What does it mean to tell stories that truly matter? In this episode of The Intentional Way, Bryan Hatch sits down with filmmaker Travis Holt Hamilton to explore the power of connection, storytelling, and learning through experience. Travis shares his journey from novice filmmaker to someone driven by purpose, crafting stories that bridge cultural gaps and spark emotion.Through his filmmaking career, Travis discovered that powerful stories come from deep listening, emotional truth, and honest connection… not flashy production. Whether you're a creative or simply seeking more meaning in your work, this conversation will leave you inspired to lead with purpose and heart.[00:01:40] Travis shares his unexpected path into filmmaking and how it all began[00:04:18] The impact of learning filmmaking on the job, without formal training[00:07:35] How emotions and music play a critical role in shaping every scene[00:10:14] Bryan and Travis reflect on the difference between storytelling and simply recording[00:13:29] Travis explains why authenticity matters more than polish in filmmaking[00:16:05] How failure became a powerful teacher throughout his career[00:18:50] The moment Travis realized connection is the true product of his work[00:21:27] Why filming on Native American reservations changed his understanding of storytelling[00:24:02] How showing up with empathy can create trust across cultures[00:26:44] The role of vulnerability in both creating and receiving stories[00:29:19] Travis shares a behind-the-scenes moment that reshaped his purpose[00:32:30] Why filming with intention sometimes means rewriting the story during production[00:35:42] Building a filmmaking process rooted in humility and curiosity[00:39:05] Bryan and Travis close with insights on learning, connection, and purpose-driven workYou can learn more about Travis and his movies on his website: https://www.holthamilton.com/Follow Travis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travis.holt.hamilton/ or on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisholthamilton/.Subscribe to his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@HoltHamiltonFilmsNew Film “Finding Hozho” to be hitting theaters on November 7, 2025Watch the Trailer for his new movie ‘Finding Hozho’ here: https://www.holthamilton.com/finding-hozhoEnter the giveaway for tickets here: https://bit.ly/tiw-finding-hozho-tickets Many of our listeners want to know how they can help the show grow. The best way for our show to reach more people with amazing guests is for you to rate, subscribe, and comment on this episode. You might not realize how much that helps and it costs nothing but a few seconds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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