This episode of the No Film School Podcast features two deep and distinct conversations. First, host GG Hawkins reunites with filmmaker Pete Ohs, who returns to share the unique distribution experiment he’s launching with four films releasing throughout 2026. He reflects on his “table of bubbles” filmmaking philosophy and his desire to find joy instead of stress in the release process.

Later, GG is joined by composer Hollie Buhagiar, whose original score for GG’s debut feature, I Really Love My Husband, is now out. They break down their collaborative process in detail, from early cue drafts to the film’s final emotional moments, revealing how bird calls, pitch-shifted vocals, and “surf rock” found their way into the film’s DNA.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Pete Ohs’ philosophy of “table of bubbles” and how it’s guiding his 2026 film distribution approach
  • Why Pete is using a different distribution strategy for each of his four new films
  • What feels broken about indie film distribution today — and how to approach it differently
  • Hollie Buhagiar’s journey into composing and her intuitive, emotion-driven scoring method
  • The evolution of the score for I Really Love My Husband, including early drafts and final cues
  • How creative freedom, happy accidents, and imperfect instruments brought the film to life
  • The importance of developing a shared language between director and composer
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