After 27 years in independent filmmaking, I help writers, directors, and producers turn film ideas into investor-ready packages - with clear next steps for funding, packaging, production, and distribution.
Talent isn't the issue. Strategy is. The film industry doesn't teach you the business side - and without it, even great projects stall.
Investors assume you believe the story is good. What they need to know is why this project makes sense as a business opportunity.
A free 5-day online summit for indie filmmakers ready to stop waiting and start moving — covering funding, packaging, distribution, and the business side of getting your film made.
Click any step on the journey to see where you are - and what to do next.
The complete roadmap for indie filmmakers who want to stop dreaming and start doing. From concept validation to distribution strategy - everything the film schools don't teach you about actually getting your movie made.
Whether you're pitching investors, clients, ideas, or yourself - the same forces are always at work: story, trust, and pressure. Ron draws on 27 years of film, law enforcement, and coaching to show you how to communicate with clarity and conviction in any high-stakes room.
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Real conversations about getting indie films funded, made, and seen. No fluff - just the business of filmmaking from someone who's been doing it for 27 years.
After 27 years in independent filmmaking, I've watched talented filmmakers get stuck - not because they lacked talent, but because they lacked a business plan.
Most filmmakers are told to "just make a great film." That's incomplete advice. A great film still needs funding, packaging, audience, distribution, legal, accounting, and a credible path to market. I teach the business side that nobody else is teaching.
Ron Newcomb is a fire in a pit of darkness! Not only has Ron's passion for movie making reignited my flames but has lit a path for me and so many others. Can't isn't in Ron's vocabulary - unless it's "I can't fail!" It's amazing to watch someone tackle problems so tactfully but aggressively and still be as kind and understanding to all cast and crew, making them all feel special and like family. This is truly a gift.
Ron was my first friend when I ventured into the film industry and I could not have asked for a better mentor. Rooted in integrity, Ron is a trustworthy guide through the many challenges and stages of filmmaking. With his disciplined background, both a veteran of film and the military, Ron knows the actionable steps to take to help make your dream projects a reality.
I have worked with Ron in numerous capacities in the film industry over the past 18 years and have known him to bring an infectious enthusiasm and energy to everything he does. He is particularly adept at forging communities and building audiences. In a world filled with talkers, Ron is a doer and a valuable ally in facing the inevitable battles every story has making its way to the screen.
Ron is an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable and reliable producer who has a proven track record of getting things done right. Over the years, Ron and I have partnered on many projects from feature films to animated series to filmmaker training programs and I always appreciate his integrity, his professionalism and his commitment to excellence. If you have an independent project and need a leader and team player, Ron should be your first call.
Saying Ron is a man of action and determination is an understatement. Not only does he have the innate ability to oversee large productions as a producer, he's got the much needed personal touch as a director. As an actor in his film, he knew how to pull the best performance out of me and inspired all of us to be the best versions of ourselves. This has inspired me in my own productions and improved my process as a creative.
Having collaborated with Ron as both Director and Producer on feature films and numerous narrative shorts, I've come to rely on his exceptional ability to run highly professional, smoothly functioning sets; keep cast and crew inspired and motivated; and foster a team-sport atmosphere where hard work and fun go hand in hand. Ron's infectious energy and keen eye for talent ensure he attracts - and brings out - the very best people on every project.
Every filmmaker starts at a different point. Every service leads to the next. The Film Audit is where almost everyone begins.
Not sure where you fit? Start with the Film Audit - now $125 (50% off). It pays for itself in clarity.
Book Your Film Audit - $125 →Great films start with great support. A Filmmaker EA keeps your production moving — organizing, anticipating, and executing so you can stay focused on the creative work that only you can do.
Matched and managed by The Indie Coach team — vetted assistants who understand the film business.
We match you with a vetted assistant who understands the film business — not just admin work. The right EA frees you to focus on the work only you can do.
Apply for a Filmmaker EA Limited spots · Application via discovery callInvestors see hundreds of pitches. Find out if yours has what they're actually looking for - before you walk in the room.
Social / book / IP: every 1,000 = 1 pt (max 10 each) · IMDB: lower is better — under 1,000 = 10 pts, 10,001+ = 0 pts
Select the genre that best describes your film. Genre dramatically affects investor appetite.
Select everything currently in place for your project. Distribution outweighs most other factors.
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