I've been a film producer since 2009 when I first set out to raise money to produce a movie based on a script I'd written with a business partner.
Since then, I've produced:
- Hundreds of commercial videos
- Multiple short films
- Three feature-length documentaries
- Four seasons of television
- A television pilot
- Four feature films (three with theatrical releases)
I've been in the trenches. I know what works.
Along the way, I've captured everything I've learned and distilled it into actionable frameworks that actually work in today's industry. My methods have been battle-tested through two books, hundreds of essays, and countless successful productions.
Why Struggle When You Can Simply Ask?
The fastest way to reach your destination is to "call ahead and ask for directions."
That's exactly what these monthly live Q&A calls provide: direct access to someone who's already where you want to be.
What You'll Get:
- Specific answers to your most pressing filmmaking and investment questions
- Actionable advice you can implement immediately
- Insider perspective on what's actually happening in today's market
- Clarity on your next steps forward
- Connection with other serious filmmakers and investors
Whether you're struggling with funding, uncertain about distribution, confused about contracts, or frustrated with your current progress, I host these calls to provide the clarity and direction you need right now.
To join the next call, register below. If you have a question you'd like to ask, send an email to hello@craftsmancreative.co. Priority is given to members who have joined Craftsman Films.
• All future monthly live calls
• Complete archive of past call recordings
• Written transcripts for quick reference
• A complimentary copy of my book, Blockbuster
• More, depending on which membership tier you choose
BECOME A MEMBER OF CRAFTSMAN FILMS
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Daren Smith
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