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A podcast about how to build a career in filmmaking. No Film School shares the latest opportunities and trends for anyone working in film and TV. We break news on cameras, lighting, and apps. We interview leaders in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and producing. And we answer your questions! We are dedicated to sharing knowledge with filmmakers around the globe, “no film school” required.
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Film Hustlers

Roberts Media LLC

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Filmmaker Mark Roberts (Meet Me Next Christmas, Strangers with Candy) and aspiring filmmaker Rod "Tuddy” Rinks discuss in detail how to navigate the treacherous world of filmmaking from pitching, financing, casting, securing rights, post-production, distribution etc. We cover it all!
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Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell discuss independent filmmaking, everything from writing, producing and directing to working as crew. But this is not just a podcast about "making it," it's also about struggling with rejection, self-doubt and everything else that comes with pursuing a career in film. Follow along as we forge our own way through the industry and talk to guests who are also making it happen. Episodes 238-299 are available at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast
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A podcast about how to make film and TV by filmmakers who actually make them. Interviewing guests from the film-making world from Indie film to Hollywood and everything in between. Hosts Giles Alderson (The Dare), Dom Lenoir (Winter Ridge) Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar (Wolves of War), Tori & Matthew Butler-Hart (Two Down), Phil Hawkins (Prancer: A Christmas Tale), Stephen Follows (Film Data Analyst), Christian James (Fanged Up), Andy Rodger (Three Day Millionaire) and many others explore the world ...
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Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast is about and for the entertainment industry. The podcast features long episodes as a year-round series, with short episodes to be aired only during the five-day virtual event of the EFM 2021. As the first international film market of the year, the European Film Market is where the film industry starts its business of the year. Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast will put the spotlight on highly topical and trendsetting industry issues, thereby creating a c ...
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Best in Fest

Leslie LaPage

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Host Leslie LaPage, Director of LaFemme International Film Festival uncovers the Secrets of Filmmaking with her lineup of industry professional guests. In every episode you will learn things like how to make the most out of the film festival circuit, how to find a great distribution partner, how to attract A list talent, finding the perfect representation, the dirty little secrets of Hollywood and much more.
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The Dream. Work. Film. Podcast covers all things indie. Follow along with female filmmaker, Kelsey Jorissen, as she interviews indie filmmakers and learns about their process. From indie web series to feature films, the Dream Work Film Podcast covers the ins and outs of writing, creating, funding, producing, directing, editing, and distributing indie cinema. This podcast is a wonderful resource for first time filmmakers to use and implement as they experience their first film projects.
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LIVE film-focused podcast featuring in-depth interviews with filmmakers, actors, and other members of the horror community. Takeover Tuesday aims to break down and discuss the various aspects of the filmmaking process while also diving into some of our favorite flicks. Hosted by Benner from Black Fawn Distribution.
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The LOOK.Legal Pods

The LOOK.Legal Pods from Nolan Heimann LLP

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LOOK.Legal is an invitation to see what we see as the creative content worlds intersect. We'll explore the new opportunities and forward-looking strategies emerging across our firm's practice areas: Film, Television, Location BasedEntertainment, Fashion, Toys, Games, World Building, Social Influencers, Branded Content, Cannabis, Music, Design, Art, Themed Parks, NFTs, Metaverse(s), Food, and Technology Platforms.
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Welcome to Film Trooper, where we empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier—anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier—anyone can sell their film directly to the world. Film sales and marketing are the last barriers! To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the place that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur. Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)
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minutiae ex machina

robert e g black

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covering one minute of the film 'ex machina' each tuesday, exploring topics related to philosophy, filmmaking, gender roles, and the meaning of life. one show of an existential trilogy along with 'the groundhog day project: minute by minute' and 'eternal sunshine of the spotless minute'.
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Just Screen It

Colin Stryker

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Each week, host Colin Stryker interviews a filmmaker who has self-distributed or used creative methods to distribute their independent film. Through these interviews, Colin helps develops a picture of the landscape of independent film distribution today, and looking forward to tomorrow.
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Boguslavsky & Co

Marianna Boguslavsky

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The intersection of film, entertainment, & marketing. Marianna Boguslavsky, founder & digital strategist at Boguslavsky & Co, interviews some of the most interesting people in the film industry, regionally and internationally, on the topics of their careers, the film industry, creativity, and the latest marketing trends in the film industry.
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Funding the Dream

