ShowRunHer: Your Filmmaking Coach

ShowRunHer: Your Filmmaking Coach

This podcast is for filmmakers who are tired of guessing. I freestyle through real conversations about what it actually takes to build a career in film, not just make one project. Money. Awards. Audience. Ownership. We talk features, shorts, web series, funding, packaging, distribution, and strategy, all through the lens of thinking like an executive producer. Follow Michelle on all platforms @ShowRunHer

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March 12, 2026 128 mins

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The writers room is not a mystery club, it’s a workplace with real rules, real politics, and real opportunities if you know how to show up. We sit down with Ben Cory Jones (Insecure, Boomerang, Underground) to talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable screenwriting and television writing career, especially when you’re not starting with connections or a perfect plan.

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Want your film to do more than collect laurels? We dig into the festival world with a practical, no-fluff blueprint that starts in development and ends with real distribution opportunities. Michelle, EP, filmmaker, and your resident Showrunher, lays out how to build a festival roadmap that actually fits your project, budget like a pro, and turn screenings into meaningful industry wins.

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Chain of title is the legal paper trail that proves you actually own your film.

In this episode, I break down exactly what chain of title means, why distributors require it, and how filmmakers lose deals by ignoring it.

We cover:

  • Agreements & contracts
  •  NDA vs real production agreements
  •  E&O insurance vs production insurance
  • When and why to form your LLC

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February 20, 2026 13 mins

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Confused about WGA vs Copyright? You’re not alone.

In this episode, Michelle breaks down what actually protects your screenplay, what doesn’t, and how to legally position yourself before pitching producers, investors, or studios.

Download the free WGA vs Copyright template at  www.showrunher.com
Build smart. Protect smart.

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Before you write another script or announce your next project, ask yourself one question: What do I want this to do for my career?

In this episode, Michelle breaks down how to choose between a feature film, short film, or web series based on where you are in your film journey.

Money. Prestige. Audience.
 Pick your vehicle wisely.

Because at ShowRunHer, we don’t just make films, we build careers.

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