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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

All Episodes

56:22

How To Break Into TV and Keep Healthy Boundaries

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/05/19

When it comes to following your dream of breaking into the entertainment industry, you have to hustle in order to make that dream a reality. The question is, when does all that hustling become toxic to your well-being? In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and writer Charla Lauriston discuss: How Charla manages living between LA and Vancouver Having this terrifying and weird desire to do stand up comedy Taking writing seriously versus not taking it seriously Having a sense of urgency

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52:22

Is Your Project Fellowship-Ready? Plus, Find The...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/05/18

With the WGA being on its third week of strike, we can’t help but start to think about all the ways the industry is changing and what that looks like for us filmmakers. Will Hollywood still seek out our creative ideas, or will we be pushed to only making IP projects in order to market an existing idea? And how does this all affect brand new filmmakers who are struggling just to get their short films accepted into labs? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason

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66:05

A Step-By-Step Guide to Indie Film: From Labs to...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/05/12

Laurel Parmet is a director and writer who has been nominated and awarded for her shorts, Kira Burning and Spring. Kara Durrett is a producer who works in both independent film and television, producing films such as Save Yourselves! and Topside. We were honored to speak to both of them about their recent film, The Starling Girl, which made its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, director Laurel Parmet, and producer Kara Durrett

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42:33

Live From the WGA Picket Line and Why It Matters to You

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/05/11

The Writer’s Guild of America went on strike on May 2, 2023. The strike is more than just writers putting down their pens and picking up their picket signs, to fight for their rights. This strike also symbolizes “the beginning of a bigger conversation about morality and labor practices” throughout corporate America. In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss: Recent interactions with union members out on the picket lines Phil Rosenthal’s history

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50:16

How To Nail Camp Across Genres

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/05/05

Traci Hays is a DGA Award-nominated director, a production designer, and art director who has received numerous awards for the various shorts she has directed. Her feature directorial debut, Tangled, was named a “must-see movie” by The Hollywood Reporter. She recently directed Blood, Sweat and Cheer, her second feature, which is a dark love letter to Heathers, Mean Girls, The Breakfast Club, and Clueless. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director Traci Hays, discuss: Traci’s dream

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47:53

How To Salvage a Toxic Production and the Death of...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/05/04

Are the best movie stars only the older ones? What’s the difference between celebrities of the past compared to today’s stars? What are some effective strategies you can use to navigate a troubled production? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman, GG Hawkins, and Yaro Altunin discuss: Flaws from NRG’s recent study on who the biggest movie stars are Getting fatigued from frequently released franchise movies Why direct access to newer movie stars makes them more

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35:39

Puberty and Filmmaking—Not So Different! ‘Are You...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/04/28

Kelly Fremon Craig is a writer and director who has earned awards and nominations for her first feature, The Edge of Seventeen. Her second feature, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, is based on the very famous Judy Blume novel of the same name. A main theme of this film is what it’s like to undergo the complicated process of puberty, which is ironically similar to Craig’s experience with the screenwriting process. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director Kelly Fremon Craig,

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44:52

Golden Elevator to Indie Film? Plus, Rolling Calls

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/04/27

How can a truly independent film find success at the large film festivals? How does one manage to get well-known actors to star in your film? The answer is simple, yet takes effort. You need to get in the mix! In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine and GG Hawkins discuss: The truth about getting an indie feature made Golden elevator films versus free-range films Big actors starring in small, independent films Hustling your network and constantly building connections Thinking

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52:57

'Chevalier' Director Stephen Williams on Big Breaks...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/04/21

Stephen Williams is a producer, director, and writer who has worked on popular TV shows such as Lost, Undercovers, and Watchmen. He recently directed, Chevalier, a film based on the true story of one of France’s most important composers. Chevalier is about the journey of understanding oneself better, through the trials and tribulations that life sends one’s way. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director Stephen Williams, discuss: Growing up in Jamaica and skipping class to go to

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61:38

Day 2 of NAB 2023: Innovation, Battle Testing Camera...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/04/21

It’s Day 2 of NAB 2023, and Tech Editor Yaroslav Altunin and NAB host Raafi Rivero sit down to share more details about the conference. Joining the episode are special guests, Haeleigh Royall and Indeana Underhill of Cinematography for Actors, and producer Ian McClellan of Coco Butter Family. We all agree the one word that comes to mind when describing NAB 2023 is “innovation.” In today’s episode, we discuss: Recognizing the need for imagination with the rise of virtual production Seeing NAB

