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LATEST EPISODE Sep 3, 2026

The Art of the Reshoot: How the 'It Ends' Team Saved Their Indie Horror Feature

Writer-director Alex Ullom and producers Carrie Carusone and Evan Barber break down the unconventional path behind It Ends, their micro-budget indie horror feature about four friends trapped on an endless…

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Aug 27, 2026

How a Wine-Infused Cold Email & Pool Parties Got 'Pools' Noticed

Writer-director Sam Hayes and actor-filmmaker Michael Vlamis break down the making and unconventional release of Pools, a coming-of-age film built around an overnight pool-hopping adventure. They discuss the logistical challenges…

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Aug 22, 2026

Inside 25 Years of Tribeca: What Independent Filmmakers Need to Know

Tribeca Festival Director and SVP of Programming Cara Cusumano joins No Film School’s GG Hawkins to reflect on 25 years of Tribeca and explain what independent filmmakers should understand about…

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Aug 15, 2026

Fiscal Sponsorship Explained

Fiscal sponsorship can give independent filmmakers access to tax-deductible donations, in-kind contributions, corporate partnerships, and other fundraising opportunities without changing how they monetize their films after completion. Host GG Hawkins…

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Aug 6, 2026

The Editing Process Behind Dialogue-Driven Drama The Revisionist

Editor Jon Fine joins GG Hawkins to discuss shaping The Revisionist, a dialogue-driven drama directed by Alex Vlack and starring Alison Brie, André Holland, and Dustin Hoffman. Fine explains how…

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Jul 31, 2026

From Script to $100k Equity Financing: Navigating The Greenlight List (Partner Episode)

Most filmmakers wait until after production to identify their audience and develop a distribution strategy. In this partner episode, GG Hawkins speaks with Greenlight Coverage founder Jack Zhang and Level…

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Jul 30, 2026

The Filmmakers at Wonder Dynamics Building AI for Filmmakers

Wonder Dynamics co-founders Tye Sheridan and Nikola Todorovic join GG Hawkins to explain how their filmmaking backgrounds shaped the development of AI-powered production tools for artists. They trace the company’s…

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Jul 27, 2026

How This Comedy Was Edited Before Production Wrapped

Editor, director, and producer Whit Conway explains how the Hulu comedy Never Change! was assembled on an unusually compressed post-production schedule. He discusses cutting scenes while production was still underway,…

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Jul 25, 2026

The Long Game of Producing: Joy Gorman's Career Lessons

Producer and Joy Coalition founder Joy Gorman Wettels joins GG Hawkins to discuss the long, uncertain path of building a producing career, from developing Next to Normal and spending 17…

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Jul 19, 2026

Inside the Craft of Action With Emmy-Nominated Stunt Coordinator Victor Paguia

Emmy-nominated stunt coordinator and performer Victor Paguia joins No Film School’s GG Hawkins to explain how action sequences are designed around character, story, safety, and production realities. Drawing on more…

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Jul 16, 2026

The Art of Asking for Money for Indie Films feat. Madhouse Films

Madhouse Films co-founders Katherine Romans and Charlie Traisman join GG Hawkins to explain how they built an independent production company from the ground up. They discuss using short films as…

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Jul 11, 2026

How Microbudget ‘Sour Party’ Became a Steven Soderbergh Presents

After an earlier feature project collapsed, filmmakers Amanda Drexton, Michael A. Drexton, and Samantha Westervelt decided to stop waiting for permission and make Sour Party with the people, locations, equipment,…

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Jul 6, 2026

Secrets to an Oscar Short Film Campaign with Julia Aks and Steve Pinder

No Film School’s Jo Light records live from Aspen Shorts Fest with Julia Aks and Steve Pinder, the co-writers and co-directors of Jane Austen’s Period Drama. The conversation covers how…

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Jun 26, 2026

The Assistant Route: Networking, Mentorship, and Building a Film Career & Community

In this episode, GG Hawkins talks with writer, director, producer, assistant, and Not Your Daddy’s Films co-founder Vika Stubblebine about building a sustainable film career through assistant work, mentorship, community,…

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Jun 25, 2026

How a $7K, 7-Day Movie Built Around One Extraordinary Person Became a Festival Hit

Filmmaker Joe Burke and actor-writer-producer Oliver Cooper join No Film School to discuss the making and release of Burt, a black-and-white micro-budget feature inspired by real-life musician Burt Berger. The…

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Jun 24, 2026

Designing Indie Horror: The Production Design of 'Obsession'

GG Hawkins speaks with production designer Vivian Gray about building the visual world of Obsession, from Southern Gothic references and texture-heavy interiors to practical blood gags and micro-budget problem-solving. They…

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Jun 19, 2026

The Art of Curation: Inside Kanopy’s Approach to Film Discovery

No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with Kanopy’s Aaron Spears and Matt Lewis about curation, film discovery, and how independent films find audiences in a streaming landscape shaped by algorithms.…

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Jun 12, 2026

The Logistics of Chaos: Directing Lord of the Flies With 36 Child Actors With Marc Munden

GG Hawkins speaks with BAFTA-winning director Marc Munden about directing the new Netflix adaptation of Lord of the Flies, written by Jack Thorne. Munden discusses revisiting William Golding’s novel, shaping…

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Jun 11, 2026

Pete Ohs' 2026 Distribution Experiment #2: Erupcja (and Releasing an Indie Starring Charli XCX)

GG Hawkins continues No Film School’s 2026 distribution experiment with filmmaker Pete Ohs, focusing on the release of Erupcja, his Warsaw-shot microbudget feature starring Charli XCX, Lena Góra, Will Madden,…

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Jun 4, 2026

They Started in the Red — Then Made a Movie: The Story of 'Hacked'

No Film School’s GG Hawkins talks with filmmaker Shane Brady and producer Emily Zercher-Brady about turning a devastating real-life hack into the revenge comedy-horror feature Hacked: A Double Entendre of…

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May 21, 2026

They Said This Movie Did Everything You’re Not Supposed To—Then The President’s Cake Won Cannes

No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with writer-director Hasan Hadi and producer Leah Chen Baker about the development, financing, production, and release journey behind The President’s Cake. The conversation traces…

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May 15, 2026

Insights Into Blackmagic Design's Latest Cameras and Products Introduced at NAB 2026

Jourdan Aldredge speaks with Blackmagic Design’s Simon Westland at NAB 2026 about the company’s latest camera, live production, mobile filmmaking, DaVinci Resolve, Blackmagic Cloud, and AI workflow updates. They discuss…

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May 14, 2026

How Specificity Makes Better Films: ‘Mile End Kicks’ and ‘I Like Movies’ Director Chandler Levack Explains

GG Hawkins talks with writer-director Chandler Levack about making I Like Movies, Mile End Kicks, and Roommates, and how Levack protects a specific filmmaking voice while moving between indie features…

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May 8, 2026

Inside Premiere’s Color Mode: Adobe’s Biggest Color Grading Overhaul in a Decade

No Film School’s Jourdan Aldridge sits down with Adobe’s Jason Druss at NAB 2026 to discuss Adobe Premiere’s new Color Mode, a three-year effort to rethink color grading for video…

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May 7, 2026

'Modern Whore': How a Creative Crush Turned Into a Sean Baker-Backed Film

Director Nicole Bazuin joins No Film School’s GG Hawkins to discuss the decade-long creative collaboration behind Modern Whore, a hybrid documentary based on Andrea Werhun’s memoir about her experiences in…

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Apr 30, 2026

How to Build Trust with Documentary Subjects Before You Roll — Live from Aspen Shortsfest

Jo Light interviews documentary and commercial director Brendan Young live from Aspen Shortsfest about his short documentary The Meloneers, which follows the Rocky Ford High School wrestling program in rural…

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Apr 23, 2026

Shooting in Real Time with “The Pitt” DP Johanna Coelho

In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins speaks with cinematographer Johanna Coelho about building the immersive visual language behind The Pitt. Coelho breaks down how she…

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Apr 17, 2026

A Path to Profitability in an Industry Built on Fear?

