This week on the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman dig into the behind-the-scenes business of micro-budget filmmaking. They tackle a fan-submitted Ask No Film School question about run-and-gun filmmaking risks, E&O insurance, and securing distribution when shooting without proper permits.
Then, GG interviews writer/director Anna Baumgarten and producer Danny Mooney, the creative duo behind the indie feature Disfluency, a powerful micro-budget drama executive-produced by Jim Cummings.
This episode offers a treasure trove of insights into how to bring a short film to life as a feature, fundraise strategically, and navigate distribution on your own terms.
In this episode, we discuss:
The real risks of guerrilla filmmaking and when E&O insurance mattersHow micro-budget filmmakers should approach risk management and legal protectionsWhy shooting permits—even if they’re free—can save you massive headaches laterHow Anna and Danny turned the short Disfluency into a feature with no initial investorsWhy having a “moving train” production plan helps raise money fasterThe importance of audience-building and crowdfunding in early developmentHow Jim Cummings and the Short to Feature Lab helped launch DisfluencyNavigating distribution and negotiating for your film’s future
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This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins.
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