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INTERVIEW: Sebastian Soler & Co. Talk LEGO and Local Filmmaking
The crew behind Spanish Moss discuss their vision on creating a feature-length brickfilm (From left to right) Andrew King, Sebastian Soler, and Tyler Herren outside the Tara in ATL (Photo by Mikey Smith) With numerous festival selections, a handful of awards, and an NPR interview under his belt, Sebastian Soler is already an artist’s artist. Fresh out of Kennesaw State University, this filmmaker uses a miniature medium to tell larger-than-life tales—and he’s about to be the

Mikey Smith
Sep 23, 2025


REVIEW: Sparks: Live at The Tabernacle - ATL
Touring their 26th album, MAD! the beloved duo serves as a reminder that there's nothing cooler than being "weird." Sparks ask ATL fans "So May We Start" (Photo by Mikey Smith) When watching legacy acts live in concert, there tends to be an unspoken rule amongst fans to remind themselves that their favorite bands are no longer in their prime. Concertgoers definitely love to finally hear their life-long favorites live or see bands for the umpteenth time on tour, but if you ga

Mikey Smith
Sep 7, 2025


Reel Friends presents: Reel Talk - August 12th: Live at the Tara Theatre (ATL)
Art Seen ATL is proud to partner again with Reel Friends to document their latest Reel Talk event at the historic Tara Theatre in Atlanta. Reel Talk invites movie fans of ATL to check out shorts from local artists and hear their own live commentary on the films presented in reel time (pun totally intended). August's Reel Talk lineup (photo by Mikey Smith) At this Reel Talk event, the shorts screened were: TikTok Challenged (dir. Ivan Rome) Black Girl Day Off (dir. Nina Lee)

Mikey Smith
Aug 13, 2025


Friko: Live at Coca-Cola Roxy - ATL
With catchy guitar hooks and infectious energy, Friko managed to capture a sold-out crowd at the Roxy within seconds. Opening for some of the most legendary rock and indie acts of all time, they're carrying the torch of not only elements of the sound that came before them but also incorporating a new sound that is one everyone needs to hear. Big thanks to Friko and their team for letting us cover this show! A fantastic night and a wonderful kick-off to this leg of their lates

Mikey Smith
Aug 2, 2025


Reel Friends: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie on 35mm - Plaza Atlanta
We caught a fantastic screening of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie from Atlanta's very own Reel Friends at the historic Plaza Atlanta ! Reel Friends once again united ATL film fans of all ages with their engaging presence, connection with filmgoers, and live music experience. Here are some of the highlights from their unforgettable pre-show. Thanks again to Reel Friends for letting us cover this screening and make sure to catch one of their upcoming events!

Mikey Smith
Jul 6, 2025
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