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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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53:29

How Appalachia-Based Filmmakers Blend Doc and Myth in...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/07/28

Elaine McMillion Sheldon is a director and writer known for documentaries, such as the Netflix Original Documentaries, Heroin(e) and Recovery Boys. Her latest film, King Coal, premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. This “part fable, part documentary” is about the complex, coal culture in Central Appalachia. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with Emmy-winning filmmakers, Elaine McMillion Sheldon and Curren Sheldon to discuss: The inception of the film and how it became a

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56:25

The DGA Deal Point Everyone Should Be Talking About,...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/07/27

While most of us are focused on the current WGA and SAG strikes, the DGA has some internal issues it is working on fixing. Currently, DGA members who have to take time off to care for their newborn children, are being penalized for it. These members are working to get the DGA to change their policies in order to have a more equitable and just industry. In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman and director Jessica Dimmock discuss: The reason Jessica started

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49:56

"Plan C" Editor Reveals the Skill Every Creative...

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2023/07/21

How does one balance their wellbeing while also working 16 hours a day? How do you sift through 300 hours of documentary film footage in an efficient manner? What type of people skills and character traits are necessary if you are thinking of becoming an editor? In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, Yaro Altunin and Editor Meredith Rathiel Perry discuss: The film, Plan C, and what it was like to create such a timely documentary Working remotely from a 28 acre farm in Washington Why

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60:04

Your Double Strike Questions Answered: Waivers,...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/07/20

As of June 13, SAG joined the writers union and is now on strike. This is the first time, since 1960, that the WGA and SAG have been on strike against the AMPTP. So what is the strike about, why isn’t the DGA also on strike, and can we simultaneously support the strike while also continuing to work in film? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss: Minimum Basic Agreement (MBA) - why it’s so important Why arguing only about AI is not effective

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46:34

Why You Shouldn't Choose a Lane as a Filmmaker

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/07/14

So you’re a beginner filmmaker who isn’t sure what path to take. Do you focus on commercials, television, documentaries, or feature films? Well, who says you have to pick just one lane and stick to it? In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director Natalia Leite discuss: Natalia’s path to writing and directing Why she is so grateful she started her career in documentaries Creating an environment where people feel comfortable to break script Being belittled on set of her first

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48:02

What Indie Filmmakers Can Learn From ‘Indiana Jones’

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2023/07/13

What can we, as independent filmmakers, learn from movie franchises with big legacies? How is AI affecting the careers of writers and actors? What is the best way to properly insure film equipment in the event it gets stolen? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine and GG Hawkins discuss: Box Office numbers for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny The Blumhouse model versus the studio model The lack of spark and zest in legacy films Weird pacing in big studio movies that confuse

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57:42

What Podcasters and TV Writers Can Learn From Each Other

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/07/07

What are the similarities and differences when it comes to working in film versus working in podcasting? What lessons can we take from filmmaking into the audio space, and vice versa? In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, Andrew Barbot, Joanna Hausmann, and Marcus Thorne Bagalà discuss: The inspiration behind this roundtable discussion Starting in TV and moving into podcasting Opportunities for experimenting and world building Hijacking listeners imaginations through

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52:22

The Boundary-Pushing Tech at Cine Gear and Tribeca

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/07/06

Immersive gaming, augmented reality, and new camera technology. We experienced all of this and more at the 2023 Cine Gear Expo and the 2023 Tribeca Festival. In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and Yaro Altunin discuss: The immersive gaming floor at Tribeca How important it is to lean into the format you are using to tell a story Using AI to craft art, not generate it The similarities of cameras at the Cine Gear Expo Explaining what an ND filter is Reading scripts on a

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64:37

What Can Tribeca Doc Editors Teach Us About Tools,...

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2023/06/30

How do you figure out your film’s story in the edit, when your story has no script at all? The skill of editing is absolutely critical to the filmmaking and storytelling process. In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and editors, Kelly Kendrick and Jamie Boyle discuss: Their experiences at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival The similarities between the documentaries How to tell a story with multiple characters Balancing the dark moments and joyous moments by toggling between the

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90:53

How To Sell Your TV Show Plus a Sundance Episodic...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/06/29

So you have written a tv show that you want to sell, but how do you do it? How do you get people to become intrigued and vested in your idea? How much should you practice your pitch, and can you use gimmicks in the pitch meeting to grab attention? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman and the team behind the show, Chanshi discuss: Defining what an “If Come” is Realizing that the showrunner must have past experience on other other tv shows Answering

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54:35

The Festival Challenging Industry Norms & It's Best...

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2023/06/23

The Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) was founded in 2015 by Academy Award–winning actress Geena Davis. The mission of the festival is to influence mainstream media to increase diversity and the presence of underrepresented groups in their content. We were honored to speak to two filmmakers who presented projects at the 2023 festival. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, director Meghan Ross, and filmmaker Sierra Urich discuss: Meghan’s project, Here to Make Friends, and its diverse cast

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86:02

Big Movies Require Big Risks - 'God is a Bullet’...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/06/22

In order to make your movie, you need money. So how do you get over that uncomfortable feeling of asking people to invest in your project? And once you have the financing, how do you get over the fact that your movie is not going to be appreciated by all audiences? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman and producer Michael Mendelsohn discuss: The wonderful process of discovering classic movies Our parents sheltering us from watching certain scenes in

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48:51

‘Extraction 2’ Director Sam Hargrave’s Advice on...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/06/16

Sam Hargrave is an award-winning stuntman and stunt coordinator, second unit director for films like Suicide Squad and Avengers: Endgame, and director of the film Extraction. His second feature film, Extraction 2, is available on Netflix, June 16. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director Sam Hargrave discuss: The transition from stunt performing to directing What a “stunt vis” is and why it's important for efficiency and safety on set How directing a film is like being a

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52:35

Live From TriBeCa plus a Film That Takes on Toxic...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/06/15

The Tribeca Film Festival is celebrating its 22nd anniversary in New York City. It is a big part of the festival circuit and we at No Film School love everything about it. From how it got its start, to the great networking benefits to attending. In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine and GG Hawkins discuss: The history of the Tribeca Film Festival Differences between Tribeca and Sundance GG’s experience attending the 2023 festival Reconnecting with people at the festival The

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49:49

‘White Lotus’ DP Explains the Difference Between...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/06/09

Xavier Grobet is a cinematographer for movies and television shows. He is known for his work on films such as Focus and Nacho Libre and tv shows like The Watchmen and WeCrashed. Xavier is also the cinematographer for the Emmy-award-winning show, The White Lotus, which is available for streaming on HBO Max. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and cinematographer Xavier Grobet discuss: Growing up surrounded by photography Different opportunities Xavier had when attending film school in

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45:00

How to Transition Roles Within the Film Industry...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/06/08

It can be quite tricky to pivot from one career path in the film industry to another path. What should you do when you start climbing one ladder and realize you want to jump onto another ladder? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss: Ladders - avoid getting on the wrong one Not wanting to be put into a box How having a gap in your resume is not a bad thing The best ladder to jump on if you don’t know which ladder to climb Building our

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49:11

How to Craft a Freaky Jump Scare With ‘Boogeyman’...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/06/02

Rob Savage is a multi-award winning director and writer who is known for his films such as Host, Dawn of the Deaf, and Dashcam. His recent film, The Boogeyman, is a classic horror movie based on a short story written by Stephen King. The Boogeyman will be in theaters on June 2, 2023. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director Rob Savage discuss: Rob’s intention for how we wanted the film to be perceived The themes of grief and poor communication throughout the film How the

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55:33

Why We’ll Be Babysitting AI To Avoid a Cliche Hellhole

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/06/01

Will artificial Intelligence end our jobs and the world as we know it, or is its “intelligence” limited? While many of us feel nervous for the impact it may have on our careers, A.I. is also opening up new opportunities to those who want to break into the industry. In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss: The A.I. marketing tool that is being used to gain attention Thinking about whether or not we would use A.I. for certain things Why we

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59:17

An Accidental First Feature—Walé Oyéjidé’s on His...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/05/26

Walé Oyéjidé is a director, writer, designer, photographer, musician, and lawyer who uses the power of storytelling to combat bias. His debut feature, Bravo, Burkina!, had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The film is about a Burkinabé boy who flees his village and migrates to Italy. When later disillusioned by heartbreak, and haunted by memories of home, he travels through time in hope of regaining all he has lost. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director Walé

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59:20

How To Navigate Hollywood Power Structures and What...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/05/25

If you have ever been treated like garbage by others with power positions, we can relate. How do you respond to that type of treatment? Do you “kill them with kindness” or do you yell right back at them? Is there a way that we can train those in the industry to start being more conscious and kind? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman are joined by award-winning creator, Capella Fahoome to discuss: Loving the passion-driven film industry How

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