Kylie Minogue, Hazel Dean, Dead or Alive, to name just a few) and, in 1985 they signed another major recording contract as a singer/songwriter/producer with Polydor Records, UK.

However, Audrey was disillusioned by the treatment of the A&R team that took over from the original team that signed them what were intent on taking them into a completely different musical direction. Audrey disagreed and not wishing to comprise themselves and the integrity as performer, in an unprecedented move, requested from their management to leave Polydor.

Always tenacious and with a fearless spirit, Audrey had been fortunately to have had the opportunity, whilst actually being signed as "an artist" at Polydor, to have also "worked" as a Promotions Coordinator MCA Records in London so her already existing knowledge of the industry was developed. Audrey's position at MCA involved working with the stellar major artist signed to the label creating promotional tours, campaigns, liaising with key contacts at radio across the UK, and being a perfect Ambassador for MCA and the roster of artists including
Kim Wilde, Shalamar, Stephanie Mills, Belinda Carlisle, Eugene Wilde, New Edition, The Jets, Ready For The World, R.E.M, The Damned, Nik Kershaw, Bobby Womack, and many more prolific recording artist.

Brian McGee

Director/Founder/Storyboard Artist
THE ATLANTA CREATORS/
B.R.E PRODUCTIONS INT. INC
THE ART OF McGEE

Brian McGee - a native New Yorker - has a stellar resume and reputation within the world of television, film and entertainment.
From the age of 2, Brian expressed an unusual passion and talent for drawing, probably due to the exposure to his Father's raw talent having, spent hours watching him draw portraits and doodles.

Although, in his youth, Brian participated in many extra curricular art programs, formal training did not begin until he was accepted into New York's High school of Art & Design. It was there where he focused into the path of Illustration.

Brian continued his education with a 2-year stint at the School of Visual Arts. During this time he acquired his love for Baroque art and photography.

Brian started his professional career as a toy Designer for the now defunct Happiness Express Toy company. For 3 years he fine tuned his craft and developed his work ethic.

Audrey
Beharie-McGee

Director/Co-Founder
B.R.E PRODUCTIONS INT. INC
THE ATLANTA CREATORS
VOCAL ZONES USA
PHOTOGRAPHY BY McGEE

And, in 1988, she had the honor to work for Sir Paul McCartney, the late Linda McCartney and The McCartney family at their private offices in London, UK.

This would allowed Audrey to be able to “marry” and see the workings of all facets and mechanics of both sides of the industry – as an artist signed to a label and as the record label itself label – and forge out an extension of her experience, knowledge and wisdom within the business.

With the skills, experience and insight gained from her opportunities, and concentrated on applying these talents, in 1988 Audrey formed her own label - Raja Records - to promote their product, devise marketing strategies and sell to record shops, distributors both domestically in the UK and abroad.

In 1996 in London, UK, Audrey went ahead and launched her own enterprises Vocal Zones B.R.E. Productions, Inner City Groove Records and Hourglass Studios thus creating a safe shelter, inspiration haven and nurturing environment to a great many raw but talented individuals, up and coming producers, engineers and songwriters using her skills acquired, vocal and performing arts. She would encourage youngsters to use their skills as a vehicle where she would coach, mentor and inspire in whatever way she could to allow them to make excellent inroads into their careers, to make them bloom, blossom and thrive under the protection of her wings.

Since 1994, also staged in excess of 60 talent showcases and events in the UK which she felt was necessary to allow the growth of confidence and hone and perfect their personal and performing arts skills directing and producing stage shows at the legendary The Old Vic, London,
The Broadway Theater, London UK, The Fairfields Hall, UK, The Royal Opera House in Manchester for England Captain, Rio Ferdinand, and showcases at The Millennium Dome, in London, UK, to name a few.

If you ask Audrey, she will always tell you that this truly was God's Gift to her to be able to fulfill a divine purpose and that "she" herself is just the "humanity" required to do so.

Audrey arrived in Atlanta GA in 2009 and re-established Vocal Zones USA here in the USA and has staged over 25 events across Atlanta and Georgia, as well as the creation The Miss Teen Dream USA Pageant - which was featured twice on Lifetime TV, Fashion 4Wardz Photography By McGee, and, of course, THE ATLANTA CREATORS and represents the stellar artistry of her amazing and super talented husband, Brian McGee - The Art Of McGee, which are all part of the B.R.E Productions International, Inc organization.

Audrey is also a professional photographer, writer and a mixed media artist who will be launching her collection in NY in late Spring.

"From Small Acorns, Great Oaks Grow"

Find Out More About Audrey

Website:
https://theatlantacreators.com/
http://www.vocalzonesusa.com/
http://www.breproductionsinternational.com/

Instagram:
@theAtlantaCreators

Facebook:
TheAtlantaCreators

In 1996, Brian was hired as a character artist and relocated by the Walt Disney company to Burbank California thus further refining his skills. To Brian this was his second college.

After 5 years with Disney, Brian decided to delve into a new more independent career. A self proclaimed cinemaphile, Brian busied himself with the idea of becoming a storyboard artist, thus marrying his 2 passions.

He worked for several well known film directors on music videos, commercial spots, and major studio feature film projects.

With over 25 years experience as an illustrator, songwriter, photographer and storyboard artist working in New York, Atlanta, California for various companies, Brian brings a wealth and expert knowledge base as the Director of
The Atlanta Creators and B.R.E. Productions International, Inc. on our film and TV pre-Production company, together with his wife, Audrey.

Brian has worked for many luminaries including:
Disney, Nickelodeon, MTV, Turner Network, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Sony Entertainment, AMC, Netflix, Warner Brothers Entertainment, DreamWorks, Legendary Pictures, Marvel, Fox, TNT, CW, NBC, HBO, The History Channel, to name a few and has worked directly with Directors
Rod Lurie, Robert Duncan McNeil, Jason Bateman, Kay Cannon, Jeff January, Michael Satrazemis, Len Wiseman, John Singleton, Alrick Riley, Kari Skogland, Michael Dougherty, Allison Liddi-Brown, Jonathan Frakes, Rosemary Rodriguez, Tommy Harper, Craig Siebels, Liz Friedlander, Dean Parisot, Ari Sandel, Oz Scott and many other points of contact within the film and TV industry.

Brian TV resume includes providing his services as a Creative Consultant, Storyboard Artist and Concept Artist for:

Walking Dead" - AMC
"The Gifted" - Marvel/20th Century Fox
"Ozark - Netflix",
"Good Girls" - NBC
"Black Lightning" - CW
"American Soul" - BET
"MacGyver" - CBS
"The Resident" - Fox
"Castle Rock" - Hulu
"Sugar and Toys" - Fuse
"Legacies" - CW
"The Grand Hustle" - BET
"Killing Reagan" - The History Channel
"Archer" - FX
"The Boondocks" - Adult Swim/Cartoon Network
"and the forthcoming HBO series "Love Craft County"

Find Out More About Brian:

Website:
https://www.theartofmcgee.com
https://theatlantacreators.com/
http://www.breproductionsinternational.com/

Instagram:
@boards_by_brian

Twitter:
@B_Mcgeezy

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-mcgee-storyboards/

IMDB
https://www.imdb.me/mcgeezy

Saturday & Sunday, February 22 & 23, 2020
The Atlanta Marriott Northeast Emory Hotel
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The Atlanta Marriott Northeast/Emory Hotel have also created a delicious lunch BUFFET STYLE LUNCH MENU exclusively for all Guest Speakers, Participants and Attendees with dishes to suit everyone's palate at the price of just $15.00 plus tax!

Lunch will be available both days from
12.00 noon until 3.00pm

The 2nd Atlanta Creators Conference 2020
Saturday, February 22, 2020 - Day 1
Program of Events

Morning Session

Morning Session

9.00am DELEGATES REGISTRATION

9.30am WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION TO THE 2ND ATLANTA CREATORS CONFERENCE
by Audrey Beharie-McGee and Brian McGee
Directors - B.R.E Productions Int. Inc and The Atlanta Creators
VENDORS PRESENTATION
Introduced By Khara Seeley
The "Be The Match" National Bone Marrow Program
Jazzy Bear Arts - by Jasmine Dawson
The Tactical Pencil - By D. L. Maffett
Akilah Thomas - "Sky's The Limit"
Lashon Smith - CEPTV Network
Archer Place Global, LLC dba Yelani
Mark and Jeanne Simon - "Storyboards & Animatics, Inc" and "Sell Your TV Concept Now, Inc."
SUPPORTER OF THE ATLANTA CREATORS EVENT
Anthony Richardson - Unique Flavors, LLC

9.50am – 10.10am
THE UP AND COMINGS PANEL - Moderator: Khara Seeley
Brianna Beville - Clark University
Verlenzo Hawk - Clayton State University
Omar Rodriquez-Arroyo - Clayton State University
VyVy Thai - Clayton State University

10.15am – 11.0am
THE DIGITAL STREAMING, INDEPENDENT NETWORKS AND DISTRIBUTION PANEL
Moderator: Sheena Wiley
Frank Anderson - The Georgia Box Office
Domonique Mitchell - XOD TV Network
LaShon Smith - CEPTV Network
Adrian Meeks - Song Source Media Group
Michael Campbell - Black On Purpose Network
Courtney Clarke - Clarke TV Network

11.15am – 12.00pm
THE ENTERTAINMENT, LAW AND FINANCE PANEL - Moderator: Andre LaMont
Janet Wade - Music Licensing Specialist for Productions
Roy Turner - Entertainment Industry Attorney
Michelle Simpson - Entertainment Industry Attorney
Jason Guthrie - Assistant Professor
Linda Chatmon - Founder - Contracts and Grants, LLC

12.15pm – 1.00pm
THE SOUND, LIGHTING, VFX & POST PRODUCTION PANEL - Moderator: Sheena Wiley
Ndosi Anyabwile - Gorilla Tactix
Frank Anderson - Guts and Style Films
Verlenzo Hawk - CurbSquad
Ashley Sheats – CultureBorn

1.00pm - 1.30pm Break For Lunch

Afternoon Session

1.30pm – 1.45pm
"BE THE MATCH" CHARITY PRESENTATION
Introduced By Khara Seeley
Presented by Stephanie Jackson

1.45pm - 2.30pm
EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOP PRESENTATION by
PITCH EXPERT/CONTENT CREATOR - JEANNE SIMON
"Sell Your TV Concept Now, Inc" - Introduced by Audrey Beharie-McGee

2.45pm - 3.30pm
THE DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS AND SCREENWRITERS PANEL
Moderator: Khara Seeley
Shandra McDonald - Kiss The Limit
Keith Hampton - Latest Creations
Meshall Shumate - Shu Productions
David W. Hogan - IMAX

3.30pm - 3.45pm
THE OPEN MIC SESSION
Hosted by Laura Poindexter – Media Director

3.45pm - 4.00pm
DOCUMENTARY PRESENTATION by SADIQ AL-ALEEM
Introduced By Khara Seeley
"Death Of The N Word"

4.15pm – 5.00pm
THE STORYBOARD ARTIST PANEL - Moderator: Brian McGee
Brian McGee - The Art Of McGee/B.R.E Productions Int. Inc
Mark Simon - Storyboards and Animatics, Inc
Dawud Anyabwile - Big City Entertainments
David W. Hogan - IMAX
D. L. Maffett - The Tactical Pencil

5.15pm – 6.00pm
THE MUSIC INDUSTRY PANEL - Moderator: Audrey Beharie-McGee
David Tolliver - Singer/Songwriter/Producer
Adrian Meeks - Song Source Music Group
Kipper Jones - Singer/Songwriter/Producer
Terri Pace - Singer/Performer
Jason Guthrie - Singer/Songwriter
Domonique Mitchell - XOD Network

6.00pm - 8.00pm
THE ATLANTA CREATORS END OF DAY 1 AFTER PARTY & PERFORMANCES
Hosted By Tammi Waller
Featuring ZION AKA 7, CHARIE JONES, THE BLUE BISTRO CREATIVE DRAMA PRODUCTION
BIG QUE, J DA PRYNCE, KHALLIL AND AMAYA SCOTT

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And Now Let's Introduce You To Our Amazing Moderators

ANDRE LAMONT
Producer/Director
DOF Entertainments

Lamont` has worked in film, television & radio. Genres include, narratives, talk/reality, documentaries, news, sports, and film-style music videos. Initially, Lamont worked as a photographer, stage manager, & assistant director, eventually producing or directing on numerous nationally televised music videos, variety & faith based network programing, along with acting, hosting, and moderating live events.

