Celebrating the 100th episode, we take a look back at our journey from conceptualizing our first low/no-budget feature film, "The Loved & Lost" to making a living as feature filmmakers now. We share a memorable Q&A session captured during our festival run. The discussion highlights the emotional themes, affordances and limitations of indie filmmaking, and the learning experiences that shaped our storytelling and career.

This podcast episode includes:

• An overview of the Q&A and reflections on the St. Louis Festival
• Insights into our first film's origin and production challenges
• Exploration of thematic motifs and emotional depth
• Audience reactions and questions about the film
• Discussion about directing children and capturing authentic moments
• Technical details about gear, resourcefulness, and filmmaking techniques
• Announcements, including a distribution deal update and our current scholarship opportunity in the Feature Filmmaker Academy
• Introduction to our next feature release, the documentary, 'Ride in Paradise'

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In this episode, we chat with Chris Peters, co-founder of Crave Content, about his journey from making backyard films with his brother-in-law David Lawrence to establishing a successful film production brand.

Chris shares the creative development process of merging two short films into a feature-length narrative. We discuss the inventive strategies employed to tackle budget constraints, DIY post-production, and shooting an entire feature in 16 days. Chris describes the perseverance required to navigate the world of distribution, emphasizing FilmHub as a viable platform for indie creators. We think you'll enjoy hearing how he managed to turn a profit self-distributing his first feature film.

For more information about Chris, check out his website at Chrave.co

Check out his YouTube Video: Never expected our indie film to make this much on Tubi

You can watch the film here: https://www.chrave.co/mhr

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Join us as we chat with independent film producer, author, and creative entrepreneur Daren Smith to uncover the often-overlooked role producers play in bringing a story into existence. Daren discusses his collaborations with director Garrett Batty on indie films "Faith of Angels" and "The Carpenter" and how he navigates the complex world of theatrical releases.

Daren shares his journey from sound to screen, explaining how passion for theatrical distribution fuels a desire to create immersive experiences for audiences. The conversation touches on the essence of balancing artistry with commerce, as well as the significance of mentorship. Daren shares unique strategies independent producers employ to thrive in a competitive market while staying true to their creative visions.

With a keen eye on the financial success of indie films, Daren discusses innovative investment models, release strategies, and step-by-step career growth.

Learn more about Daren's Films and Check out his blog/podcast at: https://www.craftsmanfilms.co/

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