Were you hoping work would pick back up after last year’s strikes? Unfortunately, work is epically slow, and 2024 is a rough year for the film industry. But just because Hollywood is slowing down, doesn’t mean you have to.In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:The industry post-strikeHow higher interest rates are affecting streamersThe unpredictability of a career in filmAccepting the things out of your controlLiving with family or friends to lower expensesThe unattainable “American Dream” Staying creative during this slow yearHow famine years can have their benefitsAn example of finding career success outside of HollywoodMemorable Quotes“Work is epically slow and it’s terrifying.” [“If you don’t have three months of cash cushion in your bank account, do not feel bad.” [“I don’t think we need to build our identity on outside markers of financial success.” [“If you can’t be investing money, you can be investing your energy and creativity into your future career.” [Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschoolTwitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschoolInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschoolSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices