03/07/2025
You are cordially invited
Atlanta Pen Women
OSCARS Film Panel Luncheon
A Sound and Screen Collaboration
March 12th, 2025 ~ 11:00am - 2:00pm
Dahlia’s at The Hilton
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
PROGRAM:
• MODERATOR: ANEESAH BRAY ~ How creatives win Academy Awards
• MUSIC SUPERVISOR: KENYVTTV EL ‘BEYVH ~ How composers’ and songwriters’ works are used in film
• AUTHOR: TERI WOODS ~ How your story or book becomes a film
• ART DIRECTOR: OLIVIA BANKS ~ How art and design are used in film
ANEESAH BRAY: Aneesah Bray, Founder of Sound and Screen, is a manager with multi-level experience in administration and management working in music, film, private industry and nonprofit organizations. For over 30 years, Ms. Bray has made music management her chief aim in life. Coming from a musical family, Aneesah developed a passion for music early on. Like her gifted mother, she realized and developed her greater strengths in administration and management.
Aneesah Bray Management was developed to discover, service and manage music and film celebrity talent. Aneesah used her business acumen to attract and produce talent, develop strategic alliances with global talent buyers, music publishing/licensing organizations and advertising agencies. Ms. Bray skills in administration and management are best used tending to the many details involved in various productions. Aneesah is sought out for her experience and keen advice. “My passion is to help artists with more than just their jobs, but to help them live a fulfilling life,” thus, creating Aneesah Bray Consulting Inc.
Ms. Bray is a member of The National Association of Personal Managers, Casting Society of America, Women in Film, National Association of Black Female Music Executives and The Association of Music Supervisors. Aneesah is now on the Executive Board of Georgia Music Partners and President of Georgia Production Partnership. She runs Creative Collective Capital (C3Convention.com), a yearly finance forum for Entertainment Investors and strategists and ABC. She is also Chief Organizer for Backstage Entertainment Federal Credit Union in Atlanta GA. Aneesah spends her free time volunteering and with her kids.
KENYVTTV EL 'BEYVH: Keny’s experiences in the entertainment field and industry are wide-ranging. He continues to write and create as he moved up to Production Coordinator, Brand Manager to VP of Operations for Tupac’s father Dr. Shakur. Keny became the Regional Representative for a record label and past management for 50 Cent, Foxy Brown and Grafh. He advanced to become the Content Advisor and Executive Assistant to the CEO of Black Hand Entertainment. In addition to being Creator, Writer, Producer, Director for Chaz Williams and BET, he is currently Music Supervisor on projects including films, Talk Shows, TV Reality series, Documentaries, and Television series.
TERI WOODS: New York Times Best Selling Author, Teri Woods, has authored and published over twenty-one titles and sold millions of books worldwide, while creating a multi-million-dollar stream of revenue for other independent authors and major book publishing companies. Teri went on to write eight children’s books and a children’s bible of nursery rhymes. In 2016, created the Love, Values and Morals Program selling her children’s work inside NYC schools. In 2017, Teri’s first movie True to the Game, based on the New York Times Best Selling trilogy was released in theaters. To date, there have been five movie releases based on Teri’s novels, True to the Game 1, 2, and 3 and Dutch 1, and 2, as well as a television series based on the novel, Dutch, titled Angel currently playing on BET Plus.
Teri’s passion and dedication for storytelling has continued to shine brilliantly through great obstacles and over the span of the past twenty-five years. From selling books out the trunk of her car under the Apollo sign in New York, to seeing her books turned into major motion pictures with theatre releases, to inspiring children, to currently signing with literary agent, author, and film producer, Zane, who secured a new publishing deal with Harper-Collins, for the release of True to the Game Part 4, Alibi Part 3 and The Teri Woods Collection.
OLIVIA BANKS: With a foundation in fine arts from Valdosta State University and specialized training in Set Design and Construction from Georgia Film Academy, Olivia Banks has carved out a distinctive path as an Art Director in the film industry. Olivia has distinguished herself through her exceptional project management skills and artistic versatility. Olivia's passion for bringing creative visions to life is evident in her approach to set coordination and production design. Her work encompasses implementing visual concepts, coordinating with departments, meticulous attention to detail and innovative problem-solving approaches.
Olivia actively supports newcomers to the industry, emphasizing that successful careers in the art department often begin with modest roles that lead to significant opportunities. Currently, Olivia is enhancing her leadership capabilities through additional business education while continuing to pursue her passion for visual storytelling through film and media production.
Ms. Banks's creative footprint spans diverse media landscapes, serving as Assistant Art Director for content creators with substantial followings across the UK and United States YouTube scene. Her keen eye for visual storytelling has made her a sought-after collaborator for short films with emerging directors, producers, and renowned photographers throughout Atlanta's vibrant production and art community. Currently, Olivia is preparing to take on the role of Production Designer for an upcoming vertical drama series, expanding her creative influence into innovative storytelling formats.
RSVP: [email protected] with Pen Women Oscars Film Panel in subject line by Sun 3/9/25. Members and non-members are welcome by invite only. Space is limited, First Come First Serve! Please invite your creative friends and join us!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• We meet the 2nd Wednesdays 11am-2pm September through May. Usually a luncheon at Dahlia’s, and we take field trips, have garden parties, exhibitions, showcases, etc. at various times, days, and places.
• April 9th, 2025 ~ Painted Sounds II Showcase works in our medium inspired by other members’ works from Painted Sounds I (January 2025). See Jan for submitted works.
• May 14th, 2025 ~ Awards Banquet at Maggiano’s Perimeter.
• Summer 2025 ~ Visit Pen Women Garden in Stone Mountain Park, Garden Parties.
• Fall 2025 ~ Music, Poetry Slam, Spoken Word, Art contests, and more great speakers!
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