Directing a technocrane on There Can Be Light
Angela Cohen is a multi-talented, award winning writer, director and producer who serves up an enigmatic blend of humor, heart, and intrigue. She’s produced films that have screened at the Sundance Film Festival, qualified for the Oscars, and her work as an actress includes legends Al Pacino and Ann Dowd. She holds a degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral biology from Emory University and synergizes her skill sets in virtual reality. Angela was selected by Google to direct a mind bending VR piece in their inaugural JUMPSTART initiative. Notably, Angela is the producing director of GlowMedia films, a non-profit dedicated to boosting teen mental health literacy.
Angela’s witty comedy "Drive Thru Confessionals" premiered on Elizabeth Banks' WHOHAHA and her short doc "Unimaginable" premiered at the Oscar Qualifying St. Louis International Film Festival. Her haunting short narrative, "There Can Be Light," world premiered at the Oscar qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival and was executive produced by Marci Wiseman, former president of Blumhouse Television. She presented TRANQUIL WATERS, her new VR film with Grammy winning musicians Jessy Greene and Rami Jaffee, at the 8th annual International Virtual Reality and Healthcare Association symposium and has been selected by the Alliance of Women Directors for the Rising Director Fellowship 2024 for her debut feature film, NO GOOD CALLS COME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, recently announced in Variety. Angela founded Charley Bear Productions, driven by a vision to create a shift in perspective, igniting social change through female-fronted stories. When she's not busy making movies, Angela can be found bustin’ a move with her 2 rescue dogs, Charley and Lucky, and mentoring young women in STEM.
Angela’s witty comedy "Drive Thru Confessionals" premiered on Elizabeth Banks' WHOHAHA and her short doc "Unimaginable" premiered at the Oscar Qualifying St. Louis International Film Festival. Her haunting short narrative, "There Can Be Light," world premiered at the Oscar qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival and was executive produced by Marci Wiseman, former president of Blumhouse Television. She presented TRANQUIL WATERS, her new VR film with Grammy winning musicians Jessy Greene and Rami Jaffee, at the 8th annual International Virtual Reality and Healthcare Association symposium and has been selected by the Alliance of Women Directors for the Rising Director Fellowship 2024 for her debut feature film, NO GOOD CALLS COME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, recently announced in Variety. Angela founded Charley Bear Productions, driven by a vision to create a shift in perspective, igniting social change through female-fronted stories. When she's not busy making movies, Angela can be found bustin’ a move with her 2 rescue dogs, Charley and Lucky, and mentoring young women in STEM.
ON SCREEN
Comedy Reel
ON SET |
Drama Reel (w/Ann Dowd)
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With Al Pacino & Barry Levinson "The Humbling"
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Behind the Scenes "No Good Calls Come in the Middle of the Night"
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ON THE CARPET
Opening Night for "Without Grace" Hollyshorts Film Festival
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The ASC Awards
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The Emmys
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IN THE NEWS
Click to read more about Charley Bear CEO Angela Cohen's Selection for the 2024 AWD Rising Director Fellowship!
Angela Cohen at the 2019 Kodak Awards
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ON THE STREET
