2025
Columbus F.A.P. Festival
Celebrating Creativity in Film, Literature, Photography, Music, and Dance
Friday, OCTOBER 17TH- Saturday, October 18th
Festival
Sunday, OCTOBER 19TH
Networking luncheon
Funds will be used to provide free admission for youth to attend the festival this year. Each student fee is $10
The objective of the Columbus Film, Author and Photography Festival is to showcase artists locally, nationally and internationally while highlighting the work of our youth.
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The Columbus Film, Author & Photography Festival: Celebrating Creativity in Film, Literature, Photography, Music, and Dance. The Columbus F.A.P. Festival encourages and supports the growing number of people in the arts. This festival aims to reward the accomplishments of like-minded artists who aim to create interesting content. This festival is for new and veteran artists, youth starting in middle school through adults.
3 Day Event
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Day One will consist of watching the Official Selections (schedule will be listed September 2025)
Day One evening - 6pm-10pm Costume party- dress as your favorite movie/tv/music video character
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Day Two Morning 9am-Noon will consist of Workshops (the following topics):
1) The Power of the Narrative - Tracey Baker-Simmons, Emmy Nominated, Telly and Anthem Award Winner
Executive Producer Being Bobby Brown, The Conversations Project & many more!
2) Epic Soundtrack Creation - Cedric L. Blackmon, Music Producer and Podcast Host,‘Can We Talk About It’
3) Leaving a Lasting Impression in Every Acting Role - Taral Hicks Dawson “Belly” & “Bronx Tale”
4) Publish Like a Pro & With Purpose - Joylynn M. Ross, Publishing Coach & CEO of the Award-Winning
PTP Press Publishing
5) From Script to Screen: The Executive Director's Guide to Success - Maurice “First” Executive Producer &
Manager to Drew Sidora, Taral Hicks Dawson & Lateshia Pearson
6) Introduction to Screenwriting - Coach John Alexander Award- Winning Screenwriting Coach
7) Transitioning From Behind-The-Scenes to Calling the Shots - Martrae M. Godard, Assistant Director
The Bear, Work in Progress, The Chi, PowerBook Force, P Valley, and The Shining Girls
Director, Writer, Executive Producer, The Get Back
Day Two 1pm-4pm - View Official Festival Selections.
(schedule will be given in September 2025)
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Day Two Evening 6pm will consist of Awards Ceremony
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Day Three 2pm - Networking Luncheon- Power Boost Luncheon -
Are you looking to meet other like-minded professionals? Are you looking to network? Are you looking for answers on how to start a business? Are you looking for answers to get your business to the next level?
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ABOUT
The Columbus Film, Author, and Photography Festival encourage and supports the growing number of people in the film, author, and photography worlds. This festival aims to reward the accomplishments of like-minded artists who work to create interesting content.
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Our main goal is to shine a light on creators and form connections between artistic genres. We want independent artists to get the recognition that they deserve.
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