Craftsman Lifetime Consulting

Get An Experienced Film Producer On Speed Dial And Move Your Project Forward
Craftsman Lifetime Consulting

Dear Fellow Filmmaker,

What if you had direct access to someone who's produced 4 feature films, 4 seasons of television, and helped take multiple creative businesses from six- to seven-figures in revenue... whenever you needed them?

Someone who could help you:

  • Get unstuck when your project hits a wall
  • Navigate the complexities of film financing
  • Build systems that actually work for your creative business
  • Make real progress every single day toward your filmmaking goals

That's exactly what I'm offering to a select few filmmakers and business owners who are ready to transform their projects and careers.

Why I'm Doing This

I'm Daren Smith, and after 19+ years producing films and helping other creators build profitable businesses, I've realized something important:

The difference between filmmakers who succeed and those who don't isn't talent or connections. It's having the right guidance at the right time. The fastest way to get anywhere is to call the destination and ask for directions.

I remember being stuck for 12 years trying to produce my first feature film. The breakthrough finally came when I had the right mentor/coach who could see what was holding me back and show me the path forward.

Now, after producing four features, multiple TV seasons, and helping thousands of creators through my books and programs, I want to be that guide for you.

This Is Different Than Regular Consulting

Here's what makes this opportunity unique:

  1. Lifetime Access - Pay once, get unlimited 1-on-1 calls with me forever. No monthly fees, no upsells.
  2. True Partnership - I'm invested in your long-term success. We'll work together until you achieve your goals, no matter how long it takes.
  3. Proven Experience - Get battle-tested strategies from someone who's actually done what you're trying to do.
  4. Immediate Impact - Walk away from every call with clear action steps and renewed momentum.

What You Get

  • Lifetime 1-on-1 strategy calls via Zoom
  • Direct access to me via email between calls
  • My complete network of resources, templates and systems

Special Bonus for First 10 Members: Free access to all my events (4-5 per year), including producer networking events, investor summits, and private screenings. ($5,000+ value)

Is This Right For You?

This partnership works best if you:

  • Have a specific film project or creative business you want to grow
  • Are willing to take consistent action
  • Value expert guidance but want to maintain creative control
  • Are serious about making real progress in your filmmaking career

This is NOT for you if you:

  • Want someone to do the work for you
  • Are looking for instant funding or distribution
  • Aren't willing to implement the strategies we discuss
  • Just want to "pick my brain" without taking action

Limited Availability

To ensure I can give each person the attention they deserve, I'm only opening this to 10 people.

Your Next Step

If you're ready to transform your filmmaking career with unlimited access to experienced guidance, let's talk.

Click below to schedule a free 15-minute discovery call. We'll discuss your current situation and see if we're a good fit to work together.

Remember: The most successful filmmakers aren't lone wolves - they have trusted advisors they can turn to. Let me be that resource for you.

To your success,

Daren Smith

P.S. The special bonus (free access to all events) is only available for the first 10 people who join. Once those spots are gone, they're gone forever.

Case Studies

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Garrett Batty - Screenwriter, Director, Producer at Three Coin Productions

Garrett and I have worked together on his last two films. For Faith of Angels, he was trying to raise money for the project but was stuck. He'd only raised $150k toward a $500k budget.

Over a single meeting together, we mapped out a new offer and a new pitch for the movie. He went back to the same initial investor later in the week, gave the new pitch, and ended up with a $1 million budget and a green light for the production of the film.
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Executive Producer / Investor

An EP came to me with a project he'd been trying to move forward for over 30 years. In one week after our initial call, he had made contact with a big name, found a producer for his film, and moved the project forward.
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Britt Falardeau & Michael Wallden - Director & Producer

Britt and Michael are a director/producer duo with an amazing horror project. After our strategy call, we crafted a new budget for the film, connected them with a tax-advantaged location and the contacts there, and set up a location scout for the movie.

The project they'd been working on for years now has new momentum, new interest from investors, and a target filming date for production.
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Executive Producer / Investor

An investor came to me with an idea for a TV show and a desire to self-produce a pilot for the show that could be shopped around.

Together, we produced the pilot over a two-day shoot, found a post-production team, and delivered an 8-minute teaser and pilot episode.

The investor then took the teaser around town and had meetings with Disney+, Netflix, NatGeo, and Discovery Channel.
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Filmmaker / Executive Producer

A filmmaker came to me with a project they'd been trying to produce for years, only to be met with no after no.

We expanded the pitch and unlocked the limiting belief that there was only one budget and one way to produce the film. They were then able to connect with a group interested in funding the project and talent interested in the lead roles.

The project received a green light and has a team that can deliver an excellent film.
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Filmmaker

A filmmaker specializing in outdoor commercial video came to me with a business that wasn't delivering enough revenue to be sustainable for much longer.

We refocused him on a new outcome - getting enough of the right leads to be oversubscribed in his business, where demand outweighed his supply or capacity.

He went from making $2,500 per month to over $10k per month in 90 days and went full-time in his newly profitable business.