S3 E22 | Why Most Indie Films Fail (And How to Fix It)
π¬ Welcome back to Truly Independent β Season 3 is all about the script.
In this episode, Garrett Batty and Darren Smith break down a powerful principle that can completely shift your filmmaking career: solve bigger problems. Instead of chasing opportunities, what happens when you focus on solving real needs for investors, audiences, and collaborators?
They dive into:
β’ Why many indie filmmakers feel stuck (and how to change it)
β’ The difference between passion projects and market-driven films
β’ Real stories from premieres, production, and building meaningful partnerships
β’ How events like NRB and mission-driven filmmaking are opening new doors
If youβre trying to move from small projects to sustainable filmmaking β this conversation is for you.
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π Learn more about the Help Them See Foundation and the movement behind meaningful storytelling.
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