PhilanthroFilms

03/17/2026

Join us in welcoming Jacob Hardie to the PhilanthroFilms team!

Jacob is a sports media analyst and social media personality who plans to work as a sports media reporter and commentator for ESPN, and eventually build his own network.

He has been featured on ABC-7 News for his insight into the NIL space, and will also be a guest feature on a VICE Sports special releasing this October.

At PhilanthroFilms, Jacob will be overseeing the marketing department, bringing his enthusiasm and creativity to help develop and produce standout content.

We’re excited to have his voice, perspective, and energy on the team.

Welcome to the team, Jacob!

03/17/2026

Join us in welcoming Miles Thornton to the PhilanthroFilms team!

Miles is an aspiring actor, producer, writer, and director, currently a senior at the University of Georgia, joining us as our Film Liaison.

In his role, Miles will be establishing relationships across the film industry while also creating new opportunities to connect, collaborate, and share stories.

A former University of Georgia football player, Miles brings firsthand experience in leadership, communication, and teamwork, shaped through years of competing at a high level.

His passion for storytelling and serving others is at the core of everything he does, and we’re excited to have his energy and vision helping grow the PhilanthroFilms network.

And fun fact — he was class president and founded the debate team at his high school.

Welcome to the team, Miles!

03/13/2026

Join us in welcoming Connor Pannell to the PhilanthroFilms team!

Connor is a filmmaker, entrepreneur, and educator joining us as our Education Coordinator.

Through his first business, New East Rental, Connor supported productions for Warner Bros., Amazon, Apple TV+, and more, giving him firsthand insight into how high-level projects are produced. His creative work has taken him across the globe—from the USA to Canada, Europe, and the Middle East—creating feature films, short films, web series, and television.

His projects have been featured by Austin Film Festival, SeriesFest, Catalyst Film Festival, and others.

Connor also served as Senior Producer for the Peabody Awards, one of the most respected institutions in American media. His artistic honors include support from the Willson Center Graduate Research Award and the Janelle Padgett Knight Graduate Award, the Center’s most selective honor presented only in exceptional years to its top-ranked artist.

We’re excited to have his experience, creativity, and passion helping shape the next generation of storytellers at PhilanthroFilms.

And fun fact — he’s also passionate about the origin of the chocolate chip cookie.

Welcome to the team, Connor!

02/27/2026

Excited to celebrate emerging voice Akshay Bhatia!

We here at PhilanthroFilms are honored to be the fiscal sponsor for Akshay and his feature film.

He is an incredibly talented young filmmaker whose work is already making waves. From craft to voice to creative ambition, Akshay represents everything we’re working to support: bold storytelling, authentic perspective, and fearless creative expression.

A big thank you to Georgia Entertainment for publishing this great article and helping spread the word about Akshay’s journey. Your support amplifies emerging creators and helps the wider community see the future of filmmaking in action.

When organizations, audiences, and media outlets uplift new voices like Akshay’s, we strengthen the creative economy - not just economically, but culturally.

PhilanthroFilms believes in:
• Supporting creators with vision
• Building pathways into the industry
• Creating lasting opportunities for regional talent

Akshay’s story is inspiring and we’re honored to be part of it.
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02/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming Joshwa S. Copeland to the PhilanthroFilms team as our new Asset Facilitator!

Joshwa brings a dynamic blend of creative and strategic experience to our mission. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and has spent four years working within a marketing agency environment, developing brand strategy, audience engagement campaigns, and growth initiatives. His background strengthens our capacity to build sustainable systems that connect underserved communities to opportunity within Georgia’s expanding film sector.

In addition to his work in marketing and strategy, Joshwa is an accomplished creative professional. As an actor, he has earned credits on projects with ABC and Lifetime. As a producer, he has multiple short films under his belt, including a current project in its festival run, with several more on the horizon. His active involvement in the industry provides a valuable, real-world perspective as we continue building pathways into film and media careers.

Joshwa’s unique combination of marketing expertise and hands-on production experience aligns directly with our focus on infrastructure-building, workforce development, and storytelling as a tool for economic mobility.

We are so happy to get the chance to collaborate with Joshwa and we’re excited to build together!

Welcome to the team, Joshwa Copeland!

02/25/2026

We are excited to spotlight a powerful new short script: Old Glory, written by C. Neil Davenport to be the project within a coming film camp!

At PhilanthroFilms, our mission is to elevate stories that matter stories that engage culture, challenge perspective, and spark meaningful conversation within communities. Old Glory does exactly that.

Independent storytelling is more important than ever in today’s evolving creative economy. As traditional production pipelines shift and new platforms emerge, short-form narrative content continues to serve as a vital proving ground for bold ideas and emerging voices.

Supporting projects like Old Glory aligns directly with our commitment to:
• Empowering writers and filmmakers
• Creating space for impactful stories
• Building pathways for production in Georgia and beyond
• Strengthening the regional creative workforce

We are proud to champion projects that combine artistic integrity with cultural relevance.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story continues to develop.

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02/23/2026

We are looking to hire an Education Coordinator at PhilanthroFilms, Inc.

Through strategic capacity-building initiatives in education, workforce development, and community partnerships, PhilanthroFilms develops the infrastructure necessary to connect underserved populations with emerging economic opportunities in Georgia’s growing film sector. By establishing these sustainable systems, AmeriCorps VISTA Members help create lasting economic mobility pathways. Their work enhances staff capacity to foster civic engagement through storytelling and media literacy programming, while building community-level infrastructure that leverages the regional film industry as a tool for poverty alleviation and economic development.

Learn more & Apply: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=120575

02/23/2026

We are looking to hire a Production Coordinator at PhilanthroFilms, Inc.

Through strategic capacity-building initiatives in education, workforce development, and community partnerships, PhilanthroFilms develops the infrastructure necessary to connect underserved populations with emerging economic opportunities in Georgia’s growing film sector. By establishing these sustainable systems, AmeriCorps VISTA Members help create lasting economic mobility pathways. Their work enhances staff capacity to foster civic engagement through storytelling and media literacy programming, while building community-level infrastructure that leverages the regional film industry as a tool for poverty alleviation and economic development.

Learn more & Apply: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=120570

02/23/2026

We are looking to hire a Marketing Coordinator at PhilanthroFilms, Inc.

Through strategic capacity-building initiatives in education, workforce development, and community partnerships, PhilanthroFilms develops the infrastructure necessary to connect underserved populations with emerging economic opportunities in Georgia’s growing film sector. By establishing these sustainable systems, AmeriCorps VISTA Members help create lasting economic mobility pathways. Their work enhances staff capacity to foster civic engagement through storytelling and media literacy programming, while building community-level infrastructure that leverages the regional film industry as a tool for poverty alleviation and economic development.

Learn more & Apply: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=120576

02/23/2026

We are looking to hire a Film Liaison at PhilanthroFilms, Inc.

Through strategic capacity-building initiatives in education, workforce development, and community partnerships, PhilanthroFilms develops the infrastructure necessary to connect underserved populations with emerging economic opportunities in Georgia’s growing film sector. By establishing these sustainable systems, AmeriCorps VISTA Members help create lasting economic mobility pathways. Their work enhances staff capacity to foster civic engagement through storytelling and media literacy programming, while building community-level infrastructure that leverages the regional film industry as a tool for poverty alleviation and economic development.

Learn more & Apply: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=120578

01/01/2026

09/17/2025

Matthew Cravener is a film composer and pianist. The most amazing part? He first learned to play piano by ear. Listen to how he got into scoring and what inspires him to create awesome pieces for film!