The No Film School Podcast

An Indie Film Exec Unpacks The Post-Strike World

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“As Hollywood changes post-strike, the only surefire way in the door is to have something great people are excited to make.” If you are a writer looking to break into the industry, you need to know how to write a great script that producers actually want to read.


In today’s episode, No Film School’s Jason Hellerman speaks with acquisition executive and script consultant, Evan Littman, to discuss:

  • The difference between large studios and indie markets 
  • How indie films are made
  • Why you should not submit a short
  • Castability - why you need to write roles for specific actors 
  • The reasons you need representation as a writer
  • Why it’s a seller’s market right now if your script is ready and it’s a banger
  • Having a basic understanding of production costs
  • Log lines we don’t like
  • Carving out your own little corner of Hollywood



    • Memorable Quotes

    • “Horror is a great, communal, theatrical experience.” [9:12]
    • “I hope I’m not crushing anyone’s soul when I say, ‘nobody really cares about shorts.’” [13:09]
    • “The strikes are over, but that doesn’t mean it got easier. It means it got harder.” [15:56]
    • “Know how much your movie costs.” [27:16]
    • “Do not wait for everyone else to tell you ‘yes.’” [40:04]


      • Resources:

      Get Made Consulting


      How to Write a Logline


      Read Evan’s No Film School articles



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