Atlanta Creative Sustainability Summit: Afternoon Session

​Join us for a conference designed specifically for creatives, featuring in-depth workshops on funding and distribution and panel discussions with local industry and creators on building sustainability in the Southeast. This is offered in partnership with the Atlanta Film Festival and more. Check out our afternoon schedule below, panelists and more information coming soon!

​2-3P Building Creative Sustainability Locally

​​For filmmakers, musicians, and creatives who want to learn more about making their way with their craft AND commerce. Industry professionals will candidly discuss the challenges and opportunities of building a truly independent career. They will share how they sustain themselves financially and creatively.

​Our panelists:

​James Mackenzie, Filmmaker, UNG Profession, Co-Creator of the Microbudget Feature Film Lab

​Brenna Noyes, Filmmaker and Head of Media at LaFuse Entertainment

​Adesola Thomas, Artistic and Organizational Operations Coordinator at Kashif Foundation + Filmmaker in Residence at Atlanta Film Society

​Costa Karalis, Writer and Director, Frogtown

​Milo Richards, Writer and Director, Fishy

​3P - 4P Industry Opportunities

​​Industry leaders and experts break down where the creative industries are today and how creators, filmmakers, and musicians can best steward their own careers through this time.  

​Aubrey Mozino, President, We Make Movies

​Sean Taylor, Entrepreneur and Brand Strategist 

​Michael Bracy, Founder, Music Policy Forum and Founder, Policy in Focus

​Asad Muhammad, VP of Impact & Engagement Strategy at American Documentary, POV

​Bryan Calhoun, Creator, Music Business Toolbox

​Zuri Obi, Filmmaker & Cofounder, Kudzu Connective

​Access & Presence Notice
RSVPs are required for each session. The venue space is limited, and acceptance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We appreciate your cooperation and care in helping us steward the space responsibly.

​We hope to see you there! And, check out our morning session if you would like to make it an all-day event!