EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 37 MIN
131 - Building Third Person Media: FSU Filmmakers on Freelancing, Branding & Staying Creative
from The InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast · host Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship
The InNOLEvation® Mindset podcast, student Host Logan James interviews FSU student, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs Sam Correa and Juan Martinez about their paths into filmmaking and the creation of their media collective, Third Person Media. Sam discusses building a portfolio through high school TV production, collaborating with Juan on the documentary “Sodo,” his junior film “Jit” premiering at Miami Film Festival and screening at Florida Film Festival, and his senior capstone “The Soto” focused on kids’ mental health amid ICE pressure on immigrant communities. Juan shares his shift from live-broadcast TV production to narrative filmmaking at FSU and lessons from founding Aquila Entertainment, especially marketing and brand image. They explain how Tallahassee demand for event and artist content led to Third Person Media, preview a TMIC/DWF “Lovesick” documentary, plan to move to South Florida, and emphasize consistency, balance, and authenticity. 00:00 Meet the Guests 00:28 Sam’s Filmmaking Journey 01:44 FSU Projects and Festival Wins 03:42 Creative Style and Genres 04:27 Juan’s Path to Cinematography 05:48 Entrepreneur Roots and First Clients 08:56 Aquila Entertainment Lessons 11:19 How Third Person Started 12:47 What’s Next for the Brand 14:49 Staying Focused and Consistent 17:17 Advice to Their Younger Selves 20:46 Wrap Up and Subscribe
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The InNOLEvation® Mindset podcast, student Host Logan James interviews FSU student, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs Sam Correa and Juan Martinez about their paths into filmmaking and the creation of their media collective, Third Person Media. Sam discusses building a portfolio through high school TV production, collaborating with Juan on the documentary “Sodo,” his junior film “Jit” premiering at Miami Film Festival and screening at Florida Film Festival, and his senior capstone “The Soto” focused on kids’ mental health amid ICE pressure on immigrant communities. Juan shares his shift from live-broadcast TV production to narrative filmmaking at FSU and lessons from founding Aquila Entertainment, especially marketing and brand image. They explain how Tallahassee demand for event and artist content led to Third Person Media, preview a TMIC/DWF “Lovesick” documentary, plan to move to South Florida, and emphasize consistency, balance, and authenticity.00:00 Meet the Guests00:28 Sam’s Filmmaking Journey01:44 FSU Projects and Festival Wins03:42 Creative Style and Genres04:27 Juan’s Path to Cinematography05:48 Entrepreneur Roots and First Clients08:56 Aquila Entertainment Lessons11:19 How Third Person Started12:47 What’s Next for the Brand14:49 Staying Focused and Consistent17:17 Advice to Their Younger Selves20:46 Wrap Up and Subscribe
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