Angela Cohen
Angela Cohen
Producing Director & Writer
the glowmedia project
Producer, Director, Writer, Actress, Consultant
Charley Bear Productions Inc.
Line ProducerLine Producer
Smudge Films Limited
Angela Cohen is a multi-talented, award winning actress and filmmaker who serves up an enigmatic blend of humor, heart, and intrigue. Her films 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. She also recently directed a digital limited series in collaboration with the Lyme Disease Association.
Angela’s witty comedy "Drive Thru Confessionals" premiered on Elizabeth Banks' WHOHAHA and her touching short documentary "Unimaginable" premiered at the Oscar Qualifying St. Louis International Film Festival, leaving audiences captivated and inspired. Her haunting short narrative, "There Can Be Light," world premiered at the Oscar qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival, had its US Premiere at the renowned Breckenridge Film Festival, and was executive produced by Marci Wiseman, former president of Blumhouse Television. 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 education.