The No Film School Podcast

Cinematographer Bianca Cline explains how she shot the feature film Marcel The Shell With His Shoes On which is now playing in theaters. In this episode, we talk about… The necessities that stop motion needs Using a rotating camera around the subject Incorporating stop motion into a live-action movie Creating a visual language for the movie The idea behind making the documentary more cinematic An insight into cinema from the viewpoint of a cinematographer The power of music and cinematic language Planning how the parts will be stitched together during the editing process Cameras used for shooting stop motion and other scenes Why Bianca decided to do this film Advice for people who want to make documentaries Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filmmakers trolling in the attention economy, Steven Spielberg’s music video debut…AI art and whether a true craftsperson or artist will always beat out a machine? In this episode, we talk about… Russo brother’s trolly comments and the benefits of trolling Importance of marketing, calling cards, and making a name for yourself Challenge of launching new IP or a new multiverse How losing a production job to Spielberg is like trying to guard Lebron James Odd celebrity projects like Dive and Planet Hollywood What artificially intelligently generated artwork means for the future of art Whether anything can be original when everything that was created before is the palette we have to work with Links to Resources: Dall-E Mini: https://huggingface.co/spaces/dalle-mini/dalle-mini Spielberg’s Restaurant: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/537115/why-steven-spielbergs-nautically-themed-dive-restaurant-sunk Mumford Spielberg Video: https://nofilmschool.com/spielberg-music-video Russo Bros comments: https://nofilmschool.com/russo-bros-theatrical Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Taika Waititi really believe director’s cuts are stupid? Working conditions of VFX teams for Marvel movies…a possible replacement for VFX work, viral shorts turning into features, ARRI’s latest release and more… In this episode, we talk about… Whether director cuts are worthless or worth releasing The impact of CGI on digital post-production How VFX removes limitations while creating infinite canvas problems Business tips for Marvel and Disney’s VFX department Bad VFX isn’t a lack of skill, it’s a lack of time and resources Marcel the Shell: Turning shorts into features with grant money Power of sticking to the original intention vs. going for the big fish ARRI’s new lighting OS and camera-activated trigger Links to Resources: Walter Murch episode: https://megaphone.link/NNLLC3056218334 Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editors Jonathan Redmond and Matt Villa and DP Mandy Walker share how they helped create the dizzying and epic Elvis through the vision of Baz Luhrman. Elvis is in theaters now! In this episode, we talk about… Determining what to include and scratching Baz Luhrman’s itch Why Baz Luhrman considers biopic a dirty word Visually contextualizing what influenced Elvis’ music without dialogue Using original footage like Easter eggs and balancing scenes played by Austin Details about the emotional sizzle reel made for studios Organic process of trial & error when deciding what to cut from 4+ hours of film Maintaining perspective on what’s working and what’s not Mediums and tools used to create the visuals for Elvis Lenses used to capture the different decades throughout the film Replicating lighting and scouring Australia for vintage rock ‘n’ roll lights Selling the illusion that Austin Butler is Elvis Presley 16 weeks of prep and testing meticulously planned sequences, lighting, visual effects Moving from metaphorical to physical and creating a world people can feel Constantly communicating with Baz and finding the harmony of visual language Links to Resources: Elvis - https://elvis.warnerbros.com/ Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus we talk about comments from Tom Cruise and James Cameron In this episode, we talk about… How much Tom Cruise and the film industry has changed from the first Top Gun movie to Maverick The problem with long climaxes thanks to Michael Bay and Christopher Nolan Creating a story worth telling vs. destroying every last fiber of a franchise Scientology is still bad but at least Maverick has age-appropriate love interests James Cameron’s deliberate old-man trolling about his 3-hour movie Declining appeal of long movies as well as shows with too many seasons Advice for emerging filmmakers: Less is more and storytelling matters most Building community through backyard cinema and low-level networking events Details about Laowa’s anamorphic lenses, Atlas Lens’ Orion Silver Edition, and finding the perfect combination of camera, lenses, and lighting Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Screenwriter Heidi Lux talks about how having a random crush at 30 turned into a YA movie… In this episode, we talk about… Heidi’s journey from Polish immigrant family trauma to writing jokes for a living Why it’s better to write for a herpes commercial vs. star in a herpes commercial Listening to yourself and understanding the power of failure Heidi’s writing experience and strong base in satire and comedy Turning adult misery into successful young adult fodder Value of learning how to interpret feedback and the process of “vomit first drafts” Cold emailing managers and not giving up until you find the right