Derisking filmmaking | Ron Newcomb

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 you’re taking other people’s money (or even just your own), this isn’t optional. It’s stewardship.