Lamont has worked on projects featuring: Jennifer Lopez, Anthony Anderson, Spike Lee, Bill Nunn, Chuck D, Gwyneth Palthrow, Wynonna Judd, Trace Adkins, Pearl Cleage,
DJ Toomp, and with faith based giants, Bernice King, Hosea Williams, Donnie Mcclurkin,
Israel Houghton, Deitrick Haddon & Cross Movement, etc.

Lamont was part of cnn’s 1st eng team to cover & [he] interviewed KKK grand wizard, Bill Wilkinson.

Lamont has also been featured in films, network tv, & commercials, and been on-air talent for three radio stations. He’s emceed or hosted several film festivals & concerts, [still] photo-graphed legends, along with working for five fortune five hundred companies.

Additionally, Lamont has been an educator, graduation speaker, & has taught or lectured for four colleges, and several state certified programs. As a moderator, he has over ten years of focus group experience, covering three states, for subjects from television & films.

Learn More About Andre:

Imdb Page
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3483108/?ref_=nv_sr_3?ref_=nv_sr_3

Twitter
@TheAndre`LaMont

YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F4tCJxRAnA&feature=youtu.be

KHARA SEELEY
Student
CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Khara Seeley is a innovative student versatile talent with an impressive portfolio in the areas of news reporting, producing, acting, public speaking, youth leadership, and community service. She’s a social media consultant who has worked on projects and events with an extended list of news anchors, social activist, and spiritual leaders. She’s currently a senior seeking a bachelor's degree in Film Production at Clayton State University.

SHEENA WILEY
Producer/Director
THE GEORGIA BOX OFFICE

Sheena Wiley is a native of Nashville, Tennessee and graduated from Tennessee State University. She then relocated to Virginia where she quickly moved into a career in broadcast as a news camera operator.

She decided that she also enjoyed being in front of the camera and producing projects, so she started producing and hosting for local shows. She has since relocated to Atlanta where she has been living for the past five years. Inspired by the entertainment boom in Georgia, Sheena was determined to be a part of the action.

With the help of her husband Sheena created Georgia Box Office, a web series about the TV and film industry in Georgia.

Find Out More About Sheena And Frank:

Website: www.gaboxoffice.com

Imdb Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6727930/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gaboxoffice/

Instagram: @gbo_show (personal @SheenaAloni)

Twitter: @gbo_show

YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMsf1evBVOe9Vqybrdt7Vrw?view_as=subscriber

THE UP AND COMINGS

9.45am - 10.00am
THE UP AND COMINGS PANEL
Moderator: Khara Seeley
Brianna Beville - Clark University
Verlenzo Hawk - Clayton State University
Omar Rodriquez-Arroyo - Clayton State University
VyVy Thai - Clayton State University

BRIANNA BEVILLE
Filmmaker
Clark Atlanta University

Originally from New York, Brianna took a journey to the city of Atlanta where she attended Clark Atlanta University, to pursue a career in television and film production.

She successfully graduated from Clark Atlanta University in May 2019, obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Mass Media Arts/ Communications. Since graduating from Clark Atlanta University, Brianna is currently a Producer and digital marketing associate for Rolling Out, works for an Audio Visual Company, is a Spot Light Operator for the Atlanta Hawks, and a freelance Production Assistant for feature and indie films.

Confident in her purpose and passion Brianna is always looking for opportunities of growth within the production industry. Brianna's passion behind production constantly fuels her purpose.

Brianna has done Production Assistant work with Paramount Pictures, MGM, The Spice Group Production Company, Rolling Out and has produced and directed her own short films, documentaries and so much more

VERLENZO HAWK
Filmmaker/Student
Clayton State University

Born & raised in Newport News, Virginia. Currently attending Clayton State University.
I started pursing film as a career in late 2017, where my main focuses are: writing, acting, & directing. I'm also an editor and can fill various crew positions ranging from: AD, sound, to gaffer. I love being creative & collaborating with fun, harding working people.

Find Out More About Verlenzo:

Website:
https://www.CurbSquad.com

Facebook:
Rennie Hawk

Instagram
Rennie_Bennie

MDB details:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9855721/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

OMAR
RODRIGUEZ-ARROYO
Performing Arts Major
Clayton State University

Omar Rodriguez-Arroyo, originally from Hampton GA, is a current Performing Arts major graduating in May 2020.

He's most recently appeared as Hamon in Clayton State’s production of Antigone.

Other favorite roles include Edgar Allen Poe in Mr. E of Imagination (CSU Theatre), Fred in A Christmas Carol (CSU Theatre), and Magical Michael in A Deadly Talent (CSU Theatre).

VYVY THAI
Filmmaker/Student
Clayton State University

Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Vyvy Thai has always been influenced by the culture.

She uses photography and videography to share her message with others. As a fulltime filmmaker, she strives to create and direct films that are thought provoking.

THE DIGITAL STREAMING, INDEPENDENT TV NETWORKS AND DISTRIBUTION PANEL

10.00am - 10.45am
THE DIGITAL STREAMING, INDEPENDENT NETWORKS AND DISTRIBUTION PANEL
Moderator: Sheena Wiley
Frank Anderson - The Georgia Box Office
Domonique Mitchell - XOD TV Network
LaShon Smith - CEPTV Network
Adrian Meeks - Song Source Media Group
Michael Campbell - Black On Purpose Network
Courtney Clarke - Clarke TV Network

LASHON SMITH
Director
CEPTV Network

LaShon is a 40-year-old serial entrepreneur with over 12 years of content creation experience as a hobbyist. Along with building her own paths with structuring the new CEPTV Radio Network, she currently runs a 2.3 million dollar retail operation in the Columbus, Georgia area overseeing a 23 "man" crew.

She enjoys creating and editing video and radio commercials and playing anime characters as a voice-over actress and coaching others to have confidence in the voice acting arena.

LaShon will be launching CEPTV Network which is an African American Streaming TV Network in July 2019 where she is the Hostess, Producer, Director, and Editor of the CEPTV TALK, talk show, and CEPTV Radio, radio show CEPTV LATE NIGHT HYPE WITH LASHON & LITHARIO.

Get To Know More About Lashon:

Twitter
@ceptvnetworks

Instagram
@ceptvnetworks

Facebook and Periscope
@ceptvradio (facebook periscope

LinkedIn
CEPTV NETWORKS (Linked in)

DOMONIQUE MITCHELL
Chairman & Cofounder
XOD Streaming TV Network

Domonique Mitchell has helped sell 24 million Cds, 2 Diamond Awards, 5 Billboard awards,
Domonique is the catalyst for making something good, “great.” Possessing more than 30 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry his uniquely developed skills and ability to help others manifest their dream has resulted in the success of those from his community creatives to Grammy award winning megastars such as Lisa Lopes, Swizz Beatz and In sync and Many others benefitting from his vision, guidance, support, professional development, tutelage and unyielding friendship.

Geared with a passion for dedication and hard work, Domonique soon caught the attention of B.E.T and the network soon hired him to work as a Co-Producer for Comic View from In addition, he also Co-Produce two seasons of Comic View in Atlanta, Georgia and one season in New Orleans, Louisiana

.Today Domonique, is the Chairman of the board and founder of Xperienc On-Demand a multi-media entertainment company with launching pads in all aspects of the entertainment industry, A TV streaming distributing network Called Xperienc On Demand " XOD NETWORK"

Find Out More About Domonique:

Website
Www.xperienc.tv

Facebook
XOD NETWORK

Instagram
XOD NETWORK

Twitter
XOD NETWORK

YouTube Channel
https://watch.xperienc.tv/catalog

Vimeo
https://watch.xperienc.tv/catalog

Other
https://watch.xperienc.tv/catalog

ADRIAN MEEKS
President/CEO
and Artists Manager
Song Source Music Group

Song Source Music Group is an Atlanta based full service independent record label, that focuses on the development and professional guidance of talented individuals striving to be successful in the entertainment industry.

Adrian has worked in and around the Entertainment Business for over 27 years.
Working with some of the Industries most prolific production outfits, artists, and labels alike such as DARP Inc, Arista Records, Morris Day Entertainment, Sony ATV, and Artist Factory. Managing the careers of Darryl Allen (MISTA), Dave Tolliver (Men At Large), Diamonique Jackson (Urban/UAC Top 40), Chris Knite, MC Brainz (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee) and others.

Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
The music industry is in need of a Brand that understands the current music market, and how to accomplish the daunting task of producing major results in the world of entertainment, in the digital age.

Learn More About Adrian:

Website
www.songsourcemusic.com

Members and Associations
BMI, AllAccess, RIAA, Urban Insite, Official Radio Pushers

Facebook
https://facebook.com/songsourcemusicgroup/

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/songsourcemusicgroup/

Twitter
https://twitter.com/SSMGexclusive

YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFCyQSz7Qp8Cscxzvlk8RaA?view_as=subscriber

Other
https://soundcloud.com/song-source-exclusive

SHEENA WILEY &
FRANK ANDERSON
Director/Producer
THE GEORGIA BOX OFFICE

MICHAEL CAMPBELL
President/CEO
BLACK ON PURPOSE
TV NETWORK

Michael Campbell is the president and CEO of Black on Purpose Television Network, The Largest Black owned Streaming Television Network in the world with Millions of viewers worldwide.

In addition to his current position as CEO of BOP TV, Mr. Campbell also serves as a voting member of the recording academy (The Grammy's) and CEO of a record label with state of the art recording studio.

Mr. Campbell was the only African-American member of the first streaming media consortium group in 1994. This group of technology professionals was one of many that helped pave the way for today's streaming technology.

His knowledge spans streaming media, music production, Audio engineering, composition, Content creation, film, television and other areas of entertainment has earned him numerous gold and platinum record awards and credit for the production of hundreds of music releases generating over 250 Million dollars in sales.

Current projects include Michael Campbell Studios, a 25,000 square foot television studio and training Center for Media, Arts & Technology serving economically disadvantaged communities both across the country and internationally.

Mr Campbell is looking to form diversity partnerships with companies interested in establishing or growing their diversity efforts.

