New episode is live. I sat down with Kristen Ruhlin, a film and television executive, for a great conversation about the TV business, the realities of the industry, and what creators should understand if they want to build opportunities beyond just feature films. Kristen has also been doing a fantastic job on TikTok, giving people an insider’s look at the film and TV world from her perspective, and I really appreciated the honesty and experience she brought to this conversation. https://lnkd.in/ghYHGeM7 If you are a filmmaker, writer, producer, or creator trying to better understand how the industry actually works, this is a conversation worth checking out. Listen to the episode, and let me know in the comments what stood out to you. If you have questions for Kristen or me, drop them below. https://lnkd.in/gf4REPnC https://lnkd.in/gJZYnNjx

Filmmakers, I wanted to make sure this was on your radar. TODAY! Saturday, June 27th at 1 PM Eastern, my friend Tom Malloy is teaching a free webinar on film funding. https://www.filmmakingstuffhq.com/fshq/distribution-funding/web-class/ Webinar: Distribution for Funding - Filmmaking Stuff HQ Tom has raised over $30 million and has produced more than 30 feature films. I also had the privilege of producing a movie with him, so I am not just saying this from the outside looking in. I have seen firsthand that Tom knows how to talk about film funding in a way that is practical, clear, and actually useful for filmmakers who are trying to get their projects made. And in my opinion, he may be one of the best coaches in the business when it comes to helping filmmakers understand how raising money really works. Because let’s be honest. Most filmmakers do not fail because they lack talent. They fail because they do not know how to package the project, position the opportunity, talk to the right people, and make the funding conversation make sense. That is why this kind of training matters. If you are trying to raise money for your film, stop trying to figure it all out on your own. Learn from someone who has done it repeatedly, successfully, and at a professional level. The webinar is free, and it is happening this Saturday. Sign up here: Webinar: Distribution for Funding - Filmmaking Stuff HQ https://www.filmmakingstuffhq.com/fshq/distribution-funding/web-class/

You can have a great script, a strong cast, a beautiful pitch deck, and real momentum, but one bad contract, unclear rights issue, or handshake deal can put the entire project at risk. On this episode of The Indie Coach Podcast, I sit down with Jalene Mack Esq, Entertainment Attorney, to talk about why having an attorney on your team is not just for “big Hollywood.” https://jalenemack.com/ It’s for protecting your project. It’s for protecting your relationships. It’s for protecting your future. If you’re serious about getting your film made, funded, sold, or distributed, you need to understand where legal support fits into the process. Filmmaking is creative, but it is also business. Treat it that way. Watch/Listen to the full conversation and make sure your project is protected before the problems show up. https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-6nwxr-1af7039 https://youtu.be/3pX2R63BoFs?si=Hpi5ykH0ht1clinj

Filmmakers, this is one you should not miss. https://www.filmmakingstuffhq.com/fshq/distribution-funding/web-class/ This Saturday, June 20th at 1 PM Eastern, my friend Tom Malloy is teaching a free webinar on film funding. Tom has raised over $30 million and produced over 30 feature films. I also had the privilege of producing a movie with him, so I can say this firsthand: he knows what he’s talking about. In my opinion, Tom is one of the best coaches in the business when it comes to helping filmmakers understand how to raise money the right way. And the fact that he’s doing this for free? That’s a real opportunity. If you’re trying to get your film funded, stop guessing and learn from someone who has actually done it over and over again. Sign up for free and be there this Saturday. And while you’re at it, you can also sign up for my free event on the business side of filmmaking: the VIP Film & TV Sales Summit. We’ll have 10 industry professionals teaching over five days, plus a bonus day on Saturday, all focused on helping filmmakers better understand the business side of film and television. You can sign up free here: https://www.vipfilmandtvsummit.com/ #FilmFunding #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #FilmProducers #FilmBusiness

Too many filmmakers bring people onto their project before they have any real leverage. That is dangerous. Before you start asking for producers, investors, name talent, distributors, or strategic partners, you need to know what you are actually bringing to the table. A strong concept. A clear audience. Proof of momentum. A real plan. Some sense that this project is more than just a dream. Collaboration is powerful, but timing matters. Bring people in too early, and you may give away control before you have built value. Bring them in with leverage, and now you are not just asking for help. You are inviting them into an opportunity. #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #FilmProducing #FilmBusiness #TheIndieCoach