A POLLACK FILMS COMPANY
what we do
SUPPORT SCREENWRITERS AND FILMMAKERS
Our clients are talented screenwriters, creative and passionate about the crafts of writing and filmmaking, who want to dig deeper into their project through the lens of what we call "packaging" a.k.a. making it even more marketable.
5 PACKAGING QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT YOUR FILM PROJECT
CONSULTING TEAM
Making films is perhaps one of the most collaborative endeavors one can imagine. The approach of Gallico Media Consulting in this ever-evolving world of film is to focus on stories that move the soul and that have the potential to transform, empower filmmakers in their craft, and tap into the strength of our network of motivated, creative, and fair individuals – directors, screenwriters, actors, fellow producers alike – to make an impact on this industry.
Collaboration drives us. There’s gotta be trust (lots of it), hard work, and a lot of fun and creativity too to bring these stories to life. That’s how we operate. We’re a filmmaking family – join us if you share our beliefs.
JEAN-FRANÇOIS CAVELIER
CEO | Producer, Distributor
Originally from Paris, France, Jean-François Cavelier has more than 30 years’ experience in domestic and international film sales and distribution. He is known among his peers for his strong communication skills and for his relationship-building ability. He held the position of Domestic & International Distribution Consultant for Comerica Bank (Los Angeles), Liberty International (Los Angeles), Pueblo (Geneva, Switzerland), and Syrena (Warsaw, Poland).
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Cavelier has been active over the past twenty years in the acquisition and production of media content in Mainland China, Latin America, and Europe as well as in the distribution of Hollywood content to the global markets. He also acted as a producer for the biggest budget feature film ever produced in China, Air Strike, a WW2 epic film, negotiating the hiring of Bruce Willis and Mel Gibson respectively as Lead Actor and Consultant to the Chinese Director. Recently, Cavelier was the co-producer of “Wonders of the Sea”, a feature documentary narrated by Arnold Schwarzenegger and directed by Jean-Michel Cousteau. He is active in the protection of the environment and marine sustainability through the documentary films he represents.
With his production and consulting company Gallico Media, he works with talented producers, screenwriters, and directors. Cavelier also consults with and lectures on a regular basis to filmmakers and producers about the business of film and television distribution – a side of the industry with which most are not familiar.
HENRY WALKER
Development Manager
Henry Walker is an actor, photographer, and development manager. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, he graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in drama, during which time he worked on different sets such as Orange is the New Black and Billions.
Henry, now bicoastal, currently lives in Los Angeles where he recently worked as an Assistant Photo Editor for Industry Art Works. Henry is very excited to work as Development Manager for Gallico Media Consulting and Gallico Productions.
MONICA MATULICH
Marketing & Sales Executive
Monica Matulich brings more than 20 years’ experience in film sales and marketing with a proven track record of success. (The “Terminator” franchise, the “Blaire Witch” franchise, etc.) During this time she has cultivated valuable film industry relationships with a roster of 100’s of current TV and film producers, as well as with executives at studios such as Sony, Warner Bros, and with producers who have deals with streamers Netflix, Amazon, Apple+, Disney, etc.
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As a Film Marketing Executive, Ms. Matulich works closely with creators, filmmakers, development executives, and the team to create a sales & marketing/public relations campaign for storyteller’s work to be pitched to these industry pros and closing deals. Ms. Matulich is also an expert in identifying the production company, streamer, studio, or investor that is the right fit for the creator’s project.
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She’s spent many years connecting with a network of studio executives, streaming/network/cable executives, independent film financier, film sales agents literary and talent agents, digital studios, producers, directors, writers.
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Her skills include creating marketing materials that sell, including 1-sheets, pitch decks, elevator pitch, phone pitch, query letter, a 5-minute pitch for live meetings, outreach to set up meetings with networks, producers, studios, streamers, and investors who finance the creator’s project. Ms. Matulich also specializes in book-to-film adaptations.
CLARK PETERSON
Consultant | Producer
Producer of the Academy Award-winning "Monster" starring Charlize Theron, Clark Peterson has produced and executive produced a wide variety of award-winning films, documentaries, and television productions.