To Learn More About Michael

LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/michaelcampbellboptv

Website
boptv.com

Email
[email protected]

Twitter
boptvnetwork

COURTNEY CLARKE
President/CEO
CLARKE TV NETWORK

ClarkeTVNetwork provides multicultural education, health/wellness/sport, gospel, lifestyle and entertainment/news content worldwide on streaming tv through the collaborative efforts of the host, community leaders, musicians, artists, pastors, commentaries, venues, and social media.

We promote and broadcast talented shows, entertainment, and individuals using our cutting-edge, over-the-top media platform.

Let us help you start your own show with ClarkeTVNetwork.

Learn More About Courtney:

Website:
http://www.clarketvnetwork.com

FB:
https://www.facebook.com/clarketvnetwork

YT:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXq_RbLnKFra6SQiICw9SYQ

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/clarketvnetwork/

THE ENTERTAINMENT, MANAGEMENT AND LAW PANEL

11.00am - 11.45am
Moderator: Andre LaMont
Janet Wade - Music Licensing Specialist for Productions
Roy Turner - Entertainment Industry Attorney
Jason Guthrie - Assistant Professor
Michelle Simpson - Entertainment Industry Attorney
Aneesah Bray - Creatives Collectives Capital
Linda Chatmon - Founder - Contracts and Grants, LLC
Marissa Crespo - Entertainments Attorney

JANET WADE
Music Licensing Specialist for Productions

I have been doing Music Clearance & Licensing for production since 1990 and have held positions at Universal Television, Paramount Pictures Television and promos for Turner Broadcasting's networks, including TBS, TNT, TruTV, TCM, Cartoon Network, Bleacher Report, Turner Sports, NBA TV, etc.

I started in the business working in the Capitol Records tower in Hollywood. I worked in the Special Markets division which was a division where we created new releases with old tracks. Since there were only 6 of us handling the entire "label", I had the experience in learning all aspects of taking an album release from idea stage, A&R, through production, marketing and then to consumer.

Tell Is If You Were Involved In A Project That Really Pushed Your Boundaries?
I have been in many projects like that. Just a couple were biographies on artists which required a lot of music clearances with difficult approvals.

And Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I enjoy sharing my extensive industry knowledge with creative people who are interested in the clearance process. Most producers don't really know what is involved, so I like to educate.

I also want to network with other creatives at the event and expand my own network.

ROY TURNER
Attorney
The Rouse Firm

Roy Turner is an attorney and business development professional with 20+ years of experience practicing law and managing and developing talented individuals for onstage and on-camera performances. On the legal front, Roy is a partner with the Rouse Firm, where he oversees the Firm's Entertainment and Small Business divisions. Roy maintains a roster of clients that includes three (3) independent record labels, talent agencies, and several independent artists. He is also legal adviser to six (6) feature film projects that are currently in pre-production with a pipeline of more to follow in 2020.

On the entertainment front, along with his son and professional actor Adrian Kali Turner, Roy is a principal with The Independent Film & Music Collaborative. The company is a collective of film and music industry professionals who share a common goal - provide creative individuals ("creatives") direct access to the people, services, and information that they need to take their projects to the next level. In 2007, Roy created the Showbiz Parent Bootcamp as a workshop that focuses on empowering parents, helping them understand how to properly launch and guide their child’s entertainment career. Roy is currently working with the Georgia State Legislature's Education Committee Chair to strengthen the child entertainer laws in Georgia.

And Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I am sincerely interested in being a resource to creatives both on the legal and non-legal side. Also, I am interested in learning from creatives how best I can help them achieve their creative goals.

Find Out More About Roy:

Website
www.therousefirm.com

Imdb Page
https://www.linkedin.com/in/royturneresq/

JASON GUTHRIE
Assistant Professor
Clayton State University

I am a media historian interested in the intersections of creativity and economics. I have specific interests in the creative industries and intellectual property law.

I have worked in freelance videography, toured as a professional musician, and in 2007 I managed a national concert tour. In 2011 I released “Cities,” an album of original folk material.

Tell Is If You Were Involved In A Project That Really Pushed Your Boundaries?
In 2016, I curated a grant-funded digital exhibition for the centennial of The Pulitzer Prizes in collaboration with Georgia Humanities (lookforwardga.org)

Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
To network and support the Atlanta and Georgia Film and Entertainment community.

Learn More About Jason:

Website
jasonleeguthrie.com

Imdb Page
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6514673/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Facebook
Facebook.com/jasonleeguthrie

Instagram
instagram.com/jasonleeguthrie

Twitter
twitter.com/jasonleeguthrie

YouTube Channel
YouTube.com/jasonleeguthrie

Vimeo
vimeo.com/jasonleeguthrie

Other
jguth.com

MICHELLE SIMPSON
Entertainment Attorney
Poe Simpson Law

I have practiced law in Georgia since 2006. I attended Howard University and graduated from the School of Business with a bachelors in Business Management. I then attended Harvard Law School and obtained my law degree or JD. I started off with internships in the entertainment industry in college and law school. I also took a course at Berkeley School of Music while at Harvard. Upon moving to Atlanta I interned with an esteemed entertainment attorney, Jonathan Leonard.

I then started my own firm and have had my own firm since then. I'm able to assist my clients with their general business law needs and real estate law as well.

I have been involved in the arts from childhood. I have also wanted to be an attorney since middle school. Around my final years of high school/beginning of college I decided to merge the two and become an entertainment attorney. I love the entertainment industry but I've never wanted to be the talent or onscreen. l recognized that the entertainment industry is one of few industries in which African Americans could make a lot of money without as many barriers (although there are still many barriers), and I noticed many were taken advantaged of and lost a lot of that wealth by the end of their careers. So I wanted to be in a position to educate them and help them protect their assets and brand.

And Lastly, Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I valued providing information to those in or seeking to be in the entertainment industry and would like to assist your organization in its goal to do so. Thank you for the opportunity.

Learn More About Michelle

Website
www.poesimpsonlaw.com

Facebook
www.facebook.com/poesimpsonlaw

Twitter
www.twitter.com/poesimpsonlaw

ANEESAH BRAY
Owner
Creative Collective Capital

Aneesah Bray is an award-winning manager, strategist and a 30 year veteran of the entertainment industry. Aneesah founded Aneesah Bray Consulting, an indie label consulting firm in 2009, Creative Collective Capital, a curated entertainment investor mastermind group and C3 Resources, a nonprofit learning platform for creators in 2018.

Aneesah’s flagship artist was Bone Crusher and she managed his career from the ground floor to award winning song success, music licensing on films like Stomp the Yard, State of the Union, and Lakeview Terrace as well as his acting career; utilizing her relationships with Will Packer and Rob Hardy. She currently manages two independent artists and manages an independent record label.

Aneesah began building relationships in her hometown, Los Angeles, CA, where she had accessibility to many entertainers. She graduated from Hollywood Film Academy and Radio Broadcasting school. Her infinite work ethic and skills were cultivated as she worked in tour management under the late Chris Lighty, management and strategy under Ice T and business under Universal’s Indie Label Division Course.

Currently, she serves on the Board of Georgia Production Partnership as President and Georgia Music Partners as Secretary. She leads the Music Roundtable for Dekalb County and has corporate partnerships with City National Bank, Iberia Bank, First Entertainment Credit Union, MediaVestor, Roadshow Equity, Superior Business Management, Element CPAs and Skillshot Media. She also serves as COO of KLA Productions, a cross-platform corporation newly formed for megachurch pastor Kevin L. Adams.

She is one of the founding members of the Atlanta Hip Hop Film Festival, was a former board member of A3C, PVIFF and is the current organizer of Backstage Federal Credit Union.

Find Out More About Aneesah

Website
c3convention.com and AneesahBray.com

Members and Associations
GPP President and GMP Executive Board

Imdb Page
Aneesah Bray

Facebook
C3 Convention

Instagram
C3 Convention and Aneesah Bray

Twitter
Aneesah Bray and C3Convention

YouTube Channel
Aneesah Bray

LINDA CHATMON
Founder/Sole Principal
Contracts and Grants, LLC

In a nutshell, Business Growth Expert!!

Linda Chatmon is the sole principal of Contracts and Grants, LLC a Federal Acquisitions consulting firm and several other brands, all of which contribute to the growth of small businesses through contracts and grants, technology, and e-learning. An entrepreneur with a diversified portfolio of businesses and tools, all of Ms. Chatmon’s brands focus on the needs of entrepreneurs, small businesses, athletes entertainers, travelers and celebrities. She is the author of two e-books (The Road to Government Contracts and GrantWorthy)

PORTFOLIO
1995-Founder Contracts and Grants, LLC
2016 – Founder of The App Diva, LLC
2017-Founder of Contracts and Capital, Sports and Entertainment, (From Winning Fans to Winning Contracts)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
•           13.2 Billion Dollars in Contracts and Grants Awards and Negotiations
•           Created 8 to 14 Campaign – Entrepreneur Development for Athletes, Celebrities and Entertainers
•           Consultant to elected officials for the purpose of drafting legislation for Small Business
•           Consultant to Venture Capital Groups for Mergers and Acquisitions
•           Average a 30% growth margin for most companies within 24 Months
•           Led Transition Teams after Merger/Acquisitions

RECOGNITIONS

Political Appointee for “The Assembly” the largest Economic Development TAD (Tax Allocation District) in Georgia for a live, work and play project.
Subject Matter Expert to Syracuse University, Florida State, and LSU for Entrepreneur Development
Subject Matter Expert (Grants, Cost Principles, and Policy) and Trainer to Health and Human Services, the 2nd largest contracting agency within the Federal Government Contracts and Grants specialists in Policy, Cost Principles and Grant Management.

Ms. Chatmon attended the University of North Carolina, and prior to entrepreneurship, was employed as a paralegal and responsible for contract compliance for a large pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in Osaka Japan.

She has two adult children, Michael and Jocelyn, a grandson Jason and resides in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.

MARISSA CRESPO
Entertainment Attorney
Crespo Law Office P.C.

I am an entertainment attorney with over 6 years of experience drafting and negotiating entertainment contracts in the film, television, music, literary and fashion industries. My practice ranges from handling entertainment finance deals, acting as production counsel on film and tv projects, and providing music supervision services on independent film projects.

Some recent projects include Tiger Rising starring Queen Latifah and Dennis Quaid, a recent Sundance award winning film, and a recent Queens Collective film that will premiere at Tribeca this year.

Tell Us About How You Got Started In The Business?
While attending Columbia Law School to focus on entertainment law, I worked as an independent line producer, a legal intern at an immigration law firm handling O and P visas for artists and entertainers and film attorneys in NYC, and worked in the legal department of SAG-AFTRA preparing arbitration claims regarding unpaid residuals on behalf of actors. Because entertainment law is a tough, competitive industry to get into, I tried to equip myself with as much business and legal knowledge from various perspectives of the film industry to start my own legal practice.

Tell Is If You Were Involved In A Project That Really Pushed Your Boundaries?
My recent project Fiend has been a beautiful challenge, as it forced me to take more of the lead in managing the project and the intricacies of coordinating with two production companies (one domestic and the other international) to assist in the timing process to try and push the project to production with newer producers.

And Lastly, Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I am interested in helping to develop and promote more above-the-line talent in Georgia, while helping to shape the Georgia entertainment infrastructure, with the mission of maintaining development AND productions within the State of Georgia.

