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The No Film School Podcast

A podcast about how to build a career in filmmaking. No Film School shares the latest opportunities and trends for anyone working in film and TV. We break news on cameras, lighting, and apps. We interview leaders in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and producing. And we answer your questions! We are dedicated to sharing knowledge with filmmakers around the globe, “no film school” required.

tv & film

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51:08

Why You Should Write Your Spec with 'Greenland'...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/10/10

Don’t be afraid to plant your flag early on. This advice comes from writer Chris Sparling, who is known for the 2010 film, Buried, starring Ryan Reynolds and the 2020 film Greenland, starring Gerard Butler. In today’s episode, No Film School’s Jason Hellerman speaks with writer and director Chris Sparling to discuss: The first time Jason and Chris met, 10 years earlier How Chris starts the writing process Talking to reps to get an accurate idea of what scripts will be successful Why Chris

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44:48

The WGA Strike is Over - What's Next?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/10/05

Finally, the WGA strike has come to an end and writers are going to be elated about the new agreement. So what does this new agreement entail and how will it affect the future of Hollywood? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine and Jason Hellerman discuss: The terms of the WGA contract Scheduled minimum raises for writers How feature writers will benefit What literary material is and how it affects scripts written by A.I. Using A.I. with open disclosures Why writing may be one

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67:38

The Most Disturbing Shorts at Sundance

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/09/29

The Midnight Shorts section of the Sundance Film Festival is known for creative, weird, and visually innovative horror. The 2023 lineup features short films with dark, weird, cringey stories that were created with love and intention. In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with the filmmakers behind these shorts to discuss: What each short film is about and what the stories were inspired by Digging into our own fears about love, our bodies, the world falling around us Taking

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36:59

The Writer's Strike Ends and Social Media Debates a...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/09/28

Are you ready for the WGA strike to end? We sure are! After almost half a year, the WGA and AMPTP have announced they have agreed on terms. In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine and Jason Hellerman discuss: WGA writers enjoying meals for free due to the generosity of a certain actor What a reboot of The Office would mean for writers The role of unions in the film industry Why labor movements in Hollywood are not going away The reason film companies fled New York City in the

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38:09

How To Cast, Direct and Make Movies for Kids

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/09/23

Jake Van Wagoner is a director, producer, and actor known for his work on Impractical Jokers and the film Christmas Time. His recent film, Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out, is a family friendly sci-fi feature that premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with director Jake Van Wagoner to discuss: Getting funding for the film from a family friend The unique title to the movie Making a film the whole family could

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44:50

The iPhone 15 is for Filmmakers, Casting Problems,...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/09/21

What unintended shifts to the industry are coming from the current strike? Why is the iPhone 15 the perfect phone for filmmakers? What should you do when one of your lead actors quits right before production? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss: The role of a Production Assistant (PA) Grinning and bearing your job and feeling burnout later Why most organizations should unionize The iPhone 15 - it’s a total gamechanger for

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56:06

How These SNL Editors Cut an Emmy-Nominated Sketch...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/09/15

If you are moving quickly, you don’t rise to the occasion. But you fall to your ability. If you do the work to get there, you will create great stuff. In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and Yaro Altunin speak with SNL editors, Chris Salerno and Ryan Spears to discuss: How Chris and Ryan started working at SNL Common traits for people who succeed in their line of work Realizing quickly that certain things are done for a reason What is was like editing the Mario Kart sketch The

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52:21

Secrets to a Happy Set

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/09/14

What important lessons can we learn from the current WGA strike? Is there a possibility that writers can make deals with individual studios versus the AMPTP? How do you maintain morale and set the tone for each day on set? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss: Why trying to split up your opponents is a good strategy How low stock numbers may incentivize executives to end the strike Why trying to split up your opponents is a good

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51:27

How “Blackberry” Editor Induces Anxiety in Comedy

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/09/08

Curt Lobb is a Canadian editor known for his work in TV series and films, like The Kid Detective, I Used to Be Funny, and Tales from the Territories. He recently edited the film, BlackBerry, the story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone. This doc-style film, which released May 2023, perfectly captures the chaos of business. In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with editor Curt Lobb to discuss: Starting his career in the industry as an

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54:16

Strike Updates & Questions Directors Need To Answer...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/09/07

Where are things at with the current WGA and SAG strikes? How do these strikes affect the way we think about work-life balance? How can you make sure all your ducks are in a row, when preparing to shoot a low-budget, indie film? In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and Jason discuss: What took place between the WGA and AMPTP in a recent meeting The incredibly difficult role of being a showrunner Paying feature writers on a weekly basis Shooting an ultra, low budget, indie film in

