I am really pumped for our very own GG Hawkins, who has a movie coming out in theaters later this month. The trailer just dropped, and as someone who has already seen the fantastic film, I am really excited for more people to get to watch it. Today, I want to go over some lessons you can learn from the film and the trailer itself. Let's dive in. The 'I Really Love My Husband' Trailer3 Lessons From The Trailer and The MovieYou see a movie like GG Hawkins' I Really Love My Husband, and you see a masterclass in how to get your movie made in the real world. So, what can you learn from this bold maneuver? 1. Stop Waiting for Permission. Greenlight Yourself.Look, nobody is going to ride in on a white horse and hand you a check to make your passion project. What Hawkins did here is the epitome of what we preach at No Film School: she greenlit herself. The production started before the financing was even locked. That's terrifying, but it's also how movies get made.It’s a testament to the fact that with enough grit, resourcefulness, and the willingness to lean on your community (and even strangers), you can pull it off. Go make your movie with what you have, right now.2. Your Script is a Blueprint, Not the Bible.This is a big one for all you writers out there: Your script is the starting line, not the finish line. The magic happens in the...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 4 September