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Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres — 189 episodes

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Building an Indie Music Career in the Digital Age

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Inside Indie Filmmaking with Jeff Miller

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Launching Onward and Upward with ML Bruin

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How Live Entertainment Drives Community Impact with Chloe Polhamus

5

Marbella Avilez on Theater, Storytelling, and Life After Opening Night

6

Isha Chhabra on Building a Global Ecosystem Through Travel and Film

7

Inside Indie Film: Storytelling, Financing, and Global Co-Productions

8

ML Bruin on Writing The Noah Series and Inspiring Young Readers

9

Erick Montgomery on VR Storytelling and the Future of Cinema

10

Tim Millette on AFM, AI, and Why Great Stories Still Win

11

Lauren Kleeman on Indie Filmmaking and Bringing Trailer Park Queen to Life

12

How Marbella Avilez Is Using Storytelling to Improve Wellbeing and Connection

13

FYM Films’ “Fuck You Money” Brings the Billionaire Fixer Story to Life

14

Kate Hugo: Murder After Mayhem premieres as Elizabeth Von Isser talks indie filmmaking

15

How Podcasting and Short-form Content Are Changing Film Development

16

Judi Jordan on Latino storytelling and her series A History of Blood

17

Award-winning Short Film JADE Makes FilmShortage Streaming Premiere

18

J. M. Stelly on AFM, Within Madness, and Making Feature Films Without Permission

19

Dr. Gary Mason II on AFM, Oral History, and Building Film Projects With Purpose

20

Michael Greene on AFM Strategy, Documentary Distribution, and AI in Screenwriting

21

DeAnna Charett on AFM Pitching and Building a Veteran-Led Film Slate

22

From Stuntman to Director: Nicholas deKay on AFM Pitches and Bold Storytelling

23

From Fund Manager to Filmmaker: Erik Felsted’s Mission to Tell a North Korea Story

24

No Good Movies? Abby Tozer on Why Independent Film Is Just Getting Started

25

Christine Lakin Talks AFM and Directing YA Ballroom Romcom I Won’t Dance

26

Ian Stevenson’s AFM Playbook for Selling Films and Moving Projects Forward

27

Joshua Berwald on AFM, Lean Filmmaking, and Building Quixotic Arts Films

28

Sean Kanan on AFM Momentum, “Body Man,” and the Cobra Couple Mindset

29

Ethical AI and the Future of Film & Television with Adobe’s Darren Frankel

30

The Real American: Stan Wong on AFM and Building a Documentary That Unites

31

Honolulu Film Commissioner Walea Constantinau on Why Hawai‘i Works for Production

32

How Visual Narrative Films Builds Indie Features From Script to Screen

33

Laurence Benhamou on AFM, Entertainment Law, and AI’s Legal Impact on Creators

34

Jonathan Fox on AFM, Editing Like a Director, and Bringing Comedy Back

35

JR Vigil on AFM Networking and Building Lucky Number Productions Through Relationships

36

Pocket Cinema’s Lada Egorova on Elevated Vertical Series and Indie Film’s Next Wave

37

Adisa Iwa on AFM, Ptah Collective, and Purpose-Driven Urban Storytelling

38

Mary Elizabeth Davis on Eyes On Me and a Berlin Wall Escape Story

39

Ken Womble on AFM and Turning ’Til Harvest Comes Into a Feature

40

Star Platinum’s Global Vision: Heesung Han & Jonghee Kim at AFM

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James Shaffer on AFM Wins and His Bass Reeves Film “Freedom at Missionary Ridge”

42

Alexia Melocchi on AFM, Relationship-Building, and the Real Film Market Playbook

43

Luke Golden on Story Tree Films and “Hard Lessons,” a Bold Indie Horror Concept

44

Sarantos on Turning Award-Winning Screenplays Into Film Opportunities

45

Golsa Sarabi on The Persian Rug and Telling Stories of Women’s Strength

46

Alan Bagh on AFM, Indie Film Momentum, and Building Bagh Films

47

Aleksandar Adzic on AFM, Writing 11 Scripts, and The Lions Within

48

Lena Jenkins-Smith on Purpose-Driven Media and Building Stories That Last

49

Daniel Talbott on AFM, Queer Storytelling, and Building Films That Thrive

50

How Jason Dallas Uses AFM to Build Meaningful, Story-Driven Films

51

How Andrew de Burgh Is Building Feature Films Through Sacred Ember Films

52

Christine Lozano on Vertical Dramas and the Future of Mobile Storytelling

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How Choice Skinner Is Building Impactful Films Outside the Studio System

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From Idea to Indie Feature: Director Stephen David Brooks on Making Movies That Sell

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How AI and Ambition Drive Casey Newel’s Filmmaking Journey from Atlanta to AFM

56

From Standup to A 516 Productions: How Faith and Comedy Fuel Paul Santoli’s Films

