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UMFF 2024 Schedule

Schedule | IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL Film Screenings, Panels, Networking, Tours, and Community!

Presented by the Urban Mediamakers Association, the 23rd Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF) celebrates diverse artists, filmmakers, writers, actors and digital content creators who are using new technology, content creation tools and platforms, as well as distribution models to create a multitude of interactive projects.

Register NOW for in-person and virtual UMFF 2024 events running October 14-27, 2024 throughout Gwinnett County and Atlanta, Georgia.

 

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UMFF 2024

 

GET TICKETS TO 23rd URBAN MEDIAMAKERS FILM FESTIVAL (UMFF) 2024

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We're excited about the upcoming 23rd Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF) with in-person and virtual programming from October 14-27, 2024. Our theme this year is "Changing the world, one story at a time." Get tickets today for UMFF 2024.

UMFF 2024 includes five days of in-person film screenings on October 17-18, and October 24-26, 2024. Get tickets today!

All UMFF 2024 visual projects streaming 24/7 on UrbanFlixToGo.com for 30 days, October 14 – November 14, 2024 competing for the Digital Audience awards in each competition category. Winners will be determined by the number of views for each project on UrbanFlixToGo.com. Start your free 30-day subscription at UrbanFlixToGo.com and support independent filmmakers. Monthly subscription is $4.99 for UrbanFlixToGo.com after the free period.

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*** All times are EST in the United States. *** | Schedule may change.

Monday, October 14, 2024 | Anti-Columbus Day | Virtual Day| Register today!

  • UMFF 2024 Kickoff :: Anti-Columbus Day
  • Changing Hearts/Minds through Leadership & Content: Anti-Racism Training Session - Virtual | Noon - 5:00 p.m. | Zoom Webinar - $95 - Students $25 | Register today!
  • A Conversation with RALPH SCOTT, BHERC and Social Cinema LLC | Using Cinema for Social Change | 4:00 p.m. | Virtual on Zoom | Free | Register today!
  • UMFF 2024 Official Selections SPOTLIGHT Streaming on UrbanFlixToGo.com | Register today!
  • UMFF 2024 ON YOUR OWN TIME at UrbanFlixToGo.com streaming 24/7. Enjoy UMFF visual projects in competition. Vote for the Best-of-the-Best Digital Awards 2024.
  • UMFF Directors, Producers and Cast Q&A | 7:00 p.m. | Virtual on Zoom | Free | Register today!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | Creativity Mind, Body and Soul Health | Virtual Day | Register today!

  • UMFF 2024 Official Selections SPOTLIGHT Streaming on UrbanFlixToGo.com
  • The Therapist – Mental Health Session with Rich Homie Quan | A conversation on God and Reading a Book Every Day | Virtual Zoom | Noon | Register today!
    • Mindfulness Meditation, Exercises for Content Creators
    • The Power of Vision Boards
  • A Conversation with Redelia Shaw, Producer, Second Assistant Director, Professor, and Directors Guild of America (DGA) | 1:00 p.m. | Register today!
  • Have You Seen Teri? – Documentary Feature – 01:00:04 - UrbanFlixToGo.com SPOTLIGHT |This documentary is also screening in-person on October 24, 2024 - Get tickets!
  • Eat, Drink and Be Scene: A Content Creators Mixer at Strange Taco | 4-6 p.m. | 225 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 | In-Person Event
  • UMFF 2024 ON YOUR OWN TIME at UrbanFlixToGo.com streaming 24/7. Enjoy UMFF visual projects in competition. Vote for the Best-of-the-Best Digital Awards 2024.
  • UMFF Directors, Producers and Cast Q&A | 7:00 p.m. | Virtual on Zoom | Register today!

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | Entrepreneurship - the Business of Content Creation | Virtual and In-Person Day | Register today!

  • UMFF 2024 Official Selections SPOTLIGHT Streaming on UrbanFlixToGo.com
  • Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Content Creators|Serbea Living African Restaurant | UMFF SpeedCollab Networking | 2930 Old Norcross Road, Duluth, GA 30096 | 6-8 p.m. | In-Person Event | Free | Register today!
  • UMFF 2024 ON YOUR OWN TIME at UrbanFlixToGo.com streaming 24/7. Enjoy UMFF visual projects in competition. Vote for the Best-of-the-Best Digital Awards 2024.
  • UMFF Directors, Producers and Cast Q&A | 9:00 p.m. | Virtual on Zoom | Register today!

Thursday, October 17, 2024 | Engaging the Community with Creativity | In-Person Screenings | Register today!

  • Black Gwinnett Magazine - Gen-Z Voter Engagement Drive – "Not About a Political Party. Only About the Vote"
  • Feature Film – Lunch and a Movie - Does My Vote Count? | Noon-2:00p | Get tickets!
  • TV/Web Series/LGBTQ/Virtual Reality | Series #1 | 12:30-3:30p | Get tickets!
  • TV/Web Series/LGBTQ/Virtual Reality | Series #2 | 4:00-6:00p | Get tickets!
  • Documentary Shorts Showcase Series –2:30p – 6:00p | Get tickets!
  • Short Film Showcase #1 – 6:30-8:00p | Get tickets!
  • Feature FilmBox Brown: A Box Marked – 8-9:30pm | Get tickets!
  • UMFF SpeedCollab Networking Event: Connecting to tell Urban Stories
  • UMFF 2024 ON YOUR OWN TIME at UrbanFlixToGo.com streaming 24/7. Enjoy UMFF visual projects in competition. Vote for the Best-of-the-Best Digital Awards 2024.

