131 - Building Third Person Media: FSU Filmmakers on Freelancing, Branding & Staying Creative

The InNOLEvation® Mindset podcast, student Host Logan James interviews FSU student, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs Sam Correa and Juan Martinez about their paths into filmmaking and the creation of their media collective, Third Person Media. Sam discusses building a portfolio through high school TV production, collaborating with Juan on the documentary “Sodo,” his junior film “Jit” premiering at Miami Film Festival and screening at Florida Film Festival, and his senior capstone “The Soto” focused on kids’ mental health amid ICE pressure on immigrant communities. Juan shares his shift from live-broadcast TV production to narrative filmmaking at FSU and lessons from founding Aquila Entertainment, especially marketing and brand image. They explain how Tallahassee demand for event and artist content led to Third Person Media, preview a TMIC/DWF “Lovesick” documentary, plan to move to South Florida, and emphasize consistency, balance, and authenticity.

00:00 Meet the Guests
00:28 Sam’s Filmmaking Journey
01:44 FSU Projects and Festival Wins
03:42 Creative Style and Genres
04:27 Juan’s Path to Cinematography
05:48 Entrepreneur Roots and First Clients
08:56 Aquila Entertainment Lessons
11:19 How Third Person Started
12:47 What’s Next for the Brand
14:49 Staying Focused and Consistent
17:17 Advice to Their Younger Selves
20:46 Wrap Up and Subscribe

Видео 131 - Building Third Person Media: FSU Filmmakers on Freelancing, Branding & Staying Creative канала Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship