Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres
Adam Torres
Hear from industry leaders on leadership, strategy, marketing, and sales. We're talking to top CEOs and business leaders. This is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs, executives and experts that want to get real results that will last.About Mission Matters:At Mission Matters we amplify stories for Entrepreneurs, Executives and Experts. Our host and Co Founder, Adam Torres has interviewed 6,000+ guests and hosts 8 shows. At the heart of our media brand is a want to help professionals cut through the noise. To get their mission and message heard. You can apply to be a featured guest here: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Through our long form interviews, we aim to capture the stories that make our guests interesting, relevant and also entertaining. By doing this, we are creating a catalogue for our audience that is educational, inspirational and will remain relevant and evergreen for years to come.Welcome to the Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres. Interviews are released daily featuring entrepreneurs, executives and experts. Follow Adam on Instagram at Ask Adam Torres for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. APPLY to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ FOLLOW Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/
Episodes
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Dec 26, 2025 • 14min
JR Vigil on AFM Networking and Building Lucky Number Productions Through Relationships
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 !
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Dec 26, 2025 • 12min
Pocket Cinema’s Lada Egorova on Elevated Vertical Series and Indie Film’s Next Wave
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 !
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Dec 25, 2025 • 17min
Adisa Iwa on AFM, Ptah Collective, and Purpose-Driven Urban Storytelling
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.
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Dec 25, 2025 • 12min
Mary Elizabeth Davis on Eyes On Me and a Berlin Wall Escape Story
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.
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Dec 25, 2025 • 14min
Ken Womble on AFM and Turning ’Til Harvest Comes Into a Feature
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/
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Dec 25, 2025 • 16min
Star Platinum’s Global Vision: Heesung Han & Jonghee Kim at AFM
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.
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Dec 24, 2025 • 11min
James Shaffer on AFM Wins and His Bass Reeves Film “Freedom at Missionary Ridge”
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.
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Dec 24, 2025 • 15min
Redefining Founder Success in Asia: Caela Tanjangco of Endeavor Catalyst
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.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 14min
Alexia Melocchi on AFM, Relationship-Building, and the Real Film Market Playbook
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.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 14min
Luke Golden on Story Tree Films and “Hard Lessons,” a Bold Indie Horror Concept
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 schedule.
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