Richard Bliss

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Raising money and launching a business are daunting tasks. Since 2011, Richard Bliss has hosted a wide array of guests who bring their expertise in all areas of business. With a heavy focus on the board game industry, Richard and his guests have taught thousands of people how to fund their dreams. Join Richard and his next guest as you look to build and grow your own business.
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How do you get your "big break"? In an ever increasingly gate-kept world, independent art is both impossible to make and more powerful than ever when it breaks through. Join Courtney Romano, a female film director and founder of Queens Bird Films, an indie film production company in New York City, for an exploration of how to break into film and design an indie career from the ground up, one step at a time.
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The Indie Film Academy® Podcast features interviews with industry insiders in every aspect of the filmmaking process. Our goal is to give filmmakers as much information as possible about the entire filmmaking process so that they don't make the mistakes that many filmmakers have made in the past. Our focus is not simply on one way to make a film, but of the many different ways that filmmakers have found success with a variety of funding and distribution strategies. We also discuss technical ...
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Short Films, Big Questions

Ieuan Coombs, Will Liney

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In each episode, filmmakers Will Liney and Ieuan Coombs focus on finding answers to the big questions in short filmmaking. They do so by discussing filmmaking with inspirational film industry insiders, and dissecting the process themselves. They're all about giving their audience specific, actionable advice that they can take with them on their filmmaking journeys. You can find out more about them and the amazing guests they have on via their instagram page.
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Orwo Family is a global film and entertainment company that strives to connect artists, film and media producers, professionals, and distributors through our platform. Orwo Family connects creatives from every background, who share a desire to make incredible work. We're a community of film and media professionals from all over the globe. We are a platform for artists, film and media producers, professionals, and distributors to find each other.
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The Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration

Warner Bros. Digital Distribution

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Look back at this cherished film with interviews and special recollections captured at a 25th Anniversary event held on the Warner Bros. lot. Cast and crew members were in attendance including notables like Corey Feldman, Jeff Cohen, Jonathan Ke Quan and Richard Donner. The Goonies plunges a band of small heroes into a swashbuckling surprise-around-every corner quest beyond their wildest dreams! Following a mysterious treasure map into a spectacular underground realm of twisting passages, ou ...
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Behind the Scenes - A Vidcast about Movies in Production Hosts Shaun Stewart and Eric Fell keep you up to date with insider production info and compelling movie news delivered with verve and enthusiasm.Be sure to join Eric and Shaun every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at noon as they take you behind-the-scenes of the latest films in production and explore the most recent films to join the MovieSet. They’ll also highlight exclusive content, cast & crew interviews, B-roll footage, trailers, ...
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When Writing Means Business, Indie Author Magazine is the guidebook for self-published authors taking charge of their writing career. Whether you've published or not, IAM brings you articles and information designed to save you time, money, and stress. Each month your host Indie Annie shares the full articles in the magazine for listening on-the-go. To subscribe to the print version of the magazine visit https://indieauthormagazine.com
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Cut to Legal with James Pacitti is a podcast focused on guiding content creators through the complex legal landscape of the entertainment industry. The show features James Pacitti sharing real-world legal advice for independent filmmakers, writers, producers, and anyone looking to turn creative ideas into successful productions.
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The Light Is Not Right—affectionately referred to as “T-Linr” in our studio—is a happy product of our fascination with the film industry’s inner workings. Join us as we explore the minds of seasoned veterans and special guests, on a quest for constant movie magic.
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Down and Dirty DV

Anthony Q. Artis

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Any Budget. Any Camera. Any Time. That's how we roll. Down and Dirty DV is all about digital guerrilla filmmaking. If it's video and low-budget, let's talk about it. "It doesn't take money to make films...It takes resources," and we are all about helping you maximize your resources with tutorials, candid advice, filmmaking resources and interviews with the front line troops of DV filmmaking. Be sure to hit the "SUBSCRIBE" button if you're down with Down and Dirty DV. Our podcasts alternate b ...
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Daybreak

The Daily Princetonian

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The world moves fast. Daybreak keeps you up-to-date. Enjoy everything you need to know to stay informed — on campus and off — in this digestible, efficient podcast. Daybreak is produced by Maya Mukherjee '27, Twyla Colburn '27, Sheryl Xue '28 under the 149th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. The theme music was composed and performed by Ed Horan, and the cover art is by Mark Dodici.
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The In Motion Storytellers podcast goal is to inform and equip filmmakers to succeed from anywhere. Through interviews with top professionals in the film, TV and online distribution space, we will share advice on making a living as a filmmaker in the 'flyover states', conversations on what the most pivotal decisions that led to our guests success, and what it takes to have work/life balance as a filmmaker. This podcast will focus more on the business and entrepreneurial side of filmmaking in ...
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License Your Music