GG Hawkins speaks with Kino co-founders Brit MacRae and Daril Fannin about the broken handoff between post-production and release, and how insecure screeners, fragmented feedback workflows, and fear-based distribution norms…

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Apr 14, 2026

Reimagining Post: AI-Powered Rough Cuts Editing Overnight (Partner Episode)

In this sponsored episode, GG Hawkins speaks with Eddie AI co-founder and CEO Shamir Allibhai about Eddie AI’s latest release, Eddie v3, which launched on April 14, 2026 ahead of…

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Apr 11, 2026

From Evil Dead Rise to The Mummy: Lee Cronin on Evolving Horror

Writer-director Lee Cronin joins No Film School to discuss how he approached reimagining The Mummy through the lens of family trauma, mystery, and body horror. In conversation with GG Hawkins,…

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Apr 9, 2026

How to Edit for a Screen Life Film: Insights from the Team Behind Mercy

GG Hawkins speaks with editors Lam T. Nguyen and Austin Keeling about building the visual language of Mercy, a hybrid screen life thriller directed by Timur Bekmambetov. They break down…

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Apr 3, 2026

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run — Then Landed on HBO

In this episode, GG Hawkins speaks with animator and director Julian Glander about making his microbudget animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter for just $30,000, premiering it at Tribeca, building…

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Mar 27, 2026

The AI Doc Breakdown — Filmmaking in the Age of Uncertainty

In this episode, No Film School host GG Hawkins speaks with director Charlie Tyrell and editors Davis Coombe and Daysha Broadway about The AI Doc: Or How I Became an…

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Mar 26, 2026

Pete Ohs' 2026 Distribution Experiment #1: 'OBEX'

GG Hawkins speaks with filmmaker Pete Ohs for the first installment in a quarterly 2026 series tracking how he releases four films over the course of the year. Using OBEX…

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Mar 19, 2026

SXSW 2026 Was Where Film and AI Met as Frenemies

Ryan Koo and Jourdan Aldredge report from Austin during the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival, reflecting on how the event felt different after the convention center overhaul and how…

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Mar 14, 2026

The Horror in What You Don’t See—How Sound and Rhythm Build Suspense in 'Undertone'

In this episode, No Film School host GG Hawkins speaks with editor Sonny Atkins about shaping fear through sound, rhythm, and restraint in the horror feature Undertone. Atkins breaks down…

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Mar 12, 2026

Director Amy Wang Reveals the Job That Keeps Filmmakers Working After Film School

Writer-director Amy Wang joins the No Film School podcast to discuss her debut feature, Slanted, and the long road from film school to theatrical release. In conversation with GG Hawkins,…

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Mar 6, 2026

The Best Distillation of Filmmaking: An A24 Edit Case Study

In this episode, GG Hawkins speaks with editor Harrison Atkins about shaping A24’s How to Make a Killing with director John Patton Ford. Atkins breaks down his path into editing,…

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Feb 26, 2026

What These DPs Used Instead of Stills to Land Their Sundance Films

Recorded live at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, this annual Director of Photography Roundtable features No Film School’s GG Hawkins in conversation with cinematographers Lidia Nikonova, Sam…

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Feb 20, 2026

‘Send Help’ Producer Zainab Azizi’s Studio Filmmaking Playbook

Producer Zainab Azizi joins GG Hawkins to break down her journey from agency mailroom to President of Raimi Productions and producing studio features like Send Help. Azizi shares how she…

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Feb 19, 2026

The Quiet Throughline in This Year’s Sundance Shorts

Recorded live from the Sundance Film Festival, GG Hawkins hosts a roundtable conversation with four short film directors premiering work at the festival: Kelly McCormack (How Brief), Anna Baumgarten (Balloon…

