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WGA Strikes for Everybody, Plus Ray Romano, and Falling Out of Love
WGA Strikes for Everybody, Plus Ray Romano, and Falling Out of Love
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Length:
70 minutes
Released:
Apr 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
What are some ways can you support the writer’s union if they end up going on strike? What should you do when you find yourself resenting the project you are working on? What did Ray Romano learn from his directorial debut, Somewhere in Queens?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman, GG Hawkins, and Yaro Altunin discuss:
Why solidarity and support for the WGA is important
Shows being bought out with no residuals
How the rest of the industry benefits from writers strikes
Television show production during a strike
Advice for new writers that are not part of the WGA
What you should do if you are falling out of love with your current project
The power of being part of a writers group
Plus, we have a short conversation with Ray Romano, discussing what it was like to direct his first ever film, Somewhere in Queens, in theaters April 21.
Memorable Quotes
“Solidarity and support for the writers guild is important because they strike, and it ends up benefiting everybody.” [9:29]
“The writers need public opinion on their side as they continue to negotiate for better pay.” [19:16]
“Every new stage should let you fall in love with it again.” [37:22]
“You have to rely on discipline. You have to keep showing up.” [38:25]
“It’s okay to hate your project for a little while.” [43:40]
“Fear is okay. Don’t let it stop you.” [64:53]
Mentioned Resources:
WGA Contract 2023
Scriptnotes Podcast - Strike Authorization Vote
Details on Ray Romano’s new film
Somewhere in Queens trailer
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In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman, GG Hawkins, and Yaro Altunin discuss:
Why solidarity and support for the WGA is important
Shows being bought out with no residuals
How the rest of the industry benefits from writers strikes
Television show production during a strike
Advice for new writers that are not part of the WGA
What you should do if you are falling out of love with your current project
The power of being part of a writers group
Plus, we have a short conversation with Ray Romano, discussing what it was like to direct his first ever film, Somewhere in Queens, in theaters April 21.
Memorable Quotes
“Solidarity and support for the writers guild is important because they strike, and it ends up benefiting everybody.” [9:29]
“The writers need public opinion on their side as they continue to negotiate for better pay.” [19:16]
“Every new stage should let you fall in love with it again.” [37:22]
“You have to rely on discipline. You have to keep showing up.” [38:25]
“It’s okay to hate your project for a little while.” [43:40]
“Fear is okay. Don’t let it stop you.” [64:53]
Mentioned Resources:
WGA Contract 2023
Scriptnotes Podcast - Strike Authorization Vote
Details on Ray Romano’s new film
Somewhere in Queens trailer
Find No Film School everywhere:
On the Web
https://nofilmschool.com/
https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool
https://twitter.com/nofilmschool
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool
https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool
Send us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com!
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Released:
Apr 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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