The No Film School Podcast

Luke Greenfield was a young boy with big dreams who wanted to make movies just like his hero Steven Spielberg. His concerned mother writes an impassioned letter to the big man himself, and Mr. Spielberg responded with an encouraging letter. Two decades later, Greenfield grows up to direct The Girl Next Door and guess who's a major fan? Greenfield's story is a heartwarming one, but it's not without its tragedy and realism. He goes in depth on his grueling experience (sort of) directing The Animal with Rob Schneider and his struggles to be taken seriously in the industry as a young voice. Greenfield's goal as a filmmaker is to make you not only laugh hysterically, but to feel. His latest achievement, Half Brothers, hits theaters this Friday, December 4th. Don't miss this lively and honest conversation! If you want to hear more success stories about makers of unconventional comedy movies, check out our interview with the creators of Palm Springs. Please email us any questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Climb is one of the biggest indie breakouts of 2020. The debut feature from filmmaking-and-acting duo Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin played every major film festival you can think of before finally hitting theaters this holiday season. Michael and Kyle sit down with NFS founder Ryan Koo to talk about how they pulled off a buddy comedy made up entirely of long oners; the underutilized power of sound editing; and of course, the benefits of having a death metal ballerino as your dolly grip. They also go in depth on a very, very ballsy stunt done by Kyle, and the thrill of not only taking the film to Cannes, but winning a Jury Prize. The Climb is out now in theaters. Enjoy! Please email us any questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the new deal struck between Cinemark and Universal mean for the industry? How can movie-goers support theaters while they are closed?Also, this just in: Quentin Tarantino writes books (including a novelization of Once Upon A Time in Hollywood)?? In Tech News, we share our hands-on experience with the new Apple Silicon. For Ask No Film School: what is the best entry-level cinema camera to invest in for music videos and corporate work? And lastly, our theme for Deep Cuts is thanksgiving and gratitude. We hope you enjoy... and Happy Thanksgiving! Please email us any questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phedon Papamichael's career as a cinematographer goes back to the 80's, but he's still a go-to DP for the best filmmakers in the business. You might call him an “actor’s cinematographer” or a stylistic chameleon. Phedon talks about his approach to the craft: rather than trying to put his visual stamp on a movie, his goal is to serve the story and overall vision. He compares his experiences working with Alexander Payne, George Clooney, Aaron Sorkin and James Mangold -- and what it was like juggling the massive personalities on the set of Sorkin's The Trial of the Chicago 7. Phedon and recalls his early days shooting stripper-centered B-movies under Roger Corman’s tutelage — with Wally Pfister and Janusz Kaminski as his camera crew. This is a masterclass in what it means to be an A-list cinematographer. Don't miss this one: Phedon is the man. Please email us any questions or comments at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Though her most recent triumph is the highly-praised Netflix miniseries The Queen's Gambit, Michelle Tesoro has built a career working with A-list showrunners and directors, within both film and television. From mastering the art of the dialog scene with the HBO series In Treatment, to her collaborations with luminaries like Michael Mann, David Fincher, Ava DuVernay, Mimi Leder and David Milch, she has plenty of stories to tell. Tesero managed to navigate the exact career she wanted and has plenty of wisdom to impart, like why sometimes saying no to projects is even more important than saying yes. We hope you enjoy! More post-production and Queen’s Gambit related goodies here: Cinematic Legend Walter Murch on Editing and Sound Design Here’s What’s New in DaVinci Resolve 17 How Does ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Create Conflict Without Words? Please email us any questions or comments at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Roth spent much of this year doing significant rewrites to the script of the upcoming Martin Scorsese film, Killers of the Flower Moon. The biggest notes came from co-star Leonardo DiCaprio. On this week's NoFilmSchool, we talk about why the actor chose to play a different role in the movie and is taking the story in a slightly different direction. For Tech News, we give you the lowdown on a new, exciting 4k camera: the Sony FX6. For Ask No Film School, we talk about the do's and don'ts