If you're an independent filmmaker and/or screenwriter looking for financing, then this is the episode for you! Johann Garcia is the founder of Branded Streams,

A film financing company that utilizes product placement opportunities in scripts to secure funding for filmmakers' projects. He was inspired by his daughter, a recent film school graduate, after she struggled to secure funding for a short film. He decided to utilize his tech background, combined with his connections to major studios where he has worked in the past, to help up-and-coming filmmakers by developing an innovative business model.

As someone who is currently working with Johann, I can vouch for him! If you're looking for funding, feel free to visit his website at https://www.brandedstreams.com/ or reach him via email at [email protected].

FNP Presents an interview with filmmaker Filip Koren. I met Filip at the Beverly Hills Film Festival, where he accepted the award for "Best Short Film" (which was MUCH deserved) for his incredible drama, "The Remaining Ones". He also worked on the feature film, "Sentimental Value," which received a record-breaking standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. He discusses what inspires him as a filmmaker and the overall art of the process. (We also laugh about how he was five glasses of wine deep when he accepted his award at the BHFF!)

Philippe is the owner & talent manager at Instant Entertainment, producing partner (alongside Scarlett Johansson) at Akula Literary Partners, and ambassador at the Birmingham Film Festival. Philippe discusses harnessing his ADHD as a superpower (Especially when it comes to multitasking as a producer, business owner, talent manager, and film festival ambassador), advice to actors on how to get a talent manager, plus all the great projects he's working on or has worked on.

Creative Producer, Ewan Dunbar, who has worked on projects that included such talents as Helen Mirren, Kiera Knightley, and Pierce Brosnan, shares his various industry experiences (regarding big studio projects and smaller indie films), insights, and advice when pitching film ideas. (We also nerd out on our favorite TV shows and films; not to mention movies that made our "awesomely bad" list!)

Outside of the Big Apple Film Festival (Fall 2024), Creative Producer & Indie Filmmaker Mike Timm discusses his most recent multiple festival-accepted short film, "The Valley of Hearts Delight" and his illustrious film career. He also shares advice about directing and film festival submissions.