Sound of Freedom

Sound of Freedom

Sound of Freedom

2023

2023

Turning a Film Into a Cultural Movement

Turning a Film Into a Cultural Movement

Turning a Film Into a Cultural Movement

Influenceable helped transform Sound of Freedom from an indie film into a cultural movement by using creator partnerships, viral content, and community-driven distribution to spark widespread awareness and engagement around the issue of child trafficking.





Influenceable helped transform Sound of Freedom from an indie film into a cultural movement by using creator partnerships, viral content, and community-driven distribution to spark widespread awareness and engagement around the issue of child trafficking.





Influenceable helped transform Sound of Freedom from an indie film into a cultural movement by using creator partnerships, viral content, and community-driven distribution to spark widespread awareness and engagement around the issue of child trafficking.





Analytics

Analytics

Analytics

#0
#0

at Box Office
Opening Day for July 4th

600M+
600M+

Organic Impressions

5.9B+
5.9B+

Earned Media Impressions

4700+
4700+

UGC Posts

290+
290+

Influencers Activated

Top‎ ‎ 5
Top‎ ‎ 5
Top‎ ‎ 5

Indie Film Ever, Globally

+
191.2K
2,248
141.8K
8,840
Music
Avery Katherine Wood
As somebody who has a platform of 1.4 million people
#SoundOfFreedom #Movie
+
304K
1.224
11.8K
9,343
Music
Brenna Overbay
Sound of Freedom
#notforsale #SOFMovie
+
191.2K
2,248
141.8K
8,840
Music
Avery Katherine Wood
As somebody who has a platform of 1.4 million people
#SoundOfFreedom #Movie
+
304K
1.224
11.8K
9,343
Music
Brenna Overbay
Sound of Freedom
#notforsale #SOFMovie
+
191.2K
2,248
141.8K
8,840
Music
Avery Katherine Wood
As somebody who has a platform of 1.4 million people
#SoundOfFreedom #Movie
+
304K
1.224
11.8K
9,343
Music
Brenna Overbay
Sound of Freedom
#notforsale #SOFMovie
+
191.2K
2,248
141.8K
8,840
Music
Avery Katherine Wood
As somebody who has a platform of 1.4 million people
#SoundOfFreedom #Movie
+
304K
1.224
11.8K
9,343
Music
Brenna Overbay
Sound of Freedom
#notforsale #SOFMovie
+
191.2K
2,248
141.8K
8,840
Music
Avery Katherine Wood
As somebody who has a platform of 1.4 million people
#SoundOfFreedom #Movie
+
304K
1.224
11.8K
9,343
Music
Brenna Overbay
Sound of Freedom
#notforsale #SOFMovie
+
191.2K
2,248
141.8K
8,840
Music
Avery Katherine Wood
As somebody who has a platform of 1.4 million people
#SoundOfFreedom #Movie
+
304K
1.224
11.8K
9,343
Music
Brenna Overbay
Sound of Freedom
#notforsale #SOFMovie
+
191.2K
2,248
141.8K
8,840
Music
Avery Katherine Wood
As somebody who has a platform of 1.4 million people
#SoundOfFreedom #Movie
+
304K
1.224
11.8K
9,343
Music
Brenna Overbay
Sound of Freedom
#notforsale #SOFMovie
+
191.2K
2,248
141.8K
8,840
Music
Avery Katherine Wood
As somebody who has a platform of 1.4 million people
#SoundOfFreedom #Movie
+
304K
1.224
11.8K
9,343
Music
Brenna Overbay
Sound of Freedom
#notforsale #SOFMovie
+
191.2K
2,248
141.8K
8,840
Music
Avery Katherine Wood
As somebody who has a platform of 1.4 million people
#SoundOfFreedom #Movie
+
304K
1.224
11.8K
9,343
Music
Brenna Overbay
Sound of Freedom
#notforsale #SOFMovie

Introduction

Introduction

Sound of Freedom wasn’t just a film—it was a call to action. Based on the true story of Tim Ballard’s fight against child trafficking, the project carried a mission far beyond the screen. Influenceable was brought on not just to market the film, but to ignite a movement.




Sound of Freedom wasn’t just a film—it was a call to action. Based on the true story of Tim Ballard’s fight against child trafficking, the project carried a mission far beyond the screen. Influenceable was brought on not just to market the film, but to ignite a movement.




