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With the WGA being on its third week of strike, we can\u2019t help but start to think about all the ways the industry is changing and what that looks like for us filmmakers. Will Hollywood still seek out our creative ideas, or will we be pushed to only making IP projects in order to market an existing idea? And how does this all affect brand new filmmakers who are struggling just to get their short films accepted into labs?\xa0\n\nIn today\u2019s episode, No Film School\u2019s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:\xa0\n\nMaking the most out of a difficult situation, with fun events for those on strike\n\nKeeping an eye out on the bargaining dates for DGA and SAG\n\nA story about a development executive who was willing to support GG\u2019s stance on the WGA strike\n\nWhat bums us out about IP and the future of the industry\n\nFiguring out which IP\u2019s you would like to make your own\n\nWhat labs are actually looking for when you apply\xa0\xa0\n\nHow to know when your projects are ready for labs and festivals\n\nThe benefits to developing projects in a group\xa0\n\nBuilding on yourself so you can keep getting better\n\n\n\nMemorable Quotes\n\n\u201cGet out there and picket, because your future in Hollywood is dependent on it. Whether you are in the WGA or not.\u201d [6:29]\n\n\u201cI try to write things that I know I could potentially make.\u201d [20:39]\n\n\u201cIf the story stands out\u2026people will look past things that require budgets.\u201d [36:28]\n\n\u201cIf your mom loves it, ask someone else.\u201d [42:43]\n\n\n\nResources:\nWhy Is Hollywood Leaving Tarantino Behind?\nWhich Paid Service Gives the Best Script Coverage? We Tested Three Popular Options\n\n\nFind No Film School everywhere:\nOn the Web\nhttps://nofilmschool.com/\n\nFacebook\xa0\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool\n\nTwitter\xa0\nhttps://twitter.com/nofilmschool\n\nYouTube\xa0\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool\n\nInstagram\nhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool\n\nSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices