Brianna Barros is a marketer, filmmaker, writer, and aspiring educator based in Georgia. She holds a B.S. in Media & Entertainment with a minor in Professional Writing from Kennesaw State University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA and earned a certificate in On-Set Film Production from the Georgia Film Academy.
Currently, Brianna is pursuing her M.F.A. in Film, Television, and Digital Media at the University of Georgia and serves as the Marketing & Communications Graduate Assistant for UGA’s Graduate School. In this role, she combines her background in film production with her growing expertise in marketing strategy, content creation, and audience engagement.
With four years of hands-on experience in film, Brianna is passionate about translating her storytelling and production management skills into the marketing industry. She focuses on crafting compelling campaigns that connect with audiences and communicate brand stories effectively. She is especially interested in creative strategy, digital media, and using narrative-driven approaches to build meaningful relationships between brands and their communities.
Outside of work, you'll typically find Brianna discovering new restaurants and experiences with her friends, crafting, and reading.
Kennesaw State University – Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
B.S. in Media & Entertainment, Minor in Professional Writing
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA, May 2025
Georgia Film Academy
Certificate in On-Set Film Production, May 2025
University of Georgia – Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication & Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
M.F.A. in Film, Television, & Digital Media, Expected August 2027
2024 Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA Contest Winner – Drug Enforcement Administration, Dec 2024
Awarded First Place in the DEA's 2024 Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA Contest. This prize granted Kennesaw State University $5,000 to support drug misuse prevention efforts and included a trip to Boston where I presented at the 2025 NAPSA Strategies Conference. Link to DEA article about the contest
2025 BACCHUS Student Scholarship – NAPSA, Dec 2024
Recipient of the 2025 BACCHUS Student Scholarship in recognition of my dedication to peer education.
WIFTA 2024 Student Scholarship – Women in Film & Television Atlanta, Oct 2024
Awarded a $2,500 scholarship in recognition of being an exemplary student, filmmaker, and leader. The award was presented at WIFTA’s 50th Anniversary Gala. Link to KSU Article about the award
RCHSS Grant Recipient – Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mar 2024
Received a $1,500 project grant for my short film WATCHED. The grant recognized my academic achievements, prior filmmaking experience, and the social awareness impact of the project in raising awareness for victims of stalking.
President’s List – Kennesaw State University
Honors award for achieving a 4.0 GPA. Maintained placement on the President’s List every semester throughout my collegiate career.