STOP launching crowdfunding campaigns that were never going to work. I’ve been there. I’ve had campaigns succeed…And I’ve had some fail. And here’s what I learned: 👉 Crowdfunding doesn’t fail at launch. 👉 It fails before you ever hit “go.” Because most filmmakers get this completely backwards. They think: “I’ll build the audience DURING the campaign.” Nope. By then… it’s already too late. I just dropped a new article breaking down: 🎬 Why most crowdfunding campaigns fail 🎬 What actually works TODAY (not 2014 advice) 🎬 The 3 phases you MUST get right 🎬 The real reason “the crowd” matters more than the money If you’re thinking about crowdfunding your film… Or you’ve tried and it didn’t work…You need to read this. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/crowdfunding-your-film-right-way-because-most-people-do-ron-newcomb-fcqde

Filmmakers - your story may be bigger than a film. If you’re building original IP, you should be asking: Can this become a game? A comic? A novel? A tabletop experience? A fan-driven world? The video game space is not just “extra.” It can become a powerful way to expand the world, deepen audience engagement, and create more value around your story. Don’t just make a movie. Build something that can live beyond the screen. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/0fVA0jPOcXQ https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-497d7-1a7372e

You can be winning…and still be stuck. That’s the danger of a local maximum. In business, a local maximum is when you’ve climbed to the top of the hill you’re on, but it may not be the highest mountain available to you. A lot of entrepreneurs, filmmakers, and creatives get trapped here. They improve the pitch. They improve the website. They improve the deck. They improve the sales call. They keep optimizing. But sometimes the problem is not your effort. Sometimes the problem is the model. In my latest article, I break down why success can sometimes become a trap, and why entrepreneurs need to ask whether they are scaling something with real upside or just polishing a ceiling. Read the full article on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/danger-reaching-local-maximum-business-ron-newcomb-lbxaf #Entrepreneurship #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #CreativeEntrepreneur #BusinessStrategy

Pitching in person and pitching over Zoom are not the same game. Zoom is convenient, but in person you can feel the room, read body language, build trust faster, and adjust in real time. Because at the end of the day, you’re not just pitching the project. You’re pitching you. Lindsey shares a few quick thoughts in this clip, then go deeper in the full podcast episode. Sometimes the room matters. Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-gigt4-1a9fb5d YouTube: https://youtu.be/G3vaRiu69Dw

Short films are a great idea - when they’re intentional. Be slow to just grab a camera and make something random. Treat your short like a professional proof of concept. Have a goal. Are you proving the feature? Testing the tone? Building an audience? Showing investors you can execute? A short film should not just be “content.” It's a story! It should be a strategic step forward. Watch my full interview with @vrowen here: https://youtu.be/YSntq8eOJtM https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-eueiv-1a8d58e