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  • Unlearning Grind Culture With Oscar-Winning Editor Paul Rogers
    In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with Oscar-winning editor Paul Rogers, best known for his work on Everything Everywhere All at Once. Paul opens up about his journey from Alabama to Hollywood, founding the post-production company Parallax, and how personal experiences—like fatherhood and burnout—reshaped his approach to creativity and work. The conversation dives deep into balancing artistic passion with sustainable working habits, challenging the toxic grind culture in filmmaking, and embracing a more holistic view of success in the industry. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman, and guest Paul Rogers discuss... The origins of Paul's career and his path to editing How Parallax was founded and its evolving mission The “one for me, one for them” model—redefining it for sustainability How COVID redefined Paul’s understanding of work-life balance Setting boundaries in the film industry and learning to say no The creative benefits of rest and “collecting experiences” How fame after winning an Oscar impacted his workflow Memorable Quotes: "Surviving wasn't thriving... and I really wanted to thrive." "You can get to flow state through burnout, or through joy. Joy is just harder." "You're going to start regurgitating the same ideas creatively over and over again." "Have life outside of filmmaking… be collectors, not recyclers.” Guests: Paul Rogers Resources: Parallax Everything Everywhere All at Once BLKNWS: Terms and Conditions (upcoming) Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram 📩 Send us an email with questions or feedback: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Shooting Live Between Mumbai and Frankfurt with a Global Superstar
    This episode of the No Film School Podcast welcomes back Charles Haine, who hosts a compelling conversation with filmmaker Aditya Kripalani and lead actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangada Satarupa. The group discusses their latest film I'm Not an Actor, a cross-continental drama that was shot simultaneously in Mumbai and Frankfurt, using FaceTime as a primary storytelling and production tool. The film follows a virtual connection between a struggling actor and a melancholic retired banker, played by two of India's most compelling talents. They unpack the technological challenges, emotional resonance, and deeply collaborative process behind the movie, from remote acting and directing to editing via FaceTime itself. In this episode, No Film School's Charles Haine and guests discuss... The challenges of filming across two continents using FaceTime How real-life technological constraints enhanced the storytelling Rewriting and reshooting the ending based on audience feedback Using location to reflect character psychology The importance of creating seamless digital intimacy on screen How Apple products unintentionally became integral to the production Remote post-production workflows and their growing normalcy The influence of Richard Linklater and conversational cinema Memorable Quotes: "Technology disappeared. That was the best thing." "I thought, okay, this is my life. This is how you connect. This is the world actually, where I have to survive." "I edited this film on FaceTime... the post-production also happened remotely, just like the film." "It had to feel like a vlog... that's how we were very specific. It has to look like someone's doing a vlog." Guests: Aditya Kripalani Nawazuddin Siddiqui Chitrangada Satarupa Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram  📩 Send us an email with questions or feedback: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Showrunners Nick Stoller & Francesca Delbanco on Sharing Everything
    In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with powerhouse writing and showrunning duo Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco. The married couple behind hit shows like Friends from College and Platonic discuss the nuances of building a creative career, collaborating with your spouse, and navigating the demands of leading a TV series. They reflect on how their individual writing journeys led them to a shared path, how they approach leadership and tone in a writer's room, and what makes Platonic so personal and relatable. Plus, GG and Jason dive into practical festival PR tips and how to plan for distribution after your film is finished. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guests Nick Stoller & Francesca Delbanco discuss... How Nick and Francesca transitioned from individual careers to a collaborative creative partnership The inspiration and evolution behind Platonic, now in its second season on Apple TV+ Balancing marriage, parenthood, and co-showrunning duties What makes a second season creatively different—and sometimes harder—than a first The dynamics of a writer’s room and the importance of hiring the right voices How to sustain a long-term creative career by following your passions Tactical PR strategies for filmmakers hitting the festival circuit Budgeting for buyer vs. non-buyer film festivals and why it matters Memorable Quotes: "I always say TV and movies are hard to make. There's no reason that you shouldn't try to make it fun." "We both worry about 100 percent of the process together at all times." "Your voice is really all you have as a writer. So make it as specific to you as you possibly can." "When you run out of ideas, that's when the best ideas come.” Guests: Nicholas Stoller Francesca Delbanco Resources: I Really Love My Husband – Instagram I Really Love My Husband Screening w/ In-Person Q&A Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram  📩 Send us an email with questions or feedback: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • How a Smutty Pizza Pitch Won the Frontières 'Short to Feature' Comp
