Film & Business with Rosa Camero

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Film and Business is the show for independent filmmakers ready to take control of their careers. Hosted by Rosa Camero, film producer, film marketing and distribution consultant, and founder of Ramiro AI, this podcast brings real-world strategies to help you navigate festivals, funding, marketing, and distribution with clarity and confidence. Each episode offers honest conversations, practical tools, and mindset shifts that translate big-industry thinking into smart, sustainable moves for your film. Whether you're in development, post-production, or launching your release, this space is for you. Rosa shares insights from over 17 years in the film industry, with experience on studio blockbusters and more than 130 independent films. She’s here to support your growth while also balancing life as a mom, a businesswoman, and a creative who believes in doing meaningful work without burning out. Expect solo episodes, interviews with filmmakers and industry pros, and fresh ideas on how to use AI and modern tools to build a career in film on your own terms.  🎙 From story to film strategy, this is where it all comes together.

  1. S3. E24. 5 Mindset Hacks to Help Filmmakers Stay Consistent and Succeed

    NOV 6

    S3. E24. 5 Mindset Hacks to Help Filmmakers Stay Consistent and Succeed

    🎬 Episode 24 – 5 Mindset Habits to Help Filmmakers Stay Consistent and Succeed In the Film and Business Season 3 finale, Rosa Camero, film producer, CEO, and founder of Ramiro AI, shares the five mindset habits every filmmaker needs to stay grounded, confident, and moving forward — no matter what’s happening in their career. We talk about: 🧘🏾‍♀️ Affirmations — rewiring fear into confidence 🙏🏾 Gratitude — shifting from scarcity to creativity 🌅 Visualization — seeing your success before it happens 🔁 Consistency — showing up even when motivation fades ⚡ Responsibility — taking ownership of your film and your future These tools will help you regulate your nervous system, stay focused, and create long-term success in your filmmaking journey. 🎧 Listen or watch the full episode here: 🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3FbIwON 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4mbIibj 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3S3PPeh Learn more about Ramiro AI — your film marketing and distribution assistant: https://ramiro.ai Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and comment so more filmmakers can find this episode and grow with us.

    10 min
  2. S3. E23. How to Navigate AFM, Cannes, or Berlinale Like a Pro

    OCT 30

    S3. E23. How to Navigate AFM, Cannes, or Berlinale Like a Pro

    Episode 23 – How to Navigate AFM, Cannes, or Berlinale Like a Pro In this episode of Film and Business, film producer Rosa Camero, founder of Ramiro AI, shares how to make the most of international film markets like AFM, Cannes, and Berlinale — from preparation to follow-up. If you’re planning to attend a market to sell your film, meet distributors, or find co-producers, this episode will help you show up with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn:  ✅ The difference between a film festival and a film market  ✅ How to define your goals before attending  ✅ How to build your database and connect with the right people  ✅ The simple method Rosa uses to book meetings before arriving  ✅ What marketing materials to bring  ✅ How to follow up after the market 🎧 Listen on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NnKPN6... Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3S3PPeh YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://bit.ly/3FbIwON Website: https://bit.ly/42Xe8kj 🌐 Learn more about Ramiro AI: https://ramiro.ai If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a comment to help more filmmakers find the show!

    23 min
  3. S3. E22. Creating Your Own Path in Film with Valeria Sweet

    OCT 23

    S3. E22. Creating Your Own Path in Film with Valeria Sweet

    🎬 In this episode of Film and Business, I talk with award-winning actress, writer, and producer Valeria Sweet about what it really means to create your own path in film. We dive into how she built her career across acting and producing, the power of taking control of your opportunities, and how to balance creativity with business. Valeria also shares her experience bringing her own stories to life and how independent filmmakers can do the same. If you’ve ever wondered how to stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them — this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4mbIibj  🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3S3PPeh  ▶️ Watch all episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3FbIwON  🌐 Learn more about Ramiro AI: https://ramiro.ai/ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and comment — your support helps more filmmakers find this content! #filmandbusiness #rosacamero #ramiroai #valeriasweet #independentfilm #filmmaking #womeninfilm #createyourownpath #acting #producing #filmmakerlife

    46 min
  4. S3. E21. Maria Ibrahimova on Storytelling and International Co-Productions

    OCT 16

    S3. E21. Maria Ibrahimova on Storytelling and International Co-Productions

    🎬 Maria Ibrahimova on Women in Film and International Co-Productions In this episode of the Film & Business Podcast, I sit down with Maria Ibrahimova, an Azerbaijani-American filmmaker and producer whose work has crossed borders and inspired audiences worldwide. We talk about how to navigate international co-productions, what makes a project attractive to global partners, and how women are shaping the future of filmmaking. Maria also shares her journey from Miss Gulag — supported by Sundance and the Ford Foundation — to producing The Fisherman’s Daughter, We Are Russia, and her latest project, My Magical World, premiering on the festival circuit this year. You’ll learn:  🎥 What international co-productions really take behind the scenes.  🌍 How to find and approach the right producing partners.  💡 How women can lead change in a global film industry still finding balance.  🔥 And the mindset it takes to turn creative stories into international success. 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NnKPN6... Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3S3PPeh YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://bit.ly/3FbIwON Website: https://bit.ly/42Xe8kj ✨ Learn more about Ramiro AI, the AI-powered film marketing and distribution assistant: https://ramiro.ai 👇 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and comment — tell us what part of Maria’s story inspired you the most! #filmandbusinesspodcast #rosacamero #ramiroai #filmproduction #coproduction #womeninfilm #filmmaking #independentfilm #filmproducer #internationalfilms #berlinale #sundance #missgulag #filmmarketing

