TESTIMONIALS

"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 Hernandez

"I highly recommend working with Jean-Francois. His advice in the beginning stages of the development of my script for a feature film helped me quickly overcome some roadblocks. His relationship capital within the industry has been of great benefit to me as well. JF helped get me to the right people to help me with creating an eye-catching and professional pitch deck for investment pitching which has allowed my project to standout well above the rest."

Melissa McGinnis

"I have been in the film business for 28 years and own Los Angeles-based production company Golden
Horseshoe Entertainment. I have directed multiple award-winning short films, commercials, industrials, and music videos. My main goal, however, has always been to direct feature films.

I believe the missing piece in my journey to achieving this objective so far is Gallico Media Consulting. Since I signed with them, Jean-François Cavelier has met with me weekly to provide assessments and to assist me in formulating next steps. He has focused on two feature scripts I optioned, evaluated each project’s strengths and weaknesses, and helped me address them. He uses his 33 years of experience in financing and distribution to inform his creative notes. He has introduced me to his business connections through networking opportunities. With his guidance, my projects are making forward progress.

On a human level, this business is not for the faint of heart, and when I lose my optimism he picks me back up and urges me to focus on the goals we set out to accomplish. Gallico Media Consulting has been a positive experience for me and I’m grateful they are in my corner."

Paul Baker

"This is an 'open letter' of confirmation and then recommendation for my – now – good friend and colleague, Jean-François Cavelier and his media firm Gallico Media Consulting.

I met Jean-François through LinkedIn. I was searching for a helping hand – a thoughtful and experienced mind – that could and would help me – a true novice – navigate the territorial waters of film production and film development and then, ultimately, film distribution.

After interviewing a few groups, I chose to work with Jean-François and Gallico Media Consulting – and I am glad for this decision.

With and through the help and guidance of Jean-François Cavelier and his team, we now have a well-drafted screenplay. I am now moving towards presenting my feature film project to streamers and studio executives.

It is with gratitude and appreciate that I send along this note. I now consider Jean-François Cavelier and his team at Gallico Media Consulting to be friends and colleagues."

Dr. Steve Bonnenberger

"I wholeheartedly recommend Jean Francois Cavelier of Gallico Media Consulting. Having had the pleasure of working closely with him on several projects, and having recommended him to several other creatives in the industry. I can confidently say that his expertise and dedication are truly unmatched in the industry.

Jean Francois possesses a rare blend of creative vision and strategic insight that consistently leads to the successful execution of high-quality, engaging content. Whether it's developing a captivating screenplay, overseeing production logistics, or providing invaluable advice on selling strategies, he consistently excels in every aspect of their work. He’s also a true gem to work with from his warm personality and gregarious storytelling abilities. Not only I was once one of his clients, we are now
collaborators and I’m proud to call him a friend. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone
as passionate and lovely as Jean-Francois.

If you're looking for someone who can bring your creative vision to life,I wholeheartedly recommend Jean Francois for any movie production and/or media consulting endeavor."

Peter Lefevre

"Kind. Encouraging. Knowledgeable. Tireless. Well-connected. Strategic. These are just a few of the words that describe Jean Francois and his team at Gallico Media. Not only do they encourage but they also make sure that every project is polished to excellence. As a novelist turned screenwriter, I had a lot to learn about the film industry yet the team answered my every question, gave me astute screenplay notes, and set me on a dynamic career path."

Laurie Woodward

"When I first started, this was more like a hobby and I just wanted to see if I was doing something right and had a viable story. Jean-Francois and I connected over a project I was working on, and he was willing to help me refine it. As like others, my first encounter was skepticism due to others that try to “sell” you this, that and the other thing. His approach is kind and thoughtful, and he focuses on what you need and not what he needs. With JF, it was a conversation, and he let me ask a lot of questions. And seriously, I ask a lot of questions. He wasn’t about selling me a service; he was helping me improve my screenplay. I did take time to review two other groups I was considering, but his genuine and thoughtful approach already won me over and I knew where I needed to be.

Also, let me tell you. I’m not patient, which is something I had to work on in this process. He continued to coach and show me what the next step would be, explained what I needed to focus on and break it down into pieces to make it easier to focus. Working with him and his team has been absolutely wonderful. Having the support of Gallico Media’s network, I was able to option my television series with an established production company in Los Angeles."

