In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, recorded live from the final Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, GG Hawkins is joined by No Film School’s Ryan Koo and Jo Light to commemorate the end of an era. The trio dives into personal memories, the legacy of Robert Redford, and what the future may hold for the festival as it prepares to relocate to Boulder, Colorado. They reflect on how Sundance has supported filmmakers through its labs, how festival culture shapes careers, and the emotional highs and lows of navigating the indie film landscape. GG also shares behind-the-scenes insights from her recent event at Sundance focused on women in the business of film, while offering a candid look at what it really takes to get a film into a top-tier festival.In this episode, we discuss:What makes Sundance in Park City so special—and why it's bittersweet to say goodbyeThe importance of Sundance's labs and the legacy of Robert RedfordThe emotional impact of community and connection during film festivalsGG’s first Sundance as a filmmaker with a feature and her reflections on that journeyAdvice for filmmakers on submission strategy and post-production polishWhat types of films stand out at Sundance today: high-concept, star-driven, or uniquely personalHighlights from GG’s industry dinner focused on women in the business of filmThoughts and hopes for the new Sundance location in Boulder, ColoradoSubscribe 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...
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