Meet Gadrien “Manny” Williams: Owner/Lead Operator, Writer, and Director

We had the good fortune of connecting with Gadrien “Manny” Williams and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Gadrien “Manny”, looking back, what do you think was the most difficult decision you’ve had to make?
One of my most difficult decisions pertaining to your question was the day I walked off of a set on a major production, great pay, great benefits all included… I was tired of the racism, and the unfair treatment given to black employees on set… Right then in there I had made my choice to start full time On my own dreams and honestly that was the best decision I could have made… I invested in me instead of giving all my time and talents to people who really didn’t care about me as a person.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
What I feel sets me apart is the Authenticity of my interaction with clients. I don’t just treat people like it’s all about the money, I work with them and I put my efforts and talents to create something unique and different but at the same time fits the artist style sort of speak…

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Fuego De Chao has recently became my favorite restaurant in Atlanta so if you ever here and you hungry most definitely try them out… I’m more of a hippie so you could probably catch me in Edgewood smoke shop.. Jacks pizza is a good place I use to go to before the pandemic to have meetings and to edit, nice laid back cool vibe. Atlanta is a beautiful place and full of art so whenever you decided to come you will literally find what ever kind of thrill you are looking for,

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to shout out My father Gary and mother Olayinka Aka Dr. O for all the tough love given over the years.. To my Children Trinitee, London, Yahri and Zaire you are my motivation daily and my gifts from The Most High, To the Mother of my son’s Cha’Von thank you for understanding that my dreams will never get in the way of my responsibilities and allowing me the time and space to make my dreams into realities… To my business partners Craig Newton, Carl Baloney and Adam Mcullar, My dawg Terrance Allen for getting me in the door thank you all. To Memorial drive, Gresham Rd the whole East side of Atlanta that’s what made me. To the most High for giving me the strength. The 1000s of books I’ve read that gave me game…and to everybody who ever showed me and my company any kinda of love you are all appreciated and this Shout Out is dedicated to y’all… and Free Zay until Zay Free……..Global

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