Award-Winning Author and Filmmaker | Founder of, Film, Author & Photography Festival |
Pageant Coach, Miss Black Ohio | Writing Coach | Founder of Movement, Don’t Be Quiet | Speaker | Former Instructor at Ohio Media School
Film, Author & Photography Festival
The Film, Author, and Photography Festival encourage and supports the growing number of people in the film, author, and photography worlds. This festival aims to reward the accomplishments of like-minded artists who work to create interesting content.
​​Our main goal is to shine a light on creators and form connections between artistic genres. We want independent artists to get the recognition that they deserve.
This festival is for new and veteran artists, youth starting in middle school through adults.
Buckeye City
Columbus, OH
Friday, October 17th and Saturday, October 18th
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Day One will consist of watching the Official Selections (schedule will be listed September 2025)
Day One evening - 6pm-10pm Costume party- dress as your favorite movie/tv/music video character
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Day Two Morning 9am-Noon will consist of Workshops (the following topics):
1) The Power of the Narrative - Tracey Baker-Simmons, Emmy Nominated, Telly and Anthem Award Winner
Executive Producer Being Bobby Brown, The Conversations Project & many more!
2) Epic Soundtrack Creation - Cedric L. Blackmon, Music Producer and Podcast Host,‘Can We Talk About It’
3) Leaving a Lasting Impression in Every Acting Role - Taral Hicks Dawson “Belly” & “Bronx Tale”
4) Publish Like a Pro & With Purpose - Joylynn M. Ross, Publishing Coach & CEO of the Award-Winning PTP Press Publishing
5) From Script to Screen: The Executive Director's Guide to Success - Maurice “First” Executive Producer & Manager to Drew Sidora, Taral Hicks Dawson & Lateshia Pearson
6) Introduction to Screenwriting - Coach John Alexander Award- Winning Screenwriting Coach
7) Transitioning From Behind-The-Scenes to Calling the Shots - Martrae M. Godard, Assistant Director The Bear, Work in Progress, The Chi, PowerBook Force, P Valley, and The Shining Girls Director, Writer, Executive Producer, The Get Back
Day Two 1pm-4pm - View Official Festival Selections.
(schedule will be given in September 2025)
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Day Two Evening 6pm will consist of Awards Ceremony
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Sunday, October 19th
Networking Luncheon 2pm - 5pm
Are you looking to meet other like-minded professionals?
Are you looking to network?
Are you looking for answers on how to start a business?
Are you looking for answers to get your business to the next level?
This is the event for you!
