The Hustle Behind Building an Indie Film Franchise with Kelly Dansby

🎙️ Scrap Paper Podcast Ep. 8 (Season Finale) | Featuring Kelly Dansby: Basketball Coach-Turned-Filmmaker & Visionary ProducerIn the season finale of Scrap Paper, host Natalie K. Hodge sits down with Kelly Dansby, an independent film producer whose path to storytelling was anything but traditional.Before stepping behind the camera, Kelly served as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Phoenix College—a role that sharpened his sense of leadership, perseverance, and teamwork. These qualities would later become the foundation of his filmmaking career.In 2020, Kelly made waves as the producer of STASH: The Movie, a raw and emotionally gripping indie film that caught the attention of audiences for its unapologetic storytelling. He followed up with STASH 2: The Heartless, proving he’s not just a one-hit wonder, but a consistent creative force in the indie film world.🎥 In This Episode, You'll Hear:– How coaching athletes prepared Kelly for the film industry– The origin story of STASH and how it turned into a franchise– Why discipline and creativity go hand-in-hand– What independent filmmakers should know about producing real stories– His vision for the future of authentic, heart-centered storytelling