In features, Peterson most recently produced the animated film "Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet," featuring the voice talents of Liam Neeson and Salma Hayek and directed by Roger Allers ("The Lion King"). Adapted from Gibran's classic bestselling book, the film features animated interpretations of Gibran's work by some of today's most celebrated animators and is coming to theaters in fall 2015. Other projects include "Rampart" starring Woody Harrelson from a script by James Ellroy, Atom Egoyan's "Devil's Knot" with Colin Firth and Reese Witherspoon, festival darling "My Date with Drew," "Decoding Annie Parker" starring Helen Hunt, Samantha Morton, and Aaron Paul, and "East of Havana," a documentary about the Cuban hip-hop scene.
In television, he is currently developing "Shakedown" at HBO with David Fincher and James Ellroy, "Scanners" at Cinemax, based on David Cronenberg's classic, and had two pilots produced at CBS network in 2015. He has also developed series at Showtime, FX, the CW, Lifetime, and HBO Canada, and has produced television movies for CBS.
A graduate of Stanford University, Peterson began his career working in development and production for producer Roger Corman before going on to join the Walt Disney Studios as an executive. Peterson continues to develop and produce as a Partner and the Managing Director of Remstar Studios, a production company and fund based in Los Angeles and Montreal.
ANNA CHAZELLE
Consultant | Screenwriter, Film Director
Anna is a French-American filmmaker and actor represented by WME. She wrote, directed, and starred in the post-apocalyptic horror Narrow, which premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival. Narrow was selected for the HollyShorts Hot List: Top 30 Films of 2020 and is currently available on Short Of The Week.
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Anna has appeared as an actor in films such as La La Land, Babylon, First Man, Life Support, and more. She has performed in New York-based and regional theatre across the East Coast (Stageworks/Hudson, the Gallery Players, Oberon at the American Repertory Theatre, amongst others). In Los Angeles, she starred in the Hollywood Fringe play Nicaea to rave reviews, and appeared on the Hollywood Bowl stage for La La Land: Live in Concert, produced by Kraft/Engle Management, to 18,000 spectators.
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Anna is currently writing a horror screenplay for Netflix. She will next direct a fantasy-horror adaptation of the Greek legend of Medusa for Fangoria Studios, produced by Armen Aghaeian and Tara Ansley.
DANNY LAKER
Consultant | Producer
Danny Laker is Entrepreneur/Producer/Writer/Director and Founder of newly launched CinVest LLC, the film-incubator & funding platform designed to support select independent filmmakers by creating high-value productions with a high return on investment. Danny translates creative ideas, adding high-value products and tangible business outcomes, extending the film's business model beyond box office and streaming sales.
Her broad expertise and experience stem from the creative space and the various industries. In her previous positions as Senior Executive at Accenture Digital, she drove Digital Sales for Comms-Media and Tech, leading interdisciplinary teams operating on global multi-million dollar projects. She is the strategic mastermind behind Digital factory approaches in comms and media and is trusted by renowned industry leader as source of inspiration and advisors.
At Axel Springer hy she shaped the Innovation and Ventures practice of designing e-commerce, social media and creator economy-based and business models.
As an advisor of global blockchain, AI, and emerging tech startups, she's vividly pursuing the creation of new opportunities to blend the creative with generating profitable businesses.
Danny is also Inventor of the 10-Figure-CEO Program, Podcast and Author of ‘Become the CEO of your Life. Her entrepreneurial approach to the arts, 'her access to a global network of decision-makers, and her ability to connect the dots make her an invaluable asset. Danny has a Master of Arts in Media Studies with focus on African-American Culture and Art. She's a mom of 2 and lives in Los Angeles.
MICHAEL KINGSTON
Consultant | Screenwriter
Michael Kingston is an accomplished screenwriter and a proud member of the Writers Guild of America West. He has successfully pitched, sold to, or been produced by major studios, including New Line Cinema, Sony Screen Gems, IM Global, Pariah, The Weinstein Company, Fuqua Films, and Nine Stories Productions.
Michael's experience includes working on revisions and rewrites for top industry professionals, such as producers Jake Gyllenhaal, Riva Marker, and Antoine Fuqua. His collaborations with leading production houses showcase his versatility and deep understanding of the storytelling process.
With a proven track record of successful collaborations and extensive experience in the film industry, Michael brings valuable insight and expertise to any movie consulting team. His ability to develop and refine compelling screenplays makes him a valuable asset in the world of film production.
