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
The Secret to a Calm Film Set with Director Mim...
56 min
2
Why Playing It Safe Will Ruin Your Movie — Blum...
52 min
3
What They Don’t Tell You About Editing a Featur...
54 min
4
How Real Is STAY IN LA? Plus Sundance DPs on La...
62 min
5
Filmmaker’s Guide to SXSW: Tips, Takeaways & To...
65 min
6
Blueprints for Making Films Outside of the System
64 min
7
Crafting Connection: The Editors Behind 'Daught...
54 min
8
Amazon Captures Bond and a Producer on Producing
59 min
9
How ‘The Substance’ Editor Trimmed the Fat of t...
42 min
10
This 30 Min Oner Short Played Sundance & Slamdance
33 min
11
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
12
How ‘Companion’ Director Drew Hancock Built His...
50 min
13
How Sundance Didn't Die
74 min
14
‘Back in Action’ Director Seth Gordon: Get Lost...
47 min
15
SXSW Vets Teach Rookies How to Fest
60 min
16
How Filmmakers Are Coming Together Amidst the L...
19 min
17
How Leaving LA Led to a 40 Theater Release With...
58 min
18
John August Wants to Make Your (Screenwriting) ...
44 min
19
James Mangold Unwraps the Craft of "A Complete ...
36 min
20
How The ‘Los Frikis’ Directors Injected Dark Hu...
31 min
21
Invisible Work of Producers Plus Sundance Slate...
72 min
22
Lie Your Way to the Top, FYC, Festival Purgator...
83 min
23
Programmers & Filmmakers on the State of Shorts
60 min
24
How Director David Gordon Green Reverse-Enginee...
In this episode of No Film School, host GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman explore the craft of cinematic monologues and discuss how these powerful moments can elevate films. They also sit down with director David Gordon Green, whose latest holiday family film, Nutcrackers, debuts on Hulu. David shares his process of crafting a heartfelt and improvisational movie built around four real-life brothers, discussing how his indie roots continue to shape his creative approa
47 min
25
WWII Recap & 'Best Man’s Ghostwriter' Creator M...
42 min