Friday, October 18, 2024 | Have I Got A Story To Tell You! | "A Taste of Black Gwinnett Event" | Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center | In-Person Screenings | Register today!

  • Lunch and a Movie: "This Time Round" | Documentary Feature | Young voices of the world! | Noon – 1:30p | Get tickets!
  • The Rankins Family Podcast Live Taping | Audience Needed | 2:00-6:00p | Register today!
  • Feature Film - Someplace in the Middle | 2:00-3:00p | Get tickets!
  • Presentation: Social Media Marketing with Artificial Intelligence
  • UMFF Short Film Showcase – Series #2 | 3-5pm | Get tickets!
  • "A Taste of Black Gwinnett" Community Event | 6-11 p.m. | Register today!
  • Animation, Music Video, Trailers, PSAs, Photography | 6-8p | Get tickets!
  • Meet, Greet and Autographs with Braelyn Rankiins –The Voice of Young Mufasa – Disney's Mufasa the Lion King | 6-7pm | Get tickets!
  • Guest Speaker: The Rankins Family: Parenting to Succeed with Creative Children | 7-8pm | Get tickets!
  • Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise | Live Music Performance | 8-9:30 pm | Get tickets! Checkout their promo video! https://youtube.com/shorts/8FV96hxbCfk
  • UMFF 2024 ON YOUR OWN TIME at UrbanFlixToGo.com streaming 24/7. Enjoy UMFF visual projects in competition. Vote for the Best-of-the-Best Digital Awards 2024.

Saturday, October 19, 2024 | Bill Duke Actors Bootcamp and Observer Intensive - Day #1 | In-Person Day | Full Actor Participation $500 | Observer (for Directors, Writers and Producers) $250 | Includes both days | Register today!

  • Atlanta Film/TV Production Tour & Brunch: Tyler Perry and Trilith Studios | 9:00 a - 3:00 p | Register today! | SOLD OUT
  • The Bill Duke Actors Bootcamp with Observer Seats for Directors, Writers and Producer | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Actors - $500 - Observers $250 | Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, Norcross, GA. | Iconic actor, director, producer Bill Duke with award-winning friends! | Register today!
  • A Conversation with JOSHUA WADE - Stuntman, Actor, Writer | 6-7:30p | $15 | Get tickets!
  • UMFF 2024 ON YOUR OWN TIME at UrbanFlixToGo.com streaming 24/7. Enjoy UMFF visual projects in competition. Vote for the Best-of-the-Best Digital Awards 2024.
  • Using Artificial Intelligence in Content Creation -

Sunday, October 20, 2024 | Bill Duke Actors Bootcamp and Observer Intensive - Day #2 | In-Person Day | Full Actor Participation $500 (for actors) | Observer (for Directors, Writers and Producers) $250 | Includes both days | Register today!

  • The Bill Duke Actors Bootcamp with Observer Seats for Directors, Writers and Producer | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Actors - $500 - Observers $250 | Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, Norcross, GA. | Iconic actor, director, producer Bill Duke with award-winning friends! | Register today!
  • Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise | A Day Party | Live Music Performance, Tapas and Drinks | Serbea Living African Restaurant | 5-8 pm | 2930 Old Norcross Road, Duluth, GA 30096 | Get tickets! | Checkout their promo video! https://youtube.com/shorts/8FV96hxbCfk
  • UMFF 2024 Official Selections SPOTLIGHT Streaming on UrbanFlixToGo.com
  • UMFF Directors, Producers and Cast Q&A | Virtual | Register today!
  • UMFF 2024 ON YOUR OWN TIME at UrbanFlixToGo.com streaming 24/7. Enjoy UMFF visual projects in competition. Vote for the Best-of-the-Best Digital Awards 2024.

Monday, October 21, 2024 | Digital Streamers | Virtual Day | Register today!

  • Digital Streamers: News or Rumors? The Numbers Don’t Lie. | Virtual on Zoom | Register today!
  • UMFF 2024 Official Selections SPOTLIGHT Streaming on UrbanFlixToGo.com
  • UMFF Projects Directors, Producers and Cast Q&A
  • UMFF 2024 ON YOUR OWN TIME at UrbanFlixToGo.com streaming 24/7. Enjoy UMFF visual projects in competition. Vote for the Best-of-the-Best Digital Awards 2024.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | Bridging Generations with Creative Content | Celebrating Senior Citizens | Virtual | Register today!

