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
1
Real Talk on Film Finance, Distribution, and Pr...
60 min
2
A First-Timer’s Guide to the Cannes Film Festival
50 min
3
From Marcel to Stitch: Dean Fleischer Camp on P...
43 min
4
Why Regional Films and Fests are Essential
60 min
5
What We Lose If We Don’t Preserve Film
31 min
6
What It Takes to Make a First Feature
74 min
7
Studio Strategy & Indie Grit in the Wake of ‘Si...
53 min
8
The Secret to a Calm Film Set with Director Mim...
56 min
9
Why Playing It Safe Will Ruin Your Movie — Blum...
52 min
10
What They Don’t Tell You About Editing a Featur...
54 min
11
How Real Is STAY IN LA? Plus Sundance DPs on La...
62 min
12
Filmmaker’s Guide to SXSW: Tips, Takeaways & To...
65 min
13
Blueprints for Making Films Outside of the System
64 min
14
Crafting Connection: The Editors Behind 'Daught...
54 min
15
Amazon Captures Bond and a Producer on Producing
59 min
16
How ‘The Substance’ Editor Trimmed the Fat of t...
42 min
17
This 30 Min Oner Short Played Sundance & Slamdance
33 min
18
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
19
How ‘Companion’ Director Drew Hancock Built His...
50 min
20
How Sundance Didn't Die
74 min
21
‘Back in Action’ Director Seth Gordon: Get Lost...
47 min
22
SXSW Vets Teach Rookies How to Fest
60 min
23
How Filmmakers Are Coming Together Amidst the L...
19 min
24
How Leaving LA Led to a 40 Theater Release With...
58 min
25
John August Wants to Make Your (Screenwriting) ...
44 min