audience Tubi TV and what comes next for Heidi Advice for screenwriters: Never use semicolons, Do use fast language, and Study your craft Links to Resources: Crushed - https://tubitv.com/movies/661023/crushed Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discuss the Supreme Court's decision to repeal the Roe Wade decision, recent tech news, and we answer a question about finding your first on-set experiences. In this episode, we talk about… Impact of the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade on the entertainment community A look at how abortion affects men Making abortion a topic that is open and accessible so that it isn't stigmatized The impact of parenting decisions on your career Parental leave in the entertainment industry Shooting on Alexa Atlas Anamorphic Lens Some screenwriting advice Site recommendations and networking strategies for finding production subs Tips when you're doing job hunting Links to Resources: Websites for job hunting: Mandy: https://www.mandy.com/ Feedly: https://feedly.com/ Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sophie Hyde, director of the movie Good Luck to You Leo Grande, talks about her career, filmmaking in various aspects, and how good performances can impact the success and lifespan of a movie. Good Luck to You Leo Grande is an actor dominant movie, with most of its scenes focusing on two characters. It is available to stream on Hulu. In this episode, we talk about… What inspired Sophie to start a career in filmmaking About the documentaries, she has made so far Sophie’s experience working in the Australian film industry and the international film industry The idea behind the movie 52 Tuesdays and how it came to be The challenges of directing actors Making a film with a low budget Sophie’s approach for making Good Luck to You Leo Grande Sophie’s views on the visual style of Good Luck to You Leo Grande Encouragement for filmmakers to get through the noise when they have something they want to say Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serving a higher purpose as a filmmaker…the struggles of imposter syndrome and the Bradley Cooper fan club…DJI’s new releases and radar stuff…films and events relevant to Juneteenth… In this episode, we talk about… Whether we are “living in a tiresome, lame commercial culture of filmmaking” Making art for something bigger than yourself, your voice, your ego Recognizing imposter syndrome and how directors find their North Star Bradley Cooper’s beef with his film industry peers and “the nom he deserved” Keeping perspective when working in elite circles and being surrounded by success The importance of holding people accountable for bad behavior DJI’s new RS3, RS3 Pro, and DJI Transmission and LiDAR tech Recommended films and events to learn more about Juneteenth Links to Resources: ‘Miss Juneteenth’ Writer/Director Shows Us How to Beat the Odds - https://nofilmschool.com/miss-juneteenth-channing-godfrey-peoples Robert Eggers Explains How the Devil is in the Details on ‘The Northman’ - https://nofilmschool.com/robert-eggers-northman Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Jeremiah Zagar, who directed the Netflix movie Hustle, shares many valuable filmmaking lessons and how he made a phenomenal movie with people who had never acted before. In this episode, we talk about… Making an independent art film with a sports story The freedom and possibilities he got while shooting with real basketball players The idea of evolving the narrative direction through each fight How to get good performances from people who don't act professionally Tips on working with actors and helping them to do their best and not freeze while on camera His experience while working with Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall, Kenny Smith, and others Advice for people who want to shoot in a digital format but want to capture the anamorphic look Behind-the-scenes stories from the movie set How he handled self-doubt while making the movie Learning from failures and recognizing the fact that perfect is not always in the cards Links to Resources: First feature series, Ryan Koo and Amateur https://nofilmschool.com/tags/firstfeature Link to Hustle on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80242342 Winning time interview https://megaphone.link/BLU1506714910 Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why safety matters on set…cutting through the glut of streaming content constantly available…the highs and lows of crypto in Hollywood…and unique lenses featured at Cine Gear… In this episode, we talk about… Sarah Polley’s traumatic experience with director Terry Gilliam The importance of safety on set and holding people accountable for safety Culture shift around humane leadership and psychologically safe work environments How Netflix changed expectations for viewers and how we consume shows Binging vs. slow drip model and getting your audience to know you exist The easy access and comforting company of a streaming library Trying to understand the Hollywood and crypto bubble Advice around using crypto to finance your film Details about Cine Gear and the latest attempt at mimicking vintage lenses Links to Resources: Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor Eddie Hamilton tells us about cutting Top Gun: Maverick, building his career, and working with Tom Cruise. In this episode, we talk about… Making the jump from editing shorts to major blockbuster films Advice for setting your bar high and doing the best work you can