The No Film School Podcast

Heat is important to your film career. It means that you and your work are gaining attention and recognition, which can lead to more opportunities in the future. So how can you generate and navigate heat at an industry level? What contributes to “positive heat” or “negative heat?” In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman speak with Chris Moore, Katie Marpe, and Dennis De Nobile to discuss:  How Chris, Katie, and Dennis entered the industry and how they met Why you need to promote yourself and your work The One Moore Hollywood Podcast and the topics they discuss The difference between “in the business heat” and “out of the business heat” Seeing big corporations gravitating toward original ideas How audiences decide whether they will watch a movie or not Getting feedback on your ideas Why your idea may be better suited for a different medium Good Will Hunting - Generating authentic heat with the script When you realize a script isn’t working  How your attitude and behavior affect the type of heat you generate Sensing tension of the cast and crew while watching a movie Memorable Quotes “It’s like surfing. The best thing to do in your career is to read what’s happening around you and take the wave where it’s taking you.” [4:22] “You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas. You can’t just operate in a vacuum and expect somebody to discover you.” [16:12 ] “Go out and make something you think you would pay for.” [52:12] “What’s the commercial version of your weirdness?” [1:01:28] “Heat will come back to you. It will tell you if your shit is good. If you can’t generate any heat, that means your shit is not good.” [1:07:17] Mentioned:Follow Chris on IGFollow Dennis on IG Follow Katie on IG One Moore Hollywood Podcast on IGFind No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschoolTwitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschoolInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschoolSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you build a career as a cinematographer when the odds are against you? How do you create opportunities for yourself, when dealing with rejection, financial barriers, and prejudice? Is it possible to pursue your dream without conforming and becoming someone you are not? In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with cinematographers Bruce Cole and Alejandro Mejía to discuss:  Being drawn to visual art from a young age The people who encouraged and inspired their creative dreams Feeling motivated by rejection  Why New York is a great place to start a film career The importance of having mentors in your career journey Stigmas they experience in the industry as minorities Why we need to stop glamorizing film careers How to maintain balance during long, tedious projects Cultivating yourself and embracing who you are Having another creative form of expression outside of film Memorable Quotes “I want to do this. I want to travel the world and know the world with a camera.” [14:25] “New York is probably the best starter city for young filmmakers from all walks of life.” [40:09] “This is not a speed race. This is a marathon. We are long-distance runners.” [71:28] “We’re losing that artistry because we are so focused on being someone else.” [79:10] Mentioned:From Landing the Job to Boosting Morale: Sundance DP Roundtable Dives into Filters & MoreMore about BruceMore about AlejandroFind No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschoolTwitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschoolSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The small decisions that you make at the beginning of your project, can cause headaches later on. If you want to avoid tech issues in post, then you need to set up your project correctly from the start. Speaking of doing things right from the start, there is a right way and a wrong way to approach your interviews. How should you prepare for your next interview to make sure it doesn’t bomb?In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss: Bombing interviews in Hollywood What not to do during an interview Going to interviews as a slightly fancier version of yourself  How to respond when someone doesn’t read your script Feeling guilty for not reading other people’s scripts Career errors we have learned from The helpless feeling you get when troubleshooting tech problems  Media management issues in post-production Sorting through the timeline and looking for weird shots Why it’s worth bringing on subject matter experts early Memorable Quotes “Over-researching is never a mistake when you are given an opportunity.” [2:09] “Everyone I know has made huge, catastrophic career mistakes and we’ve all kept going.” [9:00] “Setting up things right from the start makes your life so much easier.” [30:29] “God bless people in post-production. The most patient humans in the world.” [35:48] Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschoolTwitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschoolInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschoolSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring the role of intimacy coordinators in creating safe spaces for actors during intimate scenes and advocating for consent and boundaries. Discussions on choreographing intimate scenes, prioritizing actors' comfort, and reframing storytelling through respectful portrayals of intimacy. Emphasis on the balance between artistic freedom and safety protocols, fostering a culture of specificity and safety in the film industry, and the importance of maintaining a consent-driven workspace.

