The Indie Coach

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.”

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It’s for protecting your project.

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.

Listen to the full conversation and make sure your project is protected before the problems show up.

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Most indie filmmakers don’t have a marketing problem - they have an audience clarity problem.

In this episode of The Indie Coach Podcast, we talk about why filmmakers need to know who their film is for before they shoot, raise money, or build a distribution plan.

Because “my film is for everyone” is not a strategy.

We cover why audience clarity affects your title, poster, logline, trailer, investor pitch, and overall marketing plan.

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Bottom line:

AI is not the enemy.

But lazy, careless, unethical use of AI absolutely can be.

In this new episode of The Indie Coach, I talk with Damion Taylor about how filmmakers can use AI ethically for real wins - not shortcuts, not gimmicks, but practical support for the pain points indie filmmakers face every day.

This is also part of a new format for the show.

Instead of broad conversations, we are going to hyper-focus on one specific industry pain point and bring a clear perspective to it.

This episode’s pain point:

How do filmmakers use AI without losing the human element?

We talk about where AI can help, where it can hurt, and why the filmmaker still has to lead the process.

Curious where you land on this:

Is AI a threat to filmmakers, or a tool we need to learn how to use wisely?

Most filmmakers are asking the wrong question.

In my latest podcast episode, I sat down with Brad Silverman to talk about the side of filmmaking too many creatives overlook:

We also touched on the realities of budget, percentages, and what it takes to position a project for the marketplace.

If you’re serious about filmmaking as a business, not just an art form, this conversation is worth your time.

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Most creators are not thinking big enough about their story.

On the latest episode of The Indie Coach Podcast, I interview Lindsey Hughes of PitchMaster.com about how to pitch your project better and how to take your script and turn it into a book.

We talk pitching, elevator pitches, lookbooks, comps, financials, IP development, and why your story may have more value than just one format.

If you are a filmmaker or writer trying to build something real, this episode is for you.

Vivian Owen joins the podcast to talk about fighting for female filmmakers, her passion for indie horror, and the real-world hustle behind getting projects off the ground. From festivals and crowdfunding to shorts, reps, and building a resume that makes people take you seriously, this is a grounded and inspiring conversation for filmmakers trying to carve out their path.

Reach out to Vivian here: https://thirdeye-films.com/

Great dialogue doesn’t just sound cool. It reveals character, creates tension, and keeps people watching.

In this episode, I talk with Jeff Elkins, aka The Dialogue Doctor, about how to write sharper dialogue and stronger screenplays. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned writer, there’s a lot here to level up your storytelling.

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In this episode of The Indie Coach Podcast, Ron welcomes game designer, mentor, and consultant Felipe Fleming for a conversation about game development, creative growth, and navigating the industry. Whether you're an aspiring developer or just curious about how games come to life, this episode offers valuable insight.

You might not have a story problem.

Because before anyone reads your logline, watches your trailer, or opens your pitch deck; they read two or three words.

That’s how long it takes for their brain to decide:

Most indie films don’t die because they’re bad. They die because they’re unclear.

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