possibly do Ultimate escapism and which movie made Eddie fall in love with the film industry Whether shooting IMAX footage changes the direction of the story Little stick jets, iPhones, and other tricks used during filming Maverick Working with heavy hitters of the film industry and the one-person committee of Tom Cruise Passion, hard work, and delivering a great night at the movies Cutting scenes for the big screen and why every second matters Stress testing scenes to provide an emotional journey for the audience Reshooting until it’s exactly right to create the perfect movie Editing tips for filmmakers and helping your audience connect to the characters Links to Resources: Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When should you use a contract? Do you know what a deal memo is and how to use one? Tech news about Apple’s M2 processor and words of wisdom for a young filmmaker we wish we’d known 20 years ago… In this episode, we talk about… Elon Musk’s latest news stunt and who really benefits from contracts Where ownership by default lies vs. “work for hire” Differences between contracts vs. deal memos and when to use each Advice to have contract conversations first and red flags to avoid Apple’s shockingly powerful new MacBook Air with M2 processor Ask No Film School: “How can I get my first film out to the public?” “Which microphone should I purchase to record with my phone?” Options for dual system sound and why sound people always get paid Suggestions to watch past festival films, use online platforms to share your film, and to always keep making stuff Remember: Your first film should not be your last—use it as a learning opportunity to get better Links to Resources: 5 Day Deal Video Creators Bundle 2022 - https://nofilmschool.com/5daydeal2022 Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next Exit’s director Mali Elfman recalls the journey of bringing her directorial debut to fruition during the height of the pandemic and how sometimes you have to embrace fear and failure to experience success… In this episode, we talk about… Taking a film to production after 10 years in development The beauty of creating a film crew pod during the pandemic Juggling the triple threat of being a writer, producer, and director The value of crew members and knowing productions can’t run without PAs Benefits of being solutions-oriented vs. being a combative director Prioritizing sleep during filming and shifting away from grind culture How sharing an unfinished passion project led to Next Exit Creating a supportive production environment for cast and crew The need to understand the practicality of how to shoot your film, its budget and constraints Speaking from your heart and giving yourself permission to embrace failure Details about the Tribeca Film Festival and hope for what comes next Links to Resources: Next Exit by Mali Elfman is premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 10 - https://tribecafilm.com/films/next-exit-2022 5 Day Deal Video Creators Bundle 2022 - https://nofilmschool.com/5daydeal2022 Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What business does the Pentagon have in films? Are filmmakers and film-watchers truly aware of the message they are sending and receiving? Plus details about ARRI’s Alexa 35 and first new sensor in 14 years and Fuji’s new digital camera… In this episode, we talk about… Recognizing the glorification of violence in America vs. the rest of the world Acknowledging the need for hierarchy in filmmaking The Pentagon’s surprising connection to over 2500 films Responsibility of filmmakers and the audience to be aware of the impact of film Advice for making decisions about money and which clients and collaborators you’re open to before the offer’s on the table Handling messages with care and the necessity of research in film Details about ARRI’s long-awaited release of the new Alexa 35 Fujifilm’s X-H2S and the first collaboration of Fujifilm and Fujinon Links to Resources: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-05-30/top-gun-maverick-memorial-day-tom-cruise-pentagon-propaganda Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dances With Films founders Leslee Scallon and Michael Trent join us to discuss the festival's 25 year anniversary, its history and selection process, and how they keep it a festival for filmmakers by filmmakers… In this episode, we talk about… What led Michael and Leslee to found the Dances With Films Festival Orion’s cease and desist letter and “Festival of the Unknowns” Creating a sustainable model by prioritizing film and championing new talent Why DWF is held in Los Angeles and respect for the film selection process Acknowledging not all films are good and why filmmakers need to keep practicing Engaging with new filmmakers and preparing them for the industry Watching the whole film and looking for the heart when selecting films for DWF How all films not chosen receive “pass” letters that include positive comments The challenge of DWF’s programming and how it’s evolved over the years Links to Resources: Dances with Films - https://danceswithfilms.com/ Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Tom Cruise the last movie star? Can you make an indie film without a celebrity? The never-ending challenge of finding your audience, casting unknowns who are the right fit, and Sirui’s affordable anamorphics… In this episode, we talk about… Defining what it means to really be a movie star Whether franchise movies mean less power for actors Letting CGI