Atlanta Film Production Group - Film Mixer

4687 S Atlanta Rd SE Suite #224,Atlanta GA 30339

23 March, 2023

Description

Join us again for our monthly mixer, where film industry members gather and meet on March 23rd at 7:00, with speakers at 8:00: If you're new to town or looking to find crew or actors, this is the best place to be. Meeting in person and networking is the way to success in the film industry; nothing can beat face-to-face engagement. We have two special speakers at 8:00 this month, Kelly Young-Silva and Diego Silva Aceveda. You can read their extensive biographies below: Kelly Young-Silva is an accomplished owner and trainer at Words In Motion Acting Studio. She has mentored aspiring actors and helped them succeed in the competitive Atlanta film industry. Her studio provides comprehensive acting training and teaches actors the critical business skills necessary to thrive in the industry. As a seasoned actor, Kelly understands the importance of creating a safe and challenging environment where actors can hone their craft. With over two decades of experience in the Atlanta film community, Kelly has been a key contributor to numerous industry programs and helped establish industry standards. She is committed to supporting newcomers and fostering growth within the Atlanta film industry. Kelly is also the creator, host, and producer of "Kelly Talk Show Atlanta," a highly popular show that showcases and educates artists who have transformed their passion for art into a successful career. As a producer, Kelly has collaborated closely with her husband, Diego Silva Acevedo, a distinguished nine-time Emmy Award winner and director. She has held various positions on his productions and consistently seeks to expand her knowledge and experience. Most recently, she served as the line producer and UPM on his feature film Hunting Souls, in addition to playing the role of Samantha. Beyond her work in the film industry, Kelly is the president of the non-profit organization "GA Artist Initiative," which advocates for and supports Georgia-based artists. Kelly is a true professional who has turned her love for art into a thriving business. Despite juggling the demands of her career and caring for her young son, she remains devoted to her craft and to empowering others to succeed in the industry. Diego Silva Acevedo is an accomplished and versatile filmmaker from Colombia with over twelve years of experience in the industry. He has expertise in cinematography, directing, visual effects, and writing, and has worked on a range of productions including independent films, music videos, and commercials. Diego is also the creator, director, and producer of the feature film Hunting Souls, and now is working as Creative Director in MundoNow. Throughout his career, Diego has collaborated with prestigious news, television, and film organizations such as Nascar, Coke, Crest, Kelly Talk Show, and MundoNow. He has won numerous awards, including nine Southeast Emmy Awards, and his films have been recognized at prominent film festivals around the world. Diego's passion and expertise have made him an internationally recognized filmmaker and an expert in his field. He is the owner of Seven Studios Production and has worked with well-known brands such as Cox Media Group, Toyota, NFL, NASCAR, and Mundo Hispanico. With his impressive credentials and experience, Diego is a talented filmmaker to watch in the industry. The Atlanta Film Production Group (www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantaFPG) is the largest film community in the greater Atlanta area. Founded by Edward Reid back in 2014, it has almost 36K members ranging from brand-new filmmakers to seasoned veterans. The AFPG is here as a resource for the community to network, troubleshoot, ask questions, find locations, and crew up. etc. Our goal is to build a strong and thriving community, so everyone needs to remember that you only get what you put into it. Everyone here is valuable and essential to making the group what it is. We have to support each other not just during production but afterward. We spend days, weeks, and months on a project, so building an audience is as important as putting the cast and crew together. As creators, we should be the first ones watching our community's content because we personally know how important that is. We have witnessed individuals find their cast and crew, complete their films, then get distribution (I am an example). It is up to you, your motivation, and your planning (and sometimes luck) as to if you will succeed in this industry. That is what we want for you, and we want to help support you. We look forward to you being a part of our thriving community.