Podcast appearances and mentions of Adam Torres

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Jacob Glanville, CEO of Centivax, Inc., about the company's mission to develop universal vaccines that work across all strains of infectious diseases. Jacob shares how his upbringing and scientific background led him to build a biotech company focused on long-term global health, improved patient outcomes, and next-generation immunity solutions. About Jake Glanville Jacob Glanville is a serial entrepreneur, and computational immuno-engineer. He built and sold his first company Distributed Bio from founding in March of 2012 to a 104M dollar sale to Charles River Laboratories in December of 2020. During that period, he developed the core business model, the research teams, and the technologies that enabled Distributed Bio to become profitable without investment. As part of the acquisition agreement, he founded Centivax Inc and spun-out his assets in COVID-19 therapeutics, broad-spectrum vaccines, antivenom antibodies, anti-wound pathogen antibodies, anti-CXCR5 autoimmunity therapeutics, and blood-brain barrier translation technologies into Centivax, where he is now CEO. 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 website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Christine Lakin⁠, Director of I Won't Dance, about her first AFM experience, why competitive ballroom dancing is the perfect sports-romcom backdrop, and how she plans to bring the intensity of movement and emotion to the screen. 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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ! 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 website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Douglas Smith, Global Head of Public Affairs & Managing Director (MENA) at The Nuclear Company, about insights from the Milken Middle East & Africa Summit and how fleet-scale nuclear projects—supported by deep construction expertise and AI—can expand reliable baseload power while strengthening long-term economic and national security. This interview is part of our Milken Coverage Series. Big thank you to Milken Institute! About Douglas Smith Dynamic leader with a proven track record of building winning operations that deliver within the private and public sectors. Brings more than 25 years of experience managing government and private sector organizations that have excelled in advocacy, coalition building, new business development, communications, public policy and corporate social responsibility efforts in the U.S. and around the world. A frequent public speaker as well as on air expert on numerous networks including CNN, Fox News and MSNBC The Nuclear Company, which is leading fleet-scale deployment of nuclear power across America and pioneering the modernization of nuclear construction, today announced the hiring of The Honorable Douglas A. Smith, former Assistant Secretary for the Private Sector at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. As Global Head of Public Affairs and Managing Director for the Middle East, he will oversee The Nuclear Company's international public affairs and business engagements with a particular focus on the Middle East and Southeast Asia. In this role, he will lead The Nuclear Company's growing presence in those regions, which are rapidly investing in nuclear power as a cornerstone of long-term energy security and decarbonization. About The Nuclear Company The Nuclear Company, which is leading fleet-scale deployment of nuclear power across America and pioneering the modernization of nuclear construction, today announced the hiring of The Honorable Douglas A. Smith, former Assistant Secretary for the Private Sector at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. As Global Head of Public Affairs and Managing Director for the Middle East, he will oversee The Nuclear Company's international public affairs and business engagements with a particular focus on the Middle East and Southeast Asia. In this role, he will lead The Nuclear Company's growing presence in those regions, which are rapidly investing in nuclear power as a cornerstone of long-term energy security and decarbonization. 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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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 website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ⁠⁠⁠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 website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Erik Felsted⁠, CEO & Executive Director of Known By Name Foundation, about attending AFM for the first time, launching a mission-driven foundation, and developing a feature film inspired by a true story of escape from North Korea to elevate awareness and human dignity. About ⁠Erik Felsted⁠ Erik Felsted is a serial entrepreneur, finance executive, and private equity fund manager with a track record of founding and advising hundreds of start-ups.As a Senior Manager at EY, he left the CPA firm to create the following ventures: S2.com, Entirenet, Agemni, Arch Dental, Freedom Consulting Group, Residual Ventures, and RV Park Capital Partners. With expertise spanning private equity transactions, investment management, commercial real estate, corporate finance, technology, mergers & acquisitions, and tax and legal structuring, Erik has guided companies through every stage of growth through exit. He has successfully raised and managed over $30m of private investment funds, while leading investors, partners, vendors, and consultants across diverse industries.Recognized for his integrity, creativity, self-motivation, and leadership, Erik thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. Today, Erik is channeling his talents and experience into a new passion: building a movement through film. The Known By Name Foundation will be producing stories that matter, committing to bringing more goodness and light into the world—one powerful story at a time. 