Screen & Sponsor (Olivia Morley)

What happens when Hollywood and marketing collide?

Join me for season one, as I explore how brands are revolutionizing film production and reshaping the way you and I experience cinema. We'll learn how industry players in Hollywood and on Madison Avenue are working together to give us films like the Barbie movie.

FusionFront Media presents, Screen & Sponsor: The New Era of Filmmaking.

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Welcome to the first episode of Screen & Sponsor! I’m Olivia Morley, here with my co-host Jessie Holder, and we’re kicking off this season by diving into how brands are reshaping the world of entertainment.

In this debut episode, we’re talking with Oscar-winning producer and Sugar23 CEO Michael Sugar and Daniel Rosenberg, founding partner at Piro—a creative agency and production company that’s at the forefront of brand-funded filmmaking.

We’ll cover:

• How brands are changing Hollywood’s funding model.
• The opportunities and challenges of working with brand partners.
• Tips for filmmakers and marketers to navigate this new era.

Whether you’re a filmmaker, a marketer, or curious about how stories get made, this episode is your crash course on where the industry is headed.

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If you’re working in this space—or want to—email me at olivia@fusionfrontmedia.com. We’re also looking for advertising partners who share our vision, so don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thanks for joining us—let’s dive in!

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