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.
1
Why Regional Films and Fests are Essential
60 min
2
What We Lose If We Don’t Preserve Film
31 min
3
What It Takes to Make a First Feature
74 min
4
Studio Strategy & Indie Grit in the Wake of ‘Si...
53 min
5
The Secret to a Calm Film Set with Director Mim...
56 min
6
Why Playing It Safe Will Ruin Your Movie — Blum...
52 min
7
What They Don’t Tell You About Editing a Featur...
54 min
8
How Real Is STAY IN LA? Plus Sundance DPs on La...
62 min
9
Filmmaker’s Guide to SXSW: Tips, Takeaways & To...
65 min
10
Blueprints for Making Films Outside of the System
64 min
11
Crafting Connection: The Editors Behind 'Daught...
54 min
12
Amazon Captures Bond and a Producer on Producing
59 min
13
How ‘The Substance’ Editor Trimmed the Fat of t...
42 min
14
This 30 Min Oner Short Played Sundance & Slamdance
33 min
15
Why This ‘Last Showgirl’ Producer Thinks Indie ...
In this episode of No Film School, host GG Hawkins sits down with Robert Schwartzman, producer of The Last Showgirl and co-founder of Utopia, to discuss the evolving landscape of independent cinema. As a filmmaker, distributor, and problem solver, Robert shares insights on how indie filmmakers can take control of their distribution, why the industry is shifting toward self-releasing, and what’s next for Utopia.
58 min
16
How ‘Companion’ Director Drew Hancock Built His...
50 min
17
How Sundance Didn't Die
74 min
18
‘Back in Action’ Director Seth Gordon: Get Lost...
47 min
19
SXSW Vets Teach Rookies How to Fest
60 min
20
How Filmmakers Are Coming Together Amidst the L...
19 min
21
How Leaving LA Led to a 40 Theater Release With...
58 min
22
John August Wants to Make Your (Screenwriting) ...
44 min
23
James Mangold Unwraps the Craft of "A Complete ...
36 min
24
How The ‘Los Frikis’ Directors Injected Dark Hu...
31 min
25
Invisible Work of Producers Plus Sundance Slate...
72 min