Angela Barnes
- Known for
- Directing
Biography
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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Filmography
Ironheart
TV · Director · 3 eps
Daredevil: Born Again
TV · Director · 2 eps
Will Trent
TV · Director · 1 ep
Loot
TV · Director · 2 eps
Killing It
TV · Director · 2 eps
Blindspotting
TV · Director · 1 ep
Teenage Bounty Hunters
TV · Director · 1 ep
Mythic Quest
TV · Director · 2 eps
Social Distance
TV · Director · 1 ep
Carol's Second Act
TV · Director · 2 eps
Family Reunion
TV · Director · 1 ep
Ambitions
TV · Director · 3 eps
Bigger
TV · Director · 2 eps
American Soul
TV · Director · 2 eps
Legacies
TV · Director · 2 eps
One Day at a Time
TV · Director · 2 eps
The Quad
TV · Director · 2 eps
Atlanta
TV · Director, First Assistant Director · 1 ep
Foursome
TV · Director · 2 eps
Zoe Ever After
TV · First Assistant Director · 8 eps
Life in Pieces
TV · Director · 1 ep
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
TV · Director · 1 ep
Being Mary Jane
TV · First Assistant Director · 51 eps
Let's Stay Together
TV · Director · 1 ep
Reed Between the Lines
TV · First Assistant Director · 1 ep
Gillian in Georgia
TV · Director · 5 eps
Drop Dead Diva
TV · First Assistant Director · 1 ep
Tyler Perry's House of Payne
TV · First Assistant Director · 5 eps
Big Momma's House 2
Movie · Second Unit First Assistant Director, Second Assistant Director
Gas
Movie · Second Assistant Director
Eve
TV · Director, First Assistant Director · 1 ep
The Hollywood Sign
Movie · Second Second Assistant Director
The Shield
TV · Second Assistant Director · 1 ep
Crossing Jordan
TV · Second Assistant Director · 34 eps
The Out-of-Towners
Movie · Additional Second Assistant Director
David and Lisa
Movie · Second Second Assistant Director
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
Movie · Second Second Assistant Director
B.A.P.S
Movie · Second Second Assistant Director
Total Security
TV · Second Second Assistant Director · 13 eps
Moesha
TV · Second Assistant Director · 66 eps
Murder One
TV · Second Second Assistant Director · 18 eps