Former NBC 11 Alive entertainment/lifestyle reporter and noonday anchor, Mrs. BJ Arnett is no strang...

Former NBC 11 Alive entertainment/lifestyle reporter and noonday anchor, Mrs. BJ Arnett is no stranger to the film and entertainment industry. Mrs. Arnett appears as Janelle Moore alongside her husband Cameron Arnett in the upcoming Kendrick Brothers film The Forge, which released in August 2024. She made an appearance in the Kendrick’s Courageous Legacy 2021 and will be in their soon to be released documentary He Calls Me Daughter. Professor Mrs. BJ Arnett has an MBA, BA in Fashion Merchandising and an AA in Fashion Design. She is currently the Chair of the Art and Fashion Department at the prestigious Clark Atlanta University (CAU). She has raised over $900,000 for the department in the last two years. She holds an MBA, BA in Fashion Merchandising and an AA in Fashion Design. Professor Arnett is the founder of “Trends and Tours”, a New York fashion excursion for art and fashion students. She is also the creator of the very first HBCU Art and Fashion Week established in 2016. She and her husband - author, actor, director, and producer - Camy "Cameron" Arnett are the co-founders of the Atlanta based Camy Arnett Production Studios (CAPS) and the nonprofit Saving Destinies. They are the executive producers of the feature film Mattie: The Discovery and producers of the films Hosea: An Undying Love and Destined to Love You. She is also an associate producer of film The Challenger Disaster. Together, the Arnetts have launched Proverbs 31 Management where she has the esteemed honor of managing producer, director, actor Cameron Arnett among others. Mrs. Arnett also appeared as the social worker Kerry Murry in the film Tulsa, which became the second highest grossing self-distributed film. She plays Judge Janeeva Reed in Make It Clear Studio’s film Traf icked and the news reporter Deaundria Keana Kelly in the Dove Award winning Stand Your Ground. She costumed for the short films They’re Coming and Ordinary Games and the feature films Challenger Disaster, Mattie the Discovery and Stand Your Ground. Past film credits include Made in Heaven and Marc Pease Experience as well as Adrenaline and Grantham Rose, in which BJ plays the daughter of Marla Gibbs (Rose). She and Cameron were associate producers on Adrenaline. She currently hosts and co-produces the award winning talk show BJA Today, a CAPS original. She is also the host of WATC TV 57’s This Day with BJ Arnett. Mrs. Arnett also sits on the Program Engagement Committee for the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, the largest film festival in the country.

Claire Yorita Lee is a former recipient of both the ABC/Disney and FOX Writing Fellowships, and has ...

Claire Yorita Lee is a former recipient of both the ABC/Disney and FOX Writing Fellowships, and has worked on a number of TV shows and pilots for ABC, FOX, NBC, Paramount, Disney, Warner Bros. and more. An award-winning writer, she wrote and produced an episode of PBS’ Independent Lens, funded by an ITVS grant, co-wrote the book, Beautifully Flawed, produced/wrote 20 episodes for the TV series Dream Center, and co-wrote the online devotional for the re-release of FOX's The Passion of the Christ. Claire has written two features for Hallmark, as well as animated scripts for Disney, Hasbro, Discovery Family, Sesame Workshop, and HBO Max. She currently is writing on the second season of the animated series, Jade Armor, and has Divine Influencer, winner of the prestigious Epiphany MovieGuide Award and ICVM’s Gold Crown Award on Great American Pure Flix. Claire lives in LA with her husband and 3 kids.

Dr. Trudy Simmons is a dynamic communicator, author, and counselor with a passion for helping people...