Learn more about Marissa

Website
www.crespolawoffice.net

Members and Associations
Authors Guild; WIFTA, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

Imdb Page
Marissa Crespo

Instagram
@clo_entertainment

THE SOUND, LIGHTING, VFX
AND POST PRODUCTION PANEL

12.00pm - 12.45pm
Moderator: Sheena Wiley
Ndosi Anyabwile - Gorilla Tactix
Andy Metayer - DNA Video
Frank Anderson - Guts and Style Films
Verlenzo Hawk - CurbSquad
Ashley Sheats - CultureBorn

NDOSI ANYABWILE
Director
Gorilla Tactix

Hi! I'm Ndosi Anyabwile. I have been in the film/television business for about 10 years, starting in production then gradually stepping fully into visual effects by 2016.

I directed a few personal projects and received LA Film Festival recognition for my sci-fi series “CHARGED” and was a finalist in the 2015 RODE Reel contest internationally for “Best Visual Effects” and “Best Sci-fi”. In my professional VFX career, I work as a Compositor and earned credits including Stranger Things 3, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Zombieland: Double Tap, Dolemite IS My Name, and more to come.

Trying to make a career in the film business is something that wasn’t taught to me in school. I learned the hard way after graduating college in 2013 that a few student projects weren’t enough to get my foot in the door. I didn’t want to have to move to LA to chase the dream because I believed that film in Georgia was on the rise.

Why Are You Interested In Getting Involved With The Atlanta Creators?
I'm interested in working with The Atlanta Creators because it is always great to learn from other creatives and their journey. When I first started I had no idea how to get into this industry, and to have the opportunity now to share some tools for success with fellow creatives is a great way to grow the GA film community.

Find Out More About Ndosi:

Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/288995727

Website
http://www.gorillatactix.com/

IMDB
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5409506/

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GorillaTactix

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ndovisuals/

Twitter
https://www.twitter.com/ndovisuals/

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/GorillaTactix

ANDY METAYER
Director/Editor/
Creative Director
DNA Video

I’ve been creating films since my high schools TV Production class. I knew I wanted to create films since I was young. I went school for Digital film & video production and after graduating with my Bachelors, I freelanced until I gained a position working as a director for Rick Ross & Maybach Music Group. After outgrowing that position i took a leap of faith and moved to Atlanta. It was a rough start but I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with some big name artists since I’ve been here.

Tell Us About How You Got Started In The Business?
My first big break was in 2013 when Rick Ross hired me, giving me the opportunity to leave my job and focus on film full time. It was a dream come true, working with artists I used to once watch on TV. That push start to leave my job is what ultimately led to me creating my own business and never having to work again.

Tell Is If You Were Involved In A Project That Really Pushed Your Boundaries?
I have filmed multiple projects with the biggest children’s DJ in Atlanta , DJ Willy Wow, and working with him really pushed my boundaries because I had to focus on creating content for children. My whole career was based around explicit hip hop music so I had to really think out of the box to create concepts & treatments that were kid friendly. One of our biggest projects is an educational music video dedicated to Martin Luther King, & Rosa Parks , and was premiered at the King Center and acknowledged by Dr. Bernice King herself.

And Lastly, Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I was actually a speaker at the Creators Conference last year, and after receiving the invitation to re attend, I could not turn it down. It was an amazing platform for creators like myself to network and tell others about my business!

Find Out More About Andy

Website ww.officialdnavideos.com

Facebook
https://m.facebook.com/dnavideosandy/

Instagram
Instagram.com/dnavideosandy

Twitter
Twitter.com/dnavideosandy

YouTube Channel
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCD9UzIcaAuxQHxnMfBP4R4Q?app=m&persist_app=1%3Fsub_confirmation%3D1

FRANK ANDERSON
Director/Cinematographer
The Georgia Box Office/
Guts & Style Films

Frank is a former Navy avionics technician with nine years of service. While serving he began learning production and created a popular video podcast-turned regional TV show. He has been in the industry now for 14 years and is currently a motion graphics artist for Georgia Public Broadcasting and creator/producer for Georgia Box Office.

Frank has always wanted to do film and TV and, together with his wife, Sheena, started a video podcast about anime which quickly became one of the top 5 on iTunes with about 20,000 downloads per month. Throughout this time, Frank was being deployed with the Navy and used his downtime to learn software and picked up new techniques. Eventually they turned the podcast into a TV show that went number one in its time slot for primetime. They are still scratching our heads on how that happened.

Find Out More About Frank:

Website: www.gaboxoffice.com

Imdb Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6727930/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gaboxoffice/

Instagram: @gbo_show (personal @SheenaAloni)

Twitter: @gbo_show

YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMsf1evBVOe9Vqybrdt7Vrw?view_as=subscriber

VERLENZO HAWK
Producer
CurbSquad

ASHLEY SHEATS
Film Editor
Culture Born

I have been in the edutainment industry for 10 years. Primarily, I work in live events that do not require post-production. I provide audio, video, and lighting services for events that are not typically recorded. In my time at Culture Born Collective, I began to learn video editing. The documentary, Death to The N-Word, is my first project where I was responsible for the post-production.

Tell Us About How You Got Started In The Business?
One day the Technical Director and the Creative Director asked me what would I be doing at 5:00AM on a Sunday morning. It is a given that I would say "nothing," they said "Go to sleep early on Saturday!" Then I learned how to run cables, troubleshoot, mix, call a show, and so much more. The rest is history!

I love to help others and each time, I sat down to edit Death to The N-Word, I felt like I wasn't helping because I did not know how to edit. Yes, I am still learning more and more each day. This entire project pushes me to not be comfortable in my depth of knowledge, there is always so much more to know. A lot of failure was presented in this process, however, failure does not win!

And Lastly, Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I would love to get to know more Creators and Creatives in Atlanta. I believe in a two-way street for all things, maybe I'll meet someone who can show me how to edit like a pro, or maybe I am able to render a few services. Overall, I am truly excited to meet more people, to see where their perspective lives, to learn more about the ever-expanding art scene, and to have a great time!

Learn More About Ashley

Website
www.cultureborn.com

Instagram
TheKeyToCulture

The Atlanta Creators
supports
BE THE MATCH
Presented by Stephanie Jackson

For the thousands of people diagnosed every year with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, a cure exists. Over the past 30 years Be The Match ® , operated by the National Marrow Donor Program ® (NMDP), has managed the largest and most diverse marrow registry in the world. We work every day to save lives through transplant.

Patients depend on Be The Match and our supporters to find a match to save their life. We are here to provide one-on-one support to patients and their families every step of the way along the transplant journey. Our never-ending passion and dedication to save lives through transplant are what drive us to help more patients survive.

For patients diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma and other life-threatening diseases, a bone marrow or cord blood transplant may be their best or only hope for a cure. Yet 70% of patients who need a transplant to do not have a fully matched donor in their family. They depend on Be The Match® and our supporters to find a match to save their life. We also provide one-on-one support to patients and their families throughout the transplant journey.

ABOUT MABEL
Mabel Barba is a very dear friend of ours that we met on the set of Marvel/Fox' "The Gifted". Her love, spirit, intellect, wisdom and love of life is so infectious and she is such an extraordinary incredible light to everyone she meets and is truly beautiful – inside and out!

Mabel has worked within the movie and TV industry for over 8 years, has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Film, an Associates in Arts Degree and has worked successfully with such organizations including, Marvel, Fox, Universal, Netflix, Paramount using her skills and talents on productions including "Moonlight", "I Am Frankie", "The Unbroken", "American Crime Story: Versace", "Baywatch", "Ride Along", "Bloodline", "Graceland", "Burn Notice", "24: Legacy", "The Gifted", just to name but a few.

However, I was overwhelmed with so much grief and sadness when I heard that this beautiful lady, who exudes light, life and so much positivity, is, right now, with courageousness and boldness, fighting a rare form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia which required her to have a complete bone marrow transplant on July 8th to save her life.

We wanted to desperately focus on highlighting the need for people from ethnic minorities to register as bone marrow donors as it took Mabel nearly 6 months to find a match. (Mabel was diagnosed in December 2018 and so you can see the seriousness of discovering a suitable donor.)

Mabel is a great believer in God . Her words and positivity gives me strength to further realize that with this faith, prayers and belief, you never to be afraid of any circumstance, as the Universal Creator’s hands, guidance, provision and expertise is being manifested for good and true works!

Please, do what you can to support all those who are suffering from any cancer-related illness so others can be helped and have their quality of life restored and healed by visiting and registering at BeTheMatch.org. Thank You.

Website:
BeTheMatch.org

1.45pm - 2.30pm
Pitching Concepts To TV
Seminar Presentation

by Pitch Expert/Content Creator

JEANNE SIMON

"Sell Your TV Concept Now, Inc."

Everything in Jeanne’s life revolves around creativity. As a pitch expert, she works with clients on concept development, pitch package creation and powerful pitch delivery. She was on the development and pitch team for ZigZag, a TV series they sold to Animal Planet which aired for two seasons. The Gen X network she co-developed for Turner Broadcasting was green lit by Ted Turner and Scott Sassa.

She has also developed and pitched IP created with Mark Simon and inked 40+ production and distribution deals.Her creative muscles were strengthened when she worked as a producer, writer, and content creator for major TV networks and studios in the entertainment industry for more than 25 years.She has produced 400+ television series episodes including half of Nickelodeon’s Saturday night prime-time block, Snick.

Her credits include Nickelodeon’s Clarissa Explains It All, Roundhouse, Weinerville, Gullah Gullah Island, and Allegra’s Window. Jeanne was on the team which created the format for international Blue’s Clues and produced Cartoon Network’s first live-action series, Carrot Top’s A.M. Mayhem.

She also was a writer/producer/director on TNN’s reality series Roller Jam and a writer for the ABC series Secrets of the Animal Kingdom.

The time I spent with Turner Broadcasting creating an entire new network for them super-charged my creative engine and I teamed up with my husband to create and sell our own TV shows. We’ve created practically every kind of show you can think of: animations for kids and adults, game shows, dramatic TV movies of the week, live-action sitcoms, faith-based TV, live-action kids edutainment, training videos, feature films, and reality TV shows.

We’ve signed 35 distribution deals and won over 50 international awards including Grand Prize in the first ever Nicktoons Film Festival with our series of shorts Timmy’s Lessons in Nature. Every major network called us to pitch after that win. Mark and I continue to create and sell our own concepts and have helped many of our clients get deals of their own.

She has also traveled the world as a lecturer at major TV conferences challenging and training others to pitch their content with authenticity, creativity and passion.

Jeanne approaches all aspects of her life as an exciting puzzle to be solved creatively… even playing tennis. She competes on up to four USTA tennis teams per season and is always finding new ways to get the win!

Jeanne’s ultimate creation are her identical twin young men. She continues to challenge them to create lives of purpose and joy.

And Lastly, Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I have had the pleasure of spending time with Audrey and she convinced me this is an amazing event and that I had some valuable insights to share with the attendees.