Christopher Lee Miller

"I started writing my screenplay six years ago and never managed to truly crack the story. I had changed elements of the story about a hundred times and struggled to make to work but I kept going, nevertheless. I quickly I realized I needed help to truly connect the narrative dots that were appearing in front of me. So, I sought out help and contacted Gallico Media Consulting. I wasn’t sure at first. My sister has always taught me to be cautious of strangers on the internet but as the days went by and the more Gallico’s team showed they truly believed in my vision for this script, the more I understood I was going to be in good hands. From there we started working on making of my script the best it could be. I learned a lot along the way. I learned to be critical of my own work. I am still learning every day from Jean-François Cavelier and now more than ever I’m hopeful that with his help I will get the story that I want to tell and hopefully more stories will come in the next few years."

Amine Elbousi

"I consider myself a seasoned screenwriter — I’ve written multiple screenplays and placed well in respected competitions, including the Nicholl Fellowship. Still, getting a feature film produced is a steep uphill battle. Many writers believe that winning a contest is their ticket in. While it can open doors, it’s often a false sense of security. Most don’t realize those contests primarily pit you against other amateurs. Winning means your story and concept are strong — but not necessarily that your script is market-ready.

When the French Baron (Jean-François) approached me, I took a chance. Like so many writers, I thought my script was ready. But after several months of weekly meetings — digging into every line, reworking structure, elevating character and theme — I came to see just how far I still had to go. It was a humbling, eye-opening, and transformative experience.

Now, after real development work, I can confidently say: my script is truly ready. And I have Jean-François to thank for that."

Lisa Scott

"Before I started writing screenplays, I ran a successful business for twenty years but that didn’t prepare me for how business is conducted in the film world. I had very little knowledge about the business world after completing screenplays. I was in no man’s land. Jean-Francois filled that void. I met

Jean-Francois on the movie industry platform, Slated. He offered his services as a consultant through his company, Gallico Media. I was skeptical at first; however, after doing my due diligence by researching and checking his impressive profile on IMDb, I decided I was at minimal risk and took a chance. I am very grateful that I did. Through his 33 years of experience, knowledge, professionalism and connections in the movie industry, he is teaching me on how business is done in the movie industry step-by-step. He opened my eyes to the new world of the movie industry that I never knew existed previously. It has been an enjoyable and enlightening experience. He spent months advising me on refining my script to ensure it was marketable and met movie industry standards. He is demanding, yet he gets results. Even though he made no promises, my script was optioned shortly thereafter through his business connections. He invariably delivers on his promises and does not promise anything he can’t deliver. Because of my confidence in Jean Francois, we are working together on several projects. Our relationship has evolved into working together to form a production company, Podnar Philm Productions, LLC. J-F provides guidance, suggestions, and assistance to setup the company by using his expertise. Jean-Francois is an upbeat straight- shooter who has a calming effect when you are down. He is an alchemist: He can change gloomy room full of insecurity into sunshine filled with hope. It’s not just words, he has the knack to deliver. He’s a teacher, an advisor, and a friend who has a driven passion to achieve your goals. I strongly recommend Jean-Francois and Gallico to guide you to the next step into the world of the movie industry."

Terry Podnar

"Let us start with something simple, with an engineer traveling the world supporting a medical device, with an MBA. Now let us insert him into the entertainment industry, that seems like a logical fit…:) When I was introduced to, Jean-Francois Cavelier, a.k.a. J.F. I had no understanding of the entertainment industry. J.F. opened up the opportunity to go down a passion and a love for my philosophy, conceptual short stories and music compositions. Since I never had a problem with saying, I don't know, J.F. is the perfect person to work with to make you feel comfortable enough to say, I don't know. J.F. has been a mentor steering the direction I need to go in creating a movie. J.F. is able to take what is in my mind, and to extract the gold nuggets to create a movie. Although I am at the beginning of my journey, if you want to go into an industry without no knowledge of anything other than your ideas, this is the person I would recommend working with. He not only wants you to succeed, but he also wants to succeed with you. I am looking forward to working with J.F. moving forward creating amazing, poignant, and powerful movies!"

Phillip Bogolub