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.

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