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Jul 2024
1h 11m

The Burden of Unpaid Work, Ramping Up Yo...

NO FILM SCHOOL
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At what point should you get paid for the work you do to develop a project? What types of conversations should you be having with your agent? How can you show up confidently for potential projects, even though you’re feeling utterly afraid? In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman, and guest Carrie Solomon discuss: Smart ways to sav ... Show More
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