Vision, backed
by strategy.
We help independent filmmakers, founders and entrepreneurs turn ambitious ideas into carefully structured projects—with the expertise and relationships to move them forward.
A transatlantic perspective, grounded in practical experience.
Creative work.
Real-world perspective.
Our founders bring experience across international productions and independent film. That understanding informs how we approach every creative and commercial challenge.
The Creator
Ace Salvador contributed as a producer to Gareth Edwards’ Oscar-nominated science-fiction film, bringing hands-on experience from a major international production.
Losing Control
Marcel Mate’s producing experience includes the German-Polish arthouse film selected for SXSW 2024—connecting a European creative perspective with an international audience.
Who Am I?
A project in the founders’ film experience, with Marcel Mate as executive producer and a cast including Alisha Boe, Brandon Flynn and Hari Nef.
Selected individual founder credits. These projects are presented as professional experience, rather than productions commissioned from Agency Fortuna.
The right structure
for your next move.
Focused support at the points where creative, operational and business decisions matter most. Engage us for a specific challenge or a broader project strategy.
Script development
& consulting
Strengthen the story before production begins. Our team brings screenplay analysis, rewriting and development experience to help refine structure, character and creative direction.
↗02Production planning
& management
Translate the creative vision into a practical plan through script breakdowns, schedules, budgets and a logistical framework tailored to film and television production.
↗03Digital distribution
strategy
Define a path to the right audience. We help independent filmmakers assess positioning and distribution opportunities, with particular experience in the US market.
↗04Startup & business
transformation
Bring clarity to the next stage of your business. We draw on corporate finance, organizational structure and business development experience to support founders and entrepreneurs.
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Two sides of the Atlantic.
One shared ambition.
Founded in 2023 by Ace Salvador and Marcel Mate, Agency Fortuna is a media and management consultancy connecting creative ambition with commercial thinking.
From New York and Copenhagen, we work with independent filmmakers, startup founders and entrepreneurs. Our approach brings together project experience and a network spanning film, finance, technology and international business.
Meet your next collaborators ↗
Ace Salvador
Co-founder / New YorkA film producer, entrepreneur and member of the Producers Guild of America. Ace brings experience in production management, finance, leadership and strategy, with credits spanning independent features and The Creator.
Marcel Mate
Co-founder / CopenhagenMarcel combines an international business background with experience in film financing and production. His work spans small and medium-sized enterprises, independent features and cross-border collaboration.
Aqeel Danish
Strategic partner. Former Global Tech CFO at NBCUniversal, with experience across film, distribution, advertising, data and technology.
Brian Egnatz
Strategic partner. Finance and investment experience, including senior roles at HSBC and JPMorgan and advisory work with startups.
Terry Bamber
Strategic partner. BAFTA member and experienced assistant director and production manager, with credits including Skyfall and Casino Royale.
Daniel Dasic
Strategic partner. Entrepreneur and startup developer with experience working alongside private investors, venture funds and public funding sources.
Deep Blue Strategy Advisory
International strategy, business development, M&A and finance experience, with a network spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America.
A considered path forward.
Start with the objective.
We discuss your project, its current stage and the creative or commercial challenge you need to solve.
Define the next moves.
Together, we identify the relevant expertise, priorities and scope of support for your project.
Bring the plan to life.
We support the agreed work with practical guidance, project coordination and relevant connections.
A few useful answers.
Who does Agency Fortuna work with?
We work with independent filmmakers, startup founders and entrepreneurs who need support with development, production planning, distribution strategy or business transformation.
Can we engage you for one part of a project?
Yes. A conversation can begin with a defined need, such as a screenplay consultation, a production budget or a distribution strategy. We can also discuss broader support across a project's development.
Do you work internationally?
Agency Fortuna has a transatlantic presence in New York and Copenhagen, supported by professional relationships across film, finance, technology and business.
What should we include in an initial inquiry?
Send a short introduction, the type of project, its current stage, your timeline and the support you are seeking. Start with a concise overview so we can identify the right next conversation.
Let’s give your ambition
a clear direction.
Tell us what you’re building, where you are in the process and what you need to move forward.
Introduce your project ↗