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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 ... Ver más
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An Accidental First Feature—Walé Oyéjidé’s on His Stunning ‘Bravo, Burkina!’
Walé Oyéjidé is a director, writer, designer, photographer, musician, and lawyer who uses the power of storytelling to combat bias. His debut feature, Bravo, Burkina!, had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The film is about a Burkinabé boy who flees his village and migrates to Italy. When later disillusioned by heartbreak, and haunted by memories of home, he travels through time in hope of regaining all he has lost.
In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director Walé Oyéjidé, discuss:
Not being rigid about the format you use to tell a story
Thinking more about the voice of the filmmaker instead of the budget of the project
Changing the bias people have towards refugees by casting them for his projects
How naivety can help us make big leaps and take chances
Giving your team time to work together before committing to a larger, more serious project
Contributing deeply to the local communities he works with
Why it takes decades to figure out your voice
Appreciating all the rejections you get
Memorable Quotes
“Finding your voice from the beginning, that’s more precious than any particular tools.” [7:38]
“We should not be shy about understanding why we are on this planet.” [17:09]
“You’re doing yourself and the world a disservice by not being your best self.” [49:21]
“It is better to be quiet than it is to be frivolous.” [52:14]
Mentioned Resources:
Bravo, Burkina! - Presented by Ethical Fashion Initiative & Ikiré Jones
Stills from the film: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Mjad6OiPQF8Bncp5QauS1JPPcdGicOdf
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26/5/2023
56:17
How To Navigate Hollywood Power Structures and What SAG Striking Means for the WGA
If you have ever been treated like garbage by others with power positions, we can relate. How do you respond to that type of treatment? Do you “kill them with kindness” or do you yell right back at them? Is there a way that we can train those in the industry to start being more conscious and kind?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman are joined by award-winning creator, Capella Fahoome to discuss:
Loving the passion-driven film industry
How Hollywood should be a place where we can collectively create and treat each other with mutuality
Using technology to improve quality of life, not eliminate it
Finding a balance between being kind and protecting yourself from exploitation
Why email is not effective to use when communicating to those with power
What things will look like if SAG decides to go on strike
Why groups need to publicly demand things
Talking about foreign films that have really moved us
The benefits that come with watching foreign films
Memorable Quotes
“No one person can know everything. You have to have these relationships.” [3:56]
“Hollywood is a collection, for all of us creatives to come and meet and collaborate in one place.” [5:21]
“We can use A.I. for good. We don’t have to use it to eliminate people’s livelihood.” [9:03]
“I hate the term soft skills…they are more important than the hard skills and calling them soft skills make them seem like towels.” [14:20]
Resources:
How to Be A Hollywood Assistant in Film and TV
‘Joyland’ Director Saim Sadiq Redefines What It Means To Be a Director
Capella’s website
Capella’s Instagram
When Is Now podcast
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25/5/2023
59:20
How To Break Into TV and Keep Healthy Boundaries
When it comes to following your dream of breaking into the entertainment industry, you have to hustle in order to make that dream a reality. The question is, when does all that hustling become toxic to your well-being?
In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and writer Charla Lauriston discuss:
How Charla manages living between LA and Vancouver
Having this terrifying and weird desire to do stand up comedy
Taking writing seriously versus not taking it seriously
Having a sense of urgency when you dive into a new career in entertainment
What she learned from making a terrible web series
Why the pandemic felt like a gift
Growing out of the constant, hustling lifestyle
Why she decided to go back to social media after taking three years off
Memorable Quotes
“Our profession is very anxiety inducing.” [12:05]
“If you have the creativeness in your soul and you don’t nurture it, you will go crazy.” [18:48]
“It’s very very hard to put up boundaries because there is very little structure in the work that we do.” [37:54]
“Where I am is enough. Where I am is okay.” [42:15]
Resources:
The Werking Writer School
Charla’s Instagram
The Werking Writer on Instagram
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19/5/2023
56:22
Is Your Project Fellowship-Ready? Plus, Find The Perfect IP For You
With the WGA being on its third week of strike, we can’t help but start to think about all the ways the industry is changing and what that looks like for us filmmakers. Will Hollywood still seek out our creative ideas, or will we be pushed to only making IP projects in order to market an existing idea? And how does this all affect brand new filmmakers who are struggling just to get their short films accepted into labs?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:
Making the most out of a difficult situation, with fun events for those on strike
Keeping an eye out on the bargaining dates for DGA and SAG
A story about a development executive who was willing to support GG’s stance on the WGA strike
What bums us out about IP and the future of the industry
Figuring out which IP’s you would like to make your own
What labs are actually looking for when you apply
How to know when your projects are ready for labs and festivals
The benefits to developing projects in a group
Building on yourself so you can keep getting better
Memorable Quotes
“Get out there and picket, because your future in Hollywood is dependent on it. Whether you are in the WGA or not.” [6:29]
“I try to write things that I know I could potentially make.” [20:39]
“If the story stands out…people will look past things that require budgets.” [36:28]
“If your mom loves it, ask someone else.” [42:43]
Resources:
Why Is Hollywood Leaving Tarantino Behind?
Which Paid Service Gives the Best Script Coverage? We Tested Three Popular Options
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18/5/2023
52:22
A Step-By-Step Guide to Indie Film: From Labs to Sundance to Theaters
Laurel Parmet is a director and writer who has been nominated and awarded for her shorts, Kira Burning and Spring. Kara Durrett is a producer who works in both independent film and television, producing films such as Save Yourselves! and Topside. We were honored to speak to both of them about their recent film, The Starling Girl, which made its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, director Laurel Parmet, and producer Kara Durrett discuss:
The surreal, emotional feeling of premiering at Sundance
What the film, The Starling Girl, is about
Why Laurel believes going to film school was invaluable for her
Getting fully financed and then losing it all when the pandemic started
Pitching a film - how to do it and why it’s so amazing
What the remote editing experience was like
Plotting out each scene to encourage certain audience emotions
Feeling fortunate from the positive response after premiering at Sundance
The process of bringing a film to the screen
How to maintain stamina on projects that take years to make
What you need to do before deciding to become a producer
Memorable Quotes
“Eventually it all fell apart and we didn’t know how we were going to make the film, and it was pretty dark for me.” [19:33]
“Everytime you pitch, you are honing in on what is the most important part of the story.” [24:46]
“Make sure you realize you are running a marathon, not a sprint, because it’s a long road.” [34:38]
“Pick the people you adore and then make something together.” [55:07]
Mentioned Resources:
The Starling Girl
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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.