Sponsored by The Help Them See Foundation: https://www.helpthemseefoundation.org

In this episode of Truly Independent, supported by the Help Them See Foundation, Daren and the host discuss the transition into Season 3, focusing on pre-production and scriptwriting. Starting from the writing process and different techniques, they share updates on their individual projects. Daren introduces his new project 'Where the Dog Heals', inspired by a true story about a dog diagnosed with cancer and its journey of faith and healing. He talks about his scriptwriting process, including the use of AI as a creative tool, research trips for authentic storytelling, and managing balancing writing and production constraints. The episode also touches upon exciting upcoming projects and the role of faith and community support in filmmaking.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

01:02 Celebrating Milestones and Future Plans

01:31 Focus of Season Three: Pre-Production and Writing

02:02 Transition from Season Two to Season Three

02:38 Documenting the Script Writing Process

03:20 New Project: Where the Dog Heals

08:31 Importance of the Script in Filmmaking

09:54 Story Development Techniques

16:37 Using a Story Matrix for Writing

18:31 Balancing Writing and Production Constraints

20:26 Budget Considerations for Writers

21:53 Research and Location Scouting

26:30 Collaborative Writing Process

30:05 Using AI in Screenwriting

35:49 Upcoming Projects and Season Preview