NYC Film & Finance: An Evening of Content, Culture & Connection

919 Media, in collaboration with Planet X Creative Studios, proudly announces NYC Film & Finance

Entrepreneurs, attorneys, bankers, investment managers, entertainment lawyers, venture capitalists, and other non-film professionals who would like to attend can request a complimentary invitation code to any of the NYCFF Film Industry Mixer events. Visit https://cre8torslounge.com/#contactus

Agencies or Film Productions who would like to present a customized presentation at the event, contact the NYCFF directly at https://cre8torslounge.com/#contactus.

WANT A PLANET X STUDIO TOUR? Reach out via email at djenkins [at] planetx dot life

About the New York City Film & Finance NYCFF is part of Creators Lounge - a member community of above the line storytellers interested in working together to produce independent & feature films for theatrical distribution. Anyone interested in forging creative, personal, and business relationships is welcome to join. Visit Us on https://919media.carrd.co. NYCFF is a 919 Media property.

The event takes place on Wednesday, August 27th from 6–9 PM EST at the cutting-edge Planet X Creative Studio, located at 180 Masbeth Ave, Brooklyn (L Train to Graham Ave).

What to Expect:

This isn't your typical industry mixer. NYC Film & Finance blends curated content and high-level networking inside a fully outfitted production studio. Designed for creators at the intersection of media, tech, and storytelling, this event delivers vital insights across film finance, marketing, social media strategy, legal, and brand building—plus opportunities to meet decision-makers behind the scenes.

The format:

A live expert panel + audience Q&A + post-event networking session. Past guests have included top execs, brand strategists, casting directors, and production professionals. This year's special guests (TBA) will speak candidly on navigating today's evolving entertainment landscape.

Who Should Attend:

• Filmmakers, Producers, Writers, Actors
• Entertainment Attorneys, Investors, VCs, and Angels
• Creative Strategists, Social Media Managers, and Startup Founders
• Anyone looking to break into or level up in Film/TV/Streaming Content

Whether you're sourcing talent, looking for collaborators, building your brand, or aligning with investors, this is the room you want to be in.

"We're not just hosting another film event—we're curating a launchpad for collaboration, capital, and creative momentum," says Daron Jenkins, founder of 919 Media. "This is about putting indie voices in powerful rooms and making real moves together."

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CONFIRMED SPEAKERS include:

Steve Biznov | Vice-President-Sales, Media Services, a Cast & Crew Company

Steve Bizenov has more than 25 years of experience in the entertainment production industry with a strong background in software, payroll, accounting, and operations management. He is vice president of sales and software development at Media Services, a leading production accounting, payroll, and software provider. He worked for EUE Screen Gems in production and operations management, and has served in executive positions at various entertainment accounting, payroll, and software companies, including FilmPro and Bon Bon Entertainment.

Ian Grant | Co-Founder and CEO - Greenlit

Ian is the co-founder and CEO of Greenlit, an AI co-producer for entertainment professionals. He is also a film producer, actor, and stuntman. Prior to co-founding Greenlit, Ian was the first hire at Squire, a YC-backed company valued at $750M a fintech platform for barber shops. He previously co-founded Minorities in Film, a community-driven, creative platform that empowers underrepresented voices in the film industry

Gregory Q. Jenkins | Founder and CEO - Quentasia Studios, Inc.

Storyteller, strategist, and founder of Quentasia Studios — an independent media company that creates narrative-driven content centering on underrepresented communities, especially those impacted by mental health, racial injustice, and disability stigma.

Building more than content but an ecosystem for impact — connecting with donor-advised fund holders, family offices, and aligned investors who want their capital to shape culture, not just chase returns.

Fred Siegel, CPA

Fred Siegel is an indie film, tax, and business consultant and founder of Fred Siegel, CPA (1997, NYC), a premium, boutique consulting/CPA specializing in key tax and business issues for producers and film financiers, and dealing with the business of film, from development through distribution. Primary practice areas are Consulting, Financing, Deal Structures, Film Tax Credits, Taxation, and Accounting. Working almost entirely with indie filmmakers and their production and development companies, and with a focus on consulting, the firm provides a range of “niche” film tax, tax credit, accounting, and business services for indie filmmakers throughout the U.S.. Fred has worked with indie filmmakers for over 30 years, including highly acclaimed filmmakers such as Christine Vachon (“Past Lives;” “Still Alice;” “Boys Don’t Cry”); Chris Smith (“Branson;” “Sr.;” “Tiger King;” “100 Foot Wave;” “Fyre;” “American Movie”); Debra Granik (“Winters Bone,”) and many others, as well as filmmakers in the earlier stages of their careers.

Earlier in his professional life, Fred was a jazz musician and an entrepreneur; those experiences infuse his professional work today with an independent spirit, conceptual approach, artistic bent, and understanding of the life of an artist/producer and the world of business and the interplay between the two.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS include:

• Steve BiznovVice-President-Sales, Media Services, a Cast & Crew Company
• Ian GrantCo-Founder and CEO - Greenlit
• Gregory Q. JenkinsFounder and CEO - Quentasia Studios, Inc.
• Fred Siegel, CPA

EVENT CO-HOST

• Greenlit

PARTNERS

• Planet X Creative Studios
• 919 Media
• Quentasia Studios
• Creators Lounge

Host or Publisher Daron Jenkins