Sound of Freedom wasn’t just a film—it was a call to action. Based on the true story of Tim Ballard’s fight against child trafficking, the project carried a mission far beyond the screen. Influenceable was brought on not just to market the film, but to ignite a movement.




  • Week 1

    Campaign Strategy & Creator Mapping

    Week 2

    Creator Outreach & Partnerships

    Week 3

    Content Production Begins

    Week 4

    Meme & News Page Seeding

    Week 5

    Trailer & Clip Distribution Push

    Week 6

    UGC Activation

    Week 7

    Momentum Amplification

    Week 8

    Cultural Conversation Ignites

    Week 9

    Box Office Surge

    Week 10

    Movement Status Achieved

Challenges

Challenges

No major studio backing

No major studio backing

No major studio backing

Crowded July 4th release window

Crowded July 4th release window

Crowded July 4th release window

Limited traditional promotion channels

Limited traditional promotion channels

Limited traditional promotion channels

Platform resistance and political sensitivity

Platform resistance and political sensitivity

Platform resistance and political sensitivity

With indie roots and no major studio backing, Sound of Freedom launched into a crowded, high-stakes entertainment landscape over a packed July 4th weekend. Traditional celebrity promo was off the table. Paid reach was limited. And major platforms weren’t always cooperative, given the film’s political undertones. We had to cut through the noise and connect emotionally—with zero margin for error. The subject matter was weighty, sensitive, and urgent. The challenge wasn’t just grabbing attention—it was turning that attention into action.




With indie roots and no major studio backing, Sound of Freedom launched into a crowded, high-stakes entertainment landscape over a packed July 4th weekend. Traditional celebrity promo was off the table. Paid reach was limited. And major platforms weren’t always cooperative, given the film’s political undertones. We had to cut through the noise and connect emotionally—with zero margin for error. The subject matter was weighty, sensitive, and urgent. The challenge wasn’t just grabbing attention—it was turning that attention into action.




With indie roots and no major studio backing, Sound of Freedom launched into a crowded, high-stakes entertainment landscape over a packed July 4th weekend. Traditional celebrity promo was off the table. Paid reach was limited. And major platforms weren’t always cooperative, given the film’s political undertones. We had to cut through the noise and connect emotionally—with zero margin for error. The subject matter was weighty, sensitive, and urgent. The challenge wasn’t just grabbing attention—it was turning that attention into action.




The Strategy

The Strategy

We approached the campaign not like a product launch, but like a cause. That mindset shaped everything—from the tone, to the distribution, to the creator selection. Our goal: rally aligned communities and create content people had to share. We focused on:

Influencer activations with values-aligned creators

Influencer activations with values-aligned creators

Influencer activations with values-aligned creators

Memes and news page placements to drive mass virality

Memes and news page placements to drive mass virality

Memes and news page placements to drive mass virality

User-generated content (UGC) promotions to build authentic engagement

User-generated content (UGC) promotions to build authentic engagement

User-generated content (UGC) promotions to build authentic engagement

Dynamic content formats—clips, trailers, reels, shorts

Dynamic content formats—clips, trailers, reels, shorts

Dynamic content formats—clips, trailers, reels, shorts

Strategic clipping and broad distribution for maximum reach

Strategic clipping and broad distribution for maximum reach

Strategic clipping and broad distribution for maximum reach

Community building around shared values and real-world action

Community building around shared values and real-world action

Community building around shared values and real-world action

Earned media amplification to generate credibility and scale

Earned media amplification to generate credibility and scale

Earned media amplification to generate credibility and scale

Community building around shared values and real-world action

Community building around shared values and real-world action

Community building around shared values and real-world action

The Influenceable Edge

The Influenceable Edge

We didn’t approach this like a standard campaign. We treated it like a mission. We activated creators who genuinely cared—people who could spark empathy, outrage, and conversation. Content was optimized for shareability, seeded into dark social channels, and positioned to travel fast. Because major platforms didn’t always play nice, we built our own momentum. Through emotional storytelling, smart distribution, and intentional creator partnerships, we made the film feel not just relevant—but essential. Sound of Freedom became one of the most talked-about films of 2023, grossing over $200M globally. But more than that, it became a lightning rod for awareness, activism, and debate. We didn’t just help market Sound of Freedom—we helped it matter. This wasn’t just a win for a film. It was a cultural moment. And we were honored to help build it.