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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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33:39

Launching Onward and Upward with ML Bruin

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2026/04/08

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews ML Bruin, author of The Noah Series of Books. ML shares his journey as a writer, his mission to inspire others through storytelling, and the vision behind the new Onward and Upward segment.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 podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our

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11:17

How Live Entertainment Drives Community Impact with...

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2026/03/30

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Chloe Polhamus⁠, President of Venu Arts & Culture Foundation. Chloe shares how her organization uses live entertainment and the arts to support local communities, fund creative programs, and bring people together.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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31:53

Marbella Avilez on Theater, Storytelling, and Life...

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2026/03/19

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Marbella Avilez,⁠ Actress, Producer, Writer, and Creator of Stories of Love, Sex and Other Things… Marbella shares highlights from attending a major Oscars viewing event in Mexico City, discusses the successful opening of her theater play, and talks about how she continues creating stories that entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences.Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date

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18:37

Isha Chhabra on Building a Global Ecosystem Through...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2026/03/18

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Isha Chhabra⁠, CEO of GlobalTravelWorldwide, about her growing creative ecosystem, including film, travel, music, and immersive media ventures under the Global Glow brand. 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 podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our

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28:57

Inside Indie Film: Storytelling, Financing, and...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2026/03/18

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ co-host ⁠Stephen David Brooks⁠, and guest ⁠Carole Bidault de l'Isle⁠, Producer at MediaFusion Entertainment, discuss the launch of the All Things Indie segment, the evolving independent film landscape, and how meaningful stories get financed and brought to screen. 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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13:29

ML Bruin on Writing The Noah Series and Inspiring...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2026/03/07

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠ML Bruin⁠, author of The Noah Series of Books. ML shares how the birth of his grandson inspired the creation of stories like Noah and the Shark and Noah’s Summer Adventures, designed to teach children lessons about kindness, honesty, and making thoughtful decisions while enjoying simple moments with family.Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour

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9:07

Erick Montgomery on VR Storytelling and the Future of...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2026/02/28

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Erick Montgomery⁠, Founder & Executive Producer of Wheel Media Productions, as part of the AFM series. Erick shares insights into his VR-based project Modern Glyphs, discusses immersive storytelling, spatial audio, and how emerging technologies can enhance—rather than replace—strong character-driven narratives.Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour

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16:27

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

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2026/02/10

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Tim Millette, Writer & Producer at Majestic Worldwide Productions, as part of the American Film Market (AFM) Series. Tim shares takeaways from AFM in Century City, reflects on the entertainment industry’s shifting landscape—pandemic, strikes, and AI—and explains why human emotion and connection remain the foundation of powerful storytelling. He also previews upcoming Majestic projects, including a new series exploring AI’s impact across

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12:46

Lauren Kleeman on Indie Filmmaking and Bringing...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2026/01/30

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Lauren Kleeman⁠, comedy writer and director of Trailer Park Queen. Lauren shares her experience attending the American Film Market, lessons learned about financing and distribution, and her mission to create authentic, comedic stories that spotlight older women as powerful protagonists.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

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16:14

How Marbella Avilez Is Using Storytelling to Improve...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2026/01/29

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ speaks with ⁠Marbella Avilez⁠, writer, producer, actress, and creator of Stories of Love, Sex and Other Things…. Marbella shares her creative journey across theater, television, and books, and explains her mission to make fiction accessible as a tool for mental wellbeing, empathy, and creativity. 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

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12:20

FYM Films’ “Fuck You Money” Brings the Billionaire...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2026/01/18

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠⁠Adam Torres⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠Jared Brewer⁠⁠, Writer at ⁠⁠FYM Films⁠⁠, about their AFM experience and the upcoming film Fuck You Money. Jared explains how the story—based on real-world fixer experiences—evolved into a dark comedy satire with a unique perspective on wealth, power, and the people who keep that world running. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Follow Adam on

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15:35

Kate Hugo: Murder After Mayhem premieres as Elizabeth...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2026/01/09

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Elizabeth Von Isser⁠, Writer, Actor & Executive Producer at New Trick Productions, on Mission Matters. They discuss her experience at AFM, the journey of creating Kate Hugo: Murder After Mayhem, and how she’s building New Trick Productions to support and guide other 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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16:18

How Podcasting and Short-form Content Are Changing...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2026/01/08

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Tricia Byrnes⁠, Founder & Executive Producer at Suite Podcast Studio, and ⁠Noah Lydiard⁠, Director & Writer at Suite Podcast Studio. They discuss AFM insights, how podcasting fits into film markets, and why scripted audio and short-form content are becoming powerful tools for testing stories and building audiences. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Follow Adam

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15:15

Judi Jordan on Latino storytelling and her series A...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2026/01/07

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Judi Jordan⁠, Writer, Producer, and Entertainment Journalist at Judi Jordan Productions, about AFM 2025’s resurgence and the current landscape for Latino creators. Judi also shares the development journey of her series A History of Blood, a globally scaled, culturally grounded project built to expand premium Latino storytelling on screen. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film

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19:04

Award-winning Short Film JADE Makes FilmShortage...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2026/01/06

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Luke Tennie and Noam Shapiro, Lead Actors, Producers & Writers at Dirty Coffee Pictures, about their award-winning short film JADE and its FilmShortage streaming premiere (January 14th). They share how they collaborated from a fast-writing process to a polished short designed as a calling card—and how they’re using the release to build momentum toward a potential series. About Luke Tennie Luke Tennie grew up in South Florida, the

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19:05

J. M. Stelly on AFM, Within Madness, and Making...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2026/01/03

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠J. M. Stelly⁠, Writer, Director & Producer at Anatomica Films, about premiering Within Madness at AFM, his rapid-fire DIY production process, and how he’s shot three feature films since September. JM shares lessons on staying authentic, building community and industry fans, and why filmmakers must stop waiting for permission and start delivering finished work.Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for

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19:11

Dr. Gary Mason II on AFM, Oral History, and Building...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/30

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Dr. Gary Mason II, Author, Veteran, and Filmmaker at Media 1st Creations, about attending AFM for the first time, what he learned from industry panels and deal-making environments, and why oral history is the foundation of meaningful storytelling. Dr. Mason also discusses his book-to-screen projects, including Persecuted to Love and Unconditional Love, and his mission to create media that drives healing, truth, and connection.About Dr

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15:30

Michael Greene on AFM Strategy, Documentary...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/30

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Michael Greene, Founding Partner at Armington-Greene Productions, about lessons from AFM—why preparation, targeting, and proper materials matter—and how his documentary work achieved distribution across 13 streamers. Michael also shares how he’s developing a feature screenplay and using AI as a practical tool to strengthen script cohesion. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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13:21

DeAnna Charett on AFM Pitching and Building a...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/30

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews DeAnna Charett, Founder & Producer at Bad Habitz Productions, LLC, about her first AFM experience, live pitching, and her veteran-first production model—staffing at least 60% of cast and crew with military veterans while developing projects including Dealer’s Choice, The Cairo, and DEFCON 4: Land of the Morning Calm. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Follow Adam on

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14:47

From Stuntman to Director: Nicholas deKay on AFM...

Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam Torres ·

2025/12/30

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Nicholas deKay⁠, Director at Athlaoch Pictures, about attending AFM for the first time, transitioning from stunt work into directing, and pitching new projects including Eat the Rich Day and a Muay Thai documentary—plus insights from his distributed film The Arc of Lilburn. 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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