For Season 2, Episode 2 of LEAP into Business, hosts Lawrence Fauntleroy, Lehman Experiential Learning Director and Lehman College Professor and Digital Assets Expert Sean Stein Smith are joined by Gregory Hernandez, a Bronx-born filmmaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Green Canvas Productions. Gregory shares his journey from picking up a camera in the Bronx to building a thriving creative ecosystem that includes a production company, a nonprofit cinema center, and a podcast. We discuss his award-winning documentary, 1.5 Million, the business side of filmmaking, and how he balances artistry with entrepreneurship.
Gregory also discusses resilience, decision-making, and the future of storytelling in a rapidly changing media landscape. An inspiring episode for anyone interested in creativity, community, and carving your own path in film.lehman.edu/business