Producers Without Borders
Our global network of creatives in the Entertainment industry are cross pollinated with professionals that help us thrive as a curated community where we collaborate, create, and deliver content worldwide. Our ability to tell stories that matter comes from the heart of each individual we curate, nurture, respect and honor for their contributions to the nucleus of our group where authenticity is the currency of trust amongst our members. Our periodic podcasts are tailored to address issues we feel are relevant and important towards our internal growth which has larger manifestations for the world we are trying to improve together.
Episodes
Recorded at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Kayvan Mashayekh sits down with producer Derek Dienner for a conversation about perseverance, filmmaking, and the power of authentic relationships. Derek shares his journey from picking up a VHS camera as a child to building a production company with his family and overcoming a life-changing health challenge. The discussion explores the making and success of his first independent feature f...
From an Architectural Perspective.
This episode explores the parallels between filmmaking and architecture, focusing on how both rely on structure, problem solving, and collaboration. Hosted by Producers Without Borders (PWB) founder Kayvan Mashayekh, the conversation features PWB Advisory Board Member Arturo Chavez, who shares how architects approach complex projects by clearly defining problems, assembling expert teams, and build...
What filmmakers gain and risk at every level of production.
In this episode of Producers Without Borders, Kayvan Mashayekh speaks with Verena Wieditz, from the Apple TV Original Content Team, about the legal foundations that protect films from development through distribution. Drawing from her international background and experience in both independent and studio environments, Verena breaks down chain of title, music rights, streami...
A telemetry-based approach to maximizing efficiency in modern film production.
In this episode from January 2026 during the final Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Producers Without Borders founder Kayvan Mashayekh sits down with John Corser, former Senior Vice President of Global Production and Production Technology at NBCUniversal to discuss John's new technology company, Film IQ, focused on bringing real-time intel...
Recorded live at Focus London 2025, this episode captures a timely conversation at the intersection of creativity, technology, and storytelling. As Large Language Models like ChatGPT rapidly reshape creative workflows, many filmmakers are asking how much of the creative process should be handed over to machines.
Producers Without Borders founder Kayvan Mashayekh sits down with renowned mathematician and bestselling author Edward Fre...
How charitable dollars from foundations and donor advised funds (DAFs) can open up the door to a wave of financing for your next creative project.
Rick Davis of LOHAS delivers a clear and disciplined breakdown of how filmmakers can tap into the power of charitable foundations and donor advised funds (DAFs). This conversation guides filmmakers, attorneys, and accountants through practical strategies for using charitable dollars to su...
Why Houston? Texas' New State Film Incentives.
Producers Without Borders is proud to present its Hometown Edition podcast with Houston Film Commissioner, Alfred Cervantes. Houston is the birthplace of the company that created the network that has gone global, rooted in the characteristics that define our DNA worldwide: Authenticity, Integrity and Loyalty.
Produced by CA3 Media & Music by Matias Chavez
What makes a film production successful beyond the technical aspects and financing? Kayvan Mashayekh, founder of Producers Without Borders, reveals the human elements that truly drive exceptional filmmaking during this intimate conversation at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
Mashayekh offers rare candor about the unpredictable nature of film production, from development timelines that can span decades to the l...
What does it really take to bring a film to life across continents? In this episode of Producers Without Borders, host Kayvan Mashayekh sits down with Glenn Gainor (Amazon Studios), Xavier Roy (Froggie Production) and Lola Legros (Film Paris Region) to unpack the challenges and rewards of French–American collaborations. From navigating financing opportunities to bridging creative and logistical gaps, this conversation is a must-lis...
Producers Without Borders launched its first ever podcast officially on March 9, 2025 in Austin, Texas. It's Founder, Kayvan Mashayekh, hosted a lively discussion with Kami Asgar, Valentina Bove, and Glenn Gainor.
Produced by CA3 Media & Music by Matias Chavez
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