Jody Friedman

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Are you tired of watching your Spotify streams stack up and having no income to show for it? Maybe you’ve been creating music most of your life and you’re looking to finally have your music heard and get paid for it? Created by Music Supervisor & Licensing Expert, Jody Friedman, who has licensed over 10,000 songs to Feature Films, Movie Trailers, Brand Ad Campaigns, TV Shows, and Video Games, this podcast was created to educate and inspire composers, songwriters, producers, and artists and t ...
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Supernova

Supernovapodcast

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Playful conversations about things we don’t know. The hosts, Marco Germinario and Alessandro Maccarini, discuss topics in an explosion of childish curiosity: astronomy, psychology, sociology, technology, literature, writing and much more.
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Helping emerging filmmakers become working directors faster. This weekly podcast will ask filmmakers the tough questions and offer guidance every step of the way with one goal in mind: help you make a living doing what you love, directing. For even more help expanding your directing career, visit TheWorkingDirector.Pro. There you can apply to be in our accelerator that helps you go from where you currently are to where you want to be; as well as, join our free private FB group. Hosted by dir ...
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This podcast features expert interviews and how-to podcasts designed to help producers, authors, screenwriter, podcasters and other media pros master the unique skills they need to earn a good living from their work. Get live events and videos workshops at NFM24.com. Learn more about us at NancyFultonMeetups.com.
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This episode of the No Film School Podcast features two conversations. First, host GG Hawkins reunites with filmmaker Pete Ohs, who returns to share the unique distribution experiment he’s launching with four films releasing throughout 2026. He reflects on his “table of bubbles” filmmaking philosophy and his desire to find joy instead of stress in …
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In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Alan Green, Head of Sales & Acquisitions at 123 Media, to break down how film distribution actually works — and why most indie filmmakers misunderstand it. With decades of experience spanning 20th Century Fox, Pathé, international sales, and producing, Alan offers a brutally honest …
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In this episode of Truly Independent, Garrett Batty and Darren Smith unpack a mindset shift that separates struggling indie films from profitable ones: starting with the end in mind. They dive into why distribution conversations should happen before production, how early funding decisions shape a film’s future, and where initial investment dollars …
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On today’s episode, Variety's Rebecca Rubin breaks down the weekend box office and encouraging starts for Paramount’s “Primate” and Neon’s “No Other Choice.” And host Cynthia Littleton offers reporter's notebook observations after a week that started with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and ended with the Golden Globe Awards swirl in Hol…
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This week we welcome producer/director/actor Robert Enriquez on the show to talk about his career making movies including his latest feature, Stone Creek Killer. After that Liz and I talk about what it means to be an independent artist, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts! ht…
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A lot of people think the golden age of tabletop is behind us. We don’t. Richard sits down with longtime friend and convention owner Aldo Ghiazzi and Goodman Games founder Joe Goodman to get real about what it takes to succeed right now—when 800 new game projects launch monthly and attention is the rarest component on your bill of materials. We tra…
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Today's episode includes highlights from Variety’s two-day summit at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Actors Simon Helberg and Billy Magnussen preview AMC Network’s Silicon Valley-set dramedy “The Audacity,” and a rare one-on-one conversation with Roku founder and CEO Anthony Wood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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This episode of the No Film School Podcast dives deep into the power and necessity of physical spaces in modern film culture. Host GG Hawkins sits down with Maggie Mackay, Executive Director and board member of Vidiots—a beloved LA video store-turned-nonprofit cultural institution. They explore the origins and revival of Vidiots, what it takes to b…
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Send us a text Join us for an electrifying episode of Film Hustlers as we welcome our very own, the talented Davie Dave Morales! Dive into his journey through the worlds of Social Media, Comedy, and Acting, as he shares the behind-the-scenes stories of performing on stage and capturing the magic on screen. Davie brings humor and insight into the ch…
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On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Daniel D’Addario discusses his revelatory profile of Jodie Foster. And Marc Malkin has a Red Carpet Rundown from the Golden Globes' Golden Eve celebration of Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Mirren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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2025 was rough for a lot of filmmakers—but it’s over. In this episode, Tom Malloy talks about how mindset, language, and belief directly impact the film business, from investor confidence to job creation. Learn why speaking positively about 2026 isn’t fluff, how optimism becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, and what filmmakers can do right now to he…
