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The No Film School Podcast

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A podcast about how to build a career in filmmaking. No Film School shares the latest opportunities and trends for anyone working in film and TV. We break news on cameras, lighting, and apps. We interview leaders in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and producing. And we answer your questions! We are dedicated to sharing knowledge with filmmakers around the globe, “no film school”... more

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How do you edit a narrative feature like a documentary while managing 14 camera formats, improvised performances, and hundreds of hours of footage? In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins talks with Independent Spirit Award-winning editor Daniel... more

How do you edit a film that blends fantasy, comedy, romance, and the structure of a fable? Editor Sofi Marshall returns to the No Film School Podcast to discuss her work on Wicker, starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård and directed by Alex H... more

What happens when a longtime podcast listener takes the leap into feature filmmaking? No Film School listener turned filmmaker Douglas A. Plomitallo joins GG Hawkins to share how he went from making 86 horror shorts to directing, self-financing, and ... more

How do you adapt a novel that takes place almost entirely inside the stomach of a sperm whale? For writer-director Brian Duffield and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Kraus, the answer started with admitting they didn't know how to pull it off. I... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Garber
Independent Spirit Award-winning editor whose work includes Primetime and Some Kind of Heaven
Episode: The Creative Friction Advantage in Editing 'Primetime'
Sofi Marshall
Film editor whose credits include I Saw the TV Glow, Save Yourselves!, and Wicker
Episode: How to Cut a Fable: Editing 'Wicker'
Douglas A. Plomitallo
Filmmaker, director of photography for WWE, and creator of the Scared Stiff web series.
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Episode: He Listened to the Podcast. Then He Made a Feature Film.
Matt Lewis
Kanopy representative who discusses its Crypt Collection
Kanopy
Episode: Why Admitting You "Don't Know" Can Land You the Job (Like It Did on 'Whalefall')
Aaron Spears
Kanopy representative who discusses its Crypt Collection
Kanopy
Episode: Why Admitting You "Don't Know" Can Land You the Job (Like It Did on 'Whalefall')
Brian Duffield
Writer-director of Spontaneous and No One Will Save You
Episode: Why Admitting You "Don't Know" Can Land You the Job (Like It Did on 'Whalefall')
Daniel Kraus
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and co-writer of the Whalefall screenplay
Episode: Why Admitting You "Don't Know" Can Land You the Job (Like It Did on 'Whalefall')
Georgia Oakley
Film director known for Sense and Sensibility and Blue Jean
Episode: How Dir. Georgia Oakley Captured Austen's Yearning on Celluloid in 'Sense and Sensibility'
Christopher Salerno
Emmy award-winning SNL film unit editor
SNL
Episode: How SNL Editors Turn 36 Hours of Footage Into a Finished Sketch

Host

GG Hawkins
Host of The No Film School Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 892 ratings
  • Great Resource For Emerging Filmmakers

    There are resources for focuses of all kinds in the industry here. So much to learn as you grow a career. Great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rowbean42
    United States4 months ago
  • Ok

    So you’re mad the government is trying to bring filmmaking back to America and mad film makers don’t get those tax cuts which based on your previous episodes we know you are pro higher taxes on everyone, except you of course

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MouseBear123
    United Statesa year ago
  • A mixed bag

    The episodes that are good are very good. The episodes that talk about how many bangers Ben Affleck has made in a row are very bad. A pod that mostly makes you very glad you aren’t spending your life making hot garbage.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    richard4044
    United States2 years ago
  • GREAT SHOW for Aspiring Filmmakers!

    If you’re an aspiring film-maker, and interested in learning about how to navigate the film industry, The No Film School Podcast is exactly what you’re after.

    From industry expert interviews, to up-and coming directors they cover everything from writing, production, to the business side of the industry.

    Be sure to check out GG’s conversation making her first feature as well -> It’s an inspiring conversation about writing your project and getting it made on your own.

    A MUST LISTEN!

    Luke

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luke DePron
    United States2 years ago
  • Good stuff

    Especially enjoying the BTS content of GG Hawkins film.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cuaran14
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise practical filmmaking insights and actionable tips for indie projects.
Some listeners note host interruptions or politics occasionally color episodes, affecting perceived balance.
Reviews highlight strong guest lineups and informative interviews across roles in film and TV.

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#217
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#219
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How to Cut a Fable: Editing 'Wicker'
Q: What advice do you have for emerging editors navigating indie, low-budget, and micro-budget work, and for those moving into larger-scale productions?
She recommends choosing projects she believes in creatively, building skills while raising budgets over time, and not assuming a bigger budget means higher pay. She also stresses choosing work that feels sustainable and fulfilling.
How to Cut a Fable: Editing 'Wicker'
Q: Now that I Saw the TV Glow has been out in the world, how has that experience shaped your career since then and your work as an editor?
Marshall says the film has resonated with audiences, and people recognizing her as its editor has been an exciting and unusual experience.
The Creative Friction Advantage in Editing 'Primetime'
Q: Talk to me about how you guys struck that balance with the tone, and ultimately, how you could decide if something like this bit that you were cutting together with the back and forth, that was crafted all in post, ultimately fit in the tone of the movie.
Garber says the film deliberately walks a tonal tightrope, combining humor with serious subject matter. The humor reflects how people respond to difficult events and echoes the entertainment style of the television show depicted in the film.
The Creative Friction Advantage in Editing 'Primetime'
Q: Can you share an example from Primetime where that creative friction unlocked a scene?
Garber describes disagreement about a scene where Chris gives Dan the nickname Decoy Dan. He used repeated takes to build a playful exchange around the name, an edit that Oppenheim liked and that replaced the original approach.
He Listened to the Podcast. Then He Made a Feature Film.
Q: What is the advice that you would give him?
He advises filmmakers to surround themselves with people they trust, acknowledge what they do not know, listen to cast and crew, and follow the strongest idea rather than protect their egos.

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A practical, industry-focused series that blends interviews with filmmakers, editors, producers, and technologists to illuminate the craft, business, and distribution of film and TV. Episodes routinely tackle hands-on topics like editing techniques, AI tools for production, fundraising and financing strategies, distribution approaches for indie projects, production design on micro-budget films, and navigating industry shifts such as strikes and changing gatekeepers. Noteworthy is the range of guests—from veteran editors and producers to AI and distribution experts—providing actionable guidance for aspiring filmmakers and seasoned professionals alike. The show is likely to appeal to creators seeking credible, experience-based insights, pract... more

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1. Daniel Garber
2. Sofi Marshall
3. Douglas A. Plomitallo
4. Matt Lewis
5. Aaron Spears
6. Brian Duffield
7. Daniel Kraus
8. Georgia Oakley

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