Oct 28
Movie Flops: What Happens When a Film Bombs?
What happens when a movie flops? Tom Malloy talks about the impact of box office failures on studios and film investors, why no movie is a guaranteed success, and how filmmakers can stack the deck in their favor with the right genre, cast, timing, and script. Plus, why striking o ... Show More
3m 10s
Oct 21
The 5 Pillars of Indie Film: From Financing to Distribution
Making your movie is one part of the process. How are you going to get it out into the world? Tom Malloy breaks down the five core pillars of independent film: producers, investors and financiers, sales agents, distributors, and exhibitors and streamers. Learn who does what, how ... Show More
3m 21s
Oct 7
The Mexican Fisherman Story: Rethinking Success
What if you already have the life you’re working toward? In this episode, I take a break from film financing and distribution to share the Mexican Fisherman Story. It’s a simple, inspiring reminder to think about what success means to you, enjoy time with your family, and appreci ... Show More
2m 33s
Aug 2018
How Do You Make a Film with Zero Experience? The First Short: THE GUY [Episode 1]
A short film is a tricky thing, you don’t know how much time or money to invest in such a personal thing that nobody may even end up seeing, so a lot of people don’t even try. The point of this podcast is to get you to stop worrying and just try.
In this episode, No Film School ... Show More
59m 49s
May 2023
How To Break Into TV and Keep Healthy Boundaries
When it comes to following your dream of breaking into the entertainment industry, you have to hustle in order to make that dream a reality. The question is, when does all that hustling become toxic to your well-being?
In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and writer Cha ... Show More
56m 22s
Jun 2024
How to Get Your Short Out In the World & Write to Your Darkest Instincts
In life, we can’t please everyone. There will be people who “get us” and others who simply don’t. It’s the same when you’re a filmmaker. Your work won’t vibe with everyone who sees it, and that’s totally okay! It’s time to face your fears, give it your all, and create those proje ... Show More
1h 32m
Oct 2023
Adventures in Indie Filmmaking and Leveraging Famous Faces
How do you handle post set blues? How do you properly adapt something you don’t have the rights for? What can we all learn from Taylor Swift’s recent movie?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:
Shooting an indie film in p ... Show More
56m 59s
May 2023
Is Your Project Fellowship-Ready? Plus, Find The Perfect IP For You
With the WGA being on its third week of strike, we can’t help but start to think about all the ways the industry is changing and what that looks like for us filmmakers. Will Hollywood still seek out our creative ideas, or will we be pushed to only making IP projects in order to m ... Show More
52m 22s
Sep 2018
How Do You Know What to Cut on the Editing Floor? The First Short: THE GUY [Episode 3]
It seems that many short films even after they wrap a successful shoot never end up seeing the light of day. And why is that? Because they dry up in the post-production process.
Whether it's for lack of money, lack of inspiration, lack of enthusiasm, or just plain destitution at ... Show More
1h 7m
Between a day job, kids, and all sorts of distractions, putting your passion for filmmaking on the back burner is common. And if you don't watch it, days become weeks. And weeks become years. Here are some tips to keep up your film producer motivation!
- - - -
Shownotes:
Jason Brubaker is the founder of Filmmaking Stuff. He consults with film producers on ... Show More
<p>All filmmakers understand what it's like to experience burnout, and in this week's episode, Matt & Oren talk about their experiences with it and give some nuggets of advice.</p><br><p>Matt's Endorsement: Paper Moon</p><p>Oren's Endorsement: Fiscal Responsibility </p><br><p ... Show More