Find Out More About Jeanne

Website
www.sellyourtvconceptnow.com

Members and Associations
WIFTA, GPP, USTA

Imdb Page
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0660603/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pitchtv/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARBuQgdHH0i6YxsvBD122hciuLwoxncTniiYPpKxursly1UXZogyuv8_ol9I5Yk4THTZsdg0CHfwxORM

THE DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS AND SCREENWRITERS PANEL

2.45pm - 3.45pm
Moderator: Khara Seeley
Shandra McDonald - Kiss The Limit
Keith Hampton - Latest Creations
Meshall Shumate - Shu Productions
David W. Hogan - IMAX
Andy Metayer - DNA Videos

SHANDRA McDONALD
Producer/Director
Kiss the Limit

SHANDRA L. MCDONALD is an award-winning screenwriter, director, and producer with more than 20 years’ experience in the television and film industry. She has received awards from the Director's Guild of America, Atlanta Film Festival, IFP Film Festival, American Black Film Festival, British Film Institute, Hollywood Black Film Festival and the 48-Hour Film Festival for her projects.

Recently, a feature-film where she served as an executive producer titled Jinn, premiered in the highly-competitive, narrative section at the 2018 South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas. The award-winning film recently received a distribution deal with MGM Studios and is currently streaming on Amazon and iTunes.

Shandra is in development with Screen Lloyd Productions for a feature film that she plans to direct titled, “Awake O Sleeper.” She recently directed a television pilot titled, "The Royal Court" that she is pitching. Ms. McDonald continues to grow her film-production company Kiss the Limit Productions producing various types of content including web series, television pilots, documentaries, shorts, and feature films while being a proud Film Professor at Clayton State University.

Feel Free To Learn More About Shandra:

Website
www.kissthelimit.com

Imdb Page
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1540328/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/KissTheLimit/

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kiss_the_limit/

YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/KissTheLimit

KEITH HAMPTON
Filmmaker
Latest Creations

I have been working in the industry for over 25 years. For the last 20 years, I have been CEO and Head Creative at Latest Creations, Inc., Film and Video Production Company, where I wrote, produced, directed, and edited features, shorts, and promo videos.

I continue to make movies independently, while paying my knowledge forward through my Hampton Film Academy programs and college courses I teach.

My first experience working on a film set happened after I saw a string of films released based on books by my favorite author, Stephen King. As a young writer, I felt inspired to learn how to make my own stories into movies, so that my audience could experience them visually and auditorily. So, I volunteered to work on a student film.

After my first taste of filmmaking as a set production assistant, I partnered with another aspiring filmmaker, Rob Hardy to make the historical feature film, Chocolate City. The film was a huge success and sealed the deal on my passion to become a big time film director. I went to film school to hone my craft.

And Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I am a creator. My base is in Atlanta; and based on the information I've gathered about The Atlanta Creators, this is a movement that is in alignment with my objective to pay forward knowledge of how to build and brand oneself as a creator.

Learn More About Keith:

Website
www.LatestCreations.com

Imdb Page
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0359012/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/latestcreationsinc/

Twitter
@LCiFilm

YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmvZ3Q040F5Vzt9f0kymUA?view_as=subscriber

Other
www.HamptonFilmAcademy.com

MESHALL SHUMATE
Director/Producer/Writer
Shu Productions

Video Production became a part of my life at an early age. At age sixteen, I was managing local R & B bands in the Kansas City Area. By the age of seventeen, I co-wrote, produced directed and edited my first music video. By the ripe old age of eighteen, a cousin and I had formed a production company.

The company was operated in the basement of my parent’s home. The production company produced music video’s, wedding’s, birthday parties, church affairs and special events. Next I landed internships at Starlight Theaters and United Recording Studio’s. Then came a position at Channel 62 television station in master control during the day and spinning the wheels of steel by night at KKFI (FM) community radio station. Excited to see more of the world, I moved to Los Angels California to study filmmaking at Columbia. After graduation, I made a career move to Atlanta Georgia where I was hired immediately as an office production assistant at a production company. Within two years I worked my way into the camera department as 2nd A.C.

Shortly after I steered myself into 1st A.D and 2nd A.D. roles. I had the opportunity to work with outstanding individuals and companies such as; LaFace Records, SoSo Def Records, Hype Williams, Billy Woodruff, ESPN, and the Summer Olympic Games Nissan Corporation Official Sponsor. After hard work and dedication I reached the director’s chair, I can add clients such as; Raven Symone, Demetrius and Juvenile to my director’s credits.

As a fun loving passionate storyteller. I made my feature film directorial debut with original screenplay entitled: “The Girlz”. As a result winning first place for best narrative feature film during the Night Of The Black Independent Film & Video Festival. My next film award was presented during the Women In Film Preservation Competition at Spelman College which included a CBS channel 46 TV interview with Karyn Greer spotlighting me as a up and coming filmmaker.

Find Out More About Meshall:

Website
www.shuproductions.com

Imdb Page
meshall shumate

Facebook
meshall shumate

Instagram
@alittleshuproductions

Twitter
shuproductioins

YouTube Channel
meshall shumate

Vimeo
meshall shumate

W. D. HOGAN
Director/
Storyboard Artist
IMAX

W.D. Hogan is a writer, director and storyboard artist for feature films and television.

Hogan directed the 3D large format film "Asteroid Impact" for IMAX, releasing in March 2020 in 80 countries.

He broke in directing the music documentary "Do Re Mi" for Interscope Records. Hogan followed with an award winning independent feature and television movies for Syfy, Hallmark and Fox.

Hogan got his start as a storyboard artist, illustrating features "Mortal Kombat" (1995), "Jerry Maguire" (1996), HBO's "True Detective" S03 and "Watchmen" (2019), and Netflix's "Red Notice" (2020).

As a storyboard artist I began working on PSAs and commercials until I built a portfolio. Then I signed with Storyboards, Inc. and began work in features, starting with Mortal Kombat (1995).

As a director, I storyboarded most of the music videos for director Chris Robinson (ATL) who gave me my start, directing a music doc on LA hip-hop group 4th Avenue Jones for Interscope Records.

And Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I'm from the South and went to high school in Atlanta (what was Northside School of the Performing Arts) and have always wanted to help and be a part of the talent we have here.

Please Feel Free To Learn More About W. D:

Imdb Page
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1016044/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/wdhogan/

https://www.dga.org/The-Guild/Members/Profile.aspx?mid=uHgfALIDh3dcfVHLIMpdgw%3d%3d

ANDY METAYER
Director/
Editor/Creative Director
DNA VIDEO

I’ve been creating films since my high schools TV Production class. I knew I wanted to create films since I was young. I went school for Digital film & video production and after graduating with my Bachelors, I freelanced until I gained a position working as a director for Rick Ross & Maybach Music Group. After outgrowing that position i took a leap of faith and moved to Atlanta. It was a rough start but I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with some big name artists since I’ve been here.

Tell Us About How You Got Started In The Business? (i.e experiences, challenges, interesting anecdotes, etc)
My first big break was in 2013 when Rick Ross hired me, giving me the opportunity to leave my job and focus on film full time. It was a dream come true, working with artists I used to once watch on TV. That push start to leave my job is what ultimately led to me creating my own business and never having to work again.

I have filmed multiple projects with the biggest children’s DJ in Atlanta , DJ Willy Wow, and working with him really pushed my boundaries because I had to focus on creating content for children. My whole career was based around explicit hip hop music so I had to really think out of the box to create concepts & treatments that were kid friendly. One of our biggest projects is an educational music video dedicated to Martin Luther King, & Rosa Parks , and was premiered at the King Center and acknowledged by Dr. Bernice King herself.

I was actually a speaker at the Creators Conference last year, and after receiving the invitation to re attend, I could not turn it down. It was an amazing platform for creators like myself to network and tell others about my business!

Learn More About Andy

Website
www.officialdnavideos.com

Facebook
https://m.facebook.com/dnavideosandy/

Instagram
Instagram.com/dnavideosandy
Twitter
Twitter.com/dnavideosandy

YouTube Channel
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCD9UzIcaAuxQHxnMfBP4R4Q?app=m&persist_app=1%3Fsub_confirmation%3D1

Documentary Presentation

by Director and Filmmaker

SADIQ AL-ALEEM

"Death To The N Word"

Sadiq Al-Aleem is a true native to the north. Sadiq was born on the sixth of April in 1972. He is a painter, sculptor, filmmaker, father, founder of Culture Born, and a Marine Corps veteran that served during the Gulf War. After serving in the Marines, Sadiq felt invincible and decided to take on the challenge of teaching himself various art forms. After living in numerous countries and states, Sadiq decided to call Atlanta home, where he was attracted to the amount of independent artists that the city nurtures and the beauty of African Influence.

Aside from the arts, Sadiq works as an advocate for veterans who suffer from mental illness and substance abuse. Having completed advanced coursework in both sociology and psychology, Sadiq greatly understands the experience of Veterans. Sadiq spends the majority of his time with youth-centered, progress-driven, and minority-focused organizations. He also actively advocates for the general equity of all people.

It has been many years since Sadiq was compared to Jean-Michel Basquiat while practicing his artistry in Cleveland, OH, however the inspiration of child-like creativity applies to all of his advocacy and personal works to this day.

Death to The N-Word highlights the desensitizing of the taboo-term through music, history, and multiple cultures.

Over the years, Sadiq has garnered a growing reputation for being able to surpass every expectation.

Most recently, Sadiq has emerged onto the film scene, selecting and directing a very heartfelt documentary for the past five years — Death to The N-Word.

And Lastly, Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I am interested in becoming a part of a collective of artists who are all equally inspired to make the changes that they desire to see in the world. I am also looking forward to seeing the multiple perspectives that The Atlanta Creators has to offer.

Learn More About Sadiq:

Website
cultureborn.com

Instagram
@1CultureBorn

THE STORYBOARD PANEL

4.30pm - 5.15pm
Moderator: Brian McGee
Brian McGee - The Art Of McGee/B.R.E Productions Int. Inc
Mark Simon - Storyboards and Animatics, Inc
Dawud Anyabwile - Big City Entertainment
D. L. Maffett - The Tactical Pencil
David W. Hogan - IMAX

W. D. HOGAN
Director/
Storyboard Artist
IMAX

W.D. Hogan is a writer, director and storyboard artist for feature films and television.

Hogan directed the 3D large format film "Asteroid Impact" for IMAX, releasing in March 2020 in 80 countries.

He broke in directing the music documentary "Do Re Mi" for Interscope Records.
Hogan followed with an award winning independent feature and television movies for Syfy, Hallmark and Fox.

Hogan got his start as a storyboard artist, illustrating features "Mortal Kombat" (1995), "Jerry Maguire" (1996), HBO's "True Detective" S03 and "Watchmen" (2019), and Netflix's
"Red Notice" (2020).

As a storyboard artist I began working on PSAs and commercials until I built a portfolio. Then I signed with Storyboards, Inc. and began work in features, starting with Mortal Kombat (1995).

As a director, I storyboarded most of the music videos for director Chris Robinson (ATL) who gave me my start, directing a music doc on LA hip-hop group 4th Avenue Jones for Interscope Records.

And Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I'm from the South and went to high school in Atlanta (what was Northside School of the Performing Arts) and have always wanted to help and be a part of the talent we have here.

Please Feel Free To Learn More About W. D:

Imdb Page
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1016044/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/wdhogan/

https://www.dga.org/The-Guild/Members/Profile.aspx?mid=uHgfALIDh3dcfVHLIMpdgw%3d%3d

MARK SIMON
Storyboard Artist
Storyboards & Animatics,
Inc.

