In a new episode of the Faith Film Fests’ Podcast we sit down with filmmaker, author, and consultant Ron Newcomb to discuss what it takes to succeed as an independent filmmaker outside the traditional Hollywood system.

Drawing from more than 27 years of experience, Ron shares his journey from aspiring actor and police officer to filmmaker, educator, and founder of several resources designed to help filmmakers avoid costly mistakes.

The conversation explores the importance of treating filmmaking as a business, validating a film concept before production, raising investment capital, pitching effectively, and developing a clear distribution strategy from the very beginning.

Ron also introduces several new tools and initiatives, including his upcoming books Hollywood Outsider and We’re All Pitching Something, along with the upcoming VIP Film & TV Summit.

Whether you’re preparing your first feature or looking to improve your film business skills, this episode is packed with practical advice for building sustainable success in independent filmmaking. Listen to Doug’s conversation with Ron here.

For more conversations with filmmakers, festival insights, and resources on faith-driven storytelling, be sure to explore more episodes of the Faith Film Fests’ Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio and more.