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Feb 13, 2026

How to Write Romance Scripts That Sell: Insider Tips from The Love List

In this episode, GG Hawkins speaks with Madison Jones and Lindsay Grossman, co-founders of The Love List, along with filmmaker Shelby Blake Bartelstein, about what makes a romance script stand…

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Feb 6, 2026

The Indie Exhibition Problem (And the People Fixing It)

Recorded live at Sundance, this episode features a wide-ranging roundtable on the current state of independent film exhibition. Host GG Hawkins speaks with festival programmers, exhibitors, and platform founders about…

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Feb 5, 2026

How to Get Into — or at Least Go to — SXSW

In this episode, we dive into the logistics, strategy, and evolving experience of getting into and attending SXSW. GG Hawkins is joined by No Film School Founder Ryan Koo and…

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Jan 31, 2026

How to Self-Produce an Indie TV Pilot in Your Hometown… and Premiere at Sundance

In this episode recorded live at the Sundance Film Festival, No Film School founder Ryan Koo sits down with Julien and Justen Turner—real-life brothers and co-creators of FreeLance, an indie…

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Jan 30, 2026

How to Find Collaborators at Film Festivals, from Sundance '26

This episode of the No Film School Podcast is recorded live from the final Sundance Film Festival in Park City, 2026. GG Hawkins and Ryan Koo are joined by No…

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Jan 26, 2026

One Last Run in Park City: How to Ski the Treacherous Slopes of Independent Film at Sundance ‘26

In this episode recorded live from the final Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, GG Hawkins is joined by No Film School’s Ryan Koo and Jo Light to commemorate…

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Jan 22, 2026

The Industry Awakens: What It Means for Your Short‑ And Long‑Term Career

January is often perceived as a slow month in Hollywood, but in reality it’s one of the most strategic windows of the year for filmmakers. On this episode, GG Hawkins…

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Jan 15, 2026

Breaking Down a Doc Fest Run: Process, People, and Payoff

In this episode, Charles Haine sits down with documentary co-directors Geneva Peschka and Anna Andersen to discuss their latest project The Solace of Sisterhood, which recently premiered at Tribeca. The…

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Jan 9, 2026

Why Film Culture Still Needs Physical Spaces: A Case Study of Vidiots

This episode of the No Film School Podcast dives deep into the power and necessity of physical spaces in modern film culture. Host GG Hawkins sits down with Maggie Mackay,…

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Jan 1, 2026

How a Film Score Actually Gets Made (Step by Step) & Pete Ohs’ Distribution Experiment of 2026

This episode of the No Film School Podcast features two conversations. First, host GG Hawkins reunites with filmmaker Pete Ohs, who returns to share the unique distribution experiment he’s launching…

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Dec 27, 2025

Your Movie Is Out In The World. Now What?

In this episode, the tables are turned as No Film School host GG Hawkins becomes the interviewee, speaking with No Film School founder Ryan Koo about the journey of releasing…

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Dec 24, 2025

How 'The Plague' Perfected the Horror of Growing Up

Host GG Hawkins sits down with filmmaker Charlie Polinger to unpack the making of his debut feature, The Plague. Polinger discusses his transition from theater to film, the personal childhood…

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Dec 21, 2025

One Lens, One Vision: The Cinematography of 'The Creator'

In this episode, host Charles Haine sits down with cinematographer Oren Soffer to dive deep into the groundbreaking and much-discussed visual style of The Creator. As the co-DP alongside Greig…

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Dec 18, 2025

How Earning an Actor’s Trust as a Director Can Drive Your Career

Allan Ungar started directing features at just 23 and has since evolved into a filmmaker known for his action-comedy chops and ability to elicit career-best performances from his actors. In…

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Dec 12, 2025

From Book to Big Screen: Rebecca Sonnenshine’s Adaptation Playbook (The Housemaid, The Boys)

Screenwriter and showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine joins the No Film School Podcast to unpack her career and creative process behind hit adaptations including The Boys and The Housemaid. She shares how…

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Dec 10, 2025

David Zaslav Will Make Nearly $1 Billion From Selling Warner Bros. to Netflix (or Paramount). How Much Will Filmmakers Make?

