Most filmmakers don’t have a funding problem. They have a readiness problem. Everyone’s asking: 👉 “Where do I find investors?” Wrong question. Because the truth is…Investors aren’t hiding from you. They’re avoiding risk. And most film projects? 👉 Too risky. 👉 Too unclear. 👉 Too unproven. So before you chase money, ask yourself: Is your project actually validated? Does your package have real market appeal? Is there ANY chance at presales? Do you even know who your audience is? Because if you don’t…No amount of pitching is going to save you. I just dropped a new article breaking down: 🎬 The REAL paths to raising equity today 🎬 Why most filmmakers fail before they start 🎬 How to actually become “investment-ready” 🎬 The step-by-step plan to position your project for funding And yes… I also break down how to: ✔️ Validate your project (before you embarrass yourself in front of investors) ✔️ Test if your package has presale potential ✔️ Actually find investors once you’re ready If you’re serious about getting your film funded…This is required reading. 👇 Check below: If this hits home, tag a filmmaker who needs to hear this. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/filmmakers-keep-asking-wrong-funding-question-ron-newcomb-5svje

I just turned in the manuscript for Hollywood Outsider: The Step-by-Step Guide to Taking Your Movie from Idea to Screen. And then, panic. Did I cover enough? Did I make it clear enough? Did I leave out something filmmakers desperately need? The goal of this book is simple: to give independent filmmakers a practical, step-by-step guide for getting their movie made without needing permission from Hollywood. This has been 27 years in the making... BUT, I need your help! If you were picking up a book like this, I’d love to know: 1. What topics would you expect it to cover? 2. What problem would you hope it solves for you? 3. What would make you say, “This book was actually worth my time”? I genuinely want this to be as helpful, clear, and practical as possible. Please drop your thoughts below. I want to ensure I got you covered.

Exciting update: Projects that receive a validation score of 70 or higher on Film Validator now have a path to a meeting with a large sales agency to discuss your project. https://filmvalidator.com/ I've also added a way to "Boost" your Score, under each project (see attached). One way to do that is to have a good PreSales score that you can get here: PresaleReady

Calling all actors - and anyone who has ever wanted to try acting. I’m putting together a virtual table read for a feature film called Saw the Light, a family-friendly father-daughter road trip story. We’re looking for roughly 20 actors/readers to help fill both principal and supporting roles. Some readers may cover multiple smaller parts. A few important details: The project already has a significant amount of funding in place, and the lead producer will be on the call. This is not a casting guarantee, but it is a real opportunity to be involved in the creative process and read in front of the producer attached to the film. The plan is for the film to go into production later this year. Date: May 3 Time: 3:00 PM Eastern Length: Approximately 2 hours Format: Virtual table read Table reads are always a lot of fun, but they’re also incredibly valuable. You’ll be helping the filmmakers hear the story out loud, test the characters, and gather feedback before production. Below are the primary principal roles we’re looking to fill, along with several smaller roles that may be combined. Interested? Please email me at [email protected] with your interest and experience level. (You do not need to match exactly) Thanks in advance. MAIN ROLES: Character EUGENE Male 40s Native American Native American father chasing stardom through a Hank Williams contest. PRESLEY Female 15 Native American Eugene’s teenage daughter; gifted dancer and the emotional anchor of the story. GRANDMA Female 60s Native American Presley’s grandmother; wise, funny, and faith-filled. THEODORE Male 70s White Friendly older man running the Hank Williams impersonator contest.

I’m currently building a marketplace for the business side of filmmaking - designed to connect filmmakers with the service providers they need to get projects made. My main question is: which of these three formats do you prefer? 1) Sharetribe: https://filmmakingbiz-vmerk5.mysharetribe-test.com/ 2) Bubble: https://rnewcombva.bubbleapps.io/version-test?debug_mode=true 3) Replit: https://filmbizmarketplace.replit.app/ I’d also welcome any additional thoughts or advice you may have.