It’s that time of year again. The time of year when we show the filmmakers in our lives how much we appreciate them, with practical gifts that will improve their filmmaking journey. 

In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:

Pulling out a new set of pens for your new project - it’s so satisfying

Using a notebook versus using your phone

Reading “A Swim in a Pond in the Rain” while sitting in a sauna 

Understanding the joy and richness of teaching

Why you need a podcast microphone even if you aren’t a podcaster

Why a quarterly planner is better than a yearly planner

The $70 light used on an $80 million movie

Why having a nice notebook improves the quality of your work


Memorable Quotes

“It’s almost like I’m texting, when I’m writing.” [3:21]

“Everyone trusts you if you write a note in a notebook…Everyone thinks you are serious with a notebook.” [5:06]

“I’m not sure I see what you see in this, but the fact that you see it, makes me excited to go on the journey to try to see it.” [11:44]

“Filmmakers should all have nice microphones.” [15:45]

“My life and my specs changed drastically when I got Grammarly.” [20:22]


Resources:
PILOT Razor Point Fine Line Marker Stick Pens 
Leuchtturm 1917 notebook
Drehgriffel Nr. 1
Muji Color Gel Pens
Bull and Stash notepads
Pilot Precise Pen
George Saunders “A Swim in a Pond in the Rain”
Sennheiser Profile Streaming Microphone
Rode NT-USB mini
Grammarly plans
Poketo Quarterly Planner 
Aputure MC 30 Light 
Moleskine unlined notebook


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