Stan Lee live in Marvel movies forever Measuring success and significance in the film industry and media Pre-digital effects feelings and the different joys actors bring Tom Cruise vs. Tyler Perry and how Tyler Perry is the modern Charlie Chaplin Why indie films no longer need a big celebrity who’re trying to be serious The challenge of finding an audience interested in your work Recognizing that different people scale to different size screens Benefits of casting the actor who’s good and right for the part Sirui’s affordable lenses and the growing lens space Links to Resources: Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avatar is back after a long layoff since it changed the game. What can it offer filmmaking and audiences now? In this episode, we talk about… Memorable dialogue, characters, and stories of other James Cameron movies vs. Avatar Whether Avatar 2 can bridge the 13 year technology gap since the first release Regarding Henry and shutting down production over cheap caviar Consummate craftsman vs. self-destructive tendencies H&Y’s new Revoring’s surprisingly user-friendly magnetic filter setup Links to Resources: Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aviary writers Jennifer Raite and Chris Cullari explain how a prior interview from the No Film School Podcast helped them connect with their lead actress and how to create an egoless partnership that producers want to work with… In this episode, we talk about… Producing a film during COVID with a little less than 14 days to shoot Fielding a cast who’s down for the film’s size, location, and shooting schedule What it’s like working with actors who help move production forward easily Writing a script that’s achievable even with significant limitations Creating a horror film focused on new information vs. new kills The power of collaboration and advice for putting ego aside Studying other films and directors like studying game footage for athletes Suggestions for getting your first feature made and the value of establishing relationships within the industry Learning when, where, and how to put your foot down and pushback for the story Links to Resources: The Aviary - https://www.amazon.com/Aviary-Malin-Akerman/dp/B09KG7ZF3Q Malin’s Interview on NFS Podcast - https://nofilmschool.com/malin-akerman-chick-fight Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A journey from Georgia to Middle Earth…why you should protect and insure your gear…Have streamers broken TV? DJI’s new drone and MASV’s massive ability to share large video files… In this episode, we talk about… Camera theft and reselling a path to bigger dreams The Cat Person narrative and who gets to tell the story Vice’s article addressing two worldviews of showrunning Film industry’s apprenticeship problem and how writers rooms don’t need to be hell A life of continual growth vs. the delusion you have finally arrived The issue of paying people for 22 episode seasons vs. 6 episode seasons How DJI’s new 249 gram Mini drone skirts the law Drawbacks of sharing video files and benefits of using MASV (Massive.io) How MASV crosses WiFi streams and backwards rigging tools for film Links to Resources: Cat Person Story - https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/12/11/cat-person Vice Story - https://www.vice.com/en/article/epxeze/television-is-in-a-showrunning-crisis Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Accomplished director John Madden shares his extensive film and radio experience and breaks down the art of storytelling in ‘Operation Mincemeat’… In this episode, we talk about… Entering the film industry by way of theater, British television, and radio drama The overlap of radio film and how rhythm is key to cinematic storytelling Learning to put story first, script first, sound first as a film director Operation Mincemeat’s origin and ties to Hitchcock’s “The Man Who Never Was” Ongoing speculation, conspiracy theories, and the craft of narrative Recognizing a world unfamiliar with World War II cinematic literature When a story jumps off a page and attracts the actors you want The balance of casting from choice actors and leaning on a casting director Embracing the fact the film will live on a digital platform Links to Resources: Operation Mincemeat - https://www.netflix.com/title/81428563 Post on Dramatic Irony - https://nofilmschool.com/Dramatic-Irony-Definition-and-Examples Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you listen when friends recommend seeing a specific movie at the theater? Will Audio Design Desk change the future of sound editing? And what cameras you should use for filming if you don’t want to shell out $10K… In this episode, we talk about… Pre-existing IP and public domain vs. movie IP and a guaranteed audience What counts as a real movie (to everyone but that one Disney executive) Recognizing word of mouth success still exists and pushing for a theater experience Audio Design Desk’s tedium-free playful and creative process of editing sound ADD’s embedded sync points and ability to easily shift the vibe of your project AskNoFilmSchool: What is a small, light digital camera that would make the best director’s viewfinder? Or does everybody still use Artemis? Links to Resources: NAB YT playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9cTD-waVSEGff8ODI3sQKVoRersp6gdW Audio Design Desk: https://add.app/ Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAB 2022 is coming to a close and we're reflecting on the most amazing things we saw, the innovations we're