PANELIST SPOTLIGHT: Jeremy Tan

Jeremy Tan is a television and film industry professional that has worked in the locations department for over 10 years. He currently is an assistant location manager and location scout that works on various projects filming in the greater Atlanta area. Jeremy graduated from Towson University with a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Media and Film […]

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Panelist Spotlight: Dana Morgan

Dana Morgan is an Executive Assistant/Event Planner by day, and a con/cosplay photographer by night. Her passion for photography is uncharted and she uses that passion to drive the art of cosplay pass the limits; providing her subjects with eye-catching photos that embody their characters and compliments their creativity. Dana has taken pictures for corporate […]

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Panelist Spotlight: Cassandra McCarthy

Cassandra McCarthy is a Film Industry professional specializing in Location Management for the past 8 years. She currently resides in the Atlanta Metro region, while working on many of the various Film and Television projects in the area. She handles all logistics associated with filming outside of the Studio (ie. Location Scouting, Permits, Local Government […]

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Panelist Spotlight: Dee Dee Murray

Dee Dee Murray, Production Manager, DeKalb Entertainment Commission is a seasoned entertainment industry veteran and owner of Murray Media Production Partners which collaborates with businesses, governments, and creatives to develop and implement entertainment-based business concepts.  Dee Dee Murray serves as the Executive Secretary of the Silence The Shame Foundation and Member of the Recording Academy.

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PANELIST SPOTLIGHT: Rafael Castillo/ “Devonte Jones” OF ‘BLACK LIGHTNING’

Born on May 10, 1995, in Atlanta, GA to Dominican immigrants, Rafael D. Castillo and Yraida Jacobo, Rafael Castillo grew up in a multicultural world. Being raised in a heavily Hispanic household, living life all over Atlanta, and eventually Miami he grew up with many different influences that contributed to his character. Castillo’s interest in […]

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PANELIST SPOTLIGHT: Christopher Ammanuel/ “TC” OF ‘BLACK LIGHTNING’

Christopher Ammanuel is an actor, known for Black Lightning (2018), The Outsider (2020) and Shots Fired (2017).

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Panelist Spotlight: Nakia Dillard/ “Terrance Long” of ‘Black Lightning’

Actor, writer, director, and entrepreneur, Nakia Dillard is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania As a child, his love of arts introduced him to a whole new world of colors, animation, and imagination. Being extremely talented in this field of artistry. Nakia anticipated this as a life career and profession. However, that was before he enrolled […]

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Panelist Spotlight: Dwight Dunbar

Dwight Dunbar also known as DarchAngelDavid is the owner of Shattered Images L.L.C. and a respected member of the cosplay community since 2008.  Since his start, he has built a name for himself as a fabricator, body paint artist, costumer, podcaster, and a member of the Heroes Alliance charity organization. Before costuming, Dwight went to […]

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Panelist Spotlight: Bobby Nash

Bobby Nash is an award-winning author. He writes novels, comic books, short stories, screenplays, and more. Bobby is a member of the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers and International Thriller Writers. On occasion, he appears in movies and TV shows, usually standing behind your favorite actor. For more information on Bobby Nash and his […]

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PANELIST SPOTLIGHT: Selena Gilbert

Selena Gilbert, Professional Makeup Artist and Founder of FaceChemistry, the premier mobile makeup artistry company, is a make-up expert who specializes in providing flawless, radiant looks crafted by the right formula of composition, style, and application. Selena began her collegiate career as a pre-med student at Valdosta State University. After completing her Bachelor of Science […]

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Panelist Spotlight: TumbleJacks

TumbleJacks has been a member of the cosplay and Festival communities for 20+ years. He started as a patron at renaissance festivals and Live Action Role Playing games. In all that time he has filled many different roles. He has gone from convention volunteer to vendor, make-up artist to prop-master, cosplayer to crafter. He has […]

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