Michael believes good screenwriting cuts to the bone. A “less is more” philosophy guides Michael's approach to storytelling, ensuring that each story seed serves a purpose — or it’s weeded out.
PASCAL BONIFAY
Consultant
Originally from Paris, France, Pascal Bonifay has over 25 years of experience in international video and audio production, post-production management, and, more recently, AI-enhanced filmmaking.
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Pascal is an accomplished director and producer with a strong combination of creative and technical skills, recognized with multiple industry awards including Cannes Lions for creative and technical proficiency.
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Pascal has been active over his career in delivering high-impact content for commercials, films, and TV, working with major brands such as Estee Lauder, Clarins, Absolut Vodka, Pepsi, Coke, Disney, and Ford. He has handled the sound design and mix for numerous feature films, including "Dil Rakh" (2022), "Implanted" (2021) or “Je Prefere Qu’On Rest Amis” from the “Intouchables” directors duo.
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He has also acted as a pioneer in AI-enhanced filmmaking, writing and directing an acclaimed short film predicting the rise of AIs: “Logged In". Pascal has become an expert in using visual and audio AIs to create and enhance shorts and trailers, pushing the boundaries of modern filmmaking.
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Since 2020, Pascal has produced and post-produced 5 sci-fi shorts, including one multi-awarded project, showcasing the potential of AI in cinematic storytelling.
Pascal's expertise spans a wide range of production and post-production software, with a particular aptitude for integrating AI technologies into the creative process. He is fluent in English, French, and has conversational Spanish skills, allowing him to collaborate effectively in international productions.
KYLE D. KUTZ
Consultant | Screenwriter
Kyle D. Kutz is a screenwriter hailing from the Great (yet frozen a good part of the year) state of Minnesota, or "Canada South" as he likes to call it. Kyle has wanted to be a screenwriter since he was 14 years old. Kyle's path took a few twists and turns before he graduated with a BA in Creative Writing & English. In 2021, Kyle graduated with his MFA in Television and Screenwriting from Stephens College in Columbia, MO.
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Through Kyle's MFA cohort, he met Ghizlane Morlot, who introduced him to Jean-François Cavelier. Kyle never thought he would adapt a book into a screenplay but was offered a few exciting opportunities. After he adapted the first book, Kyle adapted another book that is now in pre-production. Kyle currently has an original animation screenplay that is in the early stages of production.
JOHN WHITE
Design/Creative Specialist
John Adams White is a pre-pro., production, & design/marketing specialist. Absorbing the –
Uncanny styles of the comic book and graphic novels at an early age he left the page –
Seeking out the screen. Movies, television, commercials, and music videos –
Teleported him to the places that everyone longed to go. Real world experience and –
Classroom training brought him into his early 20s eager to take the –
Risks of the ever evolving film industry as he would rise through the ranks of production –
Eventually joining elite professionals on major Chicago shows –
As well as internationally recognized feature films. Learning from the best and –
Training on his own, John Adam White has become a warrior of strategy, AND –
Execution; honing edge of the knife techniques, industry secure knowledge, and mastering this craft.
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Don't wait to be great. Just Create.
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In the battlefield of the creator's age, he's a filmmaking and storytelling ninja. In the crowded sea of development, he's here to land your project on the shores of the next level with any investor, distributor, or studio.
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CHLOÉ CAVELIER
Business Coordinator
Chloé "Coco Leigh" Cavelier (she/her/hers) is a creative based in Los Angeles. With extensive experience in brand development and strategy, visual storytelling, marketing, and innovative management across several sectors, Cavelier serves the Gallico Media team part-time with business development support, design and web maintenance, and occasional marketing consulting support.
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Chloé's background also includes impact-driven program management in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors, with an emphasis in community-driven change. Her community-focused approach, her strength in visioning, and her diverse professional experiences, all amplified by her academic background in psychology and communications, make her a powerful force for change and impact in the film industry.
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(As the daughter of Gallico Media CEO Jean-François, she is thrilled to support the family business with her creative talents!)
