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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The Secret to a Calm Film Set with Director Mim...
56 min
27
Why Playing It Safe Will Ruin Your Movie — Blum...
52 min
28
What They Don’t Tell You About Editing a Featur...
54 min
29
How Real Is STAY IN LA? Plus Sundance DPs on La...
62 min
30
Filmmaker’s Guide to SXSW: Tips, Takeaways & To...
65 min
31
Blueprints for Making Films Outside of the System
64 min
32
Crafting Connection: The Editors Behind 'Daught...
54 min
33
Amazon Captures Bond and a Producer on Producing
59 min
34
How ‘The Substance’ Editor Trimmed the Fat of t...
42 min
35
This 30 Min Oner Short Played Sundance & Slamdance
33 min
36
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
37
How ‘Companion’ Director Drew Hancock Built His...
50 min
38
How Sundance Didn't Die
74 min
39
‘Back in Action’ Director Seth Gordon: Get Lost...
47 min
40
SXSW Vets Teach Rookies How to Fest
60 min
41
How Filmmakers Are Coming Together Amidst the L...
19 min
42
How Leaving LA Led to a 40 Theater Release With...
58 min
43
John August Wants to Make Your (Screenwriting) ...
44 min
44
James Mangold Unwraps the Craft of "A Complete ...
36 min
45
How The ‘Los Frikis’ Directors Injected Dark Hu...
31 min
46
Invisible Work of Producers Plus Sundance Slate...
72 min
47
Lie Your Way to the Top, FYC, Festival Purgator...
83 min
48
Programmers & Filmmakers on the State of Shorts
60 min
49
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
50
WWII Recap & 'Best Man’s Ghostwriter' Creator M...
42 min