09.07.2023 - By No Film School
Where are things at with the current WGA and SAG strikes? How do these strikes affect the way we think about work-life balance? How can you make sure all your ducks are in a row, when preparing to shoot a low-budget, indie film?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and Jason discuss:
What took place between the WGA and AMPTP in a recent meeting
The incredibly difficult role of being a showrunner
Paying feature writers on a weekly basis
Shooting an ultra, low budget, indie film in small island in Panama
The No Film School Production Checklist for Directors
Why chemistry is so underrated when it comes to casting
Storyboarding more transitions between different scenes
Benefits to filming rehearsals on an iPhone
Being nickel and dimed on the softwares you need as a filmmaker
Memorable Quotes
“We need to remember how important it is to have a sustainable life when you are doing any job.” [6:04]
“We don’t like wondering where our food is going to come from.” [7:58]
“I’m treating it like it’s my life grad school thesis. My No Film School thesis.” [14:59]
“You can really only learn by doing.” [39:37]
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