In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Jonathan Fox, CEO, Founder & Head of Production at Wondermade Productions, about his first AFM experience, selling his upcoming comedy Ice Bros, why he edits his own films, and his mission to bring more bold, clean comedy back to audiences.

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In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠JR Vigil⁠, Producer & Co-Founder of Lucky Number Productions, to discuss how AFM can be a powerful networking engine for indie filmmakers, why relationships compound over time, and how JR’s connection-first approach is helping turn conversations into real film and TV projects.

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In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Lada Egorova⁠, Co-Founder of Pocket Cinema, about launching a mobile-first platform for short series, the rise of elevated vertical storytelling, and why bringing genres like horror, sci-fi, and action into micro-drama could unlock new opportunities for indie filmmakers.

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In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Mary Elizabeth Davis⁠, Executive Producer & Writer at Redbird Pictures, about her film Eyes On Me—a Berlin Wall-era love story inspired by her family history—plus her AFM strategy, proof-of-concept teaser, and mission to empower women through storytelling.

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In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Ken Womble, Director & Producer of ’⁠Til Harvest Comes⁠ and Head of Acting at the University of Northern Colorado, about his first AFM experience, building a proof-of-concept short, and his mission to tell meaningful stories while training emerging talent.

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In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Heesung Han, CEO, and Jonghee Kim, Producer, of Star Platinum about their American Film Market experience, upcoming projects, and their mission to support emerging filmmakers while expanding Korean content through global collaboration.

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In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠James Shaffer⁠, Owner of Anuviance Entertainment, about his first AFM experience, the momentum he gained for his film “Freedom at Missionary Ridge,” and how mission-driven research—including conversations with Bass Reeves’ relatives—is shaping a Western story he believes must be told right.

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In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews⁠ Alexia Melocchi⁠, CEO & Founder of Little Studio Films, about her decades-long AFM experience, how relationship-building drives real film deals, and practical ways emerging creators can navigate the market with strategy and credibility. 

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In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Sarantos⁠, CEO of Sarantos Melogia, LLC, about his first American Film Market experience and his journey as a high-output creator. Sarantos shares how screenplay contests and professional feedback helped refine his scripts, how he connects music and film through storytelling, and why he’s focused on getting his award-winning screenplays produced.

About ⁠Sarantos Melogia⁠

Sarantos is a Chicago-based nerd, retired superhero, and international DIY music rebel with a relentless monthly release schedule that hasn’t slowed down in over a decade. He's a multi-genre, multi-award-winning solo artist who’s topped charts across the globe—#1 iTunes in multiple genres like Rock, Country, Christian and Singer-Songwriter. And believe it or not, he does it all without a professional studio.

With a staggering number of albums and original songs released, Sarantos is committed to continuing to release a new song, lyric video, music video, book chapter, poem, and behind-the-scenes video every single month. Every year, he also drops a new CD and book each November—plus a surprise album, just because.

But Sarantos isn’t just about the numbers—he’s about connection. He writes for the misunderstood, the nerds, the loners, and the dreamers. His music has been featured on shows like The Young & the Restless and spun on radio stations from the BBC to top indie charts, featured in Billboard Magazine, as well as often cracking the Top 200 in U.S. airplay with zero label backing.

He is an official member of The Recording Academy—the renowned institution behind the GRAMMY® Awards.

He also hosts The Songwriter Show, broadcast live on the #1-ranked Reality Radio with listeners in all 206 countries. The show is syndicated on over 60 platforms including iHeartRadio, Spotify, and iTunes.

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