The 100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta have presented an award to the Georgia Film Academy (GFA) in recognition of the comprehensive film, television, and esports learning event that welcomed more than 100 kids to their Fayetteville campus.  

“It is an honor to partner with 100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta to bring industry-aligned entertainment arts training to our youth,” said GFA’s executive director, Scott Votaw. “We are honored by this recognition and look forward to continuing partnerships in our communities.”

As part of the event, the GFA offered black youths the chance to see how film and production crews operate at Trilith Studios, the home of everything Marvel, where they got hands-on instruction from industry professionals working on production, post-production, special effects, and make-up stations. Actor Afemo Omilami and the Senior VP at Tyler Perry Studios, Mark Swinton, also joined the group to offer advice and encouragement to the group.

“Having the opportunity to see what it’s like to work in this industry behind the scenes is a phenomenal, life-changing experience that I think these young men will always remember,” added the 100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta’s president, Wayne Ellison. “We are very appreciative to GFA for helping expose our youth to something that they may not have otherwise gotten the opportunity to experience.”