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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What We Lose If We Don’t Preserve Film
31 min
102
What It Takes to Make a First Feature
74 min
103
Studio Strategy & Indie Grit in the Wake of ‘Si...
53 min
104
The Secret to a Calm Film Set with Director Mim...
56 min
105
Why Playing It Safe Will Ruin Your Movie — Blum...
52 min
106
What They Don’t Tell You About Editing a Featur...
54 min
107
How Real Is STAY IN LA? Plus Sundance DPs on La...
62 min
108
Filmmaker’s Guide to SXSW: Tips, Takeaways & To...
65 min
109
Blueprints for Making Films Outside of the System
64 min
110
Crafting Connection: The Editors Behind 'Daught...
54 min
111
Amazon Captures Bond and a Producer on Producing
59 min
112
How ‘The Substance’ Editor Trimmed the Fat of t...
42 min
113
This 30 Min Oner Short Played Sundance & Slamdance
33 min
114
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
115
How ‘Companion’ Director Drew Hancock Built His...
50 min
116
How Sundance Didn't Die
74 min
117
‘Back in Action’ Director Seth Gordon: Get Lost...
47 min
118
SXSW Vets Teach Rookies How to Fest
60 min
119
How Filmmakers Are Coming Together Amidst the L...
19 min
120
How Leaving LA Led to a 40 Theater Release With...
58 min
121
John August Wants to Make Your (Screenwriting) ...
44 min
122
James Mangold Unwraps the Craft of "A Complete ...
36 min
123
How The ‘Los Frikis’ Directors Injected Dark Hu...
31 min
124
Invisible Work of Producers Plus Sundance Slate...
72 min
125
Lie Your Way to the Top, FYC, Festival Purgator...
83 min