SERVICES
options to fit your needs and budget
CREATIVE, STRATEGIC CONSULTING
Ideal for Filmmakers and Screenwriters
Gallico Media assists filmmakers and screenwriters with feature film projects, helping to package projects and make them more marketable for exposure in the film industry. Services can include but are not limited to:
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Reviewing the screenplay and providing strategic feedback to improve marketability
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Sales guidance, strategy, and assistance in evaluating partners and investors for the project
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Adding credibility and leveraging partners
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Drafting of marketing literature directed to potential investors including realistic financial projections
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Recommending name actors (and directors if applicable) to attach to project
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Creation of worldwide distribution sales projections for the project to include in an investors deck
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And overall guidance with development, financing, pre-production, production, and post-production phases
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The typical term of engagement varies from 3 months to a year.
CONSULTATION GROUPS
Ideal for Beginner Filmmakers and Screenwriters
We understand that our comprehensive consulting packages are not for everyone, especially price-wise! So we are happy to offer a monthly consultation group facilitated by members of our consulting team. These special groups are limited to 10 members to ensure both individual attention for your project and collaborative discussion. Each meeting covers a range of topics, including:
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Individual attention on your project, with opportunities for questions and answers, guidance, and customized advice
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Collaborative discussions on film marketability, developing pitch decks, integrating distribution considerations, and navigating the wild world of film financing
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Opportunities to get to know and network with other passionate creatives
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We require attendance at a minimum of 3 monthly consultation groups to ensure opportunity for ongoing growth and consistency between group members. Each monthly group lasts 2 to 2.5 hours (depending on attendance) and costs $100.
ADAPT YOUR BOOK TO FILM OR TV!
Work with Entertainment Industry Experts to adapt your book to Film and TV
Are you ready to see your book come to life on the big screen or TV? Our team of entertainment industry experts is here to help you adapt your book to feature film or TV format:
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Intellectual Property (IP) is very desired in Hollywood since post-strike.
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Why? Because adapting IP saves producers’ development money.
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70% of the 20 top highest-grossing films worldwide are based on books.
Two Ways to Work Together:
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You wish to write your own screenplay adaptation from your book/novel. We will guide you through the process and work with you on the script, or
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You can use one of our screenwriters as a work-for-hire to adapt your book if you want to fast-track your book adaptation. We will guide you thru the process and work with you on the treatment, beat sheet and ultimately the written script.
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Either way, you, as the author, RETAIN 100% of your copyright as stated in our written contract.
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Don't miss the opportunity to bring your book one step closer to the big or small screen. Pricing varies depending on the services you choose.
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Click below to send us an email to schedule an introduction consultation zoom for FREE for us to find out more about your book/Project. If you decide to work with Gallico Media, we will provide you with a contract outlining the scope of work and all other terms.
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Note, with respect to book authors, we usually work with self-published writers or writers who do not have agents. If you have an agent, check with them first to see if they handle book-to-film deals. Some agents do and some don’t. If your agent does not handle book-to-film deals, please contact us.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Ideal for Film Festivals, Film Schools, and More
An experienced orator, Gallico Media Founder Jean-François Cavelier is available to provide engaging lectures and presentations on the world of film distribution and the complex relationship between the sales agent and the producer. Cavelier brings his real-world experience and no-nonsense know-how to every speaking engagement, leaving his audiences entertained, educated, and inspired.
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Looking for a panel event? Gallico Media can curate a panel of experienced voices in a variety of sectors of the film industry to enhance your educational event.
A POLLACK FILMS COMPANY
Gallico Media and Consulting is thrilled to be a part of the Pollack Films family. As a dynamic extension of Pollack Films' esteemed network, we synergize our strengths and expertise to deliver highest quality service to our clients. With Pollack Films and the leadership and experience of Pollack Films CEO Michael Pollack, we embark together on a journey of excellence in filmmaking and supporting the next generation of filmmakers.
AFFILIATED PARTNERS
"I’m a writer with no name recognition, no connections, no money and in my opinion no true talent. So, I’m always suspicious of people when they approach me and say... “hey, I’m so and so and I came across your work in some random way and believe that it can be made into some sort of thing.” But that’s how Jean-Francois and his team at Gallico Media Consulting contacted me. At first I was ready to quickly dismiss them, but they offered several toll-free calls to just hear them out, so I did. And slowly but surely they won me over with their knowledge, their willingness to answer my stupidest of questions and the fact that it sure sounded like they actually read my script. I’ve now worked with them for more than a year, and they’ve made good on their promise to use their resources to help my screenplay reach levels of exposure that I once believed inconceivable."
Frank H., January 2025