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 Art of Iteration with Pixar’s Pete Docter
38 min
102
Found Footage with Bite: Tribeca-Premiering ‘Ma...
50 min
103
Filmmaking Lessons from a Married Directing Team
49 min
104
Coppola Told Me: Shoot It on Your Phone
42 min
105
Real Talk on Film Finance, Distribution, and Pr...
60 min
106
A First-Timer’s Guide to the Cannes Film Festival
50 min
107
From Marcel to Stitch: Dean Fleischer Camp on P...
43 min
108
Why Regional Films and Fests are Essential
60 min
109
What We Lose If We Don’t Preserve Film
31 min
110
What It Takes to Make a First Feature
74 min
111
Studio Strategy & Indie Grit in the Wake of ‘Si...
53 min
112
The Secret to a Calm Film Set with Director Mim...
56 min
113
Why Playing It Safe Will Ruin Your Movie — Blum...
52 min
114
What They Don’t Tell You About Editing a Featur...
54 min
115
How Real Is STAY IN LA? Plus Sundance DPs on La...
62 min
116
Filmmaker’s Guide to SXSW: Tips, Takeaways & To...
65 min
117
Blueprints for Making Films Outside of the System
64 min
118
Crafting Connection: The Editors Behind 'Daught...
54 min
119
Amazon Captures Bond and a Producer on Producing
59 min
120
How ‘The Substance’ Editor Trimmed the Fat of t...
42 min
121
This 30 Min Oner Short Played Sundance & Slamdance
33 min
122
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
123
How ‘Companion’ Director Drew Hancock Built His...
50 min
124
How Sundance Didn't Die
74 min
125
‘Back in Action’ Director Seth Gordon: Get Lost...
47 min