Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing Finding Your Filmmaking Superpower w/ G. G. Hawkins - Just Shoot It 454
Dec 19, 2024
G. G. Hawkins, a filmmaker known for her feature film "I Really Love My Husband," shares insights from her cinematic journey. She discusses transforming a micro-budget project into a sophisticated film, drawing on her corporate experience for pitching and funding. Their conversation dives into balancing filmmaking with family life during the pandemic, navigating film festivals, and innovative strategies in low-budget storytelling. Plus, they explore the importance of community and effective project management tools in the indie filmmaking landscape.
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G.G.'s Nickname
- G.G. Hawkins explains the origin of her nickname "G.G."
- She reclaimed it during her improv days and adopted it for filmmaking because it felt more fitting.
Quick Turnaround Filmmaking
- G.G. Hawkins discusses her film, "I Really Love My Husband," which she wrote in June 2023 and shot in October.
- This quick turnaround reflects the "just shoot it" ethos.
Corporate Background in Media
- G.G. Hawkins's corporate background involved client services at Google, YouTube, Wall Street Journal, and Gimlet Media.
- At Gimlet, she focused on podcast advertising and monetization.