In this episode, Roma Roth, a writer, showrunner, and entrepreneur in the film industry, shares her first movie memories and how they influenced her love for cinema. She discusses her transition from anthropology to the film industry and why she chose romance as her genre of choice. Roma also talks about balancing motherhood and her career and how she introduces her children to cinema. She shares her role models and inspirations in the industry. The conversation covers future projects, IP-driven development, passion projects, pitching, and movies to inspire a love for cinema.ROMA ROTHRoma Roth is the Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer of the CW/CTV/Fremantle Canadian series SULLIVAN’S CROSSING starring Morgan Kohan, Chad Michael Murray and Scott Patterson.  Based on the Robyn Carr novel, the show became the #1 Canadian drama when it premiered, drawing higher numbers than any Canadian drama in the last three years. Following its premiere on The CW in the U.S., the show quickly became the #1 drama series on the network. Roth's previously executive produced the successful series VIRGIN RIVER for Netflix. Also based on Carr's book of the same name, Roth was instrumental in bringing the show to life.  Now heading into its sixth season, Virgin River has become a global phenomenon, and is one of only a handful of shows to spend 100 days on Netflix’s top ten list.  In addition to being a writer and director, Roma is also President of Reel World Management (RWM), a production and distribution company that develops, finances and produces features and TV series. Roma has also written and/or produced over 70 TV movies as well as multiple episodes for Sullivan's Crossing's first season. She has been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award and is a member of the WGA, WGC, DGC, PGA, and the Television Academy. TakeawaysEarly movie experiences can have a lasting impact on a person's love for cinema.Choosing a specific genre, such as romance, can help connect with a dedicated audience.Balancing motherhood and a career in the film industry can be challenging, but having a supportive partner and open communication can help.Movies can be used as a tool for conversations and teaching important lessons to children.Having role models and inspirations in the industry can help shape one's career path. Established filmmakers have more creative freedom in the industry.IP-driven development is a common approach to reach a wide audience.Passion projects allow filmmakers to explore their personal interests.Persistence is key in the pitching process.Blade Runner and the new Planet of the Apes are recommended movies to inspire a love for cinema.Chapters00:00 Introduction and First Movie Memories03:24 Early Movie Experiences and Love for Cinema08:10Transition from Anthropology to Film Industry12:16 Choosing Romance as a Genre16:27 Creating Drama with Romance19:17 Balancing Motherhood and Career26:33 Introducing Children to Cinema31:10 Using Movies for Conversations37:20 Role Models and Inspirations40:06 Future Projects and Creative Freedom41:01 IP-Driven Development Slate42:17 Passion Projects43:20 Pitching and Persistence44:06 Movies to Inspire Love for Cinema New Episodes Every Wednesday!EPISODE CREDITS:Host, Producer, Editor: Jessica KantorBooker: Noelia MurphyBe sure to follow and tag Raising Cinephiles on  Instagram