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What’s the most effective way filmmakers can explain what they do, to people who don’t understand the industry? How do you argue against the notion that “film is not a real industry?” What’s the best way to approach a film course, so you can get the most out of it?


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

  • Educating your family on what it takes to write a screenplay
  • Navigating outsider opinions on the film industry
  • Why we can still love filmmaking even if we aren't’ “Spielbergs”
  • How to get the most out of any film course you take
  • The most common defense mechanism of a filmmaker
  • Embracing the knowledge that you will always be learning 
  • Why we can’t fathom the fact AI is writing screenplays



    • Memorable Quotes

    • “Many doors are not open in Hollywood, so you have to find a window to sneak through sometimes.” [4:16]
    • “If they can’t find that passion, I would change the subject to something that’s way worse.” [17:40]
    • “We deliberately erase the labor of the people who create the art we want to see, because we don’t like thinking about all the effort that went into it.” [19:00]
    • “You paid to take this class. So just pretend you have something to learn.” [34:13]
    • “The joy in a screenplay is witnessing another person’s humanity.” [41:12]



      • Resources:

      6 Ways to Make the Most of Any Film Course or Project.


      ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’ Production Designer Yashar Kassai on the Future of Animation



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