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.

Producers Without Borders is a tv podcast hosted by Kayvan Mashayekh, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kayvan Mashayekh hosts Producers Without Borders, a tv show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  PWB Cannestastic Edition with Producer Derek Dienner

  May 22, 202625 minS0

  <p>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 film, Brave the Dark, which was financed through a passionate group of local community investors, its path to Angel Studios, and how PWB connections helped open doors. Derek also discusses his latest film...

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  Episode #9

  Designing The PWB Film Community

  Apr 15, 202633 minS0

  <p><b>From an Architectural Perspective. </b></p><p>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 building solutions step by step. The discussion highlights the role of producers as problem solvers who must align vision, timing, and execution. It also expands into the idea of building a broader ecosystem around films, emphasizing global collaboration, d...

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  Episode #8

  Studio Precision vs. Indie Freedom

  Feb 24, 202647 minS0

  <p><b>What filmmakers gain and risk at every level of production.</b></p><p>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, streaming versus territory sales, union considerations, arbitration, and risk management. They explore the difference between studio precision and indie freedom, the rise of micro dramas, and why a strong legal strategy is essential...

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  Episode #7

  Maximizing Production Value with Film IQ

  Feb 11, 202642 minS0

  <p>A telemetry-based approach to maximizing efficiency in modern film production. </p><p>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 intelligence to film and television production.<br/> <br/>John compares Film IQ’s approach to the telemetry used by Formula One teams. Just as F1 engineers analyze live data to optimize performance on the track, Film IQ aggr...

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  Episode #6

  Human Intelligence vs. AI in Film Creation

  Dec 22, 202539 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p><b>Producers Without Borders </b>founder Kayvan Mashayekh sits down with renowned mathematician and bestselling author <b>Edward Frenkel, Ph.D.</b> (Love and Math) to explore why human intelligence, intuition, and lived experience remain irreplaceable in film creation. They examine the limits of AI, the risks of relying on tools trained...

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