The Executive Hour with Christian Sosa (Roosevelt Film Lab)
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CHRISTIAN SOSA is a producer and co-founder of Roosevelt Film Lab. Most recently, producing the Action/Sci-Fi title OSIRIS starring Max Martini, Brianna Hildebrand, LaMonica Garrett, Michael Irby, and Linda Hamilton, directed by William Kaufman. THE CHANNEL starring Max Martini and Clayne Crawford, directed by William Kaufman, DEADLAND (2023 SXSW) starring Roberto Urbina, Luis Chavez, McCaul Lombardi, Julio Cesar Cedillo, Kendall Rae, Chris Mulkey, directed by Lance Larson, THE LONG GAME (2023 SXSW “Audience Award Winner”) starring Dennis Quaid, Jay Hernandez, Julian Works, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Oscar Nuńez, Cheech Marin, and Brett Cullen, directed by Julio Quintana. Christian produced 4 films in 2023, and has 4 in post-production, with 8 feature films set to release in 2024. Roosevelt Film Lab was created to provide an ongoing platform for investors to participate in leading independent film projects. They develop independent films for financing with individuals, studios, structured film funds, and also provide production services. Working with Sales companies like XYZ Films and alike, distributors, studios and film funds. Sosa has spent over a decade in the entertainment industry, working as an independent Producer with experience in every stage of development, financing, production, and sales/marketing/distribution. Roosevelt Film have produced award winning feature films and have premiered across internationally recognized festivals. Other Roosevelt Credits include: THE VESSEL, starring Martin Sheen, along with Executive Producers Terrence Malick and Sarah Green, A VIOLENT SEPARATION distributed by Screen Media, AGE OUT (2018 SXSW) starring Tye Sheridan, Imogen Poots, Caleb Landry Jones and Jeffery Wright, written/directed by A.J. Edwards and Executive Produced by Gus Van Sant, THE IRON ORCHARD directed by Ty Roberts, THE GREAT ALASKAN RACE released by Vertical Entertainment, HOSTILE TERRITORY by Saban Films written/directed by Brian Presley of P12 Films, DEAD OF NIGHT directed by Shaun Higton for Snapchat, THE ATLANTIC CITY STORY starring Mike Faist and Jessica Hecht from writer/director Henry Butash. Sosa has a Business Degree in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin. Full Bio »
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We’re back in the Writers’ Room for the Executive Hour with special guest Christian Sosa (Roosevelt Film Lab). Prepare to delve into Christian’s captivating journey and wealth of experience, as he generously imparts invaluable advice, all while eagerly responding to the burning questions YOU bring to the table. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insights and inspiration from a seasoned professional in the industry!
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We’re back in the Writers’ Room for the Executive Hour with special guest Christian Sosa (Roosevelt Film Lab). Prepare to delve into Christian’s captivating journey and wealth of experience, as he generously imparts invaluable advice, all while eagerly responding to the burning questions YOU bring to the table. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insights and inspiration from a seasoned professional in the industry!
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