The No Film School Podcast

Gift Guide 2023 and the Pokémon Cards of Filmmaking

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It’s that time of year again. The time of year when we show the filmmakers in our lives how much we appreciate them, with practical gifts that will improve their filmmaking journey. 


In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:

  • Pulling out a new set of pens for your new project - it’s so satisfying
  • Using a notebook versus using your phone
  • Reading “A Swim in a Pond in the Rain” while sitting in a sauna 
  • Understanding the joy and richness of teaching
  • Why you need a podcast microphone even if you aren’t a podcaster
  • Why a quarterly planner is better than a yearly planner
  • The $70 light used on an $80 million movie
  • Why having a nice notebook improves the quality of your work


    • Memorable Quotes

    • “It’s almost like I’m texting, when I’m writing.” [3:21]
    • “Everyone trusts you if you write a note in a notebook…Everyone thinks you are serious with a notebook.” [5:06]
    • “I’m not sure I see what you see in this, but the fact that you see it, makes me excited to go on the journey to try to see it.” [11:44]
    • “Filmmakers should all have nice microphones.” [15:45]
    • “My life and my specs changed drastically when I got Grammarly.” [20:22]


      • Resources:

      PILOT Razor Point Fine Line Marker Stick Pens 

      Leuchtturm 1917 notebook

      Drehgriffel Nr. 1

      Muji Color Gel Pens

      Bull and Stash notepads

      Pilot Precise Pen

      George Saunders “A Swim in a Pond in the Rain”

      Sennheiser Profile Streaming Microphone

      Rode NT-USB mini

      Grammarly plans

      Poketo Quarterly Planner 

      Aputure MC 30 Light 

      Moleskine unlined notebook



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