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Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres

We take a deep dive into the world of entertainment in a way that no one else can. Hear feature interviews with musicians, entertainers, directors, and so much more. We cover a broad range of entertainment topics, and you get behind the scenes access with insights and trends in the entertainment industry. About Mission Matters: At Mission Matters we amplify stories for Entrepreneurs, Executives and Experts. Our host and Co Founder, Adam Torres has interviewed 5,000+ guests and hosts 8 shows. At

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11:46

The Real American: Stan Wong on AFM and Building a...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/28

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Stan Wong, Writer & Director at Infinite Fountain Productions, about attending AFM for the first time and seeking distribution for his feature documentary The Real American—an anthology honoring military heroes and the true story of Evan Thompson, whose lifelong patriotism inspired a film focused on unity and remembrance.This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠ ! Follow Adam on

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13:36

Honolulu Film Commissioner Walea Constantinau on Why...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/27

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Walea Constantinau, Founding Honolulu Film Commissioner at the City and County of Honolulu Film Office, about AFM’s renewed creative energy, what film commissions do for productions, and how Hawai‘i’s statewide and county offices collaborate to streamline filming and support both visiting and local storytellers. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Follow Adam on Instagram at

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19:40

How Visual Narrative Films Builds Indie Features From...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/27

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Unni Rav⁠, Founder of Visual Narrative Films, and ⁠Olga Gabris⁠, Exec. Creative Producer & Partner at Visual Narrative Films, about leveraging AFM to pitch a slate, building films with a distribution-first mindset, and their mission to take projects from script to screen—so indie films get finished, launched, and seen. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! About ⁠Unni

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13:57

Laurence Benhamou on AFM, Entertainment Law, and AI’s...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/26

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Laurence Benhamou⁠, Attorney at Benhamou Law, about her France–California entertainment practice, why chain of title and strong contracts matter for distribution, and the evolving legal questions around AI, authorship, and copyright protection in film and media.This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠ ! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠ for

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12:40

Jonathan Fox on AFM, Editing Like a Director, and...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/26

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. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠ ! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠ for up to date information on

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13:51

JR Vigil on AFM Networking and Building Lucky Number...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/26

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. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠ ! Follow Adam on Instagram at

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11:45

Pocket Cinema’s Lada Egorova on Elevated Vertical...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/26

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. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠ ! Follow Adam on Instagram at

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16:46

Adisa Iwa on AFM, Ptah Collective, and Purpose-Driven...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/25

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Adisa Iwa, Founder of Ptah Collective, about his path from acting to TV writing, his work helping build Morehouse’s TV/Film program, insights from AFM, and why he’s focused on purpose-driven projects like Unplugged and HBCU Superheroes. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠ ! About Adisa Iwa Iwa, a producer on the project, has written for multiple hit TV shows including “Law &

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11:58

Mary Elizabeth Davis on Eyes On Me and a Berlin Wall...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/25

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. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠ ! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠ for up

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13:44

Ken Womble on AFM and Turning ’Til Harvest Comes Into...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/25

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. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠ ! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠ for up to

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16:25

Star Platinum’s Global Vision: Heesung Han & Jonghee...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/25

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. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to American Film Market ! Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases

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10:42

James Shaffer on AFM Wins and His Bass Reeves Film...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/24

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.Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be

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14:04

Alexia Melocchi on AFM, Relationship-Building, and...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/23

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. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our

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14:17

Luke Golden on Story Tree Films and “Hard Lessons,” a...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/23

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Luke Golden, Founder, Teacher, Writer, Director & Producer at Story Tree Films, about his AFM takeaways, the debate around AI in creative work, and his upcoming film “Hard Lessons”—a teen horror project designed to launch a teaching film studio that trains students through real production experience. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour

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14:16

Sarantos on Turning Award-Winning Screenplays Into...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/22

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

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14:17

Golsa Sarabi on The Persian Rug and Telling Stories...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/21

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Golsa Sarabi⁠, Actor & Producer at The Persian Rug LLC, about her film The Persian Rug and her experience attending the American Film Market. Golsa discusses women’s empowerment, cultural identity, portraying multiple roles across generations, and her mission to create meaningful, purpose-driven films that give voice to untold stories. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on

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9:36

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

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/20

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Alan Bagh⁠, CEO, Producer, Writer & Actor at Bagh Films, about his first American Film Market experience and what it takes to keep moving forward in independent film. Alan discusses pitching feature projects and pilots to distributors and sales agents, staying resilient through industry ups and downs, and his mission to create films that entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences.About ⁠Alan Bagh⁠ Alan Bagh (born May 30, 1985) is

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14:39

Aleksandar Adzic on AFM, Writing 11 Scripts, and The...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/19

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Aleksandar Adzic⁠, Writer, Director & Producer at Sunlight Productions, about his first American Film Market experience and his approach to building creative momentum. Aleksandar discusses writing 11 feature screenplays, his documentary The Lions Within (now on Amazon Prime), and his mission to champion powerful stories that deserve wider recognition. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date

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13:21

Lena Jenkins-Smith on Purpose-Driven Media and...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/18

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Lena Jenkins-Smith⁠, Executive Producer & President of Goldstrand Media, about her first AFM experience and the power of purpose-driven storytelling. Lena explains how Goldstrand creates wholesome, legacy-minded content while expanding representation—especially for women and youth—and shares upcoming projects across vertical dramas, educational kids programming, and teen series designed to entertain while addressing real-life

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11:36

Daniel Talbott on AFM, Queer Storytelling, and...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/17

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Daniel Talbott⁠, Screenwriter, Director, Producer & Film Curator at Orphan Andy Films, about his AFM experience and why filmmakers should engage the business side of Hollywood. Daniel shares his mission to elevate untold queer American stories—especially from underrepresented communities—while building sustainable, micro-budget models that help those films reach audiences and thrive. Follow Adam on Instagram at

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