Film Trooper

In this episode, we discover what happens when a CGI artist and his wife double down on a Kickstarter campaign to make their short film series featuring a lot of CGI shots. Listen in as Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb interviews CGI Artist and filmmaker, Miguel Ortega, on his film series, "The Ningyo".

Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, ranked the #1 movie making podcast on iTunes!  We empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier ... anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... anyone can sell their film directly to the world.  Film sales and marketing are the last barriers!  To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the podcast that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur.

By becoming a Film Trooper, filmmakers can learn the skills necessary to adapt and thrive in this new era of filmmaking and internet marketing.

Join Scott McMahon and Ron Newcomb, as they explore these topics. Past guests have included exclusive interviews with Oren Peli, Creator of "Paranormal Activity", Stephanie Palmer of "Good In A Room", Jason Brubaker of "Filmmaking Stuff", Emily Best of "Seed & Spark", Independent Film Marketing Strategist, Sheri Candler, Peter Broderick, Indie Film Distribution Expert, and Alex Ferrari from Indie Film Hustle.

In this episode, VIP Film Summit creator, Ron Newcomb, talks with legendary filmmaker Eduardo Sanchez about "The Blair Witch Project" and what life was like after that pivotal movie.

Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, ranked the #1 movie making podcast on iTunes!  We empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier ... anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... anyone can sell their film directly to the world.  Film sales and marketing are the last barriers!  To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the podcast that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur.

By becoming a Film Trooper, filmmakers can learn the skills necessary to adapt and thrive in this new era of filmmaking and internet marketing.

Join Scott McMahon and Ron Newcomb, as they explore these topics. Past guests have included exclusive interviews with Oren Peli, Creator of "Paranormal Activity", Stephanie Palmer of "Good In A Room", Jason Brubaker of "Filmmaking Stuff", Emily Best of "Seed & Spark", Independent Film Marketing Strategist, Sheri Candler, Peter Broderick, Indie Film Distribution Expert, and Alex Ferrari from Indie Film Hustle.

In this episode, Alex Ferrari returns to share what he's learned in the years since launching "Indie Film Hustle". In addition, Alex shares with us what he's learned from crowdfunding and self-distributing his feature film, "This is Meg" and the launch of his new film, "On the Corner of Ego and Desire", a comedy about selling a film at the Sundance Film Festival, made over the course of 4 days while attending the Sundance Film Festival.

Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, ranked the #1 movie making podcast on iTunes!  We empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier ... anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... anyone can sell their film directly to the world.  Film sales and marketing are the last barriers!  To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the podcast that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur.

In this episode, VIP Film Summit Founder, Ron Newcomb, interviews award-winning filmmaker, Greg Green about looking at filmmaking through the lens of the writer.  Discussing the importance of story, structure, dialogue, and how flashbacks can be used as a strategic way to reveal character. Plus! How does someone over 40 living outside of Hollywood make things happen?

Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, ranked the #1 movie making podcast on iTunes!  We empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier ... anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... anyone can sell their film directly to the world.  Film sales and marketing are the last barriers!  To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the podcast that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur.

Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, ranked the #1 movie making podcast on iTunes!  We empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier ... anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... anyone can sell their film directly to the world.  Film sales and marketing are the last barriers!  To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the podcast that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur.

In this episode,Ron Newcomb, founder of the VIP Film Summit, was able to sit down with two of the producers from "Hamelt in the Golden Vale" and speak about using a public domain written Shakesperean masterpiece, as well as taking live theater and turning it into a film all the while doing it in Ireland.

Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, ranked the #1 movie making podcast on iTunes!  We empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier ... anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... anyone can sell their film directly to the world.  Film sales and marketing are the last barriers!  To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the podcast that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur.

In this episode, I've returned from a lengthy hiatus to share what I've learned while being away.  My special guest is Kyle Erwin from "The Backyard Space Opera" podcast.

Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, ranked the #1 movie making podcast on iTunes!  We empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier ... anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... anyone can sell their film directly to the world.  Film sales and marketing are the last barriers!  To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the podcast that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur.

In this episode, we continue our conversation about my lengthy hiatus to share what I've learned while being away.  My special guest is Kyle Erwin from "The Backyard Space Opera" podcast.

In this episode, we are joined by returning guest, Scott Kirkpatrick, SVP at DRG.TV. Kirkpatrick shares with us the day-in-the-life of a film executive and how they go about buying and selling films and filmed content.

Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, ranked the #1 movie making podcast on iTunes!  We empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier ... anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... anyone can sell their film directly to the world.  Film sales and marketing are the last barriers!  To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the podcast that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur.

In this episode, Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb interviews the team over at Glass House Distribution. Discover what film distribution companies are looking for and how you can get your film accepted by them.

Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, ranked the #1 movie making podcast on iTunes!  We empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier ... anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... anyone can sell their film directly to the world.  Film sales and marketing are the last barriers!  To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the podcast that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur.

In this episode, Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb interviews the Managing Director of The American Film Market (AFM), Jonathan Wolf. Discover what the film market is and how best to utilize the event to sell your film to the international market.

Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, ranked the #1 movie making podcast on iTunes!  We empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier ... anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... anyone can sell their film directly to the world.  Film sales and marketing are the last barriers!  To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the podcast that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur.