Hey Team, Thank you to everyone who joined me on this journey to build a thriving community. Your presence, energy, and engagement have meant a lot. As many of you know, maintaining this platform comes at a monthly cost, and while we made meaningful strides, we weren’t able to grow the group to a level that makes it sustainable long-term. With that in mind, I’ve made the difficult decision to close down the group. That said, this is by no means goodbye. You can always connect with me over on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnewcomb/, and continue learning and growing through The Indie Coach Podcast on YouTube: Podcast Playlist. I'm cheering you on and look forward to seeing what you create next. All the best, Ron

A logline is your first handshake — it’s the hook that gets someone to actually read your script. If it doesn’t spark interest, you’ve lost your shot before page one. I recently saw someone post, “Looking for a producer for the next big thing in Hollywood,” followed by this logline:“A woman defies all odds to become the star she’s meant to be.”Look, I don’t mean to be harsh, but that’s about as vague and generic as it gets. It doesn’t tell me anything. No character. No conflict. No world. No reason to care. Here’s what a strong logline needs to do: - Who is the protagonist? - What are they up against? - What do they want? - Where is this all happening? Even something offbeat like:“Beth’s monkeynut addiction won’t stop her from chasing her dream of becoming Seattle’s top barista.”…at least gives us a name, a quirk, a goal, and a setting. Is it polished? No. But it’s clear and specific — and that’s what opens doors. Don’t play it coy. Being vague doesn’t protect your IP — it just makes your script easy to ignore. Truth is, you’re not giving anything away by writing a solid logline. You own your material the moment you wrote it. And if someone does try to run with a copycat idea from a single sentence? Their version is going to be wildly different anyway. Yours is already documented. Bottom line: If you want someone to take your work seriously, take your logline seriously. It’s your foot in the door — make sure it kicks hard. PS. This came from a post I saw on LinkedIn!

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🎬I'm looking for IP-driven feature film projects targeting around a $1M budget. ✅ Must have a completed, production-ready script ✅ Must have at least 10% ($100K) in confirmed funding ✅ Strong preference for genre projects (Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Action) with commercial potential If you're still developing your idea, this isn't the right fit right now. If you meet the criteria and are ready to move at a professional level, I’d love to hear from you.

I need someone to shoot some BTS style footage for me this Saturday in Lorton, VA. from 9am-12pm. PAID. Email: [email protected]