Truly Independent: Demystifying the Indie Film Journey

In this episode of 'Truly Independent,' hosts Garrett Batty and Darren Smith delve into their experiences at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention (NRB) and the Zions Indie Film Fest (Ziff). They discuss invaluable networking opportunities, pitching strategies, and highlight standout moments from these events. Additionally, they analyze the significant presence and recognition of independ...

In this week's episode of Truly Independent, co-host Garrett Batty introduces a special edition hosted live by Daren Smith at the Zions Indie Film Fest. Garrett discusses his involvement with the NRB convention in Dallas, while Darren dives deep into the practicalities of independent filmmaking. Highlights include leveraging short films for feature projects, building a solid collaborative team, an...

In this episode of Truly Independent, hosts Garrett Batty and Darren Smith discuss the eight critical components of a business plan for independent filmmakers. They dive deep into each element, including the executive summary, film overview, target audience, production plan, financial plan, marketing strategy, risk assessment, and a call to action. Drawing from their substantial experience, they o...

This episode of 'Truly Independent' features filmmaker Jon Fitzgerald, co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival. Hosts Daren Smith and Garrett Batty discuss with John the journey of independent filmmaking, focusing on festival strategies and hybrid distribution methods. Jon shares valuable insights on making impactful independent films, navigating festival submissions, and exploring alternative d...

In this episode of 'Truly Independent,' hosts Garrett Batty and Darren Smith discuss their experiences and strategies for hosting a successful fundraising event for independent films. Recorded during the vibrant Sundance season, Darren shares detailed insights on the planning, context, and execution of an event aimed at attracting accredited investors. They cover the practical aspects of setting u...

Garrett Batty and Darren Smith discuss the critical aspects of deliverables in indie filmmaking in their podcast 'Truly Independent'. They explore topics like subtitling, mastering delivery formats, necessary legal documents, quality control, timelines, storage, backup, and cost implications. They emphasize the importance of being organized and prepared to ensure a successful film release. The epi...

In this episode of 'Truly Independent', Garrett Batty and Darren Smith navigate the indie film journey by discussing their experiences at the Utah International Film Festival. They delve into the art of pitching with real-life examples, highlighting the dos and don'ts for filmmakers looking to captivate potential producers. Key points include the importance of presenting the story's full arc, unde...

Jewel Powell's Faith-Fueled Filmmaking Journey In this episode of 'Truly Independent,' hosts Garrett Batty and Darren Smith kick off the new year with guest Jewel Powell, an emerging filmmaker who shares her inspiring journey of creating her debut film, 'Unfailing Love.' Powell recounts how she transitioned from her postal service career into filmmaking at 55, driven by faith and divine inspiratio...

Year-End Reflections and Future Goals for Indie Filmmakers In this recap episode of 'Truly Independent,' hosts Garrett Batty and Darren Smith discuss the extensive journey of releasing independent films in 2024, highlighting the success of their two movies 'Faith of Angels' and 'The Carpenter.' With 625 movies released in theaters, the episode underscores the vibrant indie film landscape and the v...

The Art of Giving and Receiving Notes in Indie Filmmaking In this episode of Truly Independent, hosts Garrett Batty and Darren Smith share their experiences and strategies for navigating the critical process of giving and receiving notes in independent filmmaking. They discuss the importance of joining peer groups, the dynamics of creative feedback, and how to approach asking for and interpreting...

Mastering Film Fundraising: Strategies and Mindsets In this episode of 'Truly Independent,' hosts Garrett Batty and Darren Smith explore the fundamental strategies and mindsets vital for successful film fundraising. They delve into the principles of setting clear goals, tracking potential investors, the importance of building relationships and leveraging connections, and shifting from a 'give me m...

Understanding the Indie Film and Series Pitch Process with Luke Johnson | Truly Independent S2 EP3 In this episode of Truly Independent, hosts Garrett Batty and Darren Smith discuss the evolving landscape of indie film and series, highlighting how series are now making their way to festivals like Sundance. They chat with special guest Luke Johnson—Executive Producer at BYUtv—about the intricacies...

Mastering Your Film Pitch: Effective Strategies for Indie Filmmakers In this episode of Truly Independent, hosts Garrett Batty and Darren Smith break down the essential topic of pitching in the indie film world. They discuss three primary pitching scenarios: cold outreach, warm introductions, and invited pitches. The hosts share invaluable tips, personal success stories, and lessons from their own...

Join us at https://threecoinpro.com/podcast In today's episode, Garrett and Daren share what key indicators to look for when deciding what project to make. Truly Independent is produced by Three Coin Productions.  Get filmmaking insights deliver to your inbox by joining our email list at www.threecoinpro.com

Join us at https://threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution. Connect with them at https://purdiedistribution.com Stephen Follows (https://stephenfollows.com) is a filmmaker and data analyst whose work is referenced all over the internet. He joins us today to talk about four things that filmmakers can learn from the data, and the conversation is wide-ranging an...

Join us at https://threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution. Connect with them at https://purdiedistribution.com In today's episode, we talk with Brian Brough from Candlelight Media. Brian has over 60 credits as a producer and director and self-distributes his films to TV networks and streamers. We chat about his process for production and distribution, and ho...

Join us at https://threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution. Connect with them at https://purdiedistribution.com In today's episode we talk with Kirk Roos from Heartstrings Media. They are handling the digital sales for Faith of Angels. We talk about how we met and connected with Kirk, the role of a distributor, and how to expand your impact through other form...

Join us at https://threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution. Find them at https://purdiedistribution.com In today's episode we discuss how Faith of Angels has performed in the box office, and are transitioning into "Carpenter Mode" as the release of The Carpenter is just weeks away.

Join us at https://threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution. Find them at https://purdiedistribution.com Today on the podcast, we're joined by Brandon Lott, an independent theater owner in Idaho where we recently screened Faith of Angels. We chat about booking and scheduling movies in theaters, how the process works, what the revenue splits are between filmmak...

Join us at https://threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution. Reach out to them at https://purdiedistribution.com Today we dive into the box office results of our movie Faith of Angels, as it opened wider on 375 screens! How did it go? What did we learn? What went well and what would we do differently? We reveal it all in today's episode.

Join us at https://threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution! Check them out for your theatrical release at https://purdiedistribution.com In today's episode, how we're preparing for our wider opening weekend for Faith of Angels!

Join us at threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution. Find them at purdiedistribution.com In today's episode, Faith of Angels finally hits theaters! We discuss the box office numbers and what went well for our limited release in Utah!

Join us at https://ThreeCoinPro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution. Find them at https://purdiedistribution.com In today's episode, we recap the premiere of Faith of Angels - what went well, what we wish had gone better, and what we'll do for our upcoming release of The Carpenter. 

Join us at https://threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution. Check them out at https://purdiedistribution.com Today on Truly Independent we draw out how indie films make money. Need we say more? If you like the show, share it with a friend, like, and subscribe. Thanks for watching!

Join us at threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution Get your tickets now to see Faith of Angels in theaters! In today's episode we chat with Desmond Denton, a filmmaker and director from South Africa, about his journey and his recent successes. We also answer two listener questions about being a multi-hyphenate filmmaker, and how to allocate your funds for P&a...