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Apr 2024
48m 14s

Survive Until 2025

NO FILM SCHOOL
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Were you hoping work would pick back up after last year’s strikes? Unfortunately, work is epically slow, and 2024 is a rough year for the film industry. But just because Hollywood is slowing down, doesn’t mean you have to. In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss: The industry post-strike How higher inter ... Show More
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