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 191 from January 2019 featuring animator and animated filmmaker Andrew Chesworth, who talked about working at Disney and making his latest short film. I thought this was a good match for our episode with Miguel Rodrick from Monday because they are both animated filmmaker…
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On today’s episode, as Los Angeles marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires, NBC News correspondent Jacob Soboroff details the cathartic process of writing his new book, “Firestorm: The Great Los Angeles Fires and America’s New Age of Disaster.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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It's 2026! Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast! The legendary James L. Brooks (Creator of 'The Simpsons', Director of 'As Good as It Gets') sits down with Conor Boru and Francis Annan to discuss his first film in 15 years, 'Ella McCay'.In this exclusive interview, the 3-time Oscar winner breaks down his return to the director's chair, working wi…
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Join our hosts for a no-fluff, practical look at how indie authors can supercharge their social media and marketing strategies. In this episode, they dive deep into a recent Indie Author Magazine article, exploring how generative AI can save you time, spark new content ideas, and give you a fresh edge—without sacrificing authenticity. They also wal…
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In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Lauren Reins — director, producer, choreographer, and Enneagram coach — to explore how self-awareness fuels creativity and why understanding your inner motivations may be the key to creating meaningful, sustainable work. Lauren shares her journey from professional dancer to educator…
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On today’s episode, we’ll break down the holiday box office with Variety’s Rebecca Rubin. It was a bountiful end of the year for exhibitors. And Todd Spangler does some crystal ball gazing with Variety’s predictions for 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Most New Year’s resolutions fail — and that’s not an accident. In this episode, Tom Malloy explains why resolutions don’t work, how setting 10–15 realistic annual goals changes your mindset, and why believing you can hit a goal is the real key to success. A practical, no-nonsense approach to making 2026 a year of real progress.…
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As the year comes to a close, Garrett Batty and Daren Smith take a step back to reflect—and then look forward. In this episode of Truly Independent, they break down five practical, non-fluffy goals that independent filmmakers can set to stop spinning their wheels and start building momentum that compounds year after year. This isn’t about “making o…
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In this focused episode, our hosts guide indie authors through a practical, results-driven toolkit inspired by a standout article in Indie Author Magazine. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of publishing options or struggled to keep your business sustainable, this conversation is for you. The hosts break down the essentials of bui…
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"Strictly Business" co-host Andrew Wallenstein traveled to Israel last month to take part in Jerusalem Sessions, a first-time festival where local TV and film pros discussed how to contend with the dark cloud that has been cast over their industry since Oct. 7, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 403 from December 2022 featuring producer/director Janeen Damian who talks about making her first feature Falling for Christmas after producing multiple features! ALrik thought Janeen was a good match for our episode with Frank from Monday because they are both producers…
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Episode Summary: Entertainment attorney James Pacitti explains what filmmakers must know before signing a distribution deal. He breaks down how streaming, theatrical, and physical distribution agreements differ, the risks of bad contracts, and how producers can protect their rights, profits, and creative control. Key Timestamps: 00:00: James Pacitt…
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Do film festival laurels actually help sell a movie? In this episode, filmmaker and distributor Tom Malloy breaks down how official selections impact audiences versus sales agents, why major festivals like Sundance, Cannes, and Toronto still matter, and when lesser-known festival laurels carry little industry weight. A practical, real-world look at…
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Episode Description: Planning for 2026 and Avoiding Burnout As the new year approaches, it’s easy to get swept away by grand plans and ambitious word counts. In this deep dive, our hosts guide listeners through a thoughtful exploration of sustainability and success, inspired by Susan Odev’s transformative article, “The Gentle Reset,” in Indie Autho…
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This week we welcome writer/director/producer Frank Merle on the show to talk about his latest film Namaka and how he juggles producing movies and directing his own. After that we play another round of THE GAME and Alrik reads a listener email on the show, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review o…
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Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by senior documentary editor of Deadline.com, Matt Carey, it offers a compelling deep dive into the evolving dynamics of documentary filmmaking worldwide - from creative and financial challenges in production to the fast-changing realities of distr…
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In this episode, the tables are turned as No Film School host GG Hawkins becomes the interviewee, speaking with No Film School founder Ryan Koo about the journey of releasing her micro-budget feature I Really Love My Husband. The episode dives into the emotional, logistical, and marketing challenges of putting an independent film into the world aft…