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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Abby Tozer⁠, Founder of No Good Movies, about the renewed energy at AFM, building an indie-focused production company, and her journey toward directing her first feature film while balancing a growing career as a writer, producer, and actor. About ⁠Abby Tozer⁠ Abby Tozer is a UC Berkeley Neuroscience alumna who serves as the director, producer, and founder of No Good Movies in Los Angeles. With a focus on uplifting female voices & blending STEM & filmmaking, Abby finds innovative ways to develop package & finance features films. She focuses on projects that highlight her various passions: Neuroscience, Classical piano, Jazz, movie musicals & a good ol' fashioned psychological thriller.  She maintains representation across the board with the Osbrink Agency, BRIO Entertainment and Pastorini Bosby 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 date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Gary Mason II⁠ Gary Mason, II, was born in Washington, DC and graduated from DeMatha Catholic High School. Before entering the US Army in 2000, he received a BA in communications from Howard University. While serving in the US Army, he earned an MA in Film Production from American University and an MA in Practical Theology from Regent University. After his forced retirement, he then earned a Doctorate in Military Ministry from Regent University. Dr. Mason is also an aspiring filmmaker who co-wrote the screenplay, PVT William Cathay - Slave to Buffalo Soldier, with his wife. He is also an expert communicator in military affairs, media planning, and military ministry. 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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Bobby Gibbons, Founder of Enhance Home Solutions and Enhance H2O, about raising the standard in home improvement through faith-driven leadership, transparent processes, and water filtration solutions designed to solve real problems for residential and commercial clients. About Enhance Home Solutions and Enhance H2O Fully licensed Florida contractors, bonded, and insured. They know Florida building codes, local permitting, and Florida area HOA requirements inside and out. 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 website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jacob Glanville⁠, CEO of Centivax, Inc., about the company's mission to develop universal vaccines that work across all strains of infectious diseases. Jacob shares how his upbringing and scientific background led him to build a biotech company focused on long-term global health, improved patient outcomes, and next-generation immunity solutions. About ⁠Jake Glanville⁠ Jacob Glanville is a serial entrepreneur, and computational immuno-engineer. He built and sold his first company Distributed Bio from founding in March of 2012 to a 104M dollar sale to Charles River Laboratories in December of 2020. During that period, he developed the core business model, the research teams, and the technologies that enabled Distributed Bio to become profitable without investment. As part of the acquisition agreement, he founded Centivax Inc and spun-out his assets in COVID-19 therapeutics, broad-spectrum vaccines, antivenom antibodies, anti-wound pathogen antibodies, anti-CXCR5 autoimmunity therapeutics, and blood-brain barrier translation technologies into Centivax, where he is now CEO. 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 website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Gary Mason II Gary Mason, II, was born in Washington, DC and graduated from DeMatha Catholic High School. Before entering the US Army in 2000, he received a BA in communications from Howard University. While serving in the US Army, he earned an MA in Film Production from American University and an MA in Practical Theology from Regent University. After his forced retirement, he then earned a Doctorate in Military Ministry from Regent University. Dr. Mason is also an aspiring filmmaker who co-wrote the screenplay, PVT William Cathay - Slave to Buffalo Soldier, with his wife. He is also an expert communicator in military affairs, media planning, and military ministry. 