Ep. 20: Brotherhood, Gratitude, and Making Truly Independent Films (Interview w/Daren Smith)

Dr. Yasmine S. Ali talks with independent film producer Daren Smith about his upcoming film, Brotherhood, how he uncovered his career in film production, how he raises funds for new films, and his secret for finding all the energy to do so!

Daren Smith is founder of Craftsman Films and managing partner of Producer Fund I. He is also an author; his latest book is Blockbuster: How Independent Creators Can Build Massively Profitable Businesses. Daren is dedicated to financing and creating independent films that deeply resonate with audiences and have the power to change people for good.

Learn more about his upcoming film, Brotherhood: A Cinematic Musical, at: https://www.brotherhoodmovie.com/

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Connect with Daren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darentsmith/

Craftsman Films: https://www.craftsmanfilms.co/

Producer Fund I: https://www.craftsmanfilms.co/fund/

Learn more about the film, Brotherhood: https://www.brotherhoodmovie.com/

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About Yasmine S. Ali, MD: Known as "The Positive Cardiologist," Dr. Ali is an internationally recognized preventive cardiologist and bestselling author of both nonfiction and fiction. She focuses on the science of happiness and the importance of optimism for health and longevity. She is an award-winning speaker and is the creator of the ORCHID Model for Positive Living (TM). Her work unites science, storytelling, and optimism. She brings nearly three decades of medical experience to her teaching and writing, along with a lifelong devotion to creativity and the pursuit of optimum health.