Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) for a conversation with producer Joel M. Gonzales, whose recent film The Long Game held the #1 spot on Netflix for three weeks, surpassing Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. With over 24 produced films across genres—from faith and family to urban horror—Joel brings a no-nonsense, real-world approach to producing.
We’ll dive into what made The Long Game successful from development through distribution, and explore what’s realistic when producing indie films on budgets ranging from micro to $6 million. Expect inspiring and practical insights for anyone navigating the indie film space.
Joel M. Gonzales is a creative producer and founder of Untold Content Group, known for championing bold, culturally-rooted stories with global appeal. He most recently produced The Long Game, which held the #1 spot on Netflix for three consecutive weeks. With a background spanning development, budgeting, and packaging, Joel brings both creative vision and business strategy to every project. His no-nonsense approach to indie producing is both motivating and refreshingly real.
