The No Film School Podcast

Packaging and the Death of Naked Specs

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The days of selling naked specs are over. It’s now the filmmaker's job to understand how to package their projects. While many were opposed to packaging in the past, there are effective ways to approach the process that will leave you feeling empowered.


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

  • The benefits and drawbacks of packaging
  • Why Hollywood is risk averse right now
  • Packaging through the eyes of a writer or director
  • Naked specs - what are they?
  • What the packaging process looks like
  • Writing specs that can realistically be created
  • Why AI will not eliminate the need for skilled creatives
  • Collaborating with others so they feel comfortable and seen 
  • The problems of measuring stardom



    • Memorable Quotes

    • “Your script has to be perfect by the time you turn it in. Nobody wants to develop anything anymore.” [7:48]
    • “It’s the job of a filmmaker to bend reality as far as you possibly can.” [15:16]
    • “AI often gives people the heebie jeebies.” [24:15]
    • “Every measurement tool we have is gibberish.” [27:20]



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