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53:08

Day 1 of NAB 2023: The Largest Community of Creatives...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/04/18

Tech Editor Yaroslav Altunin and NAB host Raafi Rivero sit down to discuss Day 1 of NAB 2023. So what does the most prominent tech trade show have to offer this year? How about some of the hottest pieces of kit? The duo also chat about Blackmagic Design CEO Granty Petty, filming on Fujifilm cameras with Frame.io, and what makes the community of this trade show such an essential part of the broadcast and cinematic medium. In today’s episode, we discuss: The incredibly intense and exciting

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52:53

‘Renfield’ Director Chris McKay: The DNA of Your...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/04/14

“Your sword is sharpened by all the people around you.” If you can let go of control and allow space for playfulness and creativity on set, you will create a great movie. Also, you will become a better filmmaker in the process. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director of Renfield, Chris McKay, discuss: Imitating adult filmmaking techniques as a kid How the stunt coordinator helped to accomplish a complex fight scene in the movie What is important to consider when selecting your

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70:13

WGA Strikes for Everybody, Plus Ray Romano, and...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/04/13

What are some ways can you support the writer’s union if they end up going on strike? What should you do when you find yourself resenting the project you are working on? What did Ray Romano learn from his directorial debut, Somewhere in Queens? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman, GG Hawkins, and Yaro Altunin discuss: Why solidarity and support for the WGA is important Shows being bought out with no residuals How the rest of the industry benefits from writers

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48:48

‘Joyland’ Director Saim Sadiq Redefines What it Means...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/04/07

A film is like a baby, and everyone involved is a parent. How do you keep all the parents happy, calm, and on the same page? In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director of Joyland, Saim Sadiq, discuss: The universality of the film and seeing oneself in the characters Why the Cannes Film Festival was the best place for the film to premiere People needing time to process the film after watching it Keeping only the necessary people on set Not overloading the actors with too much

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39:48

True Originality is Within Your Grasp

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/04/06

In terms of diversity and inclusion, is Hollywood actually making big strides or is the industry regressing? As a writer, are you allowing yourself to be unique and original, or do you rely only on mimicking what has already been done? In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman, and Yaro Altunin discuss: The latest findings from the UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report Why we need to dig deeper into the data How the inclusion aspect of Hollywood feels like someone is just

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72:49

Turning "You're Not Gonna Make It" into Emmys with...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/03/31

Kabir Akhtar is an Emmy award winner who has worked on a long list of TV shows, such as Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Never Have I Ever, and The Sex Lives of College Girls. This accomplished director-editor-producer has directed 45 episodes of TV as of today. In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and Director-Editor, Kabir Akhtar, discuss: Why Kabir still uses a printed script Moving to Los Angeles and hearing “no” after “no” Why post is the most important part of the process Understanding

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56:35

The Money Episode

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/03/30

Should you tell others how much money you make? Should you pay for your own productions? How should you be properly allocating your money? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman, GG Hawkins, and Yaro Altunin discuss: The weird social taboo of not talking about money Publishing everyone’s day rates out in the open Advocating for yourself and valuing your work How having a mentor can change the trajectory of your career Why profit sharing is tricky Different ways

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49:04

How to Greenlight Yourself with ‘Wildflower’ Director

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/03/24

Have you ever thought about drawing inspiration for your characters, from your own family? How do you accomplish that in a way that protects them while also being true to the story? In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director of Wildflower, Matt Smukler, discuss: Taking a documentary piece and turning it into a narrative feature Being as authentic as possible while not losing his family in the process Knowing immediately who would be casted as the main character Leaning on the

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59:32

Tarantino's Last Movie, plus, Surviving Freelance,...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/03/23

What does “work-life balance” mean to you? How do you come up with new ideas for projects? Can you believe Tarantino is working on his final film of all time? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman, GG Hawkins, and Yaro Altunin discuss: Freelance Brain - what it is and how to deal with it How the fear of missing out on opportunities leads us to never taking breaks The unique yet effective things we do in order to generate new ideas Having discipline when it comes to

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44:42

How to Cut Weeks of Shooting and Still Win at...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/03/17

In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with director C.J. Obasi and Cinematographer Lílis Soares about the film, Mami Wata. They explain their shared vision in creating a film about people of color. They also share how they dealt with challenges like filming the ocean at night and losing almost three weeks of shooting time. Mami Wata premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival where it won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Cinematography. In this episode we talk

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