In this episode of No Film School, GG Hawkins and Ryan Koo bring you a special live report from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. They explore the energy of the festival, highlight standout films, and dive into the journey of filmmakers who have pushed through industry challenges to bring their visions to the screen. Joining the conversation are the creators behind Didn't Die, a unique take on the zombie apocalypse that blends horror, dark humor, and indie filmmaking ingenuity.In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, NFS Founder Ryan Koo, and guests discuss:The evolving landscape of independent cinema at Sundance and what trends are emerging in 2025How Didn't Die offers a fresh, meta take on the zombie apocalypse through the lens of a struggling podcast hostThe challenges of making an indie film with a limited budget, including DIY visual effects and multi-hat rolesReflections on how filmmakers navigate festival submissions and distributionThe broader state of the film industry and the importance of resilience as an independent filmmakerGuests:Meera Menon – Co-writer and Director of Didn't DieErica Fishman – Producer of Didn't DiePaul Gleason – Co-writer and Cinematographer of Didn't DieResources: Sundance 2025 Film Festival LineupNo Film School’s Sundance 2025 Coverage Episode: Invisible Work of Producers Plus Sundance Slate 2025Sundance 2025: Editor Benjamin Shearn On Using Premiere Pro and Frame.io to Bring 'By Design' to LifeThe VFX Secrets Behind Lush Sundance Short 'Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting'Bringing Mexico’s Vibrant Culture to Life in Sundance Short Film 'Susana'Subscribe to...
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