In this episode, No Film School founder Ryan Koo and host GG Hawkins, along with producer and guest Ana Liza Muravina, dig into the ramifications of the news that Netflix is…

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Dec 5, 2025

How Queer, Gender-Fluid DP Gayle Ye Is Transforming Set Culture From Within

In this episode, cinematographer Gayle Ye joins host GG Hawkins for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation about artistry, identity, and what it means to lead with authenticity as a DP.…

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Nov 21, 2025

Documenting the Business of Fear: Inside HBO’s 'Thoughts & Prayers'

GG Hawkins speaks with directors Jessica Dimmock and Zackary Canepari about their haunting and thought-provoking HBO documentary Thoughts & Prayers. The film offers a chillingly observational look at the normalization…

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Nov 14, 2025

You’re Picture Locked. Now What? (Plus Dir. Ruben Fleischer!)

In this episode of the No Film School podcast, GG Hawkins and Ryan Koo dig into the often‑murky world of film release strategy and distribution from multiple angles—and then sit down with…

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Nov 13, 2025

How We Are Reclaiming Development

The current state of Hollywood script development is chaotic, to say the least—but what if there were a way to reclaim it for writers? In this episode, guest host Charles…

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Nov 7, 2025

Editing an American Epic: Inside 'Train Dreams' with Dir Clint Bentley & Editor Parker Laramie

In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins dives into the sweeping process behind Train Dreams, a period drama adapted from the Dennis Johnson novella. GG is…

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Nov 6, 2025

State of the Industry & the Art of Programming with Nicolas Curcio and Imani Davis

In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, host GG Hawkins connects with two key voices in the film-industry ecosystem. First, she chats with screenwriter and filmmaker Nicolas Curcio…

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Oct 31, 2025

Do We Even Need Reps? How 'Violent Ends' Director John-Michael Powell Made His Theatrical Feature Without Them

Director John-Michael Powell joins No Film School to talk about his gritty Southern crime thriller Violent Ends, which hits theaters October 31. Powell shares the winding journey that led to…

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Oct 30, 2025

Why the Austin Film Festival Is #1 for Screenwriters (and Could Texas Be #1 for Film Production?)

In this episode, No Film School founder Ryan Koo sits down with contributor and fellow Austinite Jourdan Aldredge to recap the highlights and insights from the 32nd annual Austin Film…

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Oct 24, 2025

Why Netflix’s #1 Film 'The Perfect Neighbor' Is the Edit Everyone’s Talking About

In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and guests Geeta Gandbhir and Viridiana Lieberman dive into the making of the breakout documentary The Perfect Neighbor, which uses police body‑cam, Ring‑cam and dash‑cam…

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Oct 18, 2025

The Art of Coming Undone: Mary Bronstein on ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’

In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins speaks with writer-director Mary Bronstein about her searing psychological comedy-drama If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You. The film,…

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Oct 17, 2025

Are You Up to the ‘Task’ of Directing Great TV? Jeremiah Zagar on How to Helm an HBO Hit

No Film School founder, Ryan Koo, sits down with acclaimed director Jeremiah Zagar to explore his journey from Sundance Labs and indie documentaries to directing high-stakes prestige television. Zagar, best…

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Oct 10, 2025

Can Filmmakers Make Money by Adding a ‘Tip Jar’ to the Credits? ‘Dolly’ Filmmakers Find Out

How do you make enough money to support yourself as an independent filmmaker? It's nearly impossible. So these scrappy filmmakers tried something new. Moviegoers at this year's edition of Fantastic…