57

From War-Torn Childhood to East LA: How Film Became Attila Korosi’s Hope Machine

58

How Forced Perspective Is Building a Full-Stack Future for Indie Filmmaking

59

How Sheldon Woodson is Making Movies, Not Excuses in Indie Filmmaking

60

Why Filmmaker Blair Avery Wants to Put Soul Back Into Modern Cinema

61

From Outsider to AFM Filmmaker: How Timothy Chizmar Built SpookyNinjaKitty Media

62

AI, Creativity & the Future of Film: Insights from Tim Levy & Philip Alberstat

63

From Pharmacy to Film: How Abraam Mikhael Is Reframing Arab Stories in Hollywood

64

Angels Near Death: Hungyu Kuo on LA, Reinvention, and First-Time Filmmaking

65

From CNN en Español to HI Media Partners: Cynthia Hudson’s Next Chapter

66

From Bollywood to Hollywood: How Isha Chhabra Is Lighting Up GlobalGlowFilms

67

From Hollywood to Human-Centered Conservation: Briana Evigan’s Abundant Village Mission

68

Inside “The Biz”: Schuyler Moore on Film Finance, AI and the Future of Hollywood

69

Using Influence for Good: Bridging AAPI Innovation and Impact

70

Filmmakers Daniel & Laz Nuñez Release The Magnificent Mendez

71

Paul Barry Presents CONTINUUM at The Illusion Magic Lounge in Santa Monica

72

RJ Williams on Young Hollywood, AI, and the Future of Media

73

Sherri Miles on Leadership, Mentorship, and Purpose in Business

74

Elisabeth Ness on Storytelling, Superpowers, and Women’s Leadership

75

Samantha Harte on Redefining Recovery and Finding Joy After Adversity

76

Kit Gray on the Future of Podcasting and Building PodcastOne

77

From War to Carnegie Hall: Marina’s Journey of Unity Through Music

78

BETTY on Music, Activism & Harmony After 40 Years (and 11 Albums!)

79

Navigating Truth in Media with Michele Weldon: A Journey of Storytelling and Leadership

80

AJ Catoline on Editing Ted Lasso and Fighting for the Future of Post-Production

81

Alicia Ontiveros on Leading Without Permission and Creating Unsolicited

82

Nati Katz on Launching Israel’s First 24/7 Business Network from Wall Street

83

Alexis Hatchett on Why Hollywood Isn’t Bouncing Back and Where Stories Still Thrive

84

Valeria Sweet on Acting, Mental Health, and Her Upcoming Film 51/50

85

Sean McCarthy on Directing with Grit, Humor, and Creative Curiosity

86

Phillip Andre Botello on Finding Heart in Becoming Vera

87

Championing Immigrant Stories: Jannelle So-Perkins on Building Purposeful Media Platforms

88

Tanya Acker on Conflict, Civility, and How Courts Can Be Tools for Empowerment

89

Laurie Meadoff Participates in The Milken Institute Global Conference

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"Living Legends 66-0" Released by Film Producer Michael Hopwood

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Kianga J. Moore Participates in FII PRIORITY MIAMI 2025

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Joey Laham Participates in FII PRIORITY MIAMI 2025

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Stephan Morris Participates in FII PRIORITY MIAMI 2025

94

Mission Matters Future of Investing in Entertainment - West Hollywood, California

95

Director Eric Gardner Discusses His Film "Confessions of a CEO" Based on the Life of Tom Gegax

96

ZupaNova Participates in Mega Mix Expo 2025 at Santa Anita Park

97

Bryson McCalley Launches Podcast: LAST OF A DYNG SEED

98

Secret Walls is Revolutionizing the Art World with its Exhilarating Live Paint Battles

99

How to Use Your Voice to Double Your Income

100

Achieving the Impossible

101

ESPYS Celebrity Golf Classic Supporting V Foundation for Cancer Research

102

The Evolution of the Gaming and Esports Industry

103

IndyCar Driver Sting Ray Robb's 2024 Season

104

Howdy Curiosity: A Nonfiction Bookstore and Community

105

Author Michael C. Bland Releases "The Price of" Trilogy.

106

Dave Noll Releases “The Visionary in Charge: 7 Simple Rules... Because Just One Extraordinary Idea Can Change Your Life”

107

Inspiring Climate Action Through Positive Messaging and Video Games

108

A Conversation with Will Pearson, President of iHeart Podcasts

109

The Art & Science of Loving-kindness

110

Emily & Gene Trowbridge Launch the “Hey! Am I Adopted? Podcast”

111

Bringing Indian Performing Arts in Northwest Arkansas

112

Tiffany Shlain to Launch Book with Woman Connect4Good

113

My Core Messaging of Self-Friendship™

114

How Indexing Video Opens Up a World of New Capabilities

115

Filmmaker Ashley Avis Releases “Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West”

116

Writing Children's Books

117

Disrupting Hollywood with Essential Wuxia Stories from Immortal Studios

118

Connecting Diasporic Communities Across the Americas

119

Gender-inclusive Clothing for Kids

120

How Magic Applies to Business

121

Creating Great Stories at Innervoice Media

122

Adventure Sports Photography Through the Lenses of Richard Hallman

123

Howie Zales Launches Viridity Entertainment Services

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Multimedia Production at Innervoice Media

