Ramon Sloan is an award-winning Producer, Director, and Writer, and the founder of Swift Motion Pictures.Since 2016, he has created 15+ original film and TV productions—including the Circumstances saga, All About a Check, Family Code, Untangled, and more—streaming on platforms like Tubi, Prime Video, Apple TV, and Comcast Xfinity.

In 2024, Sloan received the HAPA Award for Best Drama Series for his breakout hit Let Me Be. His work has also been recognized by Indie Night and Urban Film Festival. He leads the Swift Motion Pictures Mastery Course to train future producers and launched Core Exclusive Entertainment to help indie creatives distribute their work. Known for bold storytelling and business savvy, Sloan continues to elevate the future of independent film.

Mission 1 Billion Speaker Meeting Aug 19, 7pm SHARP! Schmidty’s Bar & Grill 16755 W, Lisbon, Brookfield, WI 53005 

PLEASE be on time so we can start on time. In fact come early and stay later networking. ALSO it is pizza night! Order a large pizza and get a free pitcher of beer or soda. OR order off the menu. The food is great!

Enter through door UNDER THE WHITE CLAW SIGN!

July Mission Meeting RECAP

It was a great meeting night at Mission 1 Billion with speaker Producer Peter Galante. I repost Dan Brezgel’s comments about the evening. If you missed this meeting you miss a good one!

Our next meeting in August features a working film director and potentially a cinematographer (if DP is in town). The next meeting is Aug. 19. Put it on your calendar. Below, I am publishing Dan Brezgels comments on our meeting with Producer, Professor, Festival Director Peter Galante.

“What Vince Lombardi Taught Me About Independent Filmmaking

Last night I had the opportunity to hear filmmaker Peter Galante speak about the realities of producing an independent feature film.

He covered everything from raising millions of dollars and navigating investor relationships to managing actor schedules, building production budgets, and why preparation before the cameras roll can determine whether a film succeeds or fails.

One lesson especially stood out to me.

After his presentation, Peter mentioned that he was concerned his talk may have been too advanced for some of our newer members.

I told him it reminded me of something legendary football coach Vince Lombardi famously did.

Every season, even with veteran players who had already won championships, he began by holding up a football and saying:
“Gentlemen… this is a football.”
Not because they didn’t know what a football was.
Because excellence is built by continually returning to the fundamentals while never stopping the pursuit of mastery.

That conversation reminded me why I started Mission One Billion: Creator Network.

The goal has never been to gather only experienced professionals or only beginners.
It’s to create a place where people at every stage of their creative journey can learn from one another.

A first-time filmmaker may hear one idea that changes the direction of their career.

An experienced producer may hear the same conversation and leave with a completely different insight.

That’s how great creative communities are built.

A sincere thank you to Peter for sharing his experience so openly. Conversations like these are invaluable because they reveal the realities behind the scenes, not just the finished product.

If you’re a filmmaker, actor, writer, musician, photographer, entrepreneur, or simply someone who enjoys learning from people who have walked the path before you, I’d love to invite you to join Mission One Billion: Creator Network on Facebook.

Success rarely arrives all at once. More often, it begins with a single conversation. Last night was one of those conversations.”

Member Sunni Boehme wrote, “Eye opening presentation! I’m so glad I attended. The movie being made from my book. MIRROR,MIRROR, Grand adventures with the law of attraction. Is a much bigger adventure than my mind can comprehend. Thanks for a powerful presentation.”

Member, Curt Campaga wrote, “Great event last night with a good bit of education.

Thank you Rex and the team!”

PLUS, thanks to all who attended, spread the word to others through various means AND contributed to the conversation. It was a great night for us all. Bad weather kept some away but for those who attended and for our speaker who came in spite of weather warnings THANKS – you are outstanding.

MISSION 1 BILLION is here to help you!

MISSION 1 BILLION IS A PRIVATE GROUP. Use the  link to request an invite to join us.

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/mission1billionofficial 

We open many meetings to the public and they are free. You can also invite and bring along your filmmaker and actor friends.

IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE! When applying for membership (it’s free to join) BUT you must answer the questions and agree to follow the rules. You will not be accepted to join until you do.

Please help spread the word. Share this with your friends and colleagues.

We’ll have more Mission 1 Billion (official website > https://www.missiononebillion.org) project discussions, film events, speakers and class sessions coming up live and in person and will report on it here.

People connecting and collaborating on projects helping each other out IS what we’re all about! We can be a useful resource to you.

Join is in Mission 1 Billion on Facebook & SHARE IT WITH FRIENDS?

LINK TO ARTICLE on us by Los Angeles Tribune (https://rexsikesmoviebeat.me/2025/08/02/how-heartspire-and-mission-1-billion-are-turning-creative-media-into-real-world-miracles-for-families-in-crisis/) about Dan & Rex, Heartspire & Mission 1 Billion vision, mission and action. What will we do and what can you do to help!

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Rex