Parhaat Independent Film Podcastit (2025)

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S2 EP13 | Maximizing Your Indie Film Journey: Insights from Truly Independent Live at Zions Indie Film Fest 54:36

6d ago54:36

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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…

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A Roundup of the BFI Future Film Festival 2025

8d ago

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In this instalment of the Director’s Notes podcast, we explore the 18th BFI Future Film Festival, delving into its programme of electrifying moving shorts and speaking to the inspiring filmmakers behind them in the iconic BFI Southbank. Jesse catches up with Young Programmer Felix Farrow, who provides insight into the BFI Future Film Festival selec…

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S2 EP12 | Eight Essential Components of a Business Plan for Indie Filmmakers 55:47

13d ago55:47

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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.…

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ROCK PAPER SCISSORS: BAFTA Winner Franz Böhm on Depicting the Horrors of the Ukraine War

14d ago

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Writer/Director Franz Böhm speaks to DN about capturing the all too real horrors of a young man’s experiences on the frontline of the Ukraine-Russia war who is forced to make a difficult decision in order to protect others in his true life inspired BAFTA winning short film ‘Rock Paper Scissors’. [Watch/Read the full interview] Please Note this inte…

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Navigating Indie Film Festivals and Hybrid Distribution: Insights from Jon Fitzgerald 54:23

20d ago54:23

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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…

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Loose Ends 36:36

23d ago36:36

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Take a trip down memory lane and listen to the story behind our second short film 'Loose Ends.' It's not good, but we promise it's better than our first short. And enjoy a special clip from our former roommate, and good friend we affectionately call "Bubba," Aaron Crowell. For more, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Tiktok or visit our…

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S2 EP10 | Unlocking Indie Film Success: Strategies for Hosting a Fundraising Event 56:49

27d ago56:49

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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 invest…

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S2 EP9 | The Essentials of Film Deliverables: Streamlining for Success 50:26

1M ago50:26

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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 pre…

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S2 EP8 | Panel Review: Pitch Session at the Utah International Film Festival 44:38

1M ago44:38

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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 i…

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THE FLOWERS STAND SILENTLY, WITNESSING: How Theo Panagopoulos Reclaimed Archive Films of Palestine

1M ago

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Director/Editor Theo Panagopoulos sits down with DN to discuss his BAFTA nominated documentary short The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing for which he reclaims archival Scottish missionary footage from the 30s and 40s of his ancestral Palestine to question the role of image-making as a tool of both testimony and violence when connected to entangl…

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BAFTA's Anna Higgs on the Awards, Membership & Building an Equitable British Film Industry

2M ago

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Our first episode of 2025 sets the bar pretty high for the episodes to come this year. This week we’re joined by BAFTA film committee chair Anna Higgs who as well as discussing her route into the film industry and the innovative work she’s done in her roles at places like Film4 and NOWNESS, talks to us about BAFTA’s work to support and nurture tale…

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S2 EP7 | Meeting with independent Filmmakers 35:20

2M ago35:20

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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 filmm…

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Year-End Reflections and Future Goals for Indie Filmmakers 39:45

2M ago39:45

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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 unde…

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BRING THEM DOWN - Christopher Andrews on Broken Trust, Violence & Toxic Masculinity

3M ago

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In our last episode of the Directors Notes podcast for 2024, we bring you Sarah’s chat with, at the time BIFA nominee and now, The Douglas Hickox Award winning director Christopher Andrews for his blistering debut feature Bring Them Down, which pits Christopher Abbott against Barry Keoghan in a tense thriller about two warring farming families set …

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The Art of Giving and Receiving Notes in Indie Filmmaking 43:51

3M ago43:51

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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…

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WANDER TO WONDER: Nina Gantz on the Craftsmanship of Her BIFA Winning Short

3M ago

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We sit down with Nina Gantz the talented filmmaker behind this year’s BIFA Best British Short winner Wander to Wonder, a stop-motion tale following a trio of tiny performers from a beloved children’s television show as they struggle to navigate life after the untimely death of the show’s creator. Gantz takes Directors Notes inside the extraordinary…

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Mastering Film Fundraising: Strategies and Mindsets | S2 EP4 43:38

3M ago43:38

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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 leve…

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The Film and Series Pitch with Luke Johnson 48:53

3M ago48:53

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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—…

