Making The Town That Takes: Britt Bankhead & Grace Patterson on Self-Financing Their First Feature

How do you fully finance your very first feature film, protect your creative vision, and land a major theatrical release? In this episode, we sit down with the powerhouse husband-and-wife filmmaking duo behind the hit supernatural horror thriller, The Town That Takes . Britt Bankhead (director, co-writer, and lead actor) and Grace Patterson (lead actress and executive producer) open up about the realities of independent filmmaking. They share the raw, behind-the-scenes journey of completely self-funding their debut feature, working together as a married couple on set, and securing a North American theatrical release through Atlas Distribution Company. Whether you are a horror fan curious about the movie's terrifying roots in the legendary mystery of Croatoan, or an aspiring filmmaker looking for a blueprint to get your own movie made and distributed, this deep dive is for you. What We Discuss in This Episode: The high-stakes gamble of fully self-financing a debut feature film. Navigating the creative dynamics of co-starring and producing alongside your spouse. The exact steps they took to capture the attention of Atlas Distribution Company. Practical advice for indie directors, writers, and producers trying to break into the industry. Connect with Our Guests & The Film: Watch the Movie: Visit the official The Town That Takes Website to find theater locations and streaming info. IMDb Page: Check out The Town That Takes on IMDb for full cast and crew details. Follow on Instagram: Stay updated via @bankheadproductions. Stay connected with me here: https://www.chonacas.com/links/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, it supports me as an indie creator :) Also, I am an Amazon Creator, so check out suggestions, and I get to earn commission if you find them helpful :)