Daren Smith

Daren Smith

Provo, Utah
Indie Film Producer, Author, Creative Entrepreneur. GP at Producer Fund, Founder of Craftsman Films
24
Jan

Resilience

4 min read
24
Jan

Resourcefulness

5 min read
24
Jan

Faith

Chapter 1 of Blockbuster by Daren Smith. Read the whole book free online.
5 min read
24
Jan

Mindset

Part 1 of Blockbuster by Daren Smith. Read the whole book free online.
3 min read
24
Jan

How to Use This Book

From Blockbuster by Daren Smith. Read the whole book free online.
2 min read
24
Jan

Introduction

From Blockbuster by Daren Smith. Read the whole book free online.
5 min read
20
Jan
Budgeting For Profitability With Your Indie Films

Budgeting For Profitability With Your Indie Films

Great question came through on LinkedIn: How do you budget your movie for the realistic price-point which will help
6 min read
15
Jan
January 2025 Live Q&A Call - Replay

January 2025 Live Q&A Call - Replay

7 min read
13
Jan
What is a Film Waterfall and How Does It Work?

What is a Film Waterfall and How Does It Work?

When you release a film, how much of the money is distributed to the filmmakers, and in what order? That&
5 min read
16
Dec
Three Principles for Film Financing

Three Principles for Film Financing

How to raise money for your independent film projects
5 min read