    In this special episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with filmmaker duo Talia Shea Levin and Kara Grace Miller to discuss the journey behind their short film Make Me a Pizza—a provocative, hilarious, and genre-blurring short that’s become a viral sensation. Fresh off a big win at the Fantasia Festival’s Frontières 'Short to Feature' competition, Levin and Miller open up about their pitch experience, the creation of their film, the strategic path to building an audience, and what it really takes to turn a short into a feature in today’s film industry. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guests discuss... How Make Me a Pizza evolved from a bit into a film that resonated with audiences and trolls alike The strategy behind their pitch at Fantasia’s Frontières market—and how they clinched the win How building a dedicated fanbase (even with age restrictions on YouTube) became key to their success The value of showing up in person to festivals and pitching events Why going viral with a controversial short can be a career launchpad, not a setback Using limitations (like budget and film stock) as creative tools The importance of community over water bottle tours and industry gatekeeping What’s next after winning the pitch competition—and how they’re navigating the post-Festival whirlwind Memorable Quotes: “We have gotten so much love from the weirdos and the perverts, who we are lucky to call our fans.” “We are starting a cult, and we might get to make a feature film.” “If you got the Uber money, spend the Uber money.” “I didn’t dream of posting on Instagram... but you have to get your art to its audience.” Guests: Talia Shea Levin Kara Grace Miller Resources: Make Me a Pizza Instagram: @ThePizzaMovie Talia's Instagram: @taliashea23 Kara's Instagram: @karagmiller Frontières Market: https://frontieresmarket.com/ Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram  📩 Send us an email with questions or feedback: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Field Producing on Last Week Tonight & Tackling Vimeo’s EU/UK Problem
    In this episode, GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman sit down with filmmaker and producer Matthew Scheffler, whose unique path through the industry includes five seasons field producing for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and producing shows like Random Acts of Flyness and Black Twitter: A People's History. Matthew shares his journey from faking his way into the industry to directing his own Victorian horror short The Traveler, while raising three kids and navigating the shifting landscape of indie filmmaking. The episode also revisits the growing frustration Vimeo users in the UK and EU face due to regulatory changes, sparking a larger conversation on platform responsibility and the future of video hosting for filmmakers. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman, and guest Matthew Scheffler discuss... How Matthew went from commercials in Boston to producing Emmy-winning segments for Last Week Tonight The real challenges of transitioning from production roles into directing How working in production sharpened his creative instincts The long road to making The Traveler, a Victorian horror short shot on Staten Island Why Vimeo has become inaccessible in the UK/EU and what it means for indie filmmakers A listener’s UK-based perspective on the loss of Staff Picks and public search Vimeo’s official response to the criticism and the broader implications of global tech regulation Memorable Quotes: "You kind of lie within the parameters...lying about a location where you live. I agree with you—chances are if I had said I was moving, they would have just given it to my friend who already lives there." "I've never been on a production where the budget matched the creative. Ever." "You just have to decide what you need to cut out—because when you have kids especially, you can't really cut them out." "Filmmakers built Vimeo. They shouldn't forget that." Guests: Matthew Scheffler Resources: The Traveler Instagram: @thetraveler_film Matthew’s Instagram: @ironschef2021 Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram  📩 Send us an email with questions or feedback: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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” required.
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