of "greeking." And in honor's of Scorsese's recent birthday: our favorite of the director's movies for this week's Deep Cuts! More about the Sony FX6 here: Sony's FX6 is a 4K Shooter's Wet Dream Early Sony FX6 Reviews Are In--Watch 'Em Now How Does the New Sony FX6 Stack Up Against the Popular FX9? Please email us any questions or comments at [email protected]! *Editorial note: 'Up in the Air' does not star Denzel Washington. Charles meant 'Flight'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After serving as a second unit director of photography on movies like The Matrix Trilogy and Dark City, Ross Emery was tapped to be one of the key cinematographers on the new series Raised By Wolves, where he got to work with one of his all-time film heroes: Ridley Scott. In fact, it was Scott's 1982 classic Blade Runner that made Emery fall in love with movies as visual art. Emery regales us with stories that you don't want to miss, everything from working with the Wachowskis and the incredible team they assembled, to the madness of The Island of Dr. Moreau. (Yes, he was on that set, too.) Emery's style and approach are distinct and he's been around the block, so pull up a chair and listen. Check out more interviews with great DP's: David Fincher's Longtime DP Jeff Cronenweth Has Advice, Insight, and Stories 'Lovecraft Country' DP Michael Watson On Shooting During COVID-19 Darren Aronofsky's Rockstar DP Matthew Libatique Talks Career and 'Requiem For a Dream' Anniversary Please email us any questions or comments at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Producer/star Malin Akerman has had a wide-ranging career, having worked with everyone from the Farrelly Brothers to Zack Snyder on the largest scale projects as well as smaller indies. Recently she made the leap into producing her own films. Malin talks about what she looks for in a screenplay, and how finding that “third door” helps you break into the industry. She also explains the trials, challenges, and survival mode of making in Hollywood. Her new Chick Fight is out now. Check out more podcast interviews with filmmakers here: You Need to Know the Miracle of 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' No One Gives a Sh*t About Max Barbakow and Andy Siara, Creators of 'Palm Springs' 'Over The Moon' Director Glen Keane Uncovers The Secret Sauce of Story Please email us any questions or comments at [email protected]! *Editorial note: we apologize for occasional background noise in Malin's audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's No Film School Podcast, Charles Haine and George Edelman gaze into their crystal ball once again and speculate how the new wave of coronavirus might affect set life. We also offer a trifecta of Tech News updates: a Sony drone, Teradek's autofocus system for cinema lenses and DaVinci Resolve 17's many perks and innovations. In honor of Veteran’s Day, we give you our favorite Deep Cuts about war veterans. Read more here: Jason Blum Says COVID-19 Has Changed Making Movies Forever Speed Up Your Edit with the New DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor Blackmagic's New Fairlight Desktop Console Makes Mixing Sound Easier *Editorial note: The Best Years of Our Lives is not 3.5 hours, it is under three hours! Let nothing stop you from watching this masterpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kami Asgar and Jessica Parks are post-production heavyweights who work with major studios, namely Sony. As a sound designer (Asgar) and as a post executive (Parks), their collective resume touches on everything from Apocalypto to Grandma's Boy to Venom. Parks has recently shifted her focus from supervisor to hands-on sound design, and we talk about how it’s never too late to pivot on your career path and find thing you love doing wherever you are in life. We also talk about the new revolutionary technology that will democratize the ability to mix sound on a professional level... and why the literal size of your ear matters. If you're in the mood for more sound talk, learn from the master: our exclusive interview with Walter Murch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the 20th anniversary of Requiem for a Dream and Matthew Libatique is here to tell us the whole story. Starting in early days at AFI doing student projects with Darren Aronofsky, on to the $30,000 "stunt" known as Pi, this great DP/director collaboration was born. Libatique talks at length about the impact of music and music videos on his filmmaking approach, influencing key creative choices in Requiem. We discuss how he has managed to stay cool and relevant for over 20 years and how this journey is a constant struggle to find new techniques that match the substance of each story. Also pretty fun: Libatique managed to sneak a peek at Roger Deakins’ LUT. More on Aronofsky, Libatique and great