Mark Simon counts more than 30 years of experience working in the entertainment industry as a producer and director for live action and animation, writing and lecturing, and amassing over 5,000 production credits.

Mark is currently storyboarding the hit series The Walking Dead and provides full animatics for the series. He also produced the animation for Fox’s film Tooth Fairy 2, starring Larry the Cable Guy and is the animation producer on Universal’s current release of the Little Rascals movie. Timmy’s Lessons In Nature, the animated shorts which Mark Simon developed, directed and produced, won Grand Prize in Nickelodeon’s first-ever Nicktoons Film Festival. He was also head of story on WB’s Hong Kong Phooey feature starring Eddie Murphy and on the animated feature, Barbie: Video Game Hero.

Mark was part of the Toon Boom animation team which won the 2012 Prime Time Engineering Emmy for the Storyboard Pro software. He was also inducted into the DAVE SCHOOL (Digital Animation & Visual Effects School) Hall of Fame in 2012.

His & Storyboard, Inc. company, the largest supplier in the Southern U.S., provides storyboards, illustrations, cartoons and storyboard comic book illustration to the entertainment and publishing industries, including clients such as Disney, Universal, Viacom, Sony, HBO, Nickelodeon, FOX, Steven Spielberg, USA Networks, ABC Television and many others.

A&S Animation, Inc., Mark’s animation consultation, development and production house, has produced animated shorts for iconic Disney characters and won more than 100 international awards.

Check out Mark’s long-running video blog, The Making of a Dream. This blog chronicles the making of the animated show, Dream Factory, from concept through production and into distribution.

Go to http://www.awn.com/blog/making-dream-episode-1-what-blog-about

He lectures around the world at major conferences, conventions, entertainment trade schools and universities, and is a second degree black belt and two-time national champion in Tae Kwon Do.

Website
www.Storyboards-East.com

Members and Associations
ASIFA, IATSE, GPP

Imdb Page
imdb.me/marksimon

Twitter
pitchtvshow

YouTube Channel
youtube.com/marksimontoons

DAWUD ANYABWILE
Storyboard Artist/
Illustrator/Digital Artist
Big City Entertainment

Dawud Anyabwile is an Emmy Award Winning and two time Glyph Comics award winning Illustrator and comic artist based in Atlanta, GA. He has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career including the Key to Kansas City for Outstanding Service to Children. A Lifetime Achievement Award from the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention and in addition he was nominated for the Will Eisner Award - Best Artist category at the San Diego Comic Con in 1992 for his work on the critically acclaimed comic series, BROTHERMAN: Dictator of Discipline.

Dawud was born by the name of David Sims and raised in Philadelphia, PA where he developed his love for art, culture, science fiction and music appreciation. As a young person, Dawud and his brothers explored all kinds of creative forms of expression including stop motion animation, film making and story development.

Dawud was raised in a home where both his mother and father cultivated the arts and self determination which eventually led to the development of Dawud's art skills from a well known street artist and entrepreneur to creating the BROTHERMAN comic series which is recognized as a catalyst for the contemporary Black Comic book movement.

Dawud has since gained studio experience in both NYC, LA and Atlanta by working on popular television shows and feature films such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, Love Simon, The Wild Thornberrys, The Rugrats, MTV's Daria as well conceptualize and storyboard a myriad of commercials and other major projects for CW, BET, TBS, Cartoon Network, TRU TV, CNN and more.

Dawud currently runs his own company, Big City Entertainment, Inc. He recently illustrated the graphic novel adaptation of the NY Times Bestselling novel, MONSTER by Walter Dean Myers and published by Harper Collins and released Book One of the all new BROTHERMAN: Revelation graphic novel series.

In January 2018 Dawud announced that much of his original art and artifacts from the Brotherman comics series was just added as part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian's National African American History Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC.

Website:
https://www.anyabwile.com/

Instagram:
@brothermancomix

D. L. MAFFETT
Art Director
The Tactical Pencil

I am currently a freelance art director. I have worked as a freelance artist for nearly three decades. I have worked on projects ranging from graphic design for major league sports entertainment to independent comic book / graphic novels. I can and have worked most positions and roles in any creative experience from project lead to staff artist.

I started drawing comics at a young age, then worked for a silk screen printing company as a staff artist. I continued to freelance and learn as I grew creatively. I started freelance art for commissions at 10 yrs old and continued working for my self part time ever since

Tell Us About A Project That Really Pushed Your Boundaries?
I make doing this a habit. Because if forces me to grow, lead, network and budget. If I cannot get a portion done myself, I hire others to help.

And Lastly, Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
Because it is a great opportunity to grow and see others grow as creatives.

Learn More about D.L.

Website
www.dlmaffett.com

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TacticalPencil

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/tacpen/

Twitter
https://twitter.com/officer_M

THE MUSIC INDUSTRY PANEL

5.30pm - 6.15pm
Moderator: Audrey Beharie-McGee
David Tolliver - Singer/Songwriter/Producer
Adrian Meeks - Song Source Music Group
Kipper Jones - Singer/Songwriter/Producer
Terri Pace - Singer/Performer
Jason Guthrie - Singer/Songwriter
Domonique Mitchell - XOD Network

ADRIAN MEEKS
President/CEO
and Artists Manager
Song Source Music Group

KIPPER JONES
Legendary Singer/Songwriter
Music Industry Executive
Kipper Jones Inc

“They” is Kipper Jones, the legendary singer-songwriter whose longevity and body of work testify to the durability of real music and genuine emotion.

Kipper was born in Flint, Michigan, minutes away from the birthplace of Motown. He grew up in Los Angeles, where he trained as a session singer at age 15 under the tutelage of the
Berry Gordy school of Motown.

It was in L.A. where he continued his soul education under the wings of such luminaries as Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Luther Vandross.

Kipper’s career is a timeline through the history of modern black music, from performing and recording as part of the venerable R&B outfit TEASE, as well as working with an eclectic, multi-generational collection of musicians including Anita Baker, Teddy Pendergrass, Brian McKnight, Teena Marie, Eric Clapton, Lauryn Hill and Sly Stone.

Kipper has most distinguished himself with his songwriting, which showcases his knack for crafting melodies that stick and lyrics that echo. Writing an indelible song requires more than ingenuity and command of theory—though Kipper has both in spades. What takes a song from good to great is emotional intelligence, and Kipper’s keen observations of life and love have resonated with the likes of Vanessa Williams ("The Right Stuff," "The Comfort Zone"), Brandy (“I Wanna Be Down,” “Brokenhearted,” “Baby,”), Chaka Khan (“Somethin’ Deep”), and Kenny Lattimore (“Never Too Busy”), to name only a few.
But despite his blessed career, Kipper is not content to rest on his laurels.

He currently hosts his own live show, where he and his band Kipper Jones' RnB Circus™ thrill capacity crowds with selections from soul music’s past and present.

To further his ongoing quest for “the next thing”, Kipper has just completed his first academic year as a student in the Berklee College of Music’s Music Business Degree Program.

He’s also helping to craft soul music’s future, including the single, “Closer To The Source,” which lends the Leroy Hutson classic a new coat of paint with the help of drummer Lil’ Jon Roberts and GRAMMY Award winners Snarky Puppy.

And Lastly, Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
It's ultimately important to collectively speak into the next generation of creatives. Especially in the burgeoning frontier that is the Atlanta-metro area! I am more than grateful and honored to assume my responsibility in that endeavor.

Learn More About Kipper

Website
www.kipperjones.com

Members and Associations
NARAS, SESAC

Imdb Page
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5116501/

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/theonlykipper/

Instagram
@unclekipper

Twitter
@unclekipper

YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYXlor2KzpBh7CwTCD9EnkQ

Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/unclekipper

Other
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/5csXmE58CZmnhFSeWaRc5V?si=435DVedWRISoyIF8KFZuZA

DAVID TOLLIVER
Major Recording Artist/Singer/Songwriter
Producer/Director
Blaq Eyes Entertainment/
Tolliver Consultants
Media Group

Dave Tolliver made a name for himself as a member of the platinum R&B duo Men At Large. Dave a native of Cleveland, OH, is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, producer, that has worked with some of music's greatest, most notably The Levert Family, and R. Kelly.

Dave started singing at the tender age of 5 years old, from there it led to singing at local talent shows and it wasn't long before R&B singer, songwriter, producer, Gerald Levert discovered his hidden talent. The chemistry between Dave and his partner was awesome. Together they created a combustion that transformed these Cleveland boys into Men At Large. The smash hit "So Alone” put them on the map.

Dave toured the world earning platinum and gold albums, song of the year in 1993 and an Indie Music Award nomination for best video, from a project released in 1999.

After two successful albums, earning platinum status, and being nominated for a grammy award, members of Men At Large decided to pursue solo careers. During that time Dave has managed to keep himself busy in and out of the studio, in 2009 he released his first solo project "Blaq Pavarotti", then in 2011 he started his company FullBelly Music group, he's working on his sophomore project "The Blaq Album", and keeping the talent on the road with the "Hennessey Black Reminisce Tour” with Rude Boys, Shai, H-Town, Kut Klose, and Levert II.

Now a residence of Atlanta, GA, you can find Dave on the judging panel of various music competitions, speaking panel for music conferences and performing.

Learn More About Dave:

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/davetollivermenatlarge

Instagram:
Davemenatlarge

YouTube
Dave Tolliver

JASON GUTHRIE
Assistant Professor
Tour Manager/Musician
Clayton State University

TERRI PACE
Voice Talent
Life Solutions, Inc

I've been in the entertainment industry since 1991.

I started with Kirk Franklin & The Family. I've also worked with many other artist and traveled the world. I held several positions such as: Vocalist, Admin Asst, Road Manager, Tax Consultant, Mentor, Stylist, & Makeup Artist.

After most of my travels I found my self in tremendous debt with the IRS. This lead my interest into becoming a Tax preparer and /Specialist. I have now been in that business for 20 years. Serving all 50 states with a corporate office in Dallas Texas.

I grew up with Kirk Franklin in Fort Worth Texas. Singing in churches around the city.

When he decided to form the group (The Family), I was one of the first people he called. The rest is history. From there I was able to go further with my entertainment career.

And Lastly, Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
My motto is "Each One, Reach One, & Teach One". I strongly believe in Empowering the World and giving the back the knowledge that was given to me. While learning even more.... It would be my pleasure to work with The Atlanta Creators. Let's create greatness!!!

Find Out More About Terri:

Facebook
Terri Pace

Instagram
Shugapace01

DOMONIQUE MITCHELL
Music Industry Producer
and Executive
XOD Streaming
TV Network

Domonique Mitchell has helped sell 24 million Cds, 2 Diamond Awards, 5 Billboard awards,
Domonique is the catalyst for making something good, “great.” Possessing more than 30 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry his uniquely developed skills and ability to help others manifest their dream has resulted in the success of those from his community creatives to Grammy award winning megastars such as Lisa Lopes, Swizz Beatz and In sync and Many others benefitting from his vision, guidance, support, professional development, tutelage and unyielding friendship.

