A common mistake among indie filmmakers is not properly deploying the skill set and time of a colorist. In this podcast three professional colorists all with multiple films at Sundance 2020 shed light that clears up the common misunderstandings of color and finishing.
Whether you are going to take on this process yourself or work effectively with the pros ... Show More
Apr 17
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 undermine independent film. They break down Kino’s evolu ... Show More
1h 10m
Apr 14
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 NAB Show 2026. Their conversation explores the new Night Shift workflow, designed to process footage ... Show More
39m 44s
Apr 11
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, Cronin breaks down the emotional architecture behind effective horror, the challenge of ... Show More
52m 21s
Oct 2024
Avoid These 3 Common Filmmaking Mistakes: What You Need to Know
In this Filmmaking Stuff Podcast episode, host Tom Malloy shares three common mistakes filmmakers make when shooting their movies or attending film markets like AFM, Cannes, or EFM. Learn how to balance excitement, avoid over-promising or under-delivering, and maintain discipline ... Show More
5m 5s
Oct 2024
3 Negotiation Tactics That Can Double Your Film’s Budget
In this episode of the Filmmaking Stuff Podcast, host Tom Malloy dives into three key situations where increasing your movie budget can significantly enhance the final product. Learn why raising your budget for cast, scope, and production value can drive better sales and improve ... Show More
4m 21s
Nov 2025
Distribution Contract Red Flags Every Filmmaker Should Know
Before you sign that distribution deal, hit play. In this episode, I break down the three red flags that can wreck your film’s future — unfair splits, crazy-long contract terms, and inflated marketing expenses. Learn how to spot them early, protect your movie, and secure a deal t ... Show More
4m 2s
Dec 2022
307 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Part 2
This week on The Cine-Files, Steve and John conclude their discussion of one of the greatest films ever made. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is the epitome of 70's filmmaking with complex, human themes, challenging ideas, tremendously natural performances and a profoundly powerf ... Show More
2h 24m
Nov 2024
Zoe Saldaña - 'Emilia Pérez' & 'Special Ops: Lioness' [LIVE]
In front of an audience at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, the actress, now marking 25 years in the business, reflects on escaping from a painful childhood through acting, how she wound up the queen of the sci-fi blockbuster and why it meant so much to her to be given the chance ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 2025
3 Mental Shifts That Attract Film Financing
In this episode, we break down three essential mindset shifts every filmmaker needs before raising money for a movie: getting the right budget, building a valuable project, and developing market awareness. These aren’t just theories — they’re the difference between chasing invest ... Show More
4m 52s