Since being honorably discharged from the Navy for 5 years of service Michael Brown has written, directed, and edited dozens of commercials, music videos, and documentaries. As a partner and senior producer at Digital Caviar Mike have worked on features including Crazy Lake, Killroy Was Here, Draupadi Unleashed and Random Tropical Paradise.

Adam is a production insurance broker with Wrapbook, living in New Orleans, Louisiana. Before getting into production insurance, he was an Assistant Director on non-union films, as well as a nonprofit director, in Baton Rouge. He is also an avid creative writer, homebrewer, and fan of his hometown Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jonathan (JC) Chambers has produced or managed more than 900 projects in the film, television, and advertising/commercial arenas throughout his career. His projects have brought him to Florida, California, other U.S. States, as well as Mexico City, Vancouver, and San Juan. As a member of the Directors Guild of America Award (DGA) Jonathan’s feature credits include Crawl, Not Alone, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, Walking Across Egypt and Never Say Die.

Cat Sullivan is a writer & producer that specializes in comedy and competition reality television. She's produced for shows like Nailed It!, Top Chef, and Chelsea Handler's Netflix show, Chelsea. During her time on Chelsea, she was featured on-camera staffer in a variety of comedic sketches. A graduate of the Florida State University Media Production program, this is where she and Kevin became friends and created the first-ever student-run variety show at FSU, Seminole Night Life.

Zachary Ramos has over 10 years of experience in Film & Television on various features, reality, and commercial productions. A member of I.A.T.S.E. 477 as an Art Department Coordinator & Set Decorator, Zach has worked on Kilroy Was Here (Kevin Smith feature), Not Alone (feature) and Bernie the Dolphin 1 and 2 (feature).

This episode of FGI is special because it's just Kevin and Josh talking mono a mono from their time at advertising agencies to commercial and feature film productions. If you don't know much about FGI's hosts this is the perfect time to find out.

Tyle Martinolich is the Film Commissioner for Tampa Bay. He is a graduate of The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and has been working primarily as a Production Manager. Best known for his work on The Infiltrator, Bet Your Life and Hallows Point, Tyler now ensures that production in Tampa continues to grow.

Brandon Cox is a Director of Photography based in LA California, who has worked on films such as The Collector, Heist, and Line of Duty. He is a graduate of The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and AFI Conservatory, is a true student of the art and has a passion for Bruce Lee.

Tony Armer is the Film Commissioner for St. Petersburg Clearwater FL. He is an Award-Winning Filmmaker and the Founder of the internationally acclaimed Sunscreen Film Festival. Tony has developed, written, financed, produced and directed top-level award-winning film, TV and media content over the years.

Part 2 of 2: Andrew Ortoski is a Gaffer and Product Photographer in the commercial and motion picture industry. Andrew has worked on films like Parker, Tomorrowland, Springbreakers, David Makes Man and most notably as Gaffer on Bernie the Dolphin and Kevin Smith's Kilroy Was Here.