
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 972 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

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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There are resources for focuses of all kinds in the industry here. So much to learn as you grow a career. Great podcast.
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
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.
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
Especially enjoying the BTS content of GG Hawkins film.
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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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Recent guests on The No Film School Podcast include:
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2. Sofi Marshall
3. Douglas A. Plomitallo
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