Friends & Film: Director's Cut
Where storytellers, filmmakers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs come together.
Join We Are Jersey and Visual Vibes Studio for an afternoon dedicated to learning, networking, and building meaningful relationships within the entertainment industry. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, actor, writer, producer, content creator, or simply passionate about storytelling, Friends & Film is designed to connect creative minds and spark new collaborations.
This special Director's Cut edition features an incredible lineup of guest speakers and featured creatives who bring experience from independent film, television, arts leadership, entrepreneurship, and live performance.
🎤 Featured Guest Speakers
🎬 Vega Montañez
Award-winning writer, director, and producer with over 15 years of experience in independent filmmaking.
Vega's expertise includes:
From Idea to Indie Film – Developing, producing, and completing independent feature films.
Funding the Impossible – Creative financing strategies, investor relations, and production incentives.
Distribution in the New Era – Streaming platforms, digital distribution, and reaching global audiences.
Building Audiences That Stay – Storytelling, branding, marketing, and cultivating loyal fan communities.
🎭 Adaku Ononogbo
Actress known for appearances in Marvel's Jessica Jones, Law & Order: SVU, FBI, Netflix's Cursed, Ms. Marvel, and more.
Hear firsthand what it takes to build a successful acting career in television and film while navigating today's entertainment industry.
💡 Asia E. Marche
Founder of Limitless Destinations, actress, host, and creative entrepreneur dedicated to helping artists build sustainable careers.
Asia brings expertise in entrepreneurship, storytelling, business strategy, and creating impact through media.
🤝 Byron K. Harvey II
Arts administrator and development professional with the New Jersey Symphony whose work focuses on arts philanthropy, community engagement, and expanding opportunities for creative organizations.
🎤 Community and Storytelling Gems by TJ
Award-winning spoken word artist and founder of The Golden Fleece Collective, bringing insight and the keys to celebrating the power of storytelling.
What to Expect
🎥 Industry insights from accomplished professionals
🤝 Networking with filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, and creatives
🎤 Live spoken word performance
💬 Q&A opportunities with featured speakers
💡 Practical advice you can apply to your creative career
🎬 Opportunities to meet future collaborators
Whether you're working on your first project or your fiftieth, this is your opportunity to learn from industry professionals while becoming part of a growing creative community.
Limited vendor opportunities are available.
🎟️ RSVP is required. Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot today.
We look forward to seeing you on July 25 from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM as we celebrate creativity, collaboration, and the future of independent film.