Dr. Trudy Simmons is a dynamic communicator, author, and counselor with a passion for helping people live free, whole, and fully equipped to fulfill their God-given purpose. She is the host and producer of the award-winning television talk show The Christian View, where she engages in real, relevant, and often raw conversations on faith, life, and culture, inspiring audiences worldwide to live victoriously in Christ. As the founder of Milton Counseling and Coaching, Dr. Trudy combines her PhD in Counseling with over two decades of ministry and coaching experience to help individuals overcome trauma, navigate life transitions, and grow in body, mind, and spirit. Her compassionate yet results-driven approach has empowered countless people to break free from past pain, discover their identity in Christ, and walk boldly into their future. Dr. Trudy’s personal story of transformation—from overcoming childhood trauma, depression, and self-worth struggles to becoming a 16-time Ironman triathlete and completing a 100-mile run in honor of her late father—gives her a unique credibility and a powerful testimony of resilience, discipline, and faith. She uses her journey to encourage others to press past limitations and live with intentional purpose. An engaging speaker at conferences, churches, and corporate events, Dr. Trudy addresses topics such as faith in difficult seasons, emotional healing, leadership, marriage, mental wellness, and living “fit for purpose.” Her teaching blends biblical wisdom, counseling insights, and practical tools for everyday application. When she’s not speaking, writing, or counseling, Dr. Trudy enjoys family life with her husband and two children, endurance training, and investing in the next generation of leaders. Whether on screen, on stage, or one-on-one, her mission is the same: to equip and inspire people to live strong—spiritually, mentally, and physically—so they can impact the world for Christ.

Shari Rigby began her career starring in films like OVERCOMER, EXTRAORDINARY, WILDFLOWER, OCTOBER BA...

Shari Rigby began her career starring in films like OVERCOMER, EXTRAORDINARY, WILDFLOWER, OCTOBER BABY, NOT TODAY, and many more. Moving to the back of the camera, she most recently directed Great American Pure Flix, DIVINE INFLUENCER, winner of the prestigious Epiphany MovieGuide Award as well as an ICVM Gold Crown Award, and IDENTITY CRISIS, a scripted feature streaming on Amazon. Shari worked as a development consultant for Affirm Sony Pure Flix. She was an associate producer on the Kendrick Brothers/Affirm Sony’s feature film, THE FORGE, releasing in 2024. Shari directed, wrote, and produced the pilot Beautifully Flawed and The Dream Center television series. She is a three time author and is the founder of The Women in My World, a non-profit serving women in entertainment and media.

Trey Milner is a charismatic leader and creative executive currently building CityGate Studios, a pr...

Trey Milner is a charismatic leader and creative executive currently building CityGate Studios, a premier post-audio and media production facility set to reshape Georgia’s role in the entertainment industry. His journey began on the airwaves of WWEV – Victory 91.5FM, where his dynamic voice and ability to connect with audiences first set him apart. Trey went on to establish himself as a seasoned live events executive, producing festivals and large-scale worship gatherings that partnered with municipalities to transform city streets into spaces of worship and community impact. With a proven record of fusing creativity, strategy, and execution, Trey has become a trusted name in the entertainment space. His leadership blends entrepreneurial vision with the relational charisma needed to rally artists, partners, and audiences around a shared mission. Today, Trey is spearheading CityGate Studios’ rise as a Hollywood-standard post-audio hub in Georgia, while also stepping into the next chapter of his career as a film producer—with his first feature project heading into production soon.

Ty Manns is a retired U.S. Army Infantry Officer, former corporate executive, and award-nominated fi...

Ty Manns is a retired U.S. Army Infantry Officer, former corporate executive, and award-nominated filmmaker. After a distinguished 24-year military career, Ty transitioned into business leadership as a senior executive in the defense industry before pursuing his lifelong passion for storytelling. As founder of Patch 8 Entertainment, he has written, produced, and directed numerous feature films, including A Question of Faith, My Brother’s Keeper (DOVE Award nominee), Redeemed (BET+ Original), and The Wish. His projects span faith-based dramas, thrillers, and family stories, often rooted in themes of resilience, redemption, and human connection. Ty is also pursuing his MFA in Screenwriting at Liberty University, where he continues to refine his craft while mentoring emerging filmmakers. He lives in Georgia with his family and remains committed to building local film communities through production, distribution, and educational outreach.