inspired by, and the changes we believe the future of film tech holds for filmmakers everywhere. In this episode, we talk about… Teradek’s cloud-based post-production and portable mixing solutions and affordable line for filmmakers Aputure’s growth and other upcoming small companies to watch Robots with cameras and Frame.io’s futuristic wireless transmission Audio Design Desk’s mind-blowing software solution for audio designers Battery options and Came-TV’s dual V-mount charger High end lenses, Maxon, and the evolution of effects work Going for the tools you need but recognizing the free or less expensive alternatives ARRI’s rise to the top and where camera systems will go from here How filmmakers can leverage technology to push the industry forward Cutting through the noise with branding, storytelling, and design principles The possibility of better things and embracing cinema all over again Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day two of NAB 2022 for us was all about lighting, and as one of the most innovative areas in film tech these days, it meant we were busy. Aputure grabbed center stage with some new developments, but we saw demonstrations of lights doing things they could never do before, in a myriad of ways. These days, how you light is limited only by your imagination. Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visionary Director Robert Eggers joins us to talk about inspiration, struggles, humility, and confidence on set. Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're kicking off NAB 2022 with the latest in camera and lens technology, a recap of some of the crazier things we saw, plus a look ahead to all the things we'll be bringing to you in the coming days. Follow all our NAB 2022 coverage here, and experience it along with us directly from the convention floor! Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turner Classic Movies host Eddie Muller talks about the impact of studying classic films at the TCM Film Festival. Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone once in a while a movie comes out that blows our collective hearts and minds. "Everything Everywhere All at Once" is that movie, and these are the people who made it. We're blessed to have an extra-special episode this week featuring The Daniels (Writer/Director team behind the film) as well as their frequent collaborators Larkin Seiple (DoP) and Paul Rogers (Editor) to talk about EVERYTHING that went into crafting this modern classic. See the movie, then listen to this as a companion piece! link to the film: https://a24films.com/films/everything-everywhere-all-at-once Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has sex changed in movies? Is 40 too old to launch a new career? Where do we get ideas for films? And tech news about Blackmagic Design’s latest release… In this episode, we talk about… The evolution of erotic thrillers and how genres never die Male gaze vs. female gaze, shifting morals and expectations of what’s believable Ask No Film School: Is 40 too late to start a career in the film industry? Where ideas for screenplays come from and deciding which ideas to pursue The difference between ideation vs. execution and valuing results over process Protecting your creative process and gifts from the Boomers Details about Blackmagic Design’s latest cloud solution release Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guy Goldstein, founder and CEO of WriterDuet, Gad Tisch, founder and President of Croogloo, Steve Vitolo, CEO and founder of Scriptation, Zach Lipovsky, co-founder of Shotlister, and Lawrence Sher, founder and CEO of ShotDeck discuss 5 apps that every filmmaker needs… In this episode, we talk about… WriterDuet-real time collaboration software built for co-writing and compatible with all standard formats Croogloo-production management solution for film and television crew Scriptation-simplifies the script revision process by digitally transferring notes across script revisions Shotlister-creates a better way to know how much time and shots are left in a film shoot ShotDeck-massive database of movie and tv images and a tool for research, references, and inspiration Pushing new tools to become the norm in the film industry from the ground up The benefit of immediate gains without advanced functions Challenges that still need to be addressed and the value of transparency Union vs. non-union reception and approval of apps The massive wave of change happening in the ocean of content creation Whether or not our generation will be accepted with our use of efficiency multipliers Links to Resources: Writerduet- https://www.writerduet.com/ Croogloo- https://croogloo.com/ Scriptation- https://scriptation.com/ Shotlister- https://www.shotlister.com/ Shotdeck- https://shotdeck.com/ https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Specs about all the shiny new tech released before the annual NAB show and the unfortunate reality of bad projection experiences… In this episode, we talk about… ARRI stabilizer systems and B-mount battery system DJI’s wireless microphone with 800+ ft of transmission capability Sirui’s new 75mm full frame anamorphic lenses and anamorphicmingle.com Details about TLS-True Lens Services’ Vega lenses and the challenge of flares Ask No Film School: Why do movies look better at my home vs. my local theater? And how much control do theaters really have with the projector? Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filmmaker Hannah Bergholm discusses her groundbreaking feature debut, Hatching, which premiered at Sundance 2022, how she found financing for the project, and how it was to work with some of the industry's best artists... In this episode, we talk about… How Hanna created an opportunity for herself to make her directorial debut The process of developing the film and getting the first feature made Using workshops for pitching ideas to investors and sales agents to obtain financing The lessons Hanna learned from her short filmmaking experience helped her with her feature film Messages she was trying to convey through the film's themes and concepts Style choices and the reason behind the creepy and lifeless design of the house in the film Approaching the animatronic designer, special effects team, etc. to work on the project Creating and designing the visual creatures for the film Understanding what it means to shoot with a puppet and how technical it is The thematic story behind the house and why she switched the character to a girl Links to Resources: Hannah Bergholm - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1028093/ Hatching - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12519030/ https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why plagiarism is never okay…what happens when you criticize classic scenes from the Godfather, Canon’s new feature two years post release, and why $9K isn’t enough to finish your film… In this episode, we talk about… The ethical obligation of creators to avoid plagiarism at all costs Opting for collaboration instead of stealing someone’s work What happens when the internet calls out the darkness of The Godfather Inherent desire to make the right choice when filming Learning in public and remembering aesthetics change over time Orson Welles diaper baby and the value of cross-disciplinary skills in filmmaking Unlocking the context of past work to understand the evolution of film Canon’s new internal RAW update to the C70, 2 years after its release Recognizing the increasing upgrade speed of cameras, lenses, and lighting Ask No Film School: Where can I go to get my film through post for $9K? Resources on NoFilmSchool.com to learn editing and filmmaking skills yourself Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nadine Crocker recalls the roller coaster of challenges she faced while filming her directorial debut "Continue" and why more films need to address suicide and mental health issues… In this episode, we talk about… What inspired Nadine to take on her directorial debut Nadine’s 10 year journey of writing, performing, exploring and sharing the story of Continue How reading other scripts and taking acting classes helped Nadine craft her first screenplay Calling in favors, donuts and begging to create a film in 19 days Being your authentic self and sharing your passion and story to help others The importance of finding a team that has a genuine connection to your material Trying to finish edits when the whole world shut down and moving forward in complete fear Recognizing you have to keep working other jobs even if you’re making a film Challenges of the festival circuit and having blind faith in your work no matter what happens Letting go of what you can’t control and creating a film you truly love Details about Nadine’s upcoming projects and shedding light on suicide, trauma, and mental health Links to Resources: Continue - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8005600/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are handshakes ever okay? Should festivals have workplace rules? Should you use your hands to slap someone who made a joke about your wife? What else happened at the Oscars and Aputure’s new releases… In this episode, we talk about… Challenge of returning to extreme networking socializing events The end of handshakes as we know it Creating a PSA and implied HR rules to make film festivals safer for all Acknowledging public spaces can bring up pandemic anxiety Game of comparisons surrounding Will Smith slapping Chris Rock Avoiding assumptions about the headspace or intentions of other people Advice for filmmakers: Always do your research and mitigate your expectations for screenings and awards Free speech and whether a joke is punching across vs. punching down Other notable highlights from the Oscars Aputure’s launch of new tube lights and mat lights Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oscar Special Edition Mashup Academy Awards Extravaganza featuring a plethora of ridiculously talented folks responsible for creating Dune, Nightmare Alley, Licorice Pizza, No Time Die, Belfast… In this episode, we talk about… Editing choices in Licorice Pizza and knowing when you’ve got it right Navigating different directors and working with Paul Thomas Anderson Sir Kenneth Branagh explains why Belfast is filmed from the perspective of a child Sir Kenneth’s inspiration and the emotional truth of his family’s experience Nightmare Alley’s artistic influences and how it’s an original noir vs. an artifact or art movie Tapping into 13 year old Denis Villeneuve to create the newest version of Dune Joe Walker and the challenge of cutting a film that stays true to the original 600+ page story Greig Fraser and what it was like being trusted as the DP for Dune Chris Corbould’s Insight to shooting No Time to Die on film vs. preparing scenes for IMAX Camera testing and approaching different angles for so many different actors How Tamara Deverell’s research and Luis Sequeria’s costumes made Nightmare Alley a time machine Theo Green and