46 min listen
Secrets to a Happy Set
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Sep 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
What important lessons can we learn from the current WGA strike? Is there a possibility that writers can make deals with individual studios versus the AMPTP? How do you maintain morale and set the tone for each day on set?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:
Why trying to split up your opponents is a good strategy
How low stock numbers may incentivize executives to end the strike
Why trying to split up your opponents is a good strategy
Getting sufficient sleep and having good food on set
Taking time off and planning non-film related activities
Why you need to invest in hiring a fixer during production
The best way to set the tone for each day of shooting
Our experiences working on a quiet set
How to handle the hard days on set
Memorable Quotes
“Experienced negotiators like to negotiate on as many terms as possible and try to exhaust their opponents.” [6:27]
“When we start to shoot that scene, it should become a quiet set by accident.” [32:22]
“The nice thing about set is that it never feels like you are alone trying to solve anything.” [38:14]
“Don’t overcommit to what you put on the page.” [42:36]
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In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:
Why trying to split up your opponents is a good strategy
How low stock numbers may incentivize executives to end the strike
Why trying to split up your opponents is a good strategy
Getting sufficient sleep and having good food on set
Taking time off and planning non-film related activities
Why you need to invest in hiring a fixer during production
The best way to set the tone for each day of shooting
Our experiences working on a quiet set
How to handle the hard days on set
Memorable Quotes
“Experienced negotiators like to negotiate on as many terms as possible and try to exhaust their opponents.” [6:27]
“When we start to shoot that scene, it should become a quiet set by accident.” [32:22]
“The nice thing about set is that it never feels like you are alone trying to solve anything.” [38:14]
“Don’t overcommit to what you put on the page.” [42:36]
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:
Sep 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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