Cio - Chief Innovation Officer - North American Partner And Executive Producer Services
Greenlight Entertainment Group - Australia
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CIO - Chief Innovation Officer - North American Partner and Executive Producer Services
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Greenlight Entertainment Group - Australia
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CIO - Chief Innovation Officer - North American Partner and Executive Producer Services
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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Franco Sama is listed as CIO - Chief Innovation Officer - North American Partner and Executive Producer Services at Greenlight Entertainment Group - Australia, based in Los Angeles, California, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at msn.com, phone signal with area code 310, 214, 424, 352, 617, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Franco Sama.
Franco Sama previously worked as Chair, Member Events Committee at Producers Guild Of America and Executive Producer at Samaco Films, Llc. Franco Sama holds Bachelor Of Science Degree, Psychology from University Of Massachusetts.
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About Franco Sama
Independent feature film producer Franco Sama boasts a remarkable and extensive history in public speaking, public relations and a nearly two decades of independent film development, production and financing experience.Sama, is a proud member of the Producer's Guild of America (PGA), for whom he serves as Chair of the Member Events Committee, has Executive Produced and/or produced/co-produced an impressive array of over twenty-four (24) successful independent feature films. These films most notably include, "Guns, Girls and Gambling" starring Gary Oldman, Christian Slater and Dane Cook which is now a cult favorite; this film acquired a distribution deal from Universal Home Entertainment.Other films Sama has executive produced include "Black Limousine" starring David Arquette and Vivica Fox, "Tooth and Nail" starring Michael Madsen and Vinnie Jones, and "Paid" starring Corbin Bernsen. Sama also serves as Executive Producer on the film festival darling "Petunia" starring Thora Birch, Brittany Snow and Academy Award winner Christine Lahti.His most recent films include the Australian made TV Movie, “Suka”, an action thriller recently released in the United States, “Take the Night”, the action packed thriller that enjoyed a limited theatrical release in the United States and "The Shift”, the upcoming faith based drama that will be released in theaters on December 1, 2023.His shingle "Samaco Films, LLC", headquartered at Los Angeles Center Studios in Downtown Los Angeles.Sama also serves as the Executive Producer on the highly anticipated Elevated Musical Thriller, "Alexis Colette". The film will be shot in France, New York and Los Angeles, and is being directed by its' writer and creator, Anthony W. Johnson.In his constant effort to seek out and educate and assist new filmmakers, Sama travels throughout the United States and Internationally educating emerging filmmakers on the business of film funding and has twice been the keynote speaker and guest panelist at the V.I.P. Film Summit held in Washington D.C.He also has also served as a member of the Board of Directors for the non-profit organization New Filmmakers, L.A. for the past five years.
Listed skills include Film Production, Film, Television, Feature Films, and 46 others.
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Greenlight Entertainment Group - Australia
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12 roles · 19 years
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Chair, Member Events Committee
Current
Oct 2022 - Present
Executive Producer
Current
Samaco Films, Llc
Feature Film and Television & Episodic Financing, Distribution and Development
Nov 2018 - Present
Executive Producer
Current
Film Financing Forum
Any entertainment industry professional who seeks financing for scripts, development, film projects or finishing funds will greatly benefit by attending the upcoming The Film Financing Forum (time/date location TBD).https://financemyfilm.eventbrite.com
Nov 2013 - Present
Executive Producer
Current
Samaco Films
2025: Executive Producer: ALEXIS COLETTE - Anthony W. Johnson - Pre-Production2025: Producer: VODUN - Development 2025: Consulting Producer: MY EYES - Australia - Development2025: Consulting Producer: Finding Familia - Pre-Production2024: Executive Producer: SUKA - Television Series - Australia - Released2023: Consulting Producer ATTIC ASHES - Development 2023: Consulting Producer - HUMANOIDS - Development 2022: Producer: TAKE THE NIGHT - Released 20232020: Executive Producer: AWAITING IDENTIFICATION - Development2019: Executive Producer: SEANCE -Development 2017: Consulting Producer: CHIMERA - Stars Henry Ian Cusick and Kathleen Quinlan2017: Executive Producer: GAME OF ACES - Released - Stars Chris Klein 2016: Executive Producer - BLESS ME FATHER- John Turturro, Michael Rapaport2015: Executive Producer - THE LIVINGSTON GARDENER - Released2014: Executive Producer - 3 DAYS IN HAVANA (Gil Bellows)- Released2013: Executive Producer - THE HAND OF NOW 2012: Co-Executive Producer -PETUNIA- Brittany Snow, Thora Birch 2012: Co-Producer - GUNS, GIRLS & GAMBLING - Gary Oldman, Christian Slater2011: Producer: BLACK LIMOUSINE- David Arquette, Vivica A. Fox 2010: Executive Producer: THE PENITENT MAN - Lance Henriksen2010: Executive Producer: TOP FUEL – Optioned2009: Executive Producer: BLOOD TIES – Distributed via Lionsgate2008: Executive Producer: DEATH’S DOOR – Ken Gust2007: Executive Producer: TOOTH & NAIL- Starring Michael Madsen & Vinny Jones2007: Executive Producer: THE FINAL CURTAIN – Distributed by Lionsgate2006: Executive Producer: PAID – Starring Corbin Bernsen
