The Legacy of Independent Cinema and the Rediscovery of Riverbend

Episode Description

In this special All Things Indie segment of Mission Matters, Adam Torres and co-host Stephen David Brooks interview Sam Firstenberg, Film Director, about his remarkable career in independent cinema. Sam shares how his childhood fascination with movies in Jerusalem inspired him to move to Hollywood, pursue filmmaking, and eventually work with legendary producer Menahem Golan. He reflects on his early experiences as an assistant director, his transition into directing, and his involvement with Can...

Show Notes

In this special All Things Indie segment of Mission Matters, Adam Torres and co-host Stephen David Brooks interview Sam Firstenberg, Film Director, about his remarkable career in independent cinema. Sam shares how his childhood fascination with movies in Jerusalem inspired him to move to Hollywood, pursue filmmaking, and eventually work with legendary producer Menahem Golan. He reflects on his early experiences as an assistant director, his transition into directing, and his involvement with Cannon Films during the independent film boom of the 1980s. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Connect with co-host Stephen David Brooks at stevendavidbrooks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices