The Indie Coach
The Indie Coach Podcast helps indie filmmakers and creatives navigate the business side of the creative process. You need to validate your film idea ASAP to know if this is the right story to go all-in with: Validate your idea! filmvalidator.com Fund your film! Fund Your Film Find a Rep to sell or get your film made! Find a Rep Use code: INVESTOR10 to get 20% off any of the services!
Episodes
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, reps, and building a resume that makes people take you seriously, this is a grounded and inspiring conversation for filmmakers trying to carve out their path.
Reach out to Vivian here: https://thirdeye-films.com/
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 stronger screenplays. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned writer, there’s a lot here to level up your storytelling. Jeff's Book "The Dialogue Doctor" https://amzn.to/4lU5IBY
Books on Writing: https://amzn.to/4m7jSQr
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 aspiring developer or just curious about how games come to life, this episode offers valuable insight.
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 words. Two seconds.
That’s how long it takes for their brain to decide: 👉 Do I care? 👉 Do I get it? 👉 Is this for me?
Most indie films don’t die because they’re bad. They die because they’re unclear. In this short v...
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 waiting for Hollywood to call.
No fantasy. No “one big break.” Just volume, strategy, and understanding distribution before cameras roll.
If you’re serious about building a sustainable career in independent film, not just...
Indie filmmakers don’t get stuck because they lack talent, they get stuck because they don’t know the next step.
If your project feels stalled, this is for you.
I’m hosting a FREE Indie Filmmaker Bootcamp to give you a clear A–Z game plan (what to do next, and what to stop doing).
Seats are limited. Grab your spot now:👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/filmmaker-bootcamp-get-your-plan-of-action-tickets-1982636587404?utm-campaign=socia...
This interview is definitely in my top 5 interviews and maybe #1 - it's a MUST listen to!
Most indie filmmakers don’t lose money because the film is bad… They lose money because they don’t understand the deal.
My interview with ZB Siwek of CineCircle is a crash course in:
🔥 MGs, territory, splits
🔥 expense caps & reporting
🔥 sales agent vs distributor
🔥 the real marketing game (hook + audience + spectacle)
Most filmmakers don’t quit… they get trapped in confusion. A thousand “expert” opinions. Ten different paths. No clear next step. This plan is your map: Momentum first. Traction later. I’m opening a free Filmmaking Bootcamp and a free Readiness Scorecard to help you build momentum fast. FILMMAKER BOOTCAMP: (Use code IndieCoach for 25% off VIP Ticket)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/filmmaker-bootcamp-get-your-plan-of-action-ticket...
The indie filmmaker of the future isn’t just a filmmaker.
They’re a mini media company.
Distribution, audience, leverage, and data now matter as much as the film itself.
Most indie films don’t fail because they’re bad. They fail because they’re unfundable. If investors aren’t leaning in, your package isn’t clear enough. I do a fast Investor Readiness Audit ($50) to show you exactly what’s working, what’s broken, and how to fix it. Not a script critique, but a plan to get you on track! 🎬 DM me to get started.
Most indie films don’t fail because they’re bad. They fail because they’re unfundable.
Great scripts die every week, not on set, but in investor conversations.
Why? Because the package doesn’t speak the language of risk, return, and clarity.
If your: • Budget doesn’t match your cast • Deck is written for filmmakers, not investors • Pitch lacks confidence and flexibility • Audience strategy is vague or nonexistent
…capital walks.
I ...
Raising money for a film isn’t casual. The moment you take investor dollars, you’re dealing with disclosure and risk; whether you realize it or not. I put together a simple PPM Film Financing Checklist to help filmmakers know what should be in place before they raise a single dollar. Comment or DM “PPM” and I’ll send it over.
Clarity beats hustle. I’m offering a $50 film audit to help filmmakers understand where they are, what’s missing, and the next steps to move forward with confidence. ron@theconceptcompass.com
Filmmakers: Learn the Capital Stack or Get Paid Last
The order of money decides the order of payment. Most filmmakers never learn this.
You need a Coach to help guide you on your way to making your film!
There’s no official “minimum budget” written in stone. There is a practical reality based on risk, structure, and experience. If you’re: • Wondering whether your film actually needs a completion bond • Getting pushback from a bank, distributor, or investor • Or trying to protect a sub-$5M project the right way I’m happy to give you a straight answer - bond, alternative protections, or next steps. 📩 Reach out: Film@TheForgeStudios....
If you’re a filmmaker with a great story but you keep hitting the same wall - money - you’re not alone. The brutal part is this: it’s not that funding isn’t out there. It’s that most creators don’t know how to translate their creative vision into something investors can confidently support.
In this episode of the Indie Coach Podcast, I’m joined by returning guests Matthew Morris of Pinyon Pictures and Dr. Thomas Kingston of C-Suite...
- Shrink it – by validating the idea and writing a producible script.
- Shift it – onto real budgets, contracts, insurance, and systems.
- S...
In this episode of The IndieCoach Podcast, I sit down with Angela Liu, a filmmaker, storyteller, and cross-cultural creative voice, to talk about the next evolution of storytelling: vertical content.
Angela brings a fresh and global perspective to filmmaking in the age of short-form, mobile-first storytelling. We dive into how vertical dramas are changing the way audiences consume stories, and how indie filmmakers can thrive in thi...
What happens when a veteran film and TV producer pivots into the world of vertical, short-form storytelling…and builds a company that generates millions for micro-dramas?
Meet Chris Wicke, founder of Embr Entertainment, and one of the sharpest minds driving the future of mobile-first, bite-sized storytelling.
https://embrentertainment.com/
In this episode, we dive into: 📱 The rise of vertical short dramas 💸 How to generate real r...
I originally met these three young filmmakers from KTB Media Group, fresh out of film school and gearing up to release their short film Kung Fu Conundrum, during a quick conversation.
And I’ll be honest… I was so impressed by their passion, creativity, and thoughtfulness that I immediately invited them back for a full podcast episode.
In this one, we talk: 🥋 The making of Kung Fu Conundrum 🎓 Life after film school and breaking in...
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