The No Film School Podcast

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How SNL Editors Turn 36 Hours of Footage Into a Finished Sketch

October 02, 2026

Saturday Night Live’s prerecorded sketches can go from first footage to national broadcast in roughly 36 hours. Host GG Hawkins talks with SNL editors Christopher Salerno and Mak Makower about the post-production workflow behind that turnaround, including their work on the Emmy-nominated “MAHAspital” sketch starring Harry Styles. They break down how footage moves from set to the edit, why line-by-line stringouts are essential, how they use Adobe Premiere Pro tools like transcription, Essentia...

Actor-Turned-Director Lee Kirk on Directing Actors and the Making of 'Nimrods'

September 29, 2026

Writer-director Lee Kirk joins No Film School’s GG Hawkins to break down the making of Nimrods, his Green Day-inspired coming-of-age road movie. Kirk traces his path from studying acting at DePaul University to learning screenwriting and eventually directing, and explains how his acting background continues to shape the way he works with performers. He also discusses developing Nimrods with Billie Joe Armstrong, weaving real stories from Green Day into the screenplay, casting and rehearsing a...

Fantastic Fest Triumphs With 'Fantastic Pitches'

September 27, 2026

Ryan Koo and Jourdan Aldredge report from Fantastic Fest 2026 in Austin, Texas, where they explore how the festival is expanding beyond exhibiting genre films to helping filmmakers actually get movies made. They break down the first completed feature from Fantastic Pitches, Nicholas Curcio’s Playhouse, what filmmakers can learn from its $100,000 production, and this year’s ambitious winning pitch, Father Figure. They also discuss the value of pitching even when you don’t win, the advantages o...

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How many listeners does The No Film School Podcast have?

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Who is an ideal guest for The No Film School Podcast?

The No Film School Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Working film and television professionals with meaningful credits or firsthand expertise in screenwriting, directing, producing, acting, cinematography, editing, festival programming, distribution, or independent film marketing. Guests commonly bring a recent film, festival role, release, or distinctive production experience to discuss. Common among recent guests: Produced, written, directed, edited, or acted in a recent independent or studio film; Premiered work at a recognized film festival; Secured theatrical, streaming, or curated digital distribution. Recent guests include Leah McKendrick, Sabrina Greco, and Evan Barber.

How hard is it to get booked on The No Film School Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The No Film School Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Filmmaking, Independent Film, Screenwriting, and Film Distribution. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.