cinematographers: This Is What a Shot List for a Darren Aronofsky Film Would Look Like What's It Like Being Darren Aronofsky's DP? Matthew Libatique Tells You Darren Aronofsky Delivers His Ten Commandments of Indie Filmmaking 8 Signature Trademarks of Darren Aronofsky's Work 'Lovecraft Country' DP Michael Watson On Shooting During COVID-19 [Podcast] David Fincher's Longtime DP Jeff Cronenweth Has Advice, Insight, and Stories [Podcast] How Darren Aronofsky Takes Us Down His Rabbit Hole (NFSW) *Editorial note: we apologize for occasional background noise in Matthew's audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, joined once again by Oakley Anderson-Moore, we unpack the powerful, complicated legacy of the late Sean Connery. We also pick apart America’s political landscape in light of the obscure, inconsequential election taking place. We discuss what responsibilities we have as content creators who shape the national conversation. In Tech News, a deep dive into Blackmagic and their newly-released URSA Mini Pro 12K camera! Read more here: Here's How to Set Up a 12K Workflow for Independent Projects in Post How 'Residue' Filmmakers Greenlit Themselves (and Then Ava DuVernay and Netflix Followed) Is There A Way to Make a Film About Politics Without a Political Point of View? 'JFK': How Oliver Stone and Robert Richardson Shot the Scariest Political Movie Ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glen Keane animated lead characters in Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas and many other classic Disney characters as he became a master of his craft. With his signature enthusiasm and optimism, Keane tells us the story of how this background led him to eventually directing his first feature film for Netflix: the heartwarming Over the Moon. Of course Keane had already become a director in his own right, winning an Oscar in 2018 for his short Dear Basketball, a collaboration with the late, great legend Kobe Bryant. Keane discusses his unique, inspired collaboration with Bryant in the intimate setting of his home animation studio. Don't miss this rare chance to hear insights from one of the masters of the craft. Also, Over The Moon is currently streaming on Netflix, go check it out. More about animation below! How Disney's Iconic Multiplane Camera Changed Animation How 'The Land Before Time' Made It Okay for Kids to Cry Again Watch: Preview the 10 Enchanting Animations Shortlisted for the 2018 Oscars How to Shoot Stop Motion at Home 'Spider-Verse' Director Reveals How You Can Survive Studio Politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we take a very, very biased look at Shushgate perpetrator Jeffrey Katzenberg's fallen streaming platform Quibi and why this failure was perhaps an inevitability. Also, as the new Borat Subsequent Moviefilm is released, we examine how much our culture has changed since the first Borat and Netflix drops streaming and viewership data. For Tech News, Hollyland unveils its new wireless video transmission system, the Mars 400 Pro. And for Ask No Film School, Charles helps you navigate the terrifyingly vast landscape of lights when it's time to go bigger and brighter. Enjoy! *Editorial note: We apologize for the uneven sound quality on Charles' mic. Additionally, on several instances, the hosts accidentally say “David Geffen” when they mean "Jeffrey Katzenberg." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this informative, fascinating episode, we sit down with cinematographer Michael Watson to discuss his work on HBO’s genre-bending horror series Lovecraft Country. Watson details his process: finding the tone of a show that is both pulpy and thematically driven and getting on the same page with the entire HBO team. We also get into the nitty-gritty of on-set challenges as a television DP during COVID-19. Don't miss the one! And so long as you're soaking up wisdom of great DP's, you might as well check out our exclusive interview with David Fincher's legendary lensman Jeff Cronenweth. More on Lovecraft Country: How Genre-Bending Reveals the True Monsters of 'Lovecraft Country' *Editorial note: in the podcast, there are some audio interruptions that occurred which we could not remove from the mix. We apologize for the distraction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facing failure isn't scary. In fact, it might be exactly what you need. The ever-inspiring Jim Cummings joins us once again to discuss his new horror/comedy The Wolf of Snow Hollow, just in time for Halloween. As with his (proper) debut feature Thunder Road, Cummings writes, directs and stars. He tells us about the beauty of having a democratized film set, even on a production as large as Snow Hollow and why filmmakers should think of themselves as competition to the industry, rather than “subordinates.” Also, why the most important thing to learn about