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Oct 9, 2025

Breaking Taboos with Slamdance-Winning 'Chaperone' Director

In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, host GG Hawkins sits down with writer-director Zoe Eisenberg to discuss her provocative and powerful debut feature Chaperone, which won the…

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Oct 3, 2025

AI as a Tool, Not a Shortcut: Inside the Chroma Awards

This episode of the No Film School Podcast takes a deep dive into the intersection of AI and creativity in filmmaking. Host GG Hawkins speaks with Matty Shimura from ElevenLabs…

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Oct 3, 2025

Shane Black’s Filmmaking Philosophy

In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, host GG Hawkins sits down with legendary screenwriter and director Shane Black, known for iconic films like Lethal Weapon, The Last…

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Oct 2, 2025

Benny Safdie on Blurring Reality and Fiction in 'The Smashing Machine'

In this episode, GG Hawkins sits down with filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie to dig into his solo directorial feature The Smashing Machine — a biopic‑adjacent portrait of UFC legend…

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Sep 27, 2025

Accountability, Networking, and Creative Grind with Just Shoot It

In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, host GG Hawkins sits down with Matt Enlow and Oren Kaplan, the prolific directing duo and co-hosts of the long-running Just…

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Sep 26, 2025

Inside Adult Animation: Creating Netflix’s 'Haunted Hotel'

No Film School's GG Hawkins checks into Netflix’s brand new animated comedy, Haunted Hotel, and gets a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create an adult animation from the…

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Sep 25, 2025

The Poetry of VFX: Building Gotham with Emmy-Winning Team of 'The Penguin'

In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, and guests Erin Sullivan and Johnny Han take listeners behind the curtain of The Penguin, exploring how a VFX team builds a…

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Sep 23, 2025

Why the 20th Edition of Fantastic Fest is the Most Important One for Filmmakers

In this episode, Ryan Koo and Jourdan Aldredge explore what makes the 20th edition of Fantastic Fest so crucial for genre and indie filmmakers. They discuss the festival’s unique energy,…

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Sep 19, 2025

First Love, Queer Cinema, and the Art of Collaboration

GG Hawkins sits down with Carmen Emmi (director, writer) and Erik Vogt-Nilsen (editor) of Plainclothes, a striking debut feature that blends the aching vulnerability of first love with the sharp…

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Sep 18, 2025

What You Don’t See in 'HIM': Taylor Mason on the Edit That Shapes It

Editor Taylor Mason returns to the No Film School Podcast to discuss her leap from indie features to her first studio film, HIM, directed by Justin Tipping. Host GG Hawkins…

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Sep 11, 2025

How Theaters Choose What to Show: Inside Programming

In this episode, GG Hawkins is joined by Shelby Schultz, Director of Programming at LOOK Cinemas. Shelby shares her insights into the complex and often misunderstood world of theatrical exhibition,…

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Sep 5, 2025

How to Make an Indie Film with 8‑Hour Days and On‑Set Childcare

In this episode, GG Hawkins speaks with writer-director-producer Nora Fiffer about her debut feature Another Happy Day, and how she achieved a rare feat in indie filmmaking: shooting on strict eight‑hour…

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Aug 29, 2025

How Macon Blair Reinvented the Cult Classic The Toxic Avenger

In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with filmmaker Macon Blair to discuss his journey from scrappy DIY filmmaking in Virginia to directing the…

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Aug 26, 2025

Cutting Comedy: Inside the Edit of Saturday Night Live’s 50th Anniversary

No Film School delves into the high-pressure, fast-paced world of sketch comedy editing on Saturday Night Live's historic 50th Anniversary special. The episode features returning guest Ryan Spears—four-time Emmy nominee and…

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Aug 21, 2025

Unlearning Grind Culture With Oscar-Winning Editor Paul Rogers

In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with Oscar-winning editor Paul Rogers, best known for his work on Everything Everywhere All at Once. Paul…

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Aug 14, 2025

Shooting Live Between Mumbai and Frankfurt with a Global Superstar

This episode of the No Film School Podcast welcomes back Charles Haine, who hosts a compelling conversation with filmmaker Aditya Kripalani and lead actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangada Satarupa. The…

