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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. 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
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