directing is how to set up a C-stand. The Wolf of Snow Hollow is out on iTunes today. Enjoy! Also check out: How to Make the Jump From Short to Feature with Award-Winning Director Jim Cummings FREE: Jim Cummings's 'Short to Feature' Lab Curriculum Is This the Future of Indie Film Finance? Don't Wait for Somebody to Make Your Move, Do it Yourself: The Award-Winning Mantra Behind 'Thunder Road' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the No Film School Podcast, AMC follows Alamo Drafthouse's lead, letting consumers rent out their theaters for a low price -- and why this may be a sign of what the post-pandemic world will look like. For Tech News, a double whammy: Apple releases it's innovative, filmmaker-friendly iPhone 12 and DJI steps up it's gimbal game. And for this week's Ask No Film School, we discuss how a great character arc can sometimes be found in a not-so-great movie... Enjoy! DJI's RS 2 and RSC 2 Gimbals Have Arrived... and They're Awesome Here's What the iPhone 12 Means for Creators You Can Now Rent an Entire AMC Theater for Only $99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here to celebrate the 35th Anniversary 4K Blu-Ray release of the beloved Back to the Future trilogy is its writer and producer Bob Gale. He gives us his own origin story including his years of collaborating with Robert Zemeckis which led up to their big hit. He highlights the integrity of executive producer Steven Spielberg, who made Back to the Future the first Amblin production. Bob Gale has been a protective gatekeeper of the franchise and he explains why. Make sure to stay until the end because he drops some of the purest and most valuable storytelling wisdom you're likely to find anywhere. Learn more about Back to the Future here! No, Back to the Future Doesn't Have a Giant Plot Hole John Mulaney Analyzes Back to the Future...and it Gets Weird Great Scott! Learn How to Re-Create the Back to the Future Time Slice Using Practical FX Watch: In Honor of Back to the Future Day, Here's an Awesome Hoverboard VFX Tutorial Watch: What Are the Greatest Movie Gadgets of All Time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's podcast, joined once again by Oakley Anderson-Moore, we discuss how the rise of streaming not only impacts how films are distributed, but how they're made as well. We also take on the egregious pay disparity between men and women in the industry, including the example of the writers for the Crazy Rich Asians sequel. For Tech News, Charles praises the innovative new Sachtler Activ tripod. And finally for Deep Cuts, we reminisce on our favorite theatrical experiences. Enjoy! The Beginning of the End? Disney Shifts Focus to Streaming Content How Much Progress Has Hollywood Made in Pay Equity So Far? *Editorial note: contrary to what was said in the podcast, Adele Lim and Pete Chiarelli are not writing partners. They are both credited writers on Crazy Rich Asians who worked separately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Max Barbakow and writer Andy Siara tell us how their therapeutic writing process and friendship made Palm Springs what it is, and was ultimately the most rewarding part of the process. And why the fact that no one gave a sh*t about them was, in a way, their greatest strength. In case you've been living in a time-loop cave, Palm Springs, starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti, came out earlier this year after netting the biggest sale in Sundance history with a Hulu + Neon deal for $17,500,000.69 to acquire the film. The movie was released during the pandemic in July, which was a blessing in disguise: breaking out with a record-setting opening weekend on Hulu. Learn more about Palm Springs here: How Editing Made ‘Palm Springs’ the Most Popular Movie on Hulu The Creators of the Record-Breaking 'Palm Springs' Dissect Their Process 7 Editors Take Us Behind the Curtain on Cutting a Sundance Feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Oakley Anderson-Moore joins the podcast as we discuss who edited that strange video from Walter Reed and why they don't know how to use a morph cut. Since it's election season, we also cover a "get out the vote" contest from M Night Shayamalan. We also dive into a certain tactic used in development to take advantage of screenwriters. Plus the closing of UK's Cineworld theaters, the miraculous Hocus Pocus re-release that's competing with brand new releases, and for this week’s Tech News, we talk about a new kind of pipe... for film production. Find out more: Did the White House Use Morph Cut to Alter Videos of the President? Want to Hang Out with M. Night Shyamalan? Enter the Future Filmmakers Challenge A Release of 'Hocus Pocus' Has Almost Out-Earned 'Tenet' This Weekend Cineworld to Close 543 Regal Theaters in U.S. 