LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
Publisher/Founder/Editor-In-Chief: Miles K. Neiman
A Look to the Past, Present, and Future of Film and Television
Managing Editor: Jennifer Thompson
The Georgia Film industry is not simply an 11-billion-dollar industry. It is, rather, a mecca of creative talent. Men and women who are passionate, not only about creating works of art, but also giving 100% to each and every project that comes their way. The Georgia Hollywood Review is dedicated to capturing this talent and passion in the pages that follow. Look to each issue to discover the people, places, and things that make Georgia the leading state in the entertainment industry. A title that’s not only earned but should also be celebrated by all of us who enjoy the incredibly moving and inspiring medium of film and television.
post viewing dialogue, and the subjective take of the film, that make a filmmaker’s job incredibly exciting and satisfying.” In addition to the Marvel and Avengers stories that are being filmed in Georgia, there is no shortage of dramas, comedies, television series, and Indy films. Look for local actor Denitra Isler’s new movie, Just Mercy, with iconic superstar Jamie Foxx and Black Panther’s Michael B. Jordan. Also look for actor Chris Pratt, quietly shooting a project downtown with the current title Ghost Draft. In addition, Georgia is home to such productions as Dynasty, Ozark, and Stranger
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Things, just to name a few. Thanks in advance for picking up our fine magazine and don’t hesitate to let us know about your project filming here in Georgia. Whether it be big or small, no vision of quality is too little for us to consider. Email us at myfilm@ georgiahollywoodreview.com. Finally, we invite you to like our Facebook page for updates and broadcasts of special screenings, as well as our Georgia Hollywood Review TV. Our host, Nadia Bilchik, has interviewed amazing personalities, such as President Nelson Mandela, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Anthony Hopkins, Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, and George Clooney. Now she is interviewing Georgia’s talent both above and below the line to help us tell stories about “a day in the life” of Georgia’s remarkable talent. For now, you can watch us on YouTube or our website, but look for us to come to your television screen soon. We will also cover award ceremonies for live interviews with Georgia celebrities at the Academy Awards, Grammy’s, Emmy’s, Sundance Film Festival, and Cannes Film Festival, as well as our many Georgia Film Festivals. Until next issue, I wish you star studded nights and drama free days.
Powerhouses Ozzie Areu and partner Kim Leadford, featured on our cover, are two of the dynamic individuals making a difference in our strong and vibrant industry. Keep a watch on them in the headlines of the latest film, television, and music news in Georgia with their newest venture, Areu Bros. Studios. After recently acquiring Tyler Perry’s old property, they are positioned to make not only a big splash, but a difference in the fabric of the content available to us all. We will also cover Georgia’s strong and established music business. Look to next issue for us to expound more on this industry. In the meantime, read about Indy artist Stickz Greenz in our R&B section to add some color to your day. Greenz is not only a fearless and passionate artist, but an extremely prolific one as well. Also read about local director Deborah Riley Draper. Known for her 2012 film Versailles 73 , Deborah is now on the social justice warpath. Her latest films, Illegal Rose; Olympic Pride, American Prejudice; and Coffee Will Make You Black are sure to get us all thinking and discussing important social issues of today. And these discussions could not please her more, Deborah says. “A film should make us talk. It’s the
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The Georgia Hollywood Review is published every other month by Georgia Hollywood Review, LLC. Reproductions in whole or in part, without expressed written permission of the publisher, are strictly prohibited. The Georgia Hollywood Review is not responsible for the content or claims of any advertising or editorial in this publication. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. Copyright 2019. Send inquiries to 227 Sandy Springs Place, Suite D-288, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. For more information, contact admin@georgiahollywoodreview.com.
Pictured: Ozzie Areu and Kim Leadford Photographer: Aiva Genys, AGpicture Photographer’s Assistant: Ethan Ramirez Location: Areu Bros Studios Hair: Paul Russo Makeup: Robin Burton
Deborah Riley Draper and Jasmine Guy MakeWaves with “Illegal Rose”
Georgiaʼs Denitra Isler Co-starswith Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan in “JustMercy”
Ozzie Areu andKim Leadford prepare to takeGeorgia’s Film, TV andMusic industry by stormwithAreu Bros. Studios
Atlantaʼs PC&E PropsUp the Film Industry
R&B Prince, Stickz Greenz Makes BeatsOriginal Again
CheckOut Georgia Hollywood Review TV with hostNadia Bilchik, for interviews with local celebrities and talent above and below the line!
Mark Stiemke and Crafty Apes Prepare to Produce 17Georgia Films
Child Actor Marco Schittone MakesHisMark
Hair by Paul Russo. Makeup by Robin Burton.
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