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. E13. How to Market and Sell Your Independent Film with Kirstin Barwise Heunes
How to Market and Sell Your Independent Film with Kirstin Barwise Heunes
In this episode of Film and Business, I sit down with Kirstin Barwise Heunes, Head of Development at the Emmy award-winning Let It Rain Films and founder of Inspired Media Studios, to talk about what it really takes to market and sell your independent film.
We cover how to position your film for success from the very beginning, the most common mistakes filmmakers make when trying to sell their films, and how technology and tools like Ramiro AI can support your development and marketing strategies. Kirstin also shares her approach to balancing creative vision with commercial potential, building the right team, and making socially conscious films that still work in the marketplace.
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