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.