Angela Barnes

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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.

Known For

  • Atlanta
    Atlanta4 seasons
  • Big Momma's House 2
    Big Momma's House 22006
  • Medical Examiners
    Medical Examiners6 seasons
  • The Out-of-Towners
    The Out-of-Towners1999
  • Daredevil: Born Again
    Daredevil: Born Again2 seasons
  • Marvel's Ironheart
    Marvel's Ironheart6 episodes
  • Legacies
    Legacies4 seasons
  • One Day at a Time
    One Day at a Time4 seasons
  • Being Mary Jane
    Being Mary Jane4 seasons
  • B*A*P*S*
    B*A*P*S*1997
  • How Stella Got Her Groove Back
    How Stella Got Her Groove Back1998
  • Loot
    Loot3 seasons
  • Killing It
    Killing It2 seasons
  • Murder One
    Murder One2 seasons
  • Moesha
    Moesha6 seasons
  • Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet
    Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet4 seasons

Cinematografie

2025
Ironheart · as Co-Executive Producer
2016
Zoe Ever After · as First Assistant Director
2013
Being Mary Jane · as First Assistant Director
2011
Reed Between the Lines · as First Assistant Director
2009
Drop Dead Diva · as First Assistant Director
2006
Tyler Perry's House of Payne · as First Assistant Director
2006
Big Momma's House 2 · as Second Unit First Assistant Director
2004
Gas · as Second Assistant Director
2003
Eve · as First Assistant Director
2002
The Shield · as Second Assistant Director
2001
The Hollywood Sign · as Second Second Assistant Director
2001
Crossing Jordan · as Second Assistant Director
1999
The Out-of-Towners · as Additional Second Assistant Director
1998
David and Lisa · as Second Second Assistant Director
1998
How Stella Got Her Groove Back · as Second Second Assistant Director
1997
Total Security · as Second Second Assistant Director
1997
B*A*P*S · as Second Second Assistant Director
1996
Moesha · as Second Assistant Director
1995
Murder One · as Second Second Assistant Director