You are still a legitimate filmmaker even if you don’t own any gear. Most filmmakers actually don’t own the gear they use and for good reason. And speaking of gear, what movies geared you toward the path of filmmaking? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss: Buying gear or renting gear - which is better? When you should justify buying gear Realizing how much work it takes to create a movie The things that made us want to work in movies Having fun with genre Looking for books about the making of movies  The idea of being inserted into the story How to influence others who don’t enjoy movies Unpredictable twists that bail out the “bad guy” The balance between fantasy and reality in a film Memorable Quotes “Most professionals rent because gear has wear and tear and you outgrow it.” [5:10] “In the digital era, shit ages fast!” [11:13] “I cannot imagine a human with two lungs, two ears, two eyes, and a heart not loving Tokyo Drift.” [27:01] “I already knew I wanted to be a filmmaker before I read my first IMDb trivia page.” [18:32] Mentioned:Share Grid rental platform Waking Ned DevineClueShirley TempleThe Little Rascals The Secret GardenThe Royal TenenbaumsBeing John MalkovichThe Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift ProblemistaFind No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschoolTwitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschoolInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschoolSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover how Pete Ohs redefines filmmaking by emphasizing creativity over equipment. Explore the unique approach to developing characters and creating scores. Learn about the excitement of limited budget filmmaking and the magic of uncertainty. Hear about their festival experiences and the importance of collaboration in the industry.

Getting your script into the hands of the right people is extremely difficult. What is a desperate screenwriter to do if they seek feedback on their screenplay? Are script coverage services helpful or just another cog profiting from an emerging filmmaker’s hope? In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss: Recalling memories from March 2020 when the world “shut down” Why we are surprised that Nikon bought RED The acquisition of BorrowLenses  The importance of the first 10 pages of your script  Why the opening scene of The Godfather is so powerful  The Gauntlet - a controversial script coverage service  What infuriates us about AI script coverage Why AI cannot evaluate creative screenwriting Hollywood, the hope machine Memorable Quotes “In those first ten pages you know, what is this movie and who is it for.” [14:55] “The idea of AI evaluating your script is fucking horseshit.” [26:08] “We keep engaging in this fantasy that AI can think. AI cannot fucking think.” [30:52] “That’s what Hollywood is. It’s a hope machine. You always have perpetual hope that tomorrow you can become famous.” [40:46] Mentioned:Lensrentals To Acquire BorrowLensesHeard of The New, Controversial Script Coverage Service The Gauntlet?Why All AI Script Coverage is a Scam Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschoolTwitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschoolInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschoolSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to succeed with fantasy and make it a transformative experience, you have to create real characters. To convey realness, you have to go beyond the “good versus evil” narrative of traditional fantasy movies. You have to create duality.In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, to discuss: Why Juan Carlos became a filmmaker The complicated family dynamics in his film, Damsel Why he loves portraying duality in the characters Why you always have to have a plan, even if you don’t stick to it  How he prepares for production A happy accident that became one of his favorite shots The inspiration behind the violent fire in the movie Creating a proper fire simulation Why you have to chase your own voice Memorable Quotes “I thought ‘oh my god I have to make movies like this.’ ” [5:46] “I’m much more willing to show the grey zone, because I think that takes you into the reality.” [11:35] “You have to give space to happy accidents.” [16:26] Mentioned:Damsel Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschoolTwitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschoolInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschoolSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics discussed in the podcast include showing films to actors, setting yearly goals, making money between projects, sharing goals, successful screenwriter productivity, effective general meetings, asking about development funds, post-production bond with actors, navigating career goals in film industry, maximizing impact in meetings, collaborative decision-making, financial aspects in projects, and narrative lessons from Survivor.

What does it look like to advocate for yourself as a creator? Well, it starts with understanding your value and knowing where you can serve. Then, you have to develop the courage to articulate and offer your expertise. This is exactly what Shakina did to land the role of executive story editor on the NBC series, Quantum Leap.In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with multihyphenate creator, Shakina, to discuss: How she got her start as a storyteller Why framing is just as important in theater as it is on TV How her experience as a trans person helps her write for Quantum Leap What it’s like to work with new cast members every week Why the coming out scene in “The Family Treasure” episode was so powerful Telling ground-breaking nuanced stories that are unprecedented  Making queer stories more comfortable and less “threatening” for audiences The fast-paced yet collaborative nature of writers' rooms Advocating for herself in various roles on set  Creating space for characters we don’t normally see on television Memorable Quotes “Just write something that will never get made.” [8:52] “You have to be in charge of how you see yourself and lean into the skills that bring you the most joy.” [35:47] “Space without resources and support is a trap.” [40:00] “Do something every day that pushes you toward your dream.” [41:02] Mentioned:Quantum Leap "The Family Treasure"  Difficult PeopleFind No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschoolTwitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschoolInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschoolSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices