The No Film School Podcast

The No Film School Podcast

No Film School

Episodes 908
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (426)
Since Jun 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Outreach Signals

Features Guests

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
54%
Hosting
feeds.megaphone.fm

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

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.

Social Media

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

The Logistics of Chaos: Directing Lord of the Flies With 36 Child Actors With Marc Munden

Jun 12, 2026 47m

GG Hawkins speaks with BAFTA-winning director Marc Munden about directing the new Netflix adaptation of Lord of the Flies, written by Jack Thorne. Munden discusses revisiting William Golding’s novel,…

Pete Ohs' 2026 Distribution Experiment #2: Erupcja (and Releasing an Indie Starring Charli XCX)

Jun 11, 2026 46m

GG Hawkins continues No Film School’s 2026 distribution experiment with filmmaker Pete Ohs, focusing on the release of Erupcja, his Warsaw-shot microbudget feature starring Charli XCX, Lena Góra,…

They Started in the Red — Then Made a Movie: The Story of 'Hacked'

Jun 04, 2026 43m

No Film School’s GG Hawkins talks with filmmaker Shane Brady and producer Emily Zercher-Brady about turning a devastating real-life hack into the revenge comedy-horror feature Hacked: A Double…

They Said This Movie Did Everything You’re Not Supposed To—Then The President’s Cake Won Cannes

May 21, 2026 50m

No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with writer-director Hasan Hadi and producer Leah Chen Baker about the development, financing, production, and release journey behind The President’s Cake. The…

Insights Into Blackmagic Design's Latest Cameras and Products Introduced at NAB 2026

May 15, 2026 27m

Jourdan Aldredge speaks with Blackmagic Design’s Simon Westland at NAB 2026 about the company’s latest camera, live production, mobile filmmaking, DaVinci Resolve, Blackmagic Cloud, and AI workflow…

How Specificity Makes Better Films: ‘Mile End Kicks’ and ‘I Like Movies’ Director Chandler Levack Explains

May 14, 2026 41m

GG Hawkins talks with writer-director Chandler Levack about making I Like Movies, Mile End Kicks, and Roommates, and how Levack protects a specific filmmaking voice while moving between indie…

Inside Premiere’s Color Mode: Adobe’s Biggest Color Grading Overhaul in a Decade

May 08, 2026 44m

No Film School’s Jourdan Aldridge sits down with Adobe’s Jason Druss at NAB 2026 to discuss Adobe Premiere’s new Color Mode, a three-year effort to rethink color grading for video editors. The…

'Modern Whore': How a Creative Crush Turned Into a Sean Baker-Backed Film

May 07, 2026 43m

Director Nicole Bazuin joins No Film School’s GG Hawkins to discuss the decade-long creative collaboration behind Modern Whore, a hybrid documentary based on Andrea Werhun’s memoir about her…

How to Build Trust with Documentary Subjects Before You Roll — Live from Aspen Shortsfest

Apr 30, 2026 30m

Jo Light interviews documentary and commercial director Brendan Young live from Aspen Shortsfest about his short documentary The Meloneers, which follows the Rocky Ford High School wrestling program…

Shooting in Real Time with “The Pitt” DP Johanna Coelho

Apr 23, 2026 44m

In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins speaks with cinematographer Johanna Coelho about building the immersive visual language behind The Pitt. Coelho breaks down how she…

A Path to Profitability in an Industry Built on Fear?

Apr 17, 2026 1h 10m

GG Hawkins speaks with Kino co-founders Brit MacRae and Daril Fannin about the broken handoff between post-production and release, and how insecure screeners, fragmented feedback workflows, and…

Reimagining Post: AI-Powered Rough Cuts Editing Overnight (Partner Episode)

Apr 14, 2026 39m

In this sponsored episode, GG Hawkins speaks with Eddie AI co-founder and CEO Shamir Allibhai about Eddie AI’s latest release, Eddie v3, which launched on April 14, 2026 ahead of NAB Show 2026. Their…

From Evil Dead Rise to The Mummy: Lee Cronin on Evolving Horror

Apr 11, 2026 52m

Writer-director Lee Cronin joins No Film School to discuss how he approached reimagining The Mummy through the lens of family trauma, mystery, and body horror. In conversation with GG Hawkins, Cronin…

How to Edit for a Screen Life Film: Insights from the Team Behind Mercy

Apr 09, 2026 37m

GG Hawkins speaks with editors Lam T. Nguyen and Austin Keeling about building the visual language of Mercy, a hybrid screen life thriller directed by Timur Bekmambetov. They break down how editorial…

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run — Then Landed on HBO

Apr 03, 2026 1h 5m

In this episode, GG Hawkins speaks with animator and director Julian Glander about making his microbudget animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter for just $30,000, premiering it at Tribeca, building…

The AI Doc Breakdown — Filmmaking in the Age of Uncertainty

Mar 27, 2026 1h

In this episode, No Film School host GG Hawkins speaks with director Charlie Tyrell and editors Davis Coombe and Daysha Broadway about The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist. The conversation…

Pete Ohs' 2026 Distribution Experiment #1: 'OBEX'

Mar 26, 2026 34m

GG Hawkins speaks with filmmaker Pete Ohs for the first installment in a quarterly 2026 series tracking how he releases four films over the course of the year. Using OBEX as the case study, Ohs…

SXSW 2026 Was Where Film and AI Met as Frenemies

Mar 19, 2026 56m

Ryan Koo and Jourdan Aldredge report from Austin during the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival, reflecting on how the event felt different after the convention center overhaul and how the festival’s…

The Horror in What You Don’t See—How Sound and Rhythm Build Suspense in 'Undertone'

Mar 14, 2026 39m

In this episode, No Film School host GG Hawkins speaks with editor Sonny Atkins about shaping fear through sound, rhythm, and restraint in the horror feature Undertone. Atkins breaks down how the…

Director Amy Wang Reveals the Job That Keeps Filmmakers Working After Film School

Mar 12, 2026 45m

Writer-director Amy Wang joins the No Film School podcast to discuss her debut feature, Slanted, and the long road from film school to theatrical release. In conversation with GG Hawkins, Wang…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The No Film School Podcast have?

The No Film School Podcast has published 908 episodes since June 2016.

Is The No Film School Podcast still active?

The No Film School Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 47m.

How do I contact The No Film School Podcast for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for The No Film School Podcast, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts