Side Street Studios
An artist-friendly and creatively driven film sales and production company
Meet the Founder:
John Fessler
John combined his passion for film and experience in finance and accounting to start Side Street Studios, a Brooklyn-based, media & entertainment company focusing on sales and production. Fessler started the company after working at PwC in their media & entertainment group. He founded Side Street Studios because he wanted to bridge the gap between artistry and sales in the film industry. Side Street’s main focus is finding independent films that have a strong story to tell.
John’s top three favorite movies are the Godfather, Good Will Hunting, and Citizen Kane.
Fessler currently resides in Brooklyn and continues to establish relationships with production companies, film financiers, and distribution companies worldwide.
Passed Series 7 & 65
Malachi Marlan is VP of Film at Side Street Studios, where he leads film development and packaging and plays a central role in shaping the company’s film finance deals and strategic initiatives. He brings both a creative eye and a deal-minded perspective to every project, helping guide films from early development through financing.
Marlan began his career at Alta Global Media as a Coordinator, working closely with prolific producer and VFX executive producer Steven Adams and supporting the company’s representation of international production companies and talent. His work earned him a promotion to Creative Executive. In that role he oversaw a diverse slate of international films and talent and contributed to large-scale financing and marketing campaigns.
Malachi’s Top 3 Films:
Shutter Island
The Matrix
Interstellar
