We recently had the chance to connect with Franco Galvan and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Franco , it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
This is a great question for today! I woke couldn’t sleep too well, jumped in the hot tub at my place, relaxed a bit went back inside, showered then thought I would go back to sleep. Got a call from New York, it was 630 here but 930 there. Took it. It was a Visual Artist agent I know we discussed some important advertising business in NYC. I set this up, so I was needed to bridge the gap between him and a well renowned virtual production film studio. I was ready and connected the dots! Meaning I bridged communication to where all parties understood the game plan. It looks like the start of a great project or projects I initiated and will be involved in going forward. Concerning major corporations and photographic Volumes advertising. I hope that says enough! Haha. It was a great morning in Hollywood because of that New York call for me!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Yes, I do a lot of things. I’m making a film, I’m writing another. I’m involved with live events, here I’m camera op for The New Kids on The Block at their Vegas residency. I’m touching upon artist development right now and music management.
But let’s talk about The Client List!
The Client List is a collective of artists, companies, and projects I bring together from the rolodex of people I know. It’s connecting the dots. When I explained my morning early and having to do with New York and advertising, and connecting a Visual Artist agent with a film studio that deals in Volumes, this was a prime example. I feel that the studio is at the vanguard of what they do. I feel that the agent is at the vanguard of what they do. They both have outstanding work. I know the two parties well at this point, so I bridged them together. Now business will transpire because of this. Because I had the taste and foresight to see two parties that could help each other. And in this new world of technology that’s evolving constantly I feel my abilities are needed. And my clients feel comfortable with me, so I’m a communicator, a liaison, someone you can rely on to come in with great connections and also quarterback the whole thing to a smooth back and forth interaction. I calm nerves, I bridge gaps, I help resolve the Rubik’s cube of the industry. I’m the Michael Clayton of Multi-Media, if you will. LA to New York and everywhere in between.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
This is really really personal, but I remember. I was like 7 years old, my sister is mentally challenged and had a period of time when she had intense seizures. They could be life threatening. So early on my Mom, rest in peace, taught me to stay cool and calm if I ever witnessed her having one. Because I was 7, but I would need to find her in the house, or another adult and make the 911 call and keep my sister breathing and alive. Once, it did happen and because I was trained I did just that. I felt powerful at that moment, and to this day I stay calm when things get crazy, I get more calm in that type of situation. All because I love my sister, she taught me to be there, present, and composed. I love her so much!
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
Ah, another super personal and challenging question. My parents died 3 months apart in the summer of 2013. Prior to that took care of my Mom when she was severely ill for 5 years, so I had to fight really hard through seeing her go through dialysis and seeing her lose her ability to walk and her sight. So it really really changed me. I was in my late 20’s when it started. I had to hold it all together. I don’t know how I did it. Good friends I think. A lot of friends. How did I heal? I don’t know if I ever did or will. I just keep going. The art helps, again my community my friends mean so much. ♥️
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
Haha, I love this question. It’s not really the true true me. It’s somewhat of a caricature, a persona. It’s darkly comical. But that’s just the way I keep your attention and I entertain you to stay engaged in what I’m doing. It’s usually a lot of fun, that’s all I will say.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
What would remain is a good friend. Someone who feels for you. Someone who fights for the underdog. A guy that loves to laugh and hang with friends.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://vimeo.com/francogalvan
- Instagram: @francogalvanfilm
- Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/franco-galvan-6a7b18188