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54:07

Grit, Hustle and Self-Distribution: Learnings From...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/09/01

The feature film, Anchorage, is a true indie film that was shot in 5 days and created on a self-funded, budget of only $54,000. The film, which was originally planned to be a short, has gone on to receive 11 awards and 10 nominations across 17 festivals. The film’s team has been independently producing a theatrical tour, across the US and in the UK. In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with Scott Monahan, Dakota Loesch, Erin Naifeh, and Spencer Showalter to discuss: Getting

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48:18

How To Write a Screenplay in Ten Days and Shoot a...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/08/31

Making a micro-budget film in a short span of time may feel like an impossible task. What would you say if we told you that these limitations actually make the filmmaking process easier? How is it possible to have more freedom when you are dealing with more restrictions? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman speak with filmmakers Matt Hirschhorn and Eric Cohen to discuss: The origin of Wine Club and how Matt and Eric reverse engineered the film How the

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52:55

How To Reinvent a Classic With Birth/Rebirth’s Laura...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/08/25

Laura Moss and Brendan J. O’Brien are the writers behind the film, Birth/Rebirth, which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The film was inspired by Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, but with a focus on the madness and monstrosity of motherhood. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with writers Laura Moss and Brendan J O’Brien to discuss: How Laura and Brendan met and their very unique relationship One of the best pieces of advice Laura ever received on

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44:21

How To Actually Shoot a Movie On Your iPhone

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/08/24

Emerging filmmakers have heard the following advice over and over again. “There’s no excuse not to start filming. You can make a movie on your iPhone.” Well, shooting a film on your iPhone is more complicated than it sounds, especially when you have such a short deadline. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with director Meghan Ross and editor Lauren Paige Sanders to discuss: Working with Adobe to create a short film, on an iPhone, in only 30 days Realizing they would have to be

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42:42

SNL Vet On Directing, Producing and Shooting Sketch,...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/08/18

Alex Buono is a director, producer, cinematographer, and executive producer who is known for his work on television shows such as Saturday Night Live, Documentary Now! and Russian Doll. He is currently working as the Directing Producer on a tv series, Based on a True Story, which is now available for streaming. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with Director Producer Alex Buono to discuss: Working at SNL soon after graduating film school How his time at SNL forced him to

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59:53

Rock & Roller Grace Potter Explains Her Filmic...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/08/17

You love film just as much as you love music, so which career do you pursue? This is a difficult decision to make when you feel pulled in both directions. Well, who says you have to choose one or the other? Maybe you can combine your passions together and make something extra special. In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman speak with singer-songwriter, Grace Potter to discuss: Ending a film major in order to pursue a fast-moving, music career How being in a music

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73:21

“Mutt” Director and Actor Unpack Career-Launching...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/08/11

Vuk Lungulov-Klotz is a transgender filmmaker, cinematographer, and director of short films such as Still Liam and River Fork. Vuk’s feature film, Mutt, premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The film’s leading actor, Lio Mehiel, won the Special Jury Acting Award at the festival. The film is set to release in theaters across the United States starting August 18. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with director Vuk Lungulov-Klotz and actor Lio Mehiel to discuss: Why Vuk

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51:45

How “The Bear” Editor Harnesses Chaos Across Film and TV

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/08/10

What is the difference between editing a film versus editing television episodes? How do you efficiently cut while shooting and what are the benefits to doing so? How should you react when the director or producer gives you feedback that you may disagree with? In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with editor, Joanna Naugle, to discuss: Why Joanna fell in love with editing and how she got started in her career Why she loves working in tv with multiple editors The different

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67:04

Top Legal Mistakes Filmmakers Make and How To Avoid Them

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/08/04

“Blissful ignorance of the system hurts more people in the long run.” If you are an emerging filmmaker who is not aware of the legalities involved in filmmaking, you should really consider hiring a lawyer. You may think you can’t afford a lawyer, but what you really cannot afford to do is remain in your ignorance. In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with lawyer/indie film producer, Natalie LeVeck, to discuss: Becoming a full-time entertainment lawyer and a part-time indie film

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52:57

How To Shoot and Edit for Visual and Practical FX...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/08/03

Alex Familian is the editor for the horror film, Appendage, which follows the story of a young fashion designer who struggles with anxiety and self-doubt. The main character’s feelings eventually manifest into a gross, ferocious growth which sprouts from her body and yells mean, demeaning phrases at her. In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and Yaro Altunin speak with Editor Alex Familian discuss: How the current WGA and SAG strikes are impacting his work in post-production What we

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