We recently connected with Jeremy Brown and have shared our conversation below.
Jeremy, appreciate you making time for us and sharing your wisdom with the community. So many of us go through similar pain points throughout our journeys and so hearing about how others overcame obstacles can be helpful. One of those struggles is keeping creativity alive despite all the stresses, challenges and problems we might be dealing with. How do you keep your creativity alive?
For me, creativity isn’t something you “keep alive” as much as it’s something you fight to protect. Life, especially as an independent filmmaker, doesn’t hand you peaceful windows of inspiration. You have to carve them out between bills, stress, and self-doubt.
What helps me most is remembering why I create. I tell stories because I have something to say, something personal, sometimes painful, but always worth shaping into art. I also surround myself with people who aren’t afraid to challenge me, like my wife and longtime collaborators. That creative friction keeps me sharp.
On the rough days, I look back at the stuff that made me fall in love with storytelling in the first place: Romero, Carpenter, a great piece of music, or watching my son play with complete imagination. That reminds me that this isn’t about trends or perfection. It’s about voice, honesty, and finding your own way through the dark.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I’m a filmmaker, storyteller, writer, director, and sometimes producer working through my company, Brownspace Films. I’ve been creating films for over a decade now, and what I’m most focused on professionally is crafting stories that linger. Not just jump scares or spectacle, but emotional weight, moral tension, survival, and what happens when people are truly tested.
What’s exciting to me is that I don’t come from Hollywood. I come from small-town Idaho. I work alongside my wife. We don’t have a studio system behind us; we have grit, experience, and the willingness to go all-in for the story. And I think people connect to that kind of raw, independent voice when they see it on screen.
Right now, I’m proud to be launching our latest feature film, Solitude, a psychological survival horror movie distributed by Mill Creek Entertainment, releasing May 13th across all major digital platforms. It’s a story about isolation, trauma, and confronting what you’ve buried deep. It was made with heart, with scars, and with a small but fiercely committed team. We poured everything into it financially and emotionally, and we’re excited to finally share it.
What I want people to know is that Brownspace isn’t just a name, it’s a promise. That even in this industry, where it’s harder than ever for indie films to survive, we’re going to keep making stories that matter. And we’re going to keep doing it our way.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Looking back, my journey’s three most impactful things have been resilience, storytelling instinct, and learning to communicate with people under pressure.
Resilience matters most. In independent filmmaking, rejection, delays, and disappointment are part of the job description. If you can’t take a hit and keep moving, you won’t last. But if you can? You’ll get stronger. You’ll learn how to finish things no matter how imperfect the road.
The storytelling instinct isn’t just about writing; it’s about knowing what you want the audience to feel. That means trusting your gut, studying what moves you emotionally, and being honest about what works and what doesn’t. A polished script isn’t worth much if it doesn’t say anything.
Communication under pressure is everything. People need a steady voice when they’re on set and things fall apart. You don’t have to know all the answers, but you do have to lead with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
My advice to anyone starting out? Finish what you start. Learn by doing. And don’t wait around for the perfect conditions, they don’t exist. The sooner you embrace the chaos, the sooner you’ll grow.
What is the number one obstacle or challenge you are currently facing and what are you doing to try to resolve or overcome this challenge?
Right now, the biggest challenge I’m facing is visibility. We’ve made a strong film with Solitude and partnered with a reputable distributor, yet the hardest part is still getting people to see it. In today’s market, even good indie films with distribution can disappear without the right momentum behind them.
Marketing has become just as important, if not more so, than the film itself. Like many independent filmmakers, we don’t have unlimited resources, celebrity names, or viral backing. What we do have is a story we believe in, a team who gave everything to the project, and an audience we know is out there – we have to find them.
To overcome this, we’re pushing grassroots outreach harder than ever. We’re engaging directly with genre fans, reaching out to the press, and staying involved in every part of the release. I’m not someone who naturally enjoys promotion; I’m a filmmaker first, but I’ve learned that if I don’t fight for the film, no one will. That’s the reality of where the industry is today.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.brownspacefilms.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solitude_film_2024/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solitudefilm2023
- Twitter: https://x.com/brownspacefilm
- Youtube: BrownspaceFilms
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