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KNEECAP: Rich Peppiatt on Jokes as Molotov Cocktails in His BIFA Winning Feature Debut

3M ago

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A film which we’ve been endlessly quoting here at DN and that has already bagged a Sundance Audience Award and four BIFA wins (with 10 more nominations still up for grabs), Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt joins us for a chat about his bewilderment over the reactionary backlash to the film before it had even screened, how not coming from Ireland free…

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MEAT PUPPET: Eros V on Puppet Possession & the Power of Great Titles

3M ago

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The story of a man-child, obsessed with toys, who finds himself possessed by a puppet, Eros V’s BIFA nominated, twice SXSW winning horror-comedy short ‘Meat Puppet’ was always going to turn heads. Directors Notes caught up with Eros to learn how a conversation with The Jim Henson Company inspired the short, the unusual challenges actors David Jonss…

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Mastering Your Film Pitch | Effective Strategies for Indie Filmmakers (Truly Independent S2 EP2) 48:34

3M ago48:34

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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, pe…

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How to Know if This is the Right Project to Make 34:54

4M ago34:54

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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…

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LAST SWIM: Sasha Nathwani on Capturing the Carefree Nostalgia of Youthful Friendships

4M ago

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A film we enjoyed so much that we invited writer/director Sasha Nathwani to join us for a (second) deep dive interview about his Crystal Bear winning feature debut ‘Last Swim’, in which he explains why the vibrant yet nostalgic colour palette was intrinsic to his contemporary coming-of-age drama and how this specific London-set story captures a uni…

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What Filmmakers Can Learn From The Data with Stephen Follows | Episode 024 1:27:07

4M ago1:27:07

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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…

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HOLLOWAY: Sophie Compton & Daisy-May Hudson on Co-Creating a Trauma-Informed Documentary Feature

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The next in our series of director interviews from London Film Festival 2024, Sarah caught up with Holloway co-creators Sophie Compton & Daisy-May Hudson who picked up the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature at LFF and was one of Sarah’s festival favourites. As you’ll hear in their chat, Holloway sees six incredibly brave, former prisoners …

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How To Self-Distribute Your Indie Film with Brian Brough | Episode 023 1:06:37

4M ago1:06:37

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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 h…

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MOTHER VERA: Cécile Embleton & Alys Tomlinson on documenting a nun’s journey of self discovery

4M ago

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Never have I felt the idiom, never judge a book by its cover to be truer than in my experience with the 2024 London Film Festival Grierson Award Winner Mother Vera. Co-directed by Cécile Embleton and Alys Tomlinson, within the opening scene of Mother Vera I was immediately struck by the discord between the type of documentary I was expecting and wh…

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Post Theatrical and Digital Sales with Kirk Roos | Episode 022 1:01:00

4M ago1:01:00

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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…

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A Roundup of the London Film Festival 2024

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The relaunch of the Directors Notes Podcast is a multi-faceted episode with a variety of voices where we bring you a roundup of our activity from the 2024 BFI London Film Festival. I dove into the proverbial trenches of the festival, immersing myself in as many films as possible and catching up with filmmakers both old and new to the site as I trod…

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Limerence 36:29

5M ago36:29

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Sit back and enjoy a behind the scenes look back at our first short film.... There were some notes. You'll hear our memories of our first short film, along with a short snippet by one of our lead actors, Andi Tetreault. For more, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Tiktok or visit our website http://physicallyawkwardfilms.com/…

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Releasing our movie The Carpenter on 600 screens! | Episode 021 53:14

5M ago53:14

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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.…

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How to Book Your Movie In Theaters with Brandon Lott | Episode 020 57:45

5M ago57:45

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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 …

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Episode 019 | The Wide Release of Faith of Angels! 43:55

5M ago43:55

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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…

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Episode 018 | Expanding to 375 Theaters With Our Indie Film! 44:26

5M ago44:26

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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!Kirjoittanut Three Coin Productions

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Episode 017 | Opening Weekend of Faith of Angels! 47:21

6M ago47:21

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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!Kirjoittanut Three Coin Productions

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We're Off to a Bad Start 46:21

6M ago46:21

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Austin and Ryan are an award-winning duo out of Chattanooga, TN. They met as random roommates in college and hated each other so much that they decided to open up a film company together. They've been arguing about it ever since. We at Physically Awkward Films are raking a walk down memory lane to rewatch our old short films. We will include specia…

