As many of you already know, the Georgia Latino Film festival is quickly gaining notoriety since the announcement in August. We have more opportunities now more than ever to increase student engagement in Film, Animation and Broadcast arts and Steering Committee will be crucial in helping to prioritize, plan, and execute projects to take advantage of these opportunities.

The Board of Advisors committee will also ensure our Film Festival is represented through out the state and around the country in our efforts

The Members of the Georgia Latino Film Festival Board of Advisors

The Georgia Latino Film Alliance (GALFA) stands as a dedicated champion for the growth and empowerment of Latino filmmakers and content creators within Georgia. The distinguished board of advisors at GALFA holds the responsibility of shaping the organization’s direction by formulating policies, providing vigilant oversight, and orchestrating impactful events, programs, and services. These initiatives are all designed to bolster the prospects and achievements of Latino filmmakers across the state. Amid the current landscape, which offers unprecedented avenues for elevating student engagement in Film, Animation, and Broadcast arts, GALFA recognizes the indispensable role of its Steering Committee. This committee will play a pivotal part in strategically prioritizing, planning, and executing projects, effectively harnessing these emerging opportunities.Comprising a collective of accomplished group individuals interested in the advancement of BiPOC filmmakers, GALFA’s board of advisors boasts a diverse array of expertise and experience within the expansive film business industry. Their resolute commitment revolves around propelling GALFA’s overarching goals, which include nurturing and amplifying the voices of Latino filmmakers. In a concerted effort, these advisors collaborate harmoniously with fellow industry professionals, organizations, and stakeholders to cultivate strategic partnerships. By fostering these alliances, GALFA’s advisors actively pave the way for the upcoming generation of Latino filmmakers, creating an environment ripe with possibilities and promising connections.

Executive Committee

Dominic Scott

Dr. Jose Marquez, PhD

CEO/Founder
GALFA/GALIFF
Dominic Scott

Yvette Moise

President/Co-founder
GALFA/GALIFF

Dominic Scott

The Honorable Michael Owens

Treasurer/Co- Founder
Equifax

Board of Directors

Dominic Scott

Carla Berkowitz – Chair

Filmmaker and Author
Dominic Scott

John Gibson

Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Director, DEI
Motion Picture Association
Dominic Scott

Evelyn Mims

NARAS
President
Dominic Scott

Julie Ann Crommett

Collective Moxie
CEO and Founder
Dominic Scott

Laronda M. Sutton

Georgia Production Partnership
Co – President
Dominic Scott

Manny Ruiz

Brilla Media
Publisher/Executive Producer
Dominic Scott

Silvana Marmolejos

Living Latina Productions
Executive Producer
Dominic Scott

Tony Hernandez

Latino Broadcasting Company
President/CEO
Dominic Scott

Danny Hastings

Atomicus Films/Official Latino Film Festival
Creative Director | Content Producer
Dominic Scott

Rodney Bullard

The Same House
Chief Executive Officer
Dominic Scott

Autumn Bailey-Ford

Autumn Bailey Entertainment and Productions
Chief Executive Officer

Dominic Scott

Bel Hernandez

Latin Heat Magazine
Chief Executive Officer
Dominic Scott

Rick Najera

Award Winning Author, Writer, Director, Actor
Dominic Scott

Edward James Almos

Producer, Director, Actor, Philanthropist
Dominic Scott

Hilda Abbott

Rud Hill Companies
CEO, Philanthropist
Dominic Scott

Shantell Wilson

Gwinnett County Office of Economic Development
Director
Dominic Scott

Mitch Leff

Leff & Associates
CEO
Dominic Scott

Creed Pannel Jr.

Georgia Minority Business Council
CEO
Dominic Scott

Grace Williams

Grace Willaims CPA
Owner
Dominic Scott

Bem Joiner

Atlanta Influences Everything
Principal/Cultural Conduit