125

How Swagger Makes Fantasy Sports More Fun for Fans

126

Music Producer Esther Anaya Creates Unique EDM Vibe With Snoop Dogg Scribing Lyrics for Anaya’s BAYC

127

Texas FFA Releases the Film “The Foundation” with Filmmakers Jackie Hoegger & Matt Hamilton

128

Stephen Ellestad Discusses the Art of Telling Stories through Audio-Visual Experiences

129

Taking a Business from Surviving to Thriving with Christa J. Guglielmelli

130

Voices.com is the Premiere Voice Talent Marketplace

131

Author Ron Coury Releases "Tenacity"

132

Filmmaker Michael Douglas Carlin Premieres "Minnesota! The Modern Day Selma"

133

Home Trade Show iHeartRadio and TV Network with Nancy Hahn

134

How to Spark Creativity in Business with Claus Raasted

135

Creating Memories at Elevate Event with Laura Luther

136

Creativity: How to Use it to Solve Daily Challenges with Patty Sherin

137

The Mission Behind Good Life TV with Dean Wilson

138

The Shamon Freitas Talent Agency Story with Carol Shamon

139

Olivier Day Launches Awaken The Awesome Podcast

140

Neo-Expressionism Art on Instagram with Noah V. Kubacki

141

Author Ronit Plank Releases When She Comes Back: A Memoir

142

Ana Lucia Alves Launches CineTribe

143

The Uma Show with Rita Kakati-Shah

144

Singer Songwriter V. Tiarrá Releases Digital Love

145

Filmmaker Grant Bergland Releases Metrics

146

The Future of Event Tech and Live Events with Ed Vincent

147

Next Generation TV: Streaming, Advanced Advertising and Interactivity with Allison Dollar

148

Film Director Patrick James Lynch Releases "Bombardier Blood"

149

Dead America Podcast with Ed Watters

150

Changes in the Entertainment Industry with Marjorie DeHey, JD MBA

151

The Literary Works of Kim "Kid" Curry

152

Matthew Stagmer Launches "That Works" on YouTube

153

Filmmaker Michael Douglas Carlin Releases "The People Have the Power"

154

"Heartsongs of the Rainbow" and "The Heartsongs Curriculum" with Adrienne Murphy

155

Daniel Tibbets Discusses Maria and Vampiro Unleashed on El Rey Network

156

Sports, Turning Dirt into Dollars with Brandon Steiner

157

Reinventing Yourself in Times of Adversity with Dev Ross

158

Conversational Storytelling with Marc Canter

159

Future of the Music Business with Lashion Robinson

160

ephelants with Jay Schweid

161

Virtual Reality and AR Trends with Adrian Rashad Driscollv

162

Stardust Entertainment Builds Community with Ashley Fauset

163

The Grace of Cancer: Lessons in Humility and Greatness with Author Veronica Villanueva

164

Deathless Entertainment with Nikhil Jha

165

Media Excellence Awards with Sarah Miller

166

Pitching Your Project with Kelsey Amara

167

The Secret to Leveraging Other People's Platforms with Forbes Riley

168

A timeless epic, "Britfield & the Lost Crown" with Author Chad Stewart

169

"FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II," Debuts on Public Television Stations Nationwide

170

Creator Club in Kansas City with Trell West

171

Benefits of Guitar in Business & in Life with Mike David Papapavlou

172

Positively Brainwashed is Relaunched by YouTuber Aaron Tupaz

173

Creating Content that Connects with Osahon Tongo

174

How to Be Your Own Life Cheerleader with Mandy Ross

175

HUDL Music Launches with Curt Cuscino

176

William Blocher Releases His New Novel "The Dead Side"

177

Producer Dave Noll Launches Trivia Podcast "FACTORIOUS" hosted by Matt Iseman from American Ninja Warrior

178

VUniverse Helps Viewers Navigate Streaming Services with Evelyn Watters

179

Sports Sponsorships and Sports Marketing with Lee Zohlman

180

BroadwAI is Changing How Tickets are Purchased on Broadway with Micah Hollingworth

181

Digital Marketing and Merch for Global DJs, Music Festivals and Labels with Ali R Samadpour

182

The Astros Cheating Scandal and Resulting Litigation with Conrad Wilton

183

INFOLIST.com | A Top Entertainment Industry Resource with Jeffrey R. Gund

184

How to Manage a Freelance Musician Business with Charu Suri

185

Elite Matchmaking and Dating with Tammi Pickle

186

Podcast Alert | If God Had a Podcast with Pavlina Osta

187

Premium Live Streamed Experiences Connect Brands and Consumers with John Petrocelli

188

Experiential Marketing | Eric Spivak Creates a New “Easy Button”

189

How Businesses Can Reach the 20 Million Viewer Los Angeles Market Through the “Carlos and Lisa” Show with Lisa Remillard