'Until Further Notice' Something Smells Funky! Why Bake-Offs May Not Be Great for Screenwriters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawn Porter made the transition from a successful lawyer to a successful documentary filmmaker. But there were no guarantees. She took a big risk but she took it for very specific reasons, in a way that eventually led her to more success. Her new film The Way I See It, chronicles the story of Pete D’Souza, the official White House photographer for Ronald Reagan and Barrack Obama. Earlier this year, another Dawn Porter documentary, John Lewis: Good Trouble was released on Hulu. Her insights into the process are invaluable. The Way I See It is currently out in limited release and will be broadcast on MSNBC on October 9th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Alamo Drafthouse allows folks the opportunity to rent out screens for a low, low price and the Avatar franchise gets put under scrutiny (by us). We are joined by our very own Oakley Anderson-Moore, who gives us the lowdown on the grants and contests of Fall 2020 that you need to be aware of. In Tech News, Charles Haine discusses the competing lens mounts favored by different brands. For this week’s 'Deep Cuts', we talk about our favorite political films in light of the upcoming election. Stories covered: A Massive List of Fall 2020 Grants All Filmmakers Should Know About 'Avatar 2' Has Finished Filming, Rejoice! Alamo Drafthouse Lets You Rent an Entire Theater for $150 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Jenkins was nominated for an Oscar in The Shape of Water. He's acted in a hundred movies (literally). How did writer-director Andrew Cohn get an experienced actor like Jenkins in his first narrative feature? How did the first-time director approach working with Jenkins? And how the heck did he go from making docs with his friends (and putting them on credit cards) to Sony Pictures releasing his first feature, The Last Shift, in theaters nationwide? Our podcast has all of these answers and more. Cohn discusses how he made the transition from documentary to narrative, being mentored by executive producer Alexander Payne (Election, Sideways), and what it means to “shoot for the edit.” The film hit theaters September 25th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: unions and studios come together on a new COVID-19 production agreement, Hulu tries their hand at deep fakes (with rather successful results), and Canon announces the ultimate small cinema camera (Charles Haine is beside himself). Also, in light of RBG's supreme court seat vacancy... we get political. Read more: Canon's C70 is a Fresh Take on a 4K Cinema Camera Unions and Studios Reach Safety Deal, Production Starts Soon Let's Compare the Canon C70 to the Competition This is Why Canon's C70 is Heading in the Right Direction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the No Film School Podcast, Creative Artists Agency tries to dupe the WGA by signing a made-up contract, Netflix passes on movie theater-buying, Disney+ demands major coin from its subscribers for Mulan, and the new diversity rules for the Best Picture Oscar are unveiled. Also, Sony drops its new extra-small, full-frame camera, the a7C. Topics covered: CAA (Sort Of) Signing of the WGA Code of Conduct All a Ploy The Early Numbers Show 'Mulan' Streaming Success Might Change Hollywood These Are the New Parameters For Best Picture α7C Compact full-frame camera | ILCE-7C / ILCE-7CL | Sony US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From his early days at USC making a little student film called THX 1138, to winning his third Oscar for The English Patient, Walter Murch has innovated the fields of sound design and film editing becoming one of the most respected and knowledgable figures in his profession. Murch details to us how he first got interested in filmmaking and discusses projects like The Godfather, The Conversation, American Graffiti and Apocalypse Now. He gets into the specific techniques and approaches he pioneered along the way, up to his more recent ventures in documentary. We are so lucky he gave us an hour of his time -- absorb all you can from this master! Read more: Editor Walter Murch Pieces Together a Key Moment in History Not Sure of Where to Cut? Editor Walter Murch Says the Answer May Be in the Eyes Intriguing Editing Tips from Oscar-Winning Editor Walter Murch 6 'Rules' for Good Cutting According to Oscar-Winning Editor Walter Murch Walter Murch & Jon Favreau Discuss the Science Behind the Way We Perceive Movies As always please like, subscribe, and leave a comment. