Released on: September 3, 2007, 4:01 pm

Press Release Author: Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF)

Industry : Entertainment

Press Release Summary: The Movement in Progress through Independent Filmmaking Comes
to Atlanta, Georgia for a three-day festival, October 12-14, 2007.

Press Release Body: Atlanta, Georgia - 09/03/07 -- The 6th Urban Mediamakers Film
Festival (UMFF) takes place October 12-14, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia, and blends
activism and filmmaking as the weapon of choice for universal social change.
Presented at the DoubleTree Hotel Atlanta - North Druid Hill/Emory, \"The Movement in
Progress through Independent Filmmaking\" is the theme of UMFF 2007. This 3-day
festival includes an opening night reception and premiere of "Got Purpose," all-day
independent film screenings, workshops for actors, writers and filmmakers, panels,
networking, awards ceremony, and Sunday brunch.

Guest speakers include Abiola Abrams (BETJ), Dr. Alduan Tartt, Isis Wisdom (Word On
Da Streets Magazine), Nadra Enzi (BFSS), Ralph Scott (BETJ The Best Shorts
Producer), Ellen N. Friedman (Director/Acting-Voice Coach), Francine Dash-Johnson
(Writer/Producer), Sylvia Jackson (Filmcaptive Productions), Barrett Dungy (Urban
Home Entertainment), and Jay Blakk (Music Manager). UMFF 2007 honorees include
winning filmmakers, writers, student filmmakers from KIPP Academy, and
comedian/actress/TV host Mo'Nique receiving the UMFF Entertainer of the Year award.

Full festival pass $125; students $100. Single event tickets also available. Visit
www.umff.com or call 404.460.2793 for details and registration.

UMFF 2007 Sponsors: El Elyon, DataScan Technologies, J.M. Family Enterprises, Inc.,
Camrose Creative Services, Talking Book, Urban Film Review, SWATS, and Film
Movement.

The Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3)
organization that promotes and supports independent mediamaking - animation, film,
music, print, television, and video. Partial proceeds from UMFF 2007 benefit the
Young Urban Mediamakers (YUM) program that partners media mentors with youth to
educate and inspire in mediamaking.


Web Site: http://www.umff.com

Contact Details: Cheryle R. Reynolds
Producer
1353 Riverstone Parkway
Suite 120, PMB 315
Canton, Georgia 30114
404.460.2793
cheryle@umff.com