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In this Indie Author Magazine deep-dive, our hosts unpack an exciting new model for publishing that challenges industry gatekeeping and reframes literary value. Drawing on the recent success of Left Unread Books—an imprint dedicated to amplifying black and brown authors—they explore how community-driven initiatives are revolutionizing inclusivity, …
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 503 from November 2024 featuring producer, writer, actor and director Jennifer Sorenson who talked about making her first feature For When You're Lost. I thought this was a good match for our episode with Kerry Carlock from Monday because they both talk about pulling the…
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Host GG Hawkins sits down with filmmaker Charlie Polinger to unpack the making of his debut feature, The Plague. Polinger discusses his transition from theater to film, the personal childhood memories that shaped the story, and how embracing chaos—rather than controlling it—became central to his directing process. From casting an electrifying ensem…
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Should filmmakers hire an entertainment lawyer to review a distribution or sales agent agreement? In this episode, Tom explains when legal review helps, when it hurts, and how over-redlining contracts can kill a film deal. Learn a smarter way to work with attorneys, agree on key bullet points, and protect your movie without blowing up the deal.…
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In this regular festive episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, the hosts and guests engage in light-hearted banter, share personal updates, and discuss the joys and challenges of filmmaking, the TOP TEN podcast episodes of the year AND they compete in the ANNUAL QUIZ! Who will win (again?) Our hosts are: Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Lucinda Rhodes Thakr…
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Trust the Messy First Draft Process: Why Overwriting Is Essential Our hosts dive deep into one of the most challenging phases for any creator—the unruly, sprawling first draft. Drawing insights from book coach Rana Goffstein’s article in Indie Author Magazine, this episode unpacks why that bloated, meandering draft isn’t a sign of failure, but a vi…
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In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Jessica Rizk (director, writer, producer, animator) and Soren Anderson (composer and sound designer) to unpack the creation of Cracked — a haunting, hand-drawn 2D animated short exploring mental health, self-neglect, and emotional collapse. Over the course of a two-year DIY producti…
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This week we welcome writer/director Kerry Carlock to the show to talk about her second feature Suffer which she co-wrote and directed with her husband. Kerry talks about going from a $200k budget to a sub 50k budget and how that changed her process as a filmmaker. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on P…
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In this episode, host Charles Haine sits down with cinematographer Oren Soffer to dive deep into the groundbreaking and much-discussed visual style of The Creator. As the co-DP alongside Greig Fraser, Soffer shares how they achieved the film’s unique aesthetic using a prosumer Sony FX3 camera, a single vintage lens, and a minimalist, indie-inspired…
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 425 from January 2022 featuring producer, director, writer, editor, Garo Setian who talked about making his feature Space Wars: The Quest for the Deepstar. Alrik thought this was a good match for our episode with MAR because they both wore multiple hats in making their s…
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Join our hosts for a fresh, insightful deep dive into Indie Author Magazine’s holiday gift guide for writers. In this episode, they unpack an essential article recommending the five most impactful craft books that every fiction author should add to their shelf. From tackling that intimidating first draft to building immersive worlds for long series…
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On today’s episode, showbiz historians David Monod and Peter Rader describe the entertainment marketplace as it existed in 1905, the year Variety began publishing in New York. The pair have great insights into how the past has informed the present in the world that Variety has covered for 12 decades and counting. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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On today’s episode, Variety’s Clayton Davis and Michael Schneider unpack Hollywood’s latest big surprise – the Oscar telecast’s move to YouTube starting in 2029. And Marc Malkin gets the details from "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie about how his big break happened and what he advised his mother about watching the HBO Max hockey drama. See omny…
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YouTube and AVOD platforms like Tubi are changing how independent filmmakers make money. In this episode, filmmaker Tom Malloy explains why strong openings, smart pacing, and understanding ad-based audiences are now essential—and how filmmakers can reverse-engineer successful YouTube movies to build a sustainable filmmaking career.…
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Allan Ungar started directing features at just 23 and has since evolved into a filmmaker known for his action-comedy chops and ability to elicit career-best performances from his actors. In this episode, he sits down with No Film School host, GG Hawkins, to discuss how his approach has matured from rigid control to meaningful collaboration, why psy…
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Filmmakers, we have the creators of the biggest show on the planet. The masterminds who took 80s nostalgia, Dungeons & Dragons, and a group of kids on bikes, and turned it into a global empire. I am talking, of course, about Matt and Ross Duffer—The Duffer Brothers! Now, you know them as the creators of Stranger Things, the show that literally brea…
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