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discuss a new entertainment industry jobs report on Planet Money, how Sony and Canon are competing with parallel release dates for upcoming products, and an AI software called Colourlab which will revolutionize post-production workflows. Check out Charles Haine's article about Colourlab here. To wrap it up, we cover some of our favorite 'deep cut' movies about filmmaking itself. Links: AI Finally Comes to Grading With Colourlab New Canon EOS Cinema Camera to be Announced This Month Sony to Unveil 'A New Concept' for Alpha Mirrorless Cameras Email us with any questions at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The making of the film is an amazing journey and a must-listen. Writer/director team Michael Schwartz and Tyler Nilson have an unbelievable story to tell: the arduous and joyful seven-year journey to make The Peanut Butter Falcon a reality. From the humblest of beginnings to creating a legitimate sleeper hit, these gentlemen lived out of cars and tents, gamed the vast network of industry emails and Twitter accounts, and executed an insane live-promotion strategy once the movie was finally released in theaters last year. These guys are No Film School readers JUST LIKE YOU who just decided to work really, really hard and not quit. Michael and Tyler embody the NoFilmSchool ethic and we are honored that they gave us their epic story first. This is a must-listen. Check out our other coverage of the film: 'Peanut Butter Falcon' DP Explains Why a 2-Camera Setup Is Your Best Friend What Can 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' Script Teach You About Storytelling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this new media collaboration tool ideal for making your remote work interactive? This week, we remember the great Chadwick Boseman and the impact of his work. We also discuss how to manage desperation as an emerging filmmaker. Writer Jason Hellerman joins us to continue to weigh the value of the new screenwriting app ScriptHop. Plus we answer a great question from the No Film School community regarding festival screening fees and if the fest you’re waiting to hear back from could be taking advantage of you. Wakanda forever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar-nominated camera wizard Jeff Cronenweth sat down with us to talk about his origins in the film industry. As a young man, Cronenweth spent time on the set of Blade Runner as his father, Jordan Cronenweth shot it. He walks us through the next chapter of his career, starting out as an AC for legendary DP Sven Nykvist and how his long term working relationship with David Fincher began when shooting pickups for a Madonna music video. We discuss his experiences crafting the look of Fight Club, The Social Network and Gone Girl, among other great films. Now in 2020, he is up for an Emmy for his work on the Amazon series “Tales From The Loop.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filmmakers are gearing up for submissions to festivals, including Sundance so we go over release and festival application strategy. We also discuss the pros and cons of the upcoming platform ScriptHop. For tech news, we cover the new Final Cut Pro. And finally, we tackle the million-dollar question: “Why are you the best person to tell this story?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Logan Schneider walks us through his cinematography career, from starting out in the camera department, to shooting scrappy music videos, until bringing a film-caliber prowess to "Drunk History." We also talk about personal growth and maturity as an overlooked aspect of professional growth. *Edit*: Despite what we say in the intro, Schneider has not been nominated for an Emmy personally, but "Drunk History" is currently up for Production Design and Outstanding Variety Sketch Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an informative new episode featuring guest Katherine Tolentino, we tackle the history of foreign influence in Hollywood, pay equality across departments, working overly long days, and what might be the birth of a new filmmaking manifesto á la Dogme 95. Plus, a new augmented reality software from FXhome and the pros and cons of crowdfunding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back to the future...of Vertical Integration. The Paramount Decrees are officially over...so what does that mean for filmmakers? Plus, a Deakins inspired chat about focus groups and decisions, we also talk about the new Sigma lens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlike Hamilton, Mulan will hit Disney+ VOD... at a cost. Plus, 12-bit raw is coming for the a7S III through Atomos and we answer a question about master fees and a YouTube clip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two years ago, Matt Enlow and Oren Kaplan started the Just Shoot It Podcast with a key question: What does a director do? Now, we come to them with our own key question in mind: What does a director do...during a pandemic? Listen in as we learn more about how to use this time creatively, how to shoot in the time of COVID, and other secrets of the trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, Charles, George, and Michelle reflect on a recent conversation around terminology. Plus, Blackmagic's big news, a case for theaters to look like the Star Wars' Galactic Senate, and we have Tenet's new release date... kind of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're feeling hot, hot, hot as Canon cameras heat up and Palm Springs is a hit from the desert. Plus, we dive into a new app with a confusing name and the newest codec on the block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re not throwing away our shot to talk about Hamilton. Disney+ and Hamilton change the game and the conversations around streaming platforms, Broadway musicals, and awards. Plus, this week, AMC heads to church (murch?), Zoom brings out an "Octo" monster, and...will filmmakers be "satisfied" with a recent camera announcement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems improbable or impossible to the more seasoned (or jaded) among us. A man, outside of the system and outside of the major cities like New York and LA, built a thriving indie production company with a full growing slate of movies and content... but that's not even the crazy part. The crazy part is that the stories he's telling reflect his worldview, and a specific vision for humanity and the future. It sounds as bold as it sounds unlikely. Yet it is a reality. BK's story is not just one of perseverance and making your own success, but it's a story of the type of self-education we love at No Film School. It all sounds great... but how come it actually works? Listen to BK tell you in his own words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Christopher Nolan rumor makes us consider on-set rules and philosophies and Fuji's new update makes us ponder how this will change upcoming cameras. Plus we time travel (not through a Nolan film) to see if we can answer a No Film School question that dates back more than 100 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple changes everything (again) and forces a decision for every filmmaker...and, no, it's not whether to use the handwashing feature in the watchOS. Plus, we pay tribute to legendary (and dividing) filmmaker Joel Schumacher and we answer an Ask No Film School question that pits an episodic approach vs. tackling an indie feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's theme is how Dinosaurs will adjust to the new world. It's woven into a few of our topics. In addition to talking about Chris Pratt and his open invitation to discuss pizza with us on the podcast, we cover updates from Mac, Adobe's maybe intentional leak of Canon specs, and of course the news that writers are being mistreated by Hollywood. But is that really news? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris McKenna tells us about his day job writing for Marvel, while his friend and longtime collaborator Bob Byington talks about carving his career through indie film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is Friday, June 12th, which is the date given by Governor Gavin Newsom for film and television productions to (possibly) restart in the state of California. But with potential spikes and the need to implement safe sets, what else needs to be in place in order to safely jump back into work? Plus, we share our recommended viewing from our re-posted list of 30+ Films You Need to Watch About Race in America, chat about new offerings from Z Cam and GNARBOX, and share how the treatment of broccoli relates to filmmaking. Head on in to get your greens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are living in interesting times, to say the least. Prior generations have fought similar battles and faced similar challenges. Ashamedly, they faced this very battle time and again. But there is something very different about this time right now and it relates to you. You, the filmmaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week brings a lot of questions. Will Christopher Nolan’s 'Tenet' be movie theater's savior? Will we adopt 8K into our workflows? How does Red Komodo’s PDAF change the game? And, what can we learn from the extremely talented team that wrote 'The Sopranos'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NBA owner Donald Sterling made a series of racist comments; this is how the men who worked for him responded. Documentary subjects are rarely as camera savvy as these ones. The moment Blackballed covers unfolded on camera in the media. In order to get closer to the actual experience, emotions, honesty, and authenticity experienced by the men who lived this, filmmaker Michael Jacobs employed a unique tool. He takes us through the challenges of telling this important story, the team he had around him in doing so, and the technology that made it possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices