The No Film School Podcast

No Film School has been the internet's film education hub for years, and their podcast is the audio extension of that mission. Hosted primarily by GG Hawkins with contributors like Charles Haine and site founder Ryan Koo, the show covers cameras, lighting rigs, editing software, and the career moves that actually land people jobs in film and TV. With over 920 episodes and a 4.5-star rating from more than 400 reviews, it has built one of the largest audiences in the filmmaking podcast space. The format mixes interviews with working professionals — directors, cinematographers, producers, editors — and roundtable discussions where the hosts break down industry news. A recent episode featured a producer from the film Send Help walking through her studio filmmaking playbook, while another gathered four Sundance short film directors for a live conversation about storytelling across different cultures. The show also covers practical topics like how to write romance scripts that actually sell and strategies for getting into SXSW. What keeps videographers coming back is the show's commitment to accessibility. The hosts assume you are smart but might not have gone to film school, so they explain technical concepts without being condescending. Episodes release biweekly and usually run 30 to 90 minutes depending on the format. The production quality is consistently solid. If you want a single podcast that keeps you current on tools, techniques, and career opportunities across the entire production pipeline, this is hard to beat.