Mark Mangini and the intricate process of creating languages, sound, and the Bene Gesserit voice for Dune Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will win the streaming services war? Can we really protect the digital content we make today? Tech news about Imax and why film is here to stay, just like TikTok… In this episode, we talk about… What Amazon’s purchase of MGM means for filmmakers Why the MGM library is not up for grabs Content tontine and the fight to be the last streaming service standing Full circle of how streaming services might turn into a cable subscription Dumping films in the East River and the implication of the digital transition of films Just because something’s digitized or on film doesn’t mean it’ll last forever Recognizing the need for multiple copies and better long term storage options Imax’s new camera bodies and work in lens technology Film’s not going anywhere so keep using the tools that make sense to you Links to Resources: Link to Missing Movies - https://missingmovies.org/list-of-missing-movies/ Tontine definition - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tontine https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Production designer Tamara Deverell and costume designer Luis Sequeria illuminate the process behind building the brilliant and haunting world of Nightmare Alley… In this episode, we talk about… Jumping at the opportunity to go deep into a Deco world with Guillermo del Toro What influences helped create a film that’s essentially a time machine Brooklyn Museum’s inspiration on the handcrafted design of Nightmare Alley International hunt for fabrics and why 90% of the costumes are custom-made Differences between building costumes for the carnival vs. city scenes Symbolism of the funhouse and themes of circles and arches Pictorial research and creating the aged, unwashed look of the Depression era Why the final carnival scenes are dusty and devoid of color Trepidation around color and saturation and staying true to the time period Making every frame a painting and the unique perspective of still moments Links to Resources: Episode from Nightmare Alley DP and Editor: https://megaphone.link/BLU1430569925 Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Mangini and Theo Green dive into the intricate layers of building the sound for Dune and how they helped create a science-fiction universe grounded in reality… In this episode, we talk about… Getting the Blade Runner band back together What it was like experiencing sand dunes for the first time Running reconnaissance for sound team members and resources The multiple layers of editing production sound and actors’ dialogue Creating the structure of language and sound palette for Dune The process of building the ancestral skill of the Bene Gesserit voice Beauty of discovery and finding balances for clouds of voices Documentary realism and a universe that we acoustically recognize Creating 3200 bespoke sounds to achieve analog reality Thematic approach to universe building and communication How worm vocalizations were born and developed Links to Resources: Previous Mark Mangini Episode: https://megaphone.link/NNLLC2924908228 Episode with Greig Fraser and Joe Walker (dp and editor of Dune) https://megaphone.link/BLU5444028269 Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you respond to a movie that’s not about you? How did Jane Campion get it so right for Sam Elliott but so wrong with Venus and Serena? Latest Apple news and a sincere explanation of why we just aren’t sold on NFTs and crypto… In this episode, we talk about… Understanding that not every movie has to be about you to be relevant Cancel culture and the job of a film critic How Pixar’s Turning Red is just Godfathers for Asian women Whether Jane Campion can recover from her cringy remarks to Venus and Serena Williams A review of Apple’s upcoming Mac Studio release and move to Apple silicon A less inflammatory response to frustrations with NFTs and crypto Recognizing cons abound, the world is on fire, and why it’s always best to invest in what you understand Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mass producers Dylan Matlock and J.P. Ouellette open up about their experiences of reading a script so powerful they immediately knew they wanted to bring it to life… In this episode, we talk about… Riding in a van full of models while crying over a script The process of securing resources to make this film happen Two days of table work and one month to prepare for filming How shorter hours on set allowed time for more creativity Actors’ preparation of shooting 8-12 pages a day and rolling into the emotions Addressing gun violence and shared trauma without political agenda Embracing a story that focuses on reconciliation, grieving, and moving forward Recognizing different responses to the film and the preventative opportunity it presents Restoring a sense of community and being able to see the humanity in others through the characters from Mass Links to Resources: Watch Mass: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.0f1b4af4-1251-4041-a439-c553555fbc7d?tag=deciderrg-20 Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Sam Elliot know he’s not a real cowboy? Would you watch the Oscars if it was broadcast like the Super Bowl? Whether we can move past the term “urban” and ideas of virtue signaling… In this episode, we talk about… Deconstructing the myth of the American Westerns and Sam Elliot’s mustache More Oscar drama and a suggestion for a 5 hour Super