May 2006 - Present
Film Financing Expert
Current
Samaco Films
Let Hollywood Come to You - If you are thinking about making an Independent Film, want to get your script read by a successful film producer or want to learn all about how to obtain financing, find investors, construct a finance proposal, acquire distribution, explain returns on investments, find the right location, navigate the rebate/tax credit system, cash out incentives and/or any other area of film making and financing, you should first consult with a seasoned professional who garners an impressive track record.Franco Sama, who currently has over seventeen credits listed on IMDB, can provide you with everything that you need to know in order to get your film project from where ever it is right now, onto the screen. Private, Personal One-on-One Consulting Packages are available to people anywhere around the World via SKYPE. Sessions are limited only to those who are truly committed to learning from an experienced producer/executive producer. This 90-day intensive curriculum will help you to Master the art of film funding while receiving invaluable information that can NOT be learned in film school or anywhere else. Serious inquiries only should email a request for more details to franco@samacofilms.com
Feb 2000 - Present
Executive Producer / Ceo
Samaco Films, Llc
Samaco Films, LLC is a full service Film Financing and Distribution Company that provides resources to new and seasoned filmmakers. Services include a complete Development Program called "The F.I.R.M." (Finance Indie Road Map) to assist screenwriters, producers, directors and/or anyone interested in making an independent feature film in the $1M-$3M budget range. This includes access to investors, distributors, casting directors legal counsel to name a few.
Oct 2017 - Nov 2018
Executive In Charge Of Motions Pictures & Television
Responsible for project development, financing and distribution.
Jul 2013 - Oct 2013
Consulting Producer
Persepolis Entertainment
Providing my years of experience and resources in order to assist in the development of a multitude of viable independent film productions.
May 2011 - Oct 2012
Business Manager
Ballet Magique
2008 - 2010
~2 yrs
Publicist/Owner
Cygnus Public Relations
· Created, implemented and executed full scale mass media PR campaigns for several high profile celebrities, authors, and well known public figures while establishing, nurturing and maintaining critical media relationships on both local and national levels in radio, television and print. · Able to negotiate and execute to completion an expansive array of story lines ranging from hard news stories to fluffy magazine covers.; · Successfully created a company that assisted its clients in designing specific, personalized strategies to promote their career(s) and/or business to the general public and the media-at-large. · Assembled a team of professionals whose combined resources provide maximum exposure to it's' client base through direct access to press, journalists, radio, magazines, news and television talk shows.
Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
Publicist
Spence Studios
· Acted as liaison between celebrity photographer Jay Spence and various media outlets while maintaining lucrative relationships and close personal contact with the photo
Aug 1997 - Feb 2000
2 education records
Franco Sama education
Bachelor Of Science Degree, Psychology
University Of Massachusetts
Ba, Psychology/Business Law
Umass Boston
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What company does Franco Sama work for?
Franco Sama works for Greenlight Entertainment Group - Australia.
What is Franco Sama's role at Greenlight Entertainment Group - Australia?
Franco Sama is listed as CIO - Chief Innovation Officer - North American Partner and Executive Producer Services at Greenlight Entertainment Group - Australia.
What is Franco Sama's email address?
AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @msn.com for Franco Sama at Greenlight Entertainment Group - Australia.
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AeroLeads has found 11 phone signal(s) with area code 310, 214, 424, 352, 617 for Franco Sama at Greenlight Entertainment Group - Australia.
Where is Franco Sama based?
Franco Sama is based in Los Angeles, California, United States while working with Greenlight Entertainment Group - Australia.
What companies has Franco Sama worked for?
Franco Sama has worked for Greenlight Entertainment Group - Australia, Producers Guild Of America, Samaco Films, Llc, Film Financing Forum, and Samaco Films.
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What schools did Franco Sama attend?
Franco Sama holds Bachelor Of Science Degree, Psychology from University Of Massachusetts.
What skills is Franco Sama known for?
Franco Sama is listed with skills including Film Production, Film, Television, Feature Films, Entertainment, Screenwriting, Independent Film, and Producing.
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