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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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 website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Erik Felsted, CEO & Executive Director of Known By Name Foundation, about attending AFM for the first time, launching a mission-driven foundation, and developing a feature film inspired by a true story of escape from North Korea to elevate awareness and human dignity. About Erik Felsted Erik Felsted is a serial entrepreneur, finance executive, and private equity fund manager with a track record of founding and advising hundreds of start-ups.As a Senior Manager at EY, he left the CPA firm to create the following ventures: S2.com, Entirenet, Agemni, Arch Dental, Freedom Consulting Group, Residual Ventures, and RV Park Capital Partners. With expertise spanning private equity transactions, investment management, commercial real estate, corporate finance, technology, mergers & acquisitions, and tax and legal structuring, Erik has guided companies through every stage of growth through exit. He has successfully raised and managed over $30m of private investment funds, while leading investors, partners, vendors, and consultants across diverse industries.Recognized for his integrity, creativity, self-motivation, and leadership, Erik thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. Today, Erik is channeling his talents and experience into a new passion: building a movement through film. The Known By Name Foundation will be producing stories that matter, committing to bringing more goodness and light into the world—one powerful story at a time. 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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Abby Tozer, Founder of No Good Movies, about the renewed energy at AFM, building an indie-focused production company, and her journey toward directing her first feature film while balancing a growing career as a writer, producer, and actor. About Abby Tozer Abby Tozer is a UC Berkeley Neuroscience alumna who serves as the director, producer, and founder of No Good Movies in Los Angeles. With a focus on uplifting female voices & blending STEM & filmmaking, Abby finds innovative ways to develop package & finance features films. She focuses on projects that highlight her various passions: Neuroscience, Classical piano, Jazz, movie musicals & a good ol' fashioned psychological thriller.  She maintains representation across the board with the Osbrink Agency, BRIO Entertainment and Pastorini Bosby 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 date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Christine Lakin, Director of I Won't Dance, about her first AFM experience, why competitive ballroom dancing is the perfect sports-romcom backdrop, and how she plans to bring the intensity of movement and emotion to the screen. 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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Darren Frankel⁠, Head of Film & Television at Adobe, about his AFM panel experience, the benefits and risks of AI in filmmaking, and why ethical, IP-respecting AI is critical to protecting creativity and the future of the film and television industry. 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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we're showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the DealFlow Discovery Conference and the executives behind them. ---- In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Ilan Danieli, CEO of Precipio, about the company's mission to reduce cancer misdiagnosis—especially in complex blood-related cancers. Ilan explains how Precipio partners with academic experts to expand access to subspecialty pathology, why accuracy matters more than speed, and how better diagnostics can directly change treatment decisions and patient outcomes. About Ilan Danieli Ilan Danieli has served as Precipio's CEO since founding the company in early 2011. With over 20 years managing small and medium-size companies, some of his previous experiences include COO of Osiris, a publicly-traded company based in New York City with operations in the US, Canada, Europe; Laurus Capital Management, a multi-billion dollar hedge fund; and in various other entrepreneurial ventures. Ilan holds an MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia, and a BA in Economics from Bar-Ilan University in Israel. Ilan has a private pilot license, plays the saxophone, and possesses infinite love for his horses. About Precipio Precipio's platform delivers superior diagnostic accuracy through academic expertise and cutting edge technology. They are a laboratory focused on delivering specialized diagnostic services to physicians and their patients to ensure they receive accurate results. Watch Full Episode on ⁠Youtube⁠. --- This interview is part of our effort to help investors discover compelling companies ahead of the event — and to help CEOs introduce their story to the 1500+ conference attendees. Learn more about the event and presenting companies: ⁠⁠https://dealflowdiscoveryconference.com/⁠ 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 website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Ian Stevenson⁠, Director & Producer at Bondi Beach Productions, about how to navigate AFM with intention—prepping early, targeting the right buyers, and using networking to advance finished films and projects in development. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! About ⁠Ian Stevenson⁠ With a rugged beginning as an Australian ‘jackaroo' (cowboy), Ian has 20 years of award-winning international experience in scripted and non-scripted television and film, on productions with budgets ranging from $500k-$10M. He has filmed in 20 countries including the deserts of Cairo, the canals of Venice, on top of 18,000 feet Bolivian mountains and deep inside rebel occupied jungles of Belize.  