The Writer’s Guild of America went on strike on May 2, 2023. The strike is more than just writers putting down their pens and picking up their picket signs, to fight for their rights. This strike also symbolizes “the beginning of a bigger conversation about morality and labor practices” throughout corporate America.
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Cha ... Show More
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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 Film School writer Jo Light and special guest Teddy Kim to share insights and lessons from Sundance. Together, they refle ... Show More
1h 28m
Jan 26
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 the end of an era. The trio dives into personal memories, the legacy of Robert Redford, and what the future may ho ... Show More
45m 26s
Jan 22
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 and guests Ana Liza Muravina and John Lamm unpack how the industry “wakes up” in early 2026, what that means for ... Show More
52m 40s
Jul 2023
109. David Simon Is On Strike. Here’s Why.
<p>The creator of "The Wire", "The Deuce", and other shows is leading the Writers Guild on the picket lines. He and Steve break down the economics of TV writing, how A.I. could change television, and why he’s taking a stand even though he’s at the top of the game.</p><br/> <p>Hos ... Show More
58m 21s
May 2023
It’s TV’s biggest week - and TV is on strike
Live from New York, it’s Upfronts week, where TV networks sell billions of dollars of advertising with glitzy presentations. It’s also the third week of the writers’ strike, which means the people who make the shows that run in between ads are picketing those presentations. So it ... Show More
44m 1s
Apr 2025
Daryl Hannah on documenting her husband Neil Young in the concert film ‘Coastal’; The FCC sets its sights on MSNBC
After opening investigations into several media companies in recent months, The FCC has found its latest target– MSNBC. Why did FCC chairman Brenan Carr claim that specific broadcasts on MSNBC were not in “public interest?” Also, what’s behind the Writers Guild’s decision to bloc ... Show More
37m 12s
Oct 2022
The Sound of Silence (with Emerson Collins)
<p>It's Bravocon weekend (!!), so Sarah preps for the journey to the motherland the best way she knows how: by Zooming up an expert in the fine art of Bravoholic Expressionism, Emerson Collins (actor, producer, nonprofit director, and former cast member on "The People's Couch"). ... Show More
1h 21m
Jul 2023
Episode 11: “Re-igniting the inner-artist after burnout" with Executive Producer @ Nourish Creative, Ien Chi
<p><strong>Episode 11 features Executive Producer @ Nourish Creative, Ien Chi. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Episode Overview: </strong>Sometimes we can get a little too caught up in doing work for others. Whether it’s doing work in order to sustain ourselves financially, or trying to ... Show More
47m 10s