Geared with a passion for dedication and hard work, Domonique soon caught the attention of B.E.T and the network soon hired him to work as a Co-Producer for Comic View from In addition, he also Co-Produce two seasons of Comic View in Atlanta, Georgia and one season in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Today Domonique, is the Chairman of the board and founder of Xperienc On-Demand a multi-media entertainment company with launching pads in all aspects of the entertainment industry, A TV streaming distributing network Called Xperienc On Demand " XOD NETWORK"

Find Out More About Domonique:

Website
Www.xperienc.tv

Facebook
XOD NETWORK

Instagram
XOD NETWORK

Twitter
XOD NETWORK

YouTube Channel
https://watch.xperienc.tv/catalog

6.30pm - 8.00pm
The Atlanta Creators Conference
Performances & Meet And Greet Event

Take Your Reservation For One Of The Most Amazing Industry Event of 2020!

Our Amazing
Atlanta Creators Conference Performers!

SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE BY
DAVE TOLLIVER
on Saturday

Founder and Member of "MEN AT LARGE"
Legendary Major Recording Artist/Singer/Songwriter/Music Producer

AMAYA SCOTT

Singer/Songwriter

I have been singing at various events such as weddings, pageants, and parties etc., majority of my life. After getting so many compliments on my vocal abilities, I decided in 2019 that I would take my singing seriously. So far, the Creator’s conference is my first official event in entertainment.

I decided a year ago to take singing seriously. In December, I entered a local talent show called “Who’s Got That Vibe.” Majority of my competitors had original music and I did not. I realized if I wanted to win, I either had to come with something original or lose. Within a week, I wrote a beautiful song and I performed it for the finale of the show. At the time, I didn’t know anything about creating or writing a song; I had no experience, but with God anything is possible. Needless to say, I won...& here I am.

And Lastly, Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I am a firm believer that a person should never stop learning. I’m interested in networking with more seasoned individuals in entertainment that I can learn from and potentially work with in the future.

Find Out More About Amaya

Facebook
Amaya.m.Scott

Instagram
@mckie.amaya

BIG QUE

Comedienne/Writer

Hey Sugas! My name is Shacario Bradley and I am comedienne Big Que.

I was born the oldest of three in San,Diego CA and raised here in Atlanta, Ga, by my grandmother which is where "Sister Beverly" came from. Comedy has always been my passion.

I have been blessed to share the stage with greats from Melba Moore to Angie Stone doing what I love from stage plays to stand-up.

I met Audrey and Brian at Cafe 290 competing in a showcase called, "Who's Got the Vibe", where they are judges and I won my competing week. I am so blessed and humble to be able to perform at the Atlanta Creators Conference, especially at a time when comedy was almost not an option for me, but what God has for me, it IS for me!

Find Out More About BIG QUE

Email
[email protected]

CHARIE JONES

Singer/songwriter/Actress

This Georgia-native songstress --a unique singer-songwriter and purveyor of relatable music entertainment-- has won Season 25 of the Tin Roof Acoustic Showdown and was a finalist in the recently completed season at Cafe 290’s Who’s Got That Vibe. As a result, she played City Winery Nashville, and soon will appear again at The Train Depot in Lawrenceville, this time at the Feminenergy X festival.

Charie Jones’ picturesque storytelling is sweetened by her love affair with the Atlanta music scene, its artists, and its audiences --
all those that crave colorful, emotional soundscapes adorning their world. Her acoustic soul is shaped by modern alternative rock and gospel, with vocals blessed with R&B and folk balladry roots. Gigging, and appearing at open mics everywhere, Charie is driven to heal and inspire with songs of hardship and a revelation of peace.

Find Out More About Charie

Facebook
Charie Jones

Instagram
@cjgiggles

ZION AKA 7
with LUKE G

Music Artist/Singer/Rapper/Producer

My name is Zion Aka 7, originally from West Philadelphia. I have spent nearly 20 years in the industry working in different capacities and different roles within fashion, production, songwriting, and more recently focusing on my own artistry through music and poetry. I am an artist who embraces my purpose as a mouth piece for Jesus and being a voice of this generation.

Tell Us About How You Got Started In The Business?
Music has always been an outlet for me to deal with my issues from a young age. As I started writing, my poetry transformed into music. As I grew older, my sister was a big influence in getting me started in the industry, because she was a choreographer. She expressed herself through movement as I did the same through words and music. My initial start in the industry was as a celebrity stylist which allotted me the opportunity to meet and work with some amazing people. Being an artist at heart, I have transitioned to music and have been focusing on growing and expanding my craft.

Tell Is If You Were Involved In A Project That Really Pushed Your Boundaries?
My latest project "Color Me Human" has been my love offering to the world and also a boundary pusher for my life. It took everything I had to put together that body of work that represented where I was as a Christian, what I have overcome, and what I have healed from. Overall sharing my testimony, giving God the glory and releasing my past hurts through my music has been a form of therapy.

And Lastly, Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I am grateful to work with the Atlanta Creators because of the wealth of knowledge and experience that they offer everyone who is a part of it. The platform is an amazing resource to connect with people, learn from the curated workshops, and grow in this industry.

Members and Associations
Life Christian Cafe

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/zionaka7/

YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuO2tAFJrrGBvP8bMBcef9A

J DA PRYNCE

Singer/Songwriter/
Actor

I initially got started in the entertainment business as early as 15, when I formed my first band. Since that time, I have either started other bands or been recruited to join other bands. In addition to my experiences working as a vocalist, I have gained experience working as an actor and songwriter for a few independent films. One of the greatest challenges throughout my career in film and entertainment has been finding the courage to stay the course despite the many setbacks and no's that I have encountered over the years. There have been times when I have felt like throwing in the towel, but somehow, I manage to dig deep within and continue to push forward.

Recently, I had the privilege to perform in the musical version of Little Shop of Horrors. Originally, I was cast to be in the ensemble. Due to unforeseen circumstances, within two weeks of the show's opening night, I was cast as an understudy for the character, Mr. Mushnick. It was quite a challenge to learn all of the speaking parts and the blocking for the character, but with determination and extreme dedication, I was able to do just that.

And Lastly, Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I am interested in working with The Atlanta Creators in order to be a part of this amazing networking opportunity. I excitedly look forward to the chance to meet with other professionals that I may be able to collaborate with. Equally, it will be a great opportunity to share my expertise and learn from others' expertise.

Find Out More About Jeremy

Facebook
Facebook.com/jdaworld

Instagram
Instagram.com/jdaprynce

Twitter
twitter.com/J_daPrynce

YouTube Channel
Youtube.com/jdaprynce

"HAM HOCKS IN HEAVEN"
DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE
Courtesy of Blue Bistro Creative

AMINAH V WILLIAMS

Aminah V. Williams in a working actor with a professional passion that lives both on the stage and on the screen. She studied Film and Theatre at Georgia State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2016. During her time in school she had the opportunity to play several roles including Girl in Hot L Baltimore and Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
She is currently a part of the Horizon Theater Apprenticeship program and has studied improv at The Second City, Village Theatre and Dad’s Garage. Aminah continues to hone he craft through individual training with her mentor and acting coach Tonia Jackson.
In 2016, she landed her first role in the feature film, Marvelous, produced by Khaeem Entertainment Group and served as writer, director and producer for an independent TV series titled: Offbeat.

Aminah will be playing the character Carrie Ann “Cat” Meadows in the pop play performance of HAM HOCKS IN HEAVEN.

and JESSE BINGHAM

Jesse Dwight Bingham is a working actor living in Atlanta, GA. Across his 11-year career, he has landed roles in 18 films, television shows and new media series including guest starring roles in TV One's ATL Homicide and Fatal Attraction as well as the Investigation Discovery series Murder Chose Me..

He is currently working on several projects including a starring roles in the film The Conduit and co-starring roles in The Dispute, The Delaney Chronicles, Reckless Love and Half Married Half Separated Half Crazy.

Prior to moving to Atlanta from his hometown of Los Angeles he's spent 9 years in the United States Air Force.

Jesse will be playing the character Bernard “Burn” Meadows in the pop play performance of HAM HOCKS IN HEAVEN.

KHALLIL

Music Artist/Vocalist/Rapper/
Producer

Please Give Us A Brief Overview About Your Time, Positions and Experience working within the Film, Arts and Entertainment Industry?
I have performed countless times in both Charleston and Atlanta as an artist. I also have starred in my own music videos as well as help with the creative directing for the video. I moved to Atlanta to be in an environment which is surrounded by people from both all walks of entertainment.
Tell Us About How You Got Started In The Business?
I was a soccer player for the Jamaican national team and suffered many injuries when I played at the collegiate level. During my time of recovery, I used music as my therapy. It then turned into a career and I haven't looked back since. Through this process I learned how important it is not to quit on yourself and your dreams. I plan on turning my dreams into a reality through not only my music but through every possible entertainment venture that I find interest in.
Tell Is If You Were Involved In A Project That Really Pushed Your Boundaries?
I have yet to be a part of a project that pushed the boundaries but plan to in the near future.
And Lastly, Why Are You Interested In Working With The Atlanta Creators?
I believe that by working with the Atlanta Creators I will be able to garnish the skills necessary to take my art to the next level. I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with such wonderful creatives.

Learn More About Khallil

Website
www.therealkhallil.com
Members and Associations
BMI
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheRealKhallil/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/khallilstewart/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/KhallilStewart
YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNkyu28PFJseFUekWv-Lv4Q

The 2nd ​Atlanta Creators Conference 2020

Day 1: Saturday, February 22nd, 2020​Guest Speakers Profile and Panel Presentations

INTRODUCING​AUDREY AND BRIANTHE FOUNDERS OF​THE ATLANTA CREATORS CONFERENCE

Brian McGee

Director/Founder/Storyboard ArtistTHE ATLANTA CREATORS/B.R.E PRODUCTIONS INT. INC​THE ART OF McGEE

Audrey​Beharie-McGee

Director/Co-FounderB.R.E PRODUCTIONS INT. INCTHE ATLANTA CREATORSVOCAL ZONES USA​PHOTOGRAPHY BY McGEE

THE ATLANTA MARRIOTT NORTHEAST/EMORY HOTEL, ATLANTA, GEORGIA

The 2nd Atlanta Creators Conference 2020Saturday, February 22, 2020 - Day 1Program of Events​Morning Session

Meet Our Amazing Sponsor and Supporter

Anthony RichardsonUNIQUE​FLAVORS, LLC

Director/Creator/CEO

And Now Let's Introduce You To Our Amazing Moderators

ANDRE LAMONTProducer/DirectorDOF Entertainments

KHARA SEELEYStudentCLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY

SHEENA WILEYProducer/DirectorTHE GEORGIA BOX OFFICE

THE UP AND COMINGS

9.45am - 10.00amTHE UP AND COMINGS PANELModerator: Khara SeeleyBrianna Beville - Clark UniversityVerlenzo Hawk - Clayton State UniversityOmar Rodriquez-Arroyo - Clayton State UniversityVyVy Thai - Clayton State University

BRIANNA BEVILLEFilmmakerClark Atlanta University​

VERLENZO HAWKFilmmaker/StudentClayton State University​

OMAR ​RODRIGUEZ-ARROYOPerforming Arts MajorClayton State University

VYVY THAIFilmmaker/StudentClayton State University​

THE DIGITAL STREAMING, INDEPENDENT TV NETWORKS AND DISTRIBUTION PANEL

LASHON SMITHDirectorCEPTV Network​

DOMONIQUE MITCHELLChairman & CofounderXOD Streaming TV Network​

ADRIAN MEEKSPresident/CEO​and Artists ManagerSong Source Music Group

SHEENA WILEY & ​FRANK ANDERSONDirector/ProducerTHE GEORGIA BOX OFFICE​

MICHAEL CAMPBELLPresident/CEOBLACK ON PURPOSE​TV NETWORK​

​COURTNEY CLARKEPresident/CEOCLARKE TV NETWORK

THE ENTERTAINMENT, MANAGEMENT AND LAW PANEL

JANET WADEMusic Licensing Specialist for Productions

ROY TURNERAttorneyThe Rouse Firm

JASON GUTHRIEAssistant ProfessorClayton State University

MICHELLE SIMPSONEntertainment AttorneyPoe Simpson Law

ANEESAH BRAYOwnerCreative Collective Capital

LINDA CHATMONFounder/Sole PrincipalContracts and Grants, LLC

MARISSA CRESPOEntertainment AttorneyCrespo Law Office P.C.

