There's no better feeling than completing a project you’ve been working on for, what feels like, forever. On one hand, you’re relieved but you're also anxious to figure out what to work on next. How do you decide what your new project will be, and what is the most efficient strategy for getting started on it?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins ... Show More
Mar 14
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 how the film’s audio-first concept influenced everything from the script to the cut, why lon ... Show More
39m 27s
Mar 12
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, Wang reflects on leaving Australia for AFI, building a creative community in Los Angeles, le ... Show More
45m 45s
Oct 2021
Ep 237: How To Find Filmmaker Motivation
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 Br ... Show More
11m 13s
Nov 2022
The Best Movie About Making Movies
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna hold a debate over the best movie about making movies. They first discuss the results of last week’s poll before discussing the film that inspired their debate, ‘The Fablemans’ (1:33). Later, they share their favorite Spielberg films, documentari ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 2024
Final Best Picture Power Rankings and How Oscar Voting Really Works
Sean and Amanda open the show by discussing the SAG Awards and highlight the Netflix streaming experience, Lily Gladstone’s win for Best Actress, and the dominance of 'Oppenheimer’ (1:00). Then, they create their final Best Picture power rankings (43:55). Later, Tom Oyer joins th ... Show More
1h 43m