    1h 9m
  5. S3. E20. Building a Global Movement for Female Filmmakers with Liza Van Der Smissen

    OCT 9

    S3. E20. Building a Global Movement for Female Filmmakers with Liza Van Der Smissen

    🎙️ Episode 20 – Building a Global Movement for Female Filmmakers with Liza Van Der Smissen In this episode of Film & Business, I sit down with Liza Van Der Smissen — actress, producer, and co-founder of the Female Film Club, a global members’ club for female filmmakers that has been featured multiple times in Variety. We talk about Liza’s journey from acting to producing and community-building, how she and her co-founder Nicole Lieberman created the Female Film Club during the pandemic, and how it has grown into a worldwide movement empowering women in film. You’ll hear about:  🎬 How the Female Film Club helps filmmakers at every stage of their careers.  💬 Why mindset, inclusivity, and collaboration are essential to building a sustainable career in film.  🌍 How global communities like FFC are changing the industry for women everywhere. Listen now to discover how Liza is helping shape the future of film and what you can learn from her journey. 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NnKPN6... Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3S3PPeh YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://bit.ly/3FbIwON Website: https://bit.ly/42Xe8kj ✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and comment so more filmmakers can find the support they need.

    55 min
  6. S3. E19. Yes She Cannes! Faith Elizabeth on Resilience, Filmmaking, and Women in Film

    OCT 2

    S3. E19. Yes She Cannes! Faith Elizabeth on Resilience, Filmmaking, and Women in Film

    Yes She Cannes! Faith Elizabeth on Resilience, Filmmaking, and Women in Film In Episode 19 of the Film and Business Podcast, Rosa Camero — film producer and CEO & Founder of Ramiro AI — sits down with actress, filmmaker, producer, and advocate Faith Elizabeth. Faith shares her powerful journey from acting on stage as a child, to overcoming personal and health challenges, to creating her own path in the film industry as a director, producer, and founder of Yes She Cannes. She also talks about the launch of Her Club Cannes at Villa Forbes, her award-winning short film My Baby Cries, and her upcoming feature The Trabocchi Tails: Asrai. In this episode, we cover:  🎬 Faith’s journey from actress to filmmaker  💪 How resilience and motherhood shaped her career  🌍 Why she founded Yes She Cannes to empower women in film ✨ The story and impact of My Baby Cries 🎥 Her vision for The Trabocchi Tails: Asrai 🤝 Advice for filmmakers navigating festivals like Cannes Whether you’re a filmmaker, storyteller, or simply someone inspired by resilience and creativity, this episode will give you insights and encouragement to keep building your own path. 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NnKPN6... Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3S3PPeh YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://bit.ly/3FbIwON Website: https://bit.ly/42Xe8kj ✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and comment so more filmmakers can find the support they need.

    51 min
  7. S3. E18. Simple First Steps to Use AI in Your Film Workflow

    SEP 25

    S3. E18. Simple First Steps to Use AI in Your Film Workflow

    Simple First Steps to Use AI in Your Film Workflow In this episode of Film and Business, I share how filmmakers can start using AI without feeling overwhelmed. If you’ve never used AI before, or only a little, this episode is your crash course to get started. We cover:  ✅ Why you don’t need to be a prompting expert.  ✅ How to use ChatGPT and Ramiro AI together in your film workflow.  ✅ Simple ways to organize your projects and keep things structured.  ✅ 7 beginner-friendly steps to practice every day and start building strategies for your film. AI isn’t here to replace you — it’s here to make your work easier, faster, and more strategic. 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NnKPN6... Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3S3PPeh YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://bit.ly/3FbIwON Website: https://bit.ly/42Xe8kj ✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and comment so more filmmakers can find the support they need.

    19 min
  8. S3. E17. Film Distribution 101 for Dummies

    SEP 18

    S3. E17. Film Distribution 101 for Dummies

    🎬 Episode 17 – Distribution 101 for Dummies In this episode of the Film and Business Podcast, I break down the basics of film distribution. If you’ve ever asked yourself “What is distribution, and where do I even start?” — this episode is for you. We cover:  ✅ What distribution really means (and why it’s not just “selling your film”)  ✅ The first steps to take when planning your release  ✅ Different routes of distribution: theatrical, festivals, streamers, TV, and self-distribution  ✅ How to define your goals and find your audience  ✅ The common mistakes filmmakers make when it comes to distribution — and how to avoid them This is your crash course to make sure your film doesn’t get stuck on your hard drive but actually reaches the audience it deserves. 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NnKPN6... Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3S3PPeh YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://bit.ly/3FbIwON Website: https://bit.ly/42Xe8kj ✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and comment so more filmmakers can find the support they need.

    32 min
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Film and Business is the show for independent filmmakers ready to take control of their careers. Hosted by Rosa Camero, film producer, film marketing and distribution consultant, and founder of Ramiro AI, this podcast brings real-world strategies to help you navigate festivals, funding, marketing, and distribution with clarity and confidence. Each episode offers honest conversations, practical tools, and mindset shifts that translate big-industry thinking into smart, sustainable moves for your film. Whether you're in development, post-production, or launching your release, this space is for you. Rosa shares insights from over 17 years in the film industry, with experience on studio blockbusters and more than 130 independent films. She’s here to support your growth while also balancing life as a mom, a businesswoman, and a creative who believes in doing meaningful work without burning out. Expect solo episodes, interviews with filmmakers and industry pros, and fresh ideas on how to use AI and modern tools to build a career in film on your own terms.  🎙 From story to film strategy, this is where it all comes together.

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