The Indie Coach

Every feature needs more than a great idea. It needs a plan. In the newest episode of the Indie Coach Podcast, I sit down with Jon Fitzgerald, co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival and former director of AFI Fest...

Your film may not have a funding problem. It may have a risk problem. In this episode, Ron breaks down a practical roadmap for moving a film from its highest-risk starting point toward full financing. You’ll learn how...

In this episode of the Indie Coach Podcast, filmmaker and screenwriter Clint Ross shares how he built momentum from outside the traditional Hollywood system and secured both management and agency representation. Clint...

In this episode, I sat down with Kristen Ruhlin, a film and television executive, for a great conversation about the world of TV and the broader entertainment industry. Kristen has been doing an excellent job on TikTok...

You can have a great script, a strong cast, a beautiful pitch deck, and real momentum, but one bad contract, unclear rights issue, or handshake deal can put the entire project at risk. On this episode of The Indie Coach...

Film Marketing and Understanding Your Audience Most indie filmmakers don’t have a marketing problem - they have an audience clarity problem. In this episode of The Indie Coach Podcast, we talk about why filmmakers need...

AI is not the enemy. But lazy, careless, unethical use of AI absolutely can be. In this new episode of The Indie Coach, I talk with Damion Taylor about how filmmakers can use AI ethically for real wins - not shortcuts...

You don’t need “one investor.” You need an investor pool. If you only have a few people to ask, you don’t have a funding strategy - you have hope. In my free webinar, I’ll show you how to start finding and organizing...

Most filmmakers are asking the wrong question. It’s not just, “How do I make my movie?” It’s also, “Will this sell... and what happens after it’s finished?” In my latest podcast episode, I sat down with Brad Silverman...

Most creators are not thinking big enough about their story. On the latest episode of The Indie Coach Podcast, I interview Lindsey Hughes of PitchMaster.com about how to pitch your project better and how to take your...

Vivian Owen joins the podcast to talk about fighting for female filmmakers, her passion for indie horror, and the real-world hustle behind getting projects off the ground. From festivals and crowdfunding to shorts...

Great dialogue doesn’t just sound cool. It reveals character, creates tension, and keeps people watching. In this episode, I talk with Jeff Elkins, aka The Dialogue Doctor, about how to write sharper dialogue and...

In this episode of The Indie Coach Podcast, Ron welcomes game designer, mentor, and consultant Felipe Fleming for a conversation about game development, creative growth, and navigating the industry. Whether you're an...

You might not have a story problem. You might have a title problem. And if that stings a little = good. Because before anyone reads your logline, watches your trailer, or opens your pitch deck; they read two or three...

Most indie filmmakers are waiting for permission. Jason Horton didn’t. I just sat down with veteran indie filmmaker Jason Horton - a guy who has written, directed, produced, and distributed dozens of films without...