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Episode 016 | How To Premiere Your Indie Film 56:43

6M ago56:43

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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.…

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Episode 015 | How Do Indie Films Make Money In Theaters? 58:11

6M ago58:11

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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!…

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Episode 014 | From Commercial Director To Feature Filmmaker with Desmond Denton 1:01:19

6M ago1:01:19

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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…

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Episode 013 | Producing Indie Films and Podcasts with Giles Alderson 57:08

7M ago57:08

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Join us at threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution. In today's episode, we talk with Giles Alderson, director and producer of many indie films and the host of The Filmmakers Podcast, with over 400 episodes from some of your favorite filmmakers. We chat about producing, distribution, and lessons learned from a …

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Episode 012 | Film Festivals & PR With Michelle and Marshall Moore 55:48

7M ago55:48

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Join us at threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution Marshall and Michelle Moore, co-owners and co-directors of the Zions Indie Film Fest, discuss the importance of film festivals in building an audience for independent films. They emphasize the value of connecting with other filmmakers, audiences, and distribut…

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Episode 011 | Releasing Indie Movies Is Hard! 51:27

7M ago51:27

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Join us at threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution. In this conversation, Daren Smith and Garrett Batty discuss the progress of the release of their film Faith of Angels. They talk about their experiences with indie movies, the box office numbers, and the challenges they face in the release process. They also …

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Episode 010 | Building an Audience with Alan Seawright 1:08:01

7M ago1:08:01

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Join us at threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution. In today's conversation, Alan Seawright from Cinema Therapy joins us to discuss the importance of building an audience and shares insights on how to do so. He talks about his experience with the success of his YouTube channel, Cinema Therapy, and how they hav…

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Episode 009 | Producing & Releasing Indie Films with TC Christensen 46:18

7M ago46:18

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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're joined by TC Christensen, a Utah producer, director, writer, and DP, to talk about his latest film, Escape From Germany, which has done extremely well in the box office for a…

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Episode 008 | John Finley, star of Faith of Angels 1:01:01

8M ago1:01:01

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Join us at https://threecoinpro.com Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution! Check them out at https://purdiedistribution.com In today's episode, John Michael Finley discusses his experience working on the film 'Faith of Angels' and the importance of communication and a positive atmosphere on set. He emphasizes the need for actors to …

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Episode 007 | How To Kickstart Your Film with Kynan Griffin 55:48

8M ago55:48

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Join us at https://threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution: https://purdiedistribution.com In today's episode, Kynan Griffin, a pioneer of Kickstarter and independent filmmaking, shares his experience and advice on maximizing crowdfunding for independent films. He emphasizes the importance of building an audie…

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Episode 006 | We're actually releasing two movies! 37:43

8M ago37:43

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Join us at https://threecoinpro.com/podcast Truly Independent is sponsored by Purdie Distribution! Check them out at https://purdiedistribution.com In this episode, Daren Smith and Garrett Batty discuss their upcoming independent film, Faith of Angels, and its release strategy. They talk about the regional release, group sales, and influencer marke…

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Episode 005 | $2.5M and 11 Weeks In Theaters with Susan Tuckett 45:05

8M ago45:05

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Join us at ThreeCoinPro.com/podcast This episode is sponsored by Purdie Distribution! In this conversation, we talk with Susan Tuckett, a film distributor, discusses the process of booking theaters and marketing independent films. She explains the timeline for booking a movie in theaters and the importance of creating awareness at the right time. S…

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Episode 004 - A conversation with Purdie Distribution 49:42

9M ago49:42

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Join us at threecoinpro.com/podcast Garrett Batty, Daren Smith, and Purdie Distribution discuss the process of film distribution and the importance of building an audience. They emphasize the need for a tailored approach to each film and the importance of communication and collaboration between filmmakers and distributors. They also discuss the cha…

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Episode 003 - The Journey of Making 'The Carpenter' 40:45

9M ago40:45

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Join us at threecoinpro.com/podcast Today's episode features a conversation between Garrett Batty and Daren Smith, indie film producers, as they discuss their journey in the independent film industry, the process of releasing independent films, and their experiences in making The Carpenter We also answer two listener questions - where do you find a…

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