On this special episode of the No Film School podcast, host GG Hawkins shares her experience of writing her first feature, 'I Really Love My Husband' on a small budget and arguably, an even smaller timeline. She discusses the constraints she faced, the collaborative writing process, and the challenges of receiving feedback. GG emphasizes the importance of pu ... Show More
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
Jan 15
Breaking Down a Doc Fest Run: Process, People, and Payoff
In this episode, Charles Haine sits down with documentary co-directors Geneva Peschka and Anna Andersen to discuss their latest project The Solace of Sisterhood, which recently premiered at Tribeca. The conversation dives deep into the ethics of documentary filmmaking, how they f ... Show More
37m 3s
Nov 2023
RIAN JOHNSON - Writer / Director
<p>SEASON 2 - EPISODE 63 - RIAN JOHNSON - WRITER / DIRECTOR</p> <p>On this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, writer and director Rian Johnson (KNIVES OUT, STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, LOOPER) speaks with us about his career, and, in a pleasant change of pace, he even asks us a fe ... Show More
1h 10m
Aug 2025
261 | Clarity, Subtext, and Want vs. Need: Kaz Firpo on Crafting Great Screenplays
JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so In this episode, Meg and Lorien sit down with Kaz Firpo (Marvel’s ETERNALS, RUIN) to talk about the timeless craft lessons that make a great screenplay. From writing scenes that still land without sound, to creating emotional cla ... Show More
1h 18m
Jun 2024
How to make a Anthony Hopkins starring historical indie feature with producer Meg Thomson & Director Matt Brown
On today's show, host Giles Alderson welcomes not one but two amazing guests: producer Meg Thomson and director Matt Brown. They're here to talk all about their latest indie feature film Freud's Last Session, starring Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode, and many other great actors. G ... Show More
1h 9m
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