Establishing his own production company, Ian's first program, “Purple Haze”, won awards and sold internationally. He then headed to Cannes to sell films. Since then, Ian has directed, produced and created several prime time, number-one rating TV shows.  His Director skills draw the performance from hosts, actors, reality talent and celebrities (RuPaul, Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Hart, Kristin Chenoweth, Tori Spelling, Tommy Lee, Ludacris, Linda Perry, Mel Gibson). Whether it's shooting a TV Show or Documentary or 35 mm Commercial, Ian, through his creativity, working in a collaborative style, along with his passion for the TV and Film business always delivers a high-quality result of stunning pictures and, engaging and entertaining stories. About ⁠Bondi Beach Productions⁠ Conceived on the shores of Sydney, Australia's historic Aboriginal-named Bondi Beach (“water tumbling over rocks”); Bondi Beach Productions is a multi-award-winning Film and TV production company with offices also in Los Angeles and New York. 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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Joshua Berwald⁠, Owner of Quixotic Arts Films, about attending AFM for the first time, learning the relationship-driven side of distribution, and how Quixotic builds lean, high-quality films—using community, strategy, and a slate mindset to scale sustainable independent filmmaking. 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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Sean Kanan, Partner at Flip Creative Inc., about sponsoring the AFM Buyer's Lounge, finishing the action thriller Body Man and navigating distribution offers, plus the lessons behind his award-winning relationship book Cobra Couple and why aligned partnership is a cornerstone of long-term success. 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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Ian Stevenson, Director & Producer at Bondi Beach Productions, about how to navigate AFM with intention—prepping early, targeting the right buyers, and using networking to advance finished films and projects in development. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! About Ian Stevenson With a rugged beginning as an Australian ‘jackaroo' (cowboy), Ian has 20 years of award-winning international experience in scripted and non-scripted television and film, on productions with budgets ranging from $500k-$10M. He has filmed in 20 countries including the deserts of Cairo, the canals of Venice, on top of 18,000 feet Bolivian mountains and deep inside rebel occupied jungles of Belize.  Establishing his own production company, Ian's first program, “Purple Haze”, won awards and sold internationally. He then headed to Cannes to sell films. Since then, Ian has directed, produced and created several prime time, number-one rating TV shows.  His Director skills draw the performance from hosts, actors, reality talent and celebrities (RuPaul, Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Hart, Kristin Chenoweth, Tori Spelling, Tommy Lee, Ludacris, Linda Perry, Mel Gibson). Whether it's shooting a TV Show or Documentary or 35 mm Commercial, Ian, through his creativity, working in a collaborative style, along with his passion for the TV and Film business always delivers a high-quality result of stunning pictures and, engaging and entertaining stories. About Bondi Beach Productions Conceived on the shores of Sydney, Australia's historic Aboriginal-named Bondi Beach (“water tumbling over rocks”); Bondi Beach Productions is a multi-award-winning Film and TV production company with offices also in Los Angeles and New York. 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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Joshua Berwald, Owner of Quixotic Arts Films, about attending AFM for the first time, learning the relationship-driven side of distribution, and how Quixotic builds lean, high-quality films—using community, strategy, and a slate mindset to scale sustainable independent filmmaking. 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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Darren Frankel, Head of Film & Television at Adobe, about his AFM panel experience, the benefits and risks of AI in filmmaking, and why ethical, IP-respecting AI is critical to protecting creativity and the future of the film and television industry. 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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Ayo Sopitan, CEO of Metalex Commodities, about attending the Milken Institute's Middle East & Africa Summit in Abu Dhabi, speaking on critical minerals, and building a carbon-neutral, community-focused mining operation in Zambia through a sustainable business model. This interview is part of our Middle East & Africa Summit Milken Coverage Series. Big thank you to Milken. 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 website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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 website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Ayo Sopitan, CEO of Metalex Commodities, about attending the Milken Institute's Middle East & Africa Summit in Abu Dhabi, speaking on critical minerals, and building a carbon-neutral, community-focused mining operation in Zambia through a sustainable business model. This interview is part of our Middle East & Africa Summit Milken Coverage Series. Big thank you to ⁠Milken⁠. 