The No Film School Podcast Showrunners Nick Stoller & Francesca Delbanco on Sharing Everything
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with powerhouse writing and showrunning duo Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco. The married couple behind hit shows like Friends from College and Platonic discuss the nuances of building a creative career, collaborating with your spouse, and navigating the demands of leading a TV series. They reflect on how their individual writing journeys led them to a shared path, how they approach leadership and tone in a writer's room, and what makes Platonic so personal and relatable. Plus, GG and Jason dive into practical festival PR tips and how to plan for distribution after your film is finished.
In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guests Nick Stoller & Francesca Delbanco discuss...
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How Nick and Francesca transitioned from individual careers to a collaborative creative partnership
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The inspiration and evolution behind Platonic, now in its second season on Apple TV+
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Balancing marriage, parenthood, and co-showrunning duties
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What makes a second season creatively different—and sometimes harder—than a first
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The dynamics of a writer’s room and the importance of hiring the right voices
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How to sustain a long-term creative career by following your passions
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Tactical PR strategies for filmmakers hitting the festival circuit
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Budgeting for buyer vs. non-buyer film festivals and why it matters
Memorable Quotes:
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"I always say TV and movies are hard to make. There's no reason that you shouldn't try to make it fun."
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"We both worry about 100 percent of the process together at all times."
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"Your voice is really all you have as a writer. So make it as specific to you as you possibly can."
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"When you run out of ideas, that's when the best ideas come.”
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