Ron Newcomb's Reel

Most filmmakers talk about chasing the dream. Very few talk about managing the risk. Your film will never be risk-free. But you don’t have to gamble your career, your investors, or your family to make something meaningful. In the video below, I break filmmaking risk into three simple moves: Shrink it - by validating the idea and writing a producible script. Shift it - onto real budgets, contracts, insurance, and systems. Share it - across a slate, a community, and clear expectations. If...

Sometimes, as producers, we forget the person on the other end of the email or call likely has already walked a long road. I’ve been producing films, documentaries, episodic content, and shorts for over 25 years. I don’t know it all, far from it, but I do know enough to recognize when a conversation slips into talking at rather than talking with. When producers talk to producers, let’s meet on equal footing. Ask before teaching. Assume competency first. Respect the journey, whether it...

The Need for Transparency in Hollywood Accounting! https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/need-transparency-hollywood-accounting-th...

Kickstarter and Tubi just teamed up—and it’s a game-changer. ✅ 20+ Kickstarter-funded films are heading exclusively to Tubi this fall ✅ New FilmStream Collective Fund will give $10K each to 10 live campaigns ✅ Guaranteed funding + distribution—no gatekeepers, just audience This is what creator-first looks like.