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 website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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 website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Rav Unni Rav is an award-winning cinematographer, executive producer, and founder of Visual Narrative Films. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he's known for his striking visual style and narrative sensitivity across feature films, shorts, documentaries, and branded content. His recent work includes Lost Inside (AppleTV & Amazon), Boundaries (in post-production), Lemurian Candidate (releasing end of 2025), and Tapak (an Indonesian feature currently in production). Unni's films have received critical acclaim, and his commercial collaborations span brands like Burger King, Calvin Klein, and Harley Davidson. With a heartfelt eye for story, he brings emotion, atmosphere, and human depth to every frame. About Olga Gabris Olga Gabris is an award-winning Screenwriter, Producer, and Director based in the SF Bay Area. Her accomplishments range from bagging a Best Screenplay for her short film Effervescence, to winning Producer of the year 2025 at the BraveMaker Film Festival. While piloting her own media company Coffee Cup Productions, she has made her mark with dark humor and psychological dramas. Olga, who often finds inspiration while wandering graveyards with a cup of black coffee, uses Morbid Optimism to narrate stories that deal with technology, mental health, and the meaning of life. About Visual Narrative Films Visual Narrative Films is a full-service indie film production company based in the Bay Area, California. Founded in 2019 by cinematographer Unni Rav, the company focuses on developing and producing visually compelling narrative-driven indie feature films and shorts. 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 website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ⁠⁠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 website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ⁠⁠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 website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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 website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ⁠⁠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 website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ⁠⁠⁠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 website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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 website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ⁠⁠⁠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 website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 & Order: SVU,” “NYPD Blue,” “Dark Angel,” etc. Adisa is currently writing and producing new television, film, and online projects in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Medellin, Colombia. He is a founding member of the prestigious and popular Cinema/Television/and Emerging Media Studies Department (CTEMS) at his alma mater Morehouse College. In addition to teaching at Morehouse, Adisa simultaneously teaches Screenwriting at Spelman College. In addition, Adisa is developing multiple other feature film, television, and streaming projects with Hollywood icon Reuben Cannon. About Ptah Collective The Ptah Collective is a group of Morehouse Men and close friends who have combined their various skills, talents, and resources to work on a variety of business and philanthropic projects. 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 website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 & Order: SVU,” “NYPD Blue,” “Dark Angel,” etc. Adisa is currently writing and producing new television, film, and online projects in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Medellin, Colombia. He is a founding member of the prestigious and popular Cinema/Television/and Emerging Media Studies Department (CTEMS) at his alma mater Morehouse College. In addition to teaching at Morehouse, Adisa simultaneously teaches Screenwriting at Spelman College. In addition, Adisa is developing multiple other feature film, television, and streaming projects with Hollywood icon Reuben Cannon. About ⁠Ptah Collective⁠ The Ptah Collective is a group of Morehouse Men and close friends who have combined their various skills, talents, and resources to work on a variety of business and philanthropic projects. 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 website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Caela Tanjangco, Head of Asia at Endeavor Catalyst, live from the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore. They discuss redefining success amid fewer exits, the “Multiplier Effect” in emerging markets, and the trends shaping venture investment across Asia and beyond. 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 website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Caela Tanjangco⁠, Head of Asia at Endeavor Catalyst, live from the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore. They discuss redefining success amid fewer exits, the “Multiplier Effect” in emerging markets, and the trends shaping venture investment across Asia and beyond. 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 website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices