Craftsman Films Consulting
Most creators and businesses are drowning in complexity.
You’re working harder than ever, but revenue is stalled, systems are a mess, and opportunities slip through your fingers. You know there’s more potential sitting inside your business or creative practice, but you can’t see the constraints clearly—or you’ve been solving the wrong problems altogether.
Left unchecked, this cycle burns energy, wastes money, and keeps you from the growth you know you’re capable of.
Imagine the next 90 days looking completely different:
- The bottlenecks identified and removed.
- A growth system architected around your unique strengths.
- Clear, confident steps forward that unlock at least 10X the value of your investment—whether that’s new revenue or immediate savings.
For individuals, that means turning a $2,500 consulting call into $25,000 of unlocked opportunity.
For businesses, a $5,000 call translates into $50,000 in revenue or savings.
That future doesn’t require another course, another coach, or another endless strategy document.
It takes four focused hours with someone who has architected profitable systems, raised millions for creative ventures, and produced films and businesses that consistently outperform broken industry models.
I don’t just “coach,” I architect systems and identify leverage others can’t see.
Here’s how it works:
- We meet over Zoom for a half-day session (4 hours).
- We dissect your systems, map the constraints, and identify the hidden leverage points, using my MOVIE framework.
- You walk away with a tailored action plan that makes your next 90 days the most profitable of your career.
- You get access to me over email for follow-up questions, as well as my suite of AI prompts I use in my business, email swipe files, and more, specific to your project or business in this moment.
I only have two of these sessions available each month. They’re first come, first served.
Investment:
- Individuals (producers, filmmakers, creators): $2,500
- Creator Businesses (2+ employees): $5,000
If you’re ready to stop circling the same problems and finally see the growth you’ve been chasing, book your session today.
This is the shortest, fastest path to the results you’ve been looking for.
Why I'm Doing This
I'm Daren Smith, and after 19+ years producing films and helping other creators build profitable businesses, I've realized something important:
The difference between filmmakers who succeed and those who don't isn't talent or connections. It's having the right guidance at the right time. The fastest way to get anywhere is to call the destination and ask for directions.
I remember being stuck for 12 years trying to produce my first feature film. The breakthrough finally came when I had the right mentor/coach who could see what was holding me back and show me the path forward.
Now, after producing four features, multiple TV seasons, and helping thousands of creators through my books and programs, I want to be that guide for you.
Is This Right For You?
This partnership works best if you:
- Have a specific film project or creative business you want to grow
- Are willing to take consistent action
- Value expert guidance but want to maintain creative control
- Are serious about making real progress in your filmmaking career
This is NOT for you if you:
- Want someone to do the work for you
- Are looking for instant funding or distribution
- Aren't willing to implement the strategies we discuss
- Just want to "pick my brain" without taking action
Limited Availability - Only Two Slots Per Month
I get dozens of requests every week to ‘pick my brain.’ These two consulting spots are the only way to work with me 1:1. Once they’re gone, they’re gone until next month.
Your Next Step
If you're ready to transform your filmmaking career with a personalized consulting call guaranteed to get you to the next milestone, let's talk.
Apply for One of Two Spots This Month:
Schedule a free 15-min call to see if we’re a fit.
Remember: The most successful filmmakers aren't lone wolves - they have trusted advisors they can turn to. Let me be that resource for you.
To your success,
Daren Smith
Case Studies
Garrett and I have worked together on his last two films. For Faith of Angels, he was trying to raise money for the project but was stuck. He'd only raised $150k toward a $500k budget.
Over a single meeting together, we mapped out a new offer and a new pitch for the movie. He went back to the same initial investor later in the week, gave the new pitch, and ended up with a $1 million budget and a green light for the production of the film.
An EP came to me with a project he'd been trying to move forward for over 30 years. In one week after our initial call, he had made contact with a big name, found a producer for his film, and moved the project forward.
Britt and Michael are a director/producer duo with an amazing horror project. After our strategy call, we crafted a new budget for the film, connected them with a tax-advantaged location and the contacts there, and set up a location scout for the movie.
The project they'd been working on for years now has new momentum, new interest from investors, and a target filming date for production.
An investor came to me with an idea for a TV show and a desire to self-produce a pilot for the show that could be shopped around.
Together, we produced the pilot over a two-day shoot, found a post-production team, and delivered an 8-minute teaser and pilot episode.
The investor then took the teaser around town and had meetings with Disney+, Netflix, NatGeo, and Discovery Channel.
A filmmaker came to me with a project they'd been trying to produce for years, only to be met with no after no.
We expanded the pitch and unlocked the limiting belief that there was only one budget and one way to produce the film. They were then able to connect with a group interested in funding the project and talent interested in the lead roles.
The project received a green light and has a team that can deliver an excellent film.
A filmmaker specializing in outdoor commercial video came to me with a business that wasn't delivering enough revenue to be sustainable for much longer.
We refocused him on a new outcome - getting enough of the right leads to be oversubscribed in his business, where demand outweighed his supply or capacity.
He went from making $2,500 per month to over $10k per month in 90 days and went full-time in his newly profitable business.