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