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Angela Barnes
Angela Barnes is an Atlanta-based television director and writer whose career began behind the scenes as an assistant director. She is an alumna of the Directors Guild of America'…
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Angela Barnes is an Atlanta-based television director and writer whose career began behind the scenes as an assistant director. She is an alumna of the Directors Guild of America's Assistant Director Training Program and further honed her craft through the ABC/Disney Directing Fellowship, the Fox Global Director Initiative, and the Fox Comedy Apprentice Program. After gaining experience in support roles, she earned her first break into episodic directing with the series Eve, eventually expanding her portfolio to include high-profile shows across multiple networks. Among her credits are acclaimed episodes of Atlanta, Loot, Mythic Quest, Blindspotting, Teenage Bounty Hunters, and One Day at a Time. Barnes is known for her sharp wit, thoughtful storytelling, and strong visual sensibility. She directed a viral 2020 voting PSA titled "Get Your Booty to the Poll," which she conceived, produced, and directed, earning widespread attention for its impact. Beyond television drama and comedy, she has also ventured into commercial directing, signing with Hungry Man Productions in October 2024. Under that banner, she directed campaigns, including an Old Spice spot through Wieden + Kennedy and a PSA featuring Vice President Kamala Harris. Marvel Studios tapped Barnes to direct the back end (3 episodes) of the Disney+ series Ironheart (2025). In recognition of her work, Barnes received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in an Episode of a Comedy Series for an episode of Atlanta. Having participated in DGA events, she frequently speaks on topics such as manifestation and inclusivity in television, advocating for a mindful, values-driven approach to storytelling and production.
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2025
Ironheart
TV show Director
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2025
Daredevil: Born Again
TV show Director
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2023
Will Trent
TV show Director
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2022
Loot
TV show Director
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2022
Killing It
TV show Director
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2021
Blindspotting
TV show Director
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2020
Social Distance
TV show Director
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2020
Teenage Bounty Hunters
TV show Director
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2020
Mythic Quest
TV show Director
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2019
Carol's Second Act
TV show Director
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2019
Bigger
TV show Director
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2019
Family Reunion
TV show Director
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2019
Ambitions
TV show Director
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2019
American Soul
TV show Director
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2018
Legacies
TV show Director
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2017
The Quad
TV show Director
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2017
One Day at a Time
TV show Director
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2016
Atlanta
TV show Director
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2016
Foursome
TV show Director
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2016
Zoe Ever After
TV show First Assistant Director
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2015
Life in Pieces
TV show Director
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2014
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
TV show Director
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2013
Being Mary Jane
TV show First Assistant Director
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2011
Reed Between the Lines
TV show First Assistant Director
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2011
Let's Stay Together
TV show Director
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2010
Gillian in Georgia
TV show Director
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2009
Drop Dead Diva
TV show First Assistant Director
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2007
Tyler Perry's House of Payne
TV show First Assistant Director
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2006
Big Momma's House 2
Movie Second Unit First Assistant Director
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2004
Gas
Movie Second Assistant Director
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2003
Eve
TV show Director
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2002
The Hollywood Sign
Movie Second Second Assistant Director
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2002
The Shield
TV show Second Assistant Director
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2001
Crossing Jordan
TV show Second Assistant Director
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1999
The Out-of-Towners
Movie Additional Second Assistant Director
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1998
David and Lisa
Movie Second Second Assistant Director
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1998
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
Movie Second Second Assistant Director
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1997
Total Security
TV show Second Second Assistant Director
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1997
B.A.P.S
Movie Second Second Assistant Director
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1996
Moesha
TV show Second Assistant Director
