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
Dr. Jose Marquez, PhD
CEO/Founder
GALFA/GALIFF
Yvette Moise
President/Co-founder
GALFA/GALIFF
The Honorable Michael Owens
Treasurer/Co- Founder
Equifax
Board of Directors
Norelie Garcia
Chair Woman
Industry Leader
WarnerBros Discovery, HBO, AT&T, DCI
John Gibson
Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Director, DEI
Motion Picture Association
Evelyn Mims
NARAS
President
Laronda M. Sutton
Georgia Production Partnership
Co – President
Manny Ruiz
Brilla Media
Publisher/Executive Producer
Silvana Marmolejos
Living Latina Productions
Executive Producer
Tony Hernandez
Latino Broadcasting Company
President/CEO
Danny Hastings
Atomicus Films/Official Latino Film Festival
Creative Director | Content Producer
Rodney Bullard
The Same House
Chief Executive Officer
Autumn Bailey-Ford
Autumn Bailey Entertainment and Productions
Chief Executive Officer
Bel Hernandez
Latin Heat Magazine
Chief Executive Officer
Rick Najera
Award Winning Author, Writer, Director, Actor
Edward James Almos
Producer, Director, Actor, Philanthropist
Erick Garcia Salas
Contineo Group
Principal, Philanthropist
Shantell Wilson
Gwinnett County Office of Economic Development
Director
Mitch Leff
Leff & Associates
CEO
Creed Pannel Jr.
Georgia Minority Business Council
CEO
Grace Williams
Grace Willaims CPA
Owner
Bem Joiner
Atlanta Influences Everything
Principal/Cultural Conduit
Carla Berkowitz
Past Chair
Filmmaker and Author
Julie Ann Crommett
Past Chair