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Film & Business with Rosa Camero
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.
Film & Business with Rosa Camero
S3. E6. Juan Esteban Suárez on Making and Marketing Becoming Mayo
🎬 Episode 6 – Juan Esteban Suárez on Making and Marketing Becoming Mayo
In this episode of Film and Business, I sit down with director and producer Juan Esteban Suárez to explore the behind-the-scenes journey of his film Becoming Mayo (Un Día de Mayo). From navigating the creative process to funding the project and integrating marketing into every step, Juan Esteban shares a refreshingly honest and strategic look at what it takes to bring a story to life—especially when resources are limited.
💡 Key Takeaways:
How small, intentional marketing moves made a big difference for Becoming Mayo
The mindset Juan Esteban used when pitching and funding the film
Why understanding the business side of filmmaking is just as important as the creative side
How our collaboration helped shape the marketing and distribution strategy
What he would do differently—and what he wants other filmmakers to know
🎙️ About Juan Esteban Suárez:
Juan Esteban Suárez is a director, producer, and longtime member of the Director’s Guild of America. With over 40 years of experience, he has worked on major films like 22 Jump Street, Fast & Furious V, GoldenEye, and Our Brand is Crisis. He’s now focused on directing his own projects, starting with the personal and timely feature Becoming Mayo.
📽️ Whether you’re an indie filmmaker, producer, or creative entrepreneur, this episode will inspire you to think differently about how even the smallest marketing decisions can lead to meaningful results.
🎧 Listen now:
👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4mbIibj
👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3S3PPeh
📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3FbIwON
🌐 Website: https://bit.ly/42Xe8kj