THE SOUND, LIGHTING, VFX​AND POST PRODUCTION PANEL

12.00pm - 12.45pmModerator: Sheena WileyNdosi Anyabwile - Gorilla TactixAndy Metayer - DNA VideoFrank Anderson - Guts and Style FilmsVerlenzo Hawk - CurbSquadAshley Sheats - CultureBorn

NDOSI ANYABWILEDirectorGorilla Tactix

ANDY METAYERDirector/Editor/​Creative DirectorDNA Video

FRANK ANDERSONDirector/Cinematographer​The Georgia Box Office/​Guts & Style Films

VERLENZO HAWKProducerCurbSquad

ASHLEY SHEATSFilm EditorCulture Born

The Atlanta CreatorssupportsBE THE MATCHPresented by Stephanie Jackson

1.45pm - 2.30pmPitching Concepts To TV​Seminar Presentationby Pitch Expert/Content CreatorJEANNE SIMON"Sell Your TV Concept Now, Inc."

THE DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS AND SCREENWRITERS PANEL

2.45pm - 3.45pmModerator: Khara SeeleyShandra McDonald - Kiss The LimitKeith Hampton - Latest CreationsMeshall Shumate - Shu ProductionsDavid W. Hogan - IMAXAndy Metayer - DNA Videos

SHANDRA McDONALDProducer/DirectorKiss the Limit

KEITH HAMPTONFilmmakerLatest Creations

MESHALL SHUMATEDirector/Producer/WriterShu Productions

W. D. HOGANDirector/​Storyboard ArtistIMAX

ANDY METAYERDirector/Editor/Creative DirectorDNA VIDEO

Documentary Presentationby Director and FilmmakerSADIQ AL-ALEEM

"Death To The N Word"

THE STORYBOARD PANEL

4.30pm - 5.15pmModerator: Brian McGeeBrian McGee - The Art Of McGee/B.R.E Productions Int. IncMark Simon - Storyboards and Animatics, IncDawud Anyabwile - Big City EntertainmentD. L. Maffett - The Tactical PencilDavid W. Hogan - IMAX

​W. D. HOGAN​Director/Storyboard ArtistIMAX

MARK SIMONStoryboard ArtistStoryboards & Animatics, Inc.

DAWUD ANYABWILE​Storyboard Artist/​Illustrator/Digital ArtistBig City Entertainment

D. L. MAFFETTArt DirectorThe Tactical Pencil

THE MUSIC INDUSTRY PANEL

5.30pm - 6.15pmModerator: Audrey Beharie-McGeeDavid Tolliver - Singer/Songwriter/ProducerAdrian Meeks - Song Source Music GroupKipper Jones - Singer/Songwriter/ProducerTerri Pace - Singer/PerformerJason Guthrie - Singer/SongwriterDomonique Mitchell - XOD Network

ADRIAN MEEKSPresident/CEO​and Artists ManagerSong Source Music Group

KIPPER JONESLegendary Singer/SongwriterMusic Industry ExecutiveKipper Jones Inc

DAVID TOLLIVERMajor Recording Artist/Singer/Songwriter​Producer/DirectorBlaq Eyes Entertainment/Tolliver Consultants​Media Group

JASON GUTHRIEAssistant Professor​Tour Manager/MusicianClayton State University

TERRI PACEVoice TalentLife Solutions, Inc

DOMONIQUE MITCHELLMusic Industry Producer ​and ExecutiveXOD Streaming​TV Network

6.30pm - 8.00pm​The Atlanta Creators ConferencePerformances & Meet And Greet Event

Our Amazing ​Atlanta Creators Conference Performers!

SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE BY​DAVE TOLLIVERon SaturdayFounder and Member of "MEN AT LARGE"Legendary Major Recording Artist/Singer/Songwriter/Music Producer

AMAYA SCOTT

Singer/Songwriter

BIG QUE

Comedienne/Writer

CHARIE JONES

Singer/songwriter/Actress

ZION AKA 7​with LUKE G​

Music Artist/Singer/Rapper/Producer

The 2nd
Atlanta Creators Conference 2020

Day 1: Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
Guest Speakers Profile and Panel Presentations

INTRODUCING
AUDREY AND BRIAN
THE FOUNDERS OF
THE ATLANTA CREATORS CONFERENCE

Director/Founder/Storyboard Artist
THE ATLANTA CREATORS/
B.R.E PRODUCTIONS INT. INC
THE ART OF McGEE

Audrey
Beharie-McGee

Director/Co-Founder
B.R.E PRODUCTIONS INT. INC
THE ATLANTA CREATORS
VOCAL ZONES USA
PHOTOGRAPHY BY McGEE

The 2nd Atlanta Creators Conference 2020
Saturday, February 22, 2020 - Day 1
Program of Events

Morning Session

Anthony Richardson
UNIQUE
FLAVORS, LLC

ANDRE LAMONT
Producer/Director
DOF Entertainments

KHARA SEELEY
Student
CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY

SHEENA WILEY
Producer/Director
THE GEORGIA BOX OFFICE

9.45am - 10.00am
THE UP AND COMINGS PANEL
Moderator: Khara Seeley
Brianna Beville - Clark University
Verlenzo Hawk - Clayton State University
Omar Rodriquez-Arroyo - Clayton State University
VyVy Thai - Clayton State University

BRIANNA BEVILLE
Filmmaker
Clark Atlanta University

VERLENZO HAWK
Filmmaker/Student
Clayton State University

OMAR
RODRIGUEZ-ARROYO
Performing Arts Major
Clayton State University

VYVY THAI
Filmmaker/Student
Clayton State University

LASHON SMITH
Director
CEPTV Network

DOMONIQUE MITCHELL
Chairman & Cofounder
XOD Streaming TV Network

ADRIAN MEEKS
President/CEO
and Artists Manager
Song Source Music Group

SHEENA WILEY &
FRANK ANDERSON
Director/Producer
THE GEORGIA BOX OFFICE

MICHAEL CAMPBELL
President/CEO
BLACK ON PURPOSE
TV NETWORK

COURTNEY CLARKE
President/CEO
CLARKE TV NETWORK

JANET WADE
Music Licensing Specialist for Productions

ROY TURNER
Attorney
The Rouse Firm

JASON GUTHRIE
Assistant Professor
Clayton State University

MICHELLE SIMPSON
Entertainment Attorney
Poe Simpson Law

ANEESAH BRAY
Owner
Creative Collective Capital

LINDA CHATMON
Founder/Sole Principal
Contracts and Grants, LLC

MARISSA CRESPO
Entertainment Attorney
Crespo Law Office P.C.

THE SOUND, LIGHTING, VFX
AND POST PRODUCTION PANEL

12.00pm - 12.45pm
Moderator: Sheena Wiley
Ndosi Anyabwile - Gorilla Tactix
Andy Metayer - DNA Video
Frank Anderson - Guts and Style Films
Verlenzo Hawk - CurbSquad
Ashley Sheats - CultureBorn

NDOSI ANYABWILE
Director
Gorilla Tactix

ANDY METAYER
Director/Editor/
Creative Director
DNA Video

FRANK ANDERSON
Director/Cinematographer
The Georgia Box Office/
Guts & Style Films

VERLENZO HAWK
Producer
CurbSquad

ASHLEY SHEATS
Film Editor
Culture Born

The Atlanta Creators
supports
BE THE MATCH
Presented by Stephanie Jackson

1.45pm - 2.30pm
Pitching Concepts To TV
Seminar Presentation

by Pitch Expert/Content Creator

JEANNE SIMON

"Sell Your TV Concept Now, Inc."

2.45pm - 3.45pm
Moderator: Khara Seeley
Shandra McDonald - Kiss The Limit
Keith Hampton - Latest Creations
Meshall Shumate - Shu Productions
David W. Hogan - IMAX
Andy Metayer - DNA Videos

SHANDRA McDONALD
Producer/Director
Kiss the Limit

KEITH HAMPTON
Filmmaker
Latest Creations

MESHALL SHUMATE
Director/Producer/Writer
Shu Productions

W. D. HOGAN
Director/
Storyboard Artist
IMAX

ANDY METAYER
Director/
Editor/Creative Director
DNA VIDEO

Documentary Presentation

by Director and Filmmaker

SADIQ AL-ALEEM

4.30pm - 5.15pm
Moderator: Brian McGee
Brian McGee - The Art Of McGee/B.R.E Productions Int. Inc
Mark Simon - Storyboards and Animatics, Inc
Dawud Anyabwile - Big City Entertainment
D. L. Maffett - The Tactical Pencil
David W. Hogan - IMAX

W. D. HOGAN
Director/
Storyboard Artist
IMAX

MARK SIMON
Storyboard Artist
Storyboards & Animatics,
Inc.

DAWUD ANYABWILE
Storyboard Artist/
Illustrator/Digital Artist
Big City Entertainment

D. L. MAFFETT
Art Director
The Tactical Pencil

5.30pm - 6.15pm
Moderator: Audrey Beharie-McGee
David Tolliver - Singer/Songwriter/Producer
Adrian Meeks - Song Source Music Group
Kipper Jones - Singer/Songwriter/Producer
Terri Pace - Singer/Performer
Jason Guthrie - Singer/Songwriter
Domonique Mitchell - XOD Network

ADRIAN MEEKS
President/CEO
and Artists Manager
Song Source Music Group

KIPPER JONES
Legendary Singer/Songwriter
Music Industry Executive
Kipper Jones Inc

DAVID TOLLIVER
Major Recording Artist/Singer/Songwriter
Producer/Director
Blaq Eyes Entertainment/
Tolliver Consultants
Media Group

JASON GUTHRIE
Assistant Professor
Tour Manager/Musician
Clayton State University

TERRI PACE
Voice Talent
Life Solutions, Inc

DOMONIQUE MITCHELL
Music Industry Producer
and Executive
XOD Streaming
TV Network

6.30pm - 8.00pm
The Atlanta Creators Conference
Performances & Meet And Greet Event

Our Amazing
Atlanta Creators Conference Performers!

SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE BY
DAVE TOLLIVER
on Saturday

Founder and Member of "MEN AT LARGE"
Legendary Major Recording Artist/Singer/Songwriter/Music Producer

ZION AKA 7
with LUKE G

J DA PRYNCE

Singer/Songwriter/
Actor

"HAM HOCKS IN HEAVEN"
DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE
Courtesy of Blue Bistro Creative

AMINAH V WILLIAMS

KHALLIL

Music Artist/Vocalist/Rapper/
Producer