Martin Aguilera on LinkedIn: Salem's Lot | Official Trailer | Max (2025)

Dear Aspiring Producers, Filmmakers, Writers, Assistants, Execs,We’ve finally reached the premiere of WINNER, showing in 10 theaters and available digitally across the country. I couldn’t be more excited for everyone who has championed Reality, her family, and this film. While I may be addressing those who have long endured the film industry’s challenges, I want to share the part I know of the 'Cinderella' story behind this journey—because while it may seem like a miraculous transformation, it’s a mix of grit and favor. You see the reviews, the press, the social media buzz, but what you don’t see are the countless hours of hard work, the setbacks, and the persistence it took to get here. Yet, like Cinderella’s magical transformation, this process has also been touched by moments of fortune and fairy godmothers. So as you embark on your own creative paths, let me offer a glimpse behind the scenes—the grit, the magic, and the favor.So first, here's a timeline. This movie was brought to me by producer Amanda P Phillips in September of 2018. I was an Agent at the time at United Talent Agency, having been given a shot by caring former bosses who believed in my potential. Despite resistance in my department to get involved with a producer with an article optioned rather than a script, I took a risk and made it my baby. Over the next several years, we went through the complex process of packaging, financing, and production. It finally made its way to the Sundance Institute Film Festival in 2023, and now, in September 2024, it's being released. That’s six years since it was first introduced to me, or seven if you count the time since the article that inspired it was published. To put that in perspective, in that time, a child could be born, learn to walk, talk, read, and do math. In the world of Independent Film, this timeline is incredibly fast, especially with the pandemic thrown into the middle of it all. There’s no doubt that magic played a role in bringing this movie to life, and we were incredibly fortunate in many ways.However, there were key elements that kept that magic going, and I encourage you to consider these as you reflect on your own work. This movie happened because it was a compelling true story with a strong script, led by an experienced writer/director with recent Emmy recognition and momentum. It had highly skilled independent producers and was backed by high-net-worth individuals who believed in its intrinsic value despite risky financial prospects. It also had a lead actor fresh off starring in an Oscar-winning film during the year it was shot. But even with all that favor, the roadblocks were endless—competing projects, conflicting actor schedules, financiers pulling out—and that’s just the beginning.So as you visualize your dreams of "making it" in Entertainment, keep in mind that this journey was a true blend of grit, perseverance but importantly a considerable amount of fortune not many projects can have.

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The End of an Era?For the past two decades, TV Drama has been experiencing a renaissance, "A Golden Age". At the heart of this era were the groundbreaking showsThe Sopranos, The Wire,and my personal favourite,Mad Men- a 'holy trinity' that redefined the narrative possibilities of the small screen. These shows brought complex characters, intricate plots, and cinematic production values to TV audiences, setting a high bar for storytelling and craftsmanship.However, certain factors suggest that the decline of prestige TV dramas may be upon us. These include content fatigue caused by oversaturation, the continuing rise of low-budget reality TV and unscripted content, and the trend for shorter seasons led by a push for immediate returns on investment.Interestingly, as TV drama seems to be waning, there are signs that we might be on the cusp of a second golden age for cinema, driven in part by social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where there seems to be a growing appetite for longer, more immersive formats. On these platforms, filmmakers and content creators, aided by technological advances, are experimenting with narrative structures that harken back to classic cinematic traditions, potentially paving the way for a resurgence in feature-length storytelling.So, what are you currently watching that bucks - or proves the trend?#TV #drama #Film #nostalgia #socialmedia #goldenagehttps://lnkd.in/eWHf_RvH

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"There used to be a code, a sacred game of atonement."Official Trailer produced by #Clever_Caboose and #RebelAV for #Grindstone #Lionsgate. (Posted 6/26/24)Our website is a must visit: clever-caboose.com#movietrailers #filmmarketing #entertainment #entertainmentmarketing #entertainmentindustry #entertainmentnews

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Here's the Intro to the Reboot of Skippy on Paramount Pus+ starringmyself and friends and family!

Hop, a new animated preschool program with a cast of animal characters all living with a disability, is now streaming on Max! RespectAbility is very excited to have consulted on this series. You can watch the trailer on YouTube at the link below!Image Description: Still from the trailer for Hop on Max with five animal characters on a sled.

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Q: How much DOES it cost to get started on Altar Live? 🕵️♂️A: Our newest Engagement Basic plan starts at just $9/month!.That means a subscription with Altar Live might cost you less than:📺 A basic Netflix subscription🥤 A 40 oz Stanley Quencher Cup☕ A coffee run for your whole team🍕 That yearly youth group pizza party.Thinking Altar Live might be the right fit for your church, but still not sure it's in the budget? Check out this article ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02kprwW0

As I promised before, here is my historic Route 66 movie in my YTB channel. Please subscribe to my channel, like the videos, write comments and share! If you have a YTB Channel, I will do my best to boost your channel as well. Just let me know. Thanks! https://lnkd.in/g8GY2-TJ #route66 #myhistoricalroute66trip

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Some good info on short videos

We Dare to DreamTrailer:https://lnkd.in/eEmh5WY3(By Violet Films)In the We Dare to Dream movie, we follow the story of refugee athletes as they prepare to compete in the 2020 Olympic Games. Telling these athletes stories, the film highlights their determination and resilience as they fight to compete for a place on the world stage during unthinkable situations.Audazzio is the perfect tool to help share these types of stories. Audazzio enhances viewer experiences by seamlessly connecting seconds screens with what's on TV, expanding the opportunity to deliver more paired content with minimal (~1 second) latency. With the 2024 Olympics around the corner, imagine receiving facts about the athletes and the IOC Refugee Team as they are competing. Enhance the viewers experience and their connection to the athletes that are on their screen in real time. Engage with viewers across multiple platforms, extending branded content from their TVs to the phones in their hands.#secondscreens #engagement #broadcast

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