Bodie Olmos has worked at LFI for the past eight years, where he has held various roles in management and development. Prior to joining LFI, he served as the Director of Development at Olmos Productions Inc., overseeing a slate of film and television projects and pitching to major networks and studios. Olmos strongly believes that with authenticity and drive, you can become the best version of yourself in any area where you aim to succeed.
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Bodie Olmos
Director of Communications
Fun Facts
If you were a movie genre, what would you be and why?
If I were a movie genre, I would most certainly be an adventure/comedy/musical because I’m usually doing something that consists of being adventurous and one of my favorite things to do is laugh and make others laugh. And, what’s not to love about singing from time to time?
If you could instantly become an expert in anything, what would it be?
If I could become an expert in anything it would be marine biology. Marine life has always fascinated me from a very young age, and I think there’s lots we can learn from those that live under the sea.
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