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Aug 7, 2025

Showrunners Nick Stoller & Francesca Delbanco on Sharing Everything

In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with powerhouse writing and showrunning duo Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco. The married couple behind hit shows…

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Aug 4, 2025

How a Smutty Pizza Pitch Won the Frontières 'Short to Feature' Comp

In this special episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with filmmaker duo Talia Shea Levin and Kara Grace Miller to discuss the journey behind their…

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Jul 31, 2025

Field Producing on Last Week Tonight & Tackling Vimeo’s EU/UK Problem

In this episode, GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman sit down with filmmaker and producer Matthew Scheffler, whose unique path through the industry includes five seasons field producing for Last Week…

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Jul 24, 2025

Why Dating—and Making a Second Feature—Drives Us a Little Crazy

This episode of the No Film School Podcast features GG Hawkins in conversation with writer-director Sophie Brooks, whose new film Oh, Hi! hits theaters nationwide on July 25, 2025. The…

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Jul 20, 2025

Run-and-Gun Risks and When Jim Cummings Becomes Your EP

In this episode, GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman dig into the behind-the-scenes business of micro-budget filmmaking. They tackle a fan-submitted Ask No Film School question about run-and-gun filmmaking risks, E&O…

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Jul 19, 2025

John Hamburg on Writing the Most Quotable Movies of All Time

John Hamburg joins GG Hawkins to discuss crafting iconic, rewatchable comedies—from cult hits like Safe Men to mainstream favorites such as Meet the Parents, Zoolander, I Love You, Man, and…

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Jul 15, 2025

Finding the Story in Marc Maron’s Grief and Comedy

In this episode, GG Hawkins sits down with director Steven Feinartz and editor Derek Boonstra, two members of the team behind 'Are We Good?', an intimate documentary following comedian Marc…

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Jul 4, 2025

Lights, Camera, Disruption: Breaking Taboos By Challenging Status Quo

In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins presents two riveting conversations that push boundaries and challenge cultural taboos. First, she interviews Michael Taylor Jackson, writer, director,…

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Jul 3, 2025

Why 'Atlanta' Works: Emmy-Nominated Editor Isaac Hagy on Crafting Great Story

In this episode, GG Hawkins sits down with Emmy and ACE Eddie-nominated editor Isaac Hagy, whose emotionally charged and visually inventive work includes Waves, Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and…

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Jun 27, 2025

How Vimeo Staff Picks Actually Work

In this episode, GG Hawkins sits down with Derick Rhodes, VP of Community at Vimeo, to dive into how Vimeo continues to be a crucial hub for independent filmmakers. Derick…

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Jun 20, 2025

When a Film Nearly Falls Apart, Then Wins Sundance: Alessandra Lacorazza on 'In the Summers'

In this episode, GG Hawkins speaks with writer-director Alessandra Lacorazza about her award-winning film In the Summers, which took home both the U.S. Grand Jury Prize and Best Director at…

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Jun 12, 2025

The Art of Iteration with Pixar’s Pete Docter

This week on the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with Pete Docter, Chief Creative Officer at Pixar Animation Studios and the visionary behind films like Monsters, Inc.,…

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Jun 6, 2025

Found Footage with Bite: Tribeca-Premiering ‘Man Finds Tape’

Filmmakers Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman join No Film School's GG Hawkins to discuss their chilling feature debut Man Finds Tape, premiering in the “Escape from Tribeca” section at the…

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Jun 5, 2025

Filmmaking Lessons from a Married Directing Team

In this episode, GG Hawkins is joined by writer-director duo (and real-life couple) David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano to discuss their new film I Don’t Understand You, a genre-bending…

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May 30, 2025

Coppola Told Me: Shoot It on Your Phone

In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins welcomes back filmmaker Janek Ambros to dive deep into the wild origin and evolution of his second feature film,…

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