  • UMFF Session - Content Creation, Celebrating Senior Citizens, Bridging Generational Gaps | Virtual on Zoom | | Register today!
  • UMFF 2024 Official Selections SPOTLIGHT Streaming on UrbanFlixToGo.com
  • Eat, Drink and Be Scene: A Content Creators Mixer at Strange Taco | 4-6p.m. | 225 W Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046 | Meet us there! Register today!
  • UMFF 2024 ON YOUR OWN TIME at UrbanFlixToGo.com streaming 24/7. Enjoy UMFF visual projects in competition. Vote for the Best-of-the-Best Digital Awards 2024.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | Celebrating Actors | Gilliard Media Group Actors In-Person Showcase | Collaborating to Produce Projects | Register today!

  • Collective Content Creation is the Future | Virtual on Zoom | Register today!
  • UMFF 2024 Official Selections SPOTLIGHT Streaming on UrbanFlixToGo.com
  • Actor Showcase - Gilliard Media Group | 7pm | The Perfect Note | 3000 Windy Hill Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30067 | Free admission | $10 food/drink minimum | The actors will be performing scenes for industry guests including producers, directors, agents along with family and friends. Gilliard Media Group is owned by Carl Gilliard. As an actor, Carl has appeared in dozens of theatrical plays, film, and TV mesmerizing audiences with his trademark baritone voice and fearless character portrayals. "THE FAMILY BUSINESS", "DEAD SILIENCE", “INCEPTION”, ” COACH CARTER”, “RED EYE”, “CONTAC”T, “HOUSE M.D “& “24” are just a few of Carls notable film and television appearances.| Register free now!
  • UMFF 2024 ON YOUR OWN TIME at UrbanFlixToGo.com streaming 24/7. Enjoy UMFF visual projects in competition. Vote for the Best-of-the-Best Digital Awards 2024.

Thursday, October 24, 2024 | Women Content Creators Celebrated | Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center | In-Person Screenings | FREE | Register today!

  • Women Short Film Directors Showcase – Series #1 | Lunch and Movies | Noon | Register today!
  • Women Short Film Directors Showcase – Series #2 | 3:00p | Register today!
  • Women Short Film Directors Showcase – Series #3 | Register today!
  • UMFF 2024 ON YOUR OWN TIME at UrbanFlixToGo.com streaming 24/7. Enjoy UMFF visual projects in competition. Vote for the Best-of-the-Best Digital Awards 2024.

 

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Friday, October 25, 2024 | Georgia Filmmakers Showcase | Urban PitchFest | UMFF 2024 Top 10 Writers Announced | In-Person Screenings | Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center | In-Person Day | Register today!

  • Urban PitchFest 2024 | Includes the Pre-Urban PitchFest Session. | Register today!
  • UMFF 2024 Writers Spotlight, Top 10 Announcement
  • Discussion: Cultivating a Vibrant Urban Film/Visual Arts Community in Gwinnett and Georgia | Register today!
  • UMFF 2024 ON YOUR OWN TIME at UrbanFlixToGo.com streaming 24/7. Enjoy UMFF visual projects in competition. Vote for the Best-of-the-Best Digital Awards 2024.

 

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Saturday, October 26, 2024 | AfroFuturism Fest - Black Sci-Fi, Horror and Fantasy | Gwinnett Comic-Con | In-Person Screenings | Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center | 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. | In-Person Day | Register today!

  • UMFF Afrofuturism 2024 Screening Series - Black Sci-Fi, Horror and Fantasy  - Register today!
  • Gwinnett Comic-Con 2024| The first annual Gwinnett County Comic-Con bringing comic artists, writers, and lovers of the creativity together. Join us for comics and creatives from around the world. Greg Burnham has partner with us for this UMFF 2024 event. Greg Burnham, renowned creator and writer behind Tuskegee Heirs, Swim, Kelly! Swim!, and his work with DC Comics. This family-friendly event will bring together comic book creators, writers, and artists for an afternoon of fun and creativity. | Register today!
  • UMFF Videopalooza - Middle and High School Student Filmmakers Competition - 6-7 p.m. | Register today!
  • Creative Kids Camp Sneakers Red Carpet - Showcase – Imagineer United Team Animation – 7-8:00p | Register today!
  • UMFF 2024 ON YOUR OWN TIME at UrbanFlixToGo.com streaming 24/7. Enjoy UMFF visual projects in competition. Vote for the Best-of-the-Best Digital Awards 2024.

Afrofuturism Fest 2024 - Norcross, GA

 

Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 23rd UMFF 2024 Virtual Red Carpet and Awards | Register today!

  • UMFF 2024 Virtual Red Carpet and Awards | 6-10 P.M. | Register today!
  • UMFF 2024 Official Selections Recognized and Awarded | 6-10 p.m. | Register today!
    • The William "Rock" Moses Industry Award honoring Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist Honor | Register today!
    • In Memoriam 2024 | A celebration of creatives in the film/TV industry who transitioned in 2024. | Register today!
  • UMFF 2024 ON YOUR OWN TIME at UrbanFlixToGo.com streaming 24/7. Enjoy UMFF visual projects in competition. Vote for the Best-of-the-Best Digital Awards 2024.

Note: This schedule may change without notice.

 

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