The No Film School Podcast

How To Write a Movie To Shoot (In Three Months)

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On this special episode of the No Film School podcast, host GG Hawkins shares her experience of writing her first feature, 'I Really Love My Husband' on a small budget and arguably, an even smaller timeline. She discusses the constraints she faced, the collaborative writing process, and the challenges of receiving feedback. GG emphasizes the importance of pushing through the bad drafts to reach the good ones and highlights the value of constraints in spurring creativity. She also emphasizes the need for support from others and setting deadlines.

Takeaways

  • Constraints can spur creativity and lead to unique and specific storytelling.
  • Writing doesn't have to be a lonely process; seek feedback and collaborate with others.
  • Push through the bad drafts to reach the good ones; don't be discouraged by initial shortcomings.
  • Setting deadlines and receiving feedback from trusted sources can help refine and improve the script.


    • Video: https://vimeo.com/979992225?share=copy

    Support the film: gghawkins.com/backourfilm

    This episode is Directed & Produced by Max Gibson

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