This week on the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with director Steven Feinartz and editor Derek Boonstra, two members of the team behind Are We Good?, an intimate documentary following comedian Marc Maron as he navigates grief, healing, and finding humor in the darkest moments. Together, they share how the project came to life, how they came together, the challenges of balancing comedy and vulnerability, and the ethical and emotional complexities of telling someone else’s deeply personal story.The conversation explores the collaborative dynamic between director and editor, unexpected discoveries in the cutting room, and the powerful reactions the film has sparked in audiences. It’s an honest, behind-the-scenes look at crafting a documentary that’s as funny as it is profound.In this episode, we discuss: The inspiration and origin of Are We Good?Navigating the balance between humor and griefHow editorial choices shaped the emotional arc of the filmTheir creative collaboration and building trust in the edit roomEthical considerations when working with such personal materialSurprising audience reactions and what they’ve learned from themAdvice for filmmakers on telling vulnerable, authentic storiesGuests: Steven FeinartzDerek BoonstraSubscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.com Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here: This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins....
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