Episodes
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? The post 148: Discussing Story and A Well Written Script appeared first on Film Trooper.
Published 04/12/18
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?
Published 04/12/18
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. The post 147: How To Make Live Theater Into A Film appeared first on Film Trooper.
Published 03/30/18
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.
Published 03/29/18
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. The post 146: What I Learned From My Hiatus From Film Trooper (Part 2) appeared first on Film Trooper.
Published 03/20/18
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. The post 145: What I Learned From My Hiatus From Film Trooper (Part 1) appeared first on Film Trooper.
Published 03/20/18
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.
Published 03/20/18
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. The post 144: How To Sell Your Film To A Distributor appeared first on Film Trooper.
Published 11/15/17
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.
Published 11/15/17
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. The post 143: How To Run A Film Distribution Company appeared first on Film Trooper.
Published 10/28/17
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. The post 142: How To Sell Your Film at The American Film Market (AFM) appeared first on Film Trooper.
Published 10/27/17
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.
Published 10/27/17
In this episode, we are joined by Richard "RB" Botto, author of the book, "Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers". You might know RB as the founder of Stage 32 and RAZOR Magazine. Discover why crowdsourcing is more important than crowdfunding. The post 141: Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers with Richard RB Botto appeared first on Film Trooper.
Published 10/23/17
In this episode, we are joined by Richard "RB" Botto, author of the book, "Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers". You might know RB as the founder of Stage 32 and RAZOR Magazine. Discover why crowdsourcing is more important than crowdfunding.
Published 10/22/17
In this episode, we explore how filmmakers and actors can still work a full-time job while pursuing their dreams, but also how they can combine what they do to have the best of both worlds. Our guest for this episode is Brian K. Lewis from Halstead Properties and special bonus guest, Paul Bright, indie filmmaker and actor. The post 140: Filmmakers & Actors: Working a Full-Time Job While Pursuing Your Dream appeared first on Film Trooper.
Published 10/17/17
In this episode, we explore how filmmakers and actors can still work a full-time job while pursuing their dreams, but also how they can combine what they do to have the best of both worlds. Our guest for this episode is Brian K. Lewis from Halstead Properties and special bonus guest, Paul Bright, indie filmmaker and actor.
Published 10/16/17
In this episode, we continue our series on how to get a named actor in your indie film and how to work with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). Our two featured guests are New York's indie film director, John Gallagher, and Darrien Michele Gipson, National Director of SAG Indie. The post 139: How To Get A Named Actor In Your Film and How To Work With SAG (part 2) appeared first on Film Trooper.
Published 09/28/17
[Podcast] How To Get A Named Actor In Your Film and How To Work With SAG (part 1) In this episode, we uncover how to get a named actor in your indie film and how to work with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). This is part one in this special series. Our two featured guests… The post 138: How To Get A Named Actor In Your Film and How To Work With SAG (part 1) appeared first on Film Trooper.
Published 09/03/17
In this episode, Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb, joins me as we banter about the common problems indie filmmakers deal with and how they can fix them. The post 137: Filmmaker Problems and How To Fix Them appeared first on Film Trooper.
Published 08/23/17
In this episode, I'm joined by the Angry Filmmaker himself, Kelley Baker, as he shares with us his latest book, "Road Dog", detailing the adventures of how to take your indie film on the road. The post 136: How To Take Your Indie Film On The Road appeared first on Film Trooper.
Published 06/22/17
In this episode, former podcast guest, Jonny Von Wallstöm, shares with us how to sell your film to Netflix. The post 135: How to Sell Your Film to Netflix appeared first on Film Trooper.
Published 05/18/17