Bowl-esque broadcast Advocating for a creative way to excite audiences about the filmmaking process Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman and moving past “urban” characters The reality of rejection and audition success rates of actors Ask No Film School: Should people start boycotting Chinese made goods, specifically filmmaking equipment? Addressing virtue signaling and the need to take action Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Winning Time' is a win for filmmakers everywhere. By combing period mediums and camera angles, these two DPs take us back in time. In this episode, we talk about… Capturing the cultural knowledge tied to this era and keeping film living in the dirty bottom end of the 70s Playground of production design and blurring the line between new footage vs. found footage The beauty and challenge of filming sports scenes with original cameras from the 70s and 80s Recreating larger than life, and very tall, historical figures and how basketball lends itself to the storytelling process The secret weapon of rollerblades and broadcast angles Tackling complicated issues and filming with care and respect for the stories being told Sneaking in different cameras and testing what works Addressing the limitations of shooting on film and why it makes sense for Winning Time Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling out bullshit propaganda videos, praising Ukrainian filmmakers, Aputure LED light news, a badass editing MasterClass, and why the Academy Awards may never really be about the craft of filmmaking… In this episode, we talk about… Shout out to Ukrainian filmmakers and a reminder to check the metadata when videos seem suspect Sean Penn, World War 2 film directors, and TikTokers on the ground in Ukraine Details about Aputure’s new affordable 1200dPro Jason Levine’s live interactive masterclass series for film editing Breaking the fear of editing and how creating content is becoming more common Learning best practices and options to become certified through the masterclass 8 significant categories being cut from the Academy Awards broadcast “It’s almost like the Oscars aren’t really about honoring quality filmmaking” Recognizing the reward is in the work, not an Oscars statue Shifting out of monoculture and giving attention where attention’s deserved Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I used to think the Oscars were pretty worthless, Then TCM host Dave Karger changed my mind. We walk through the history of the Oscars, share our favorite non-winning films, and make a strong case of how the Oscars really do shine a light on movies that people might not otherwise see… In this episode, we talk about… Historical context of the Academy Awards and its evolution over 75 years How marketing turned the Oscars from a one-night affair to a months-long season of campaigning The ebb and flow of what it means to win or lose an Oscar Details about TCM’s Annual 31 Days of Oscar Festival Recognizing trends of Oscar winners by decade Award categories and the differences between Best Screenplay vs. Best Picture Advice for filmmakers to pay attention to the director’s branch and writer’s branch Suggestions for new award categories to bring attention to the craft of filmmaking Examples of amazing movies nominated for an Oscar that didn’t win Whether the Oscars needs a separate musical comedy category How TCM crafts their intros, outros, and movie rotation Whether Oscars are given in recognition of past work or purely because of a specific performance Links to Resources: TCM 31 Days of Oscar - https://www.tcm.com/31days https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why isn’t Francis Ford Coppola using Decentralized Pictures to fund Megalopolis? How long will Moviecoin, NFTs and cryptocurrency in filmmaking last? Exciting Panasonic release and advice for how to handle the budget of your first production… In this episode, we talk about… Francis Ford Coppola’s decision to borrow $120 million to make the movie he wants Everybody wants to work with people they like and people who are historically successful Playing the studio game vs. painting outside the lines, making white whale films Genre-bending stories and the evolution of the theatrical experience and television Moviecoin and signs that NFTs are still bullshit Challenges of making a movie, distributing and marketing it to cut through the noise The future of cryptocurrency in filmmaking and how most things will be watched by less people but more things will be made Release of the Panasonic G86 camera with micro four thirds sensor and other camera news Ask No Film School: How do I handle the budget for my first production? Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talia Lugacy (writer/director of indie film This is Not a War Story which is nominated for a Spirit Award) and Chad Galster (editor of the acclaimed series Yellowstone and 1883) share their different experiences of how film school influenced their current careers and remind us there’s no right way to filmmaking… In this episode, we talk about… Watching a Clockwork Orange obsessively and loving a certain level of excellence Going to film school at NYU and showing up to film sets vs. film classes Talia’s experience of moving to LA as a PA and why she went back to NYC How attending acting school as a teenager eventually led to the film Descent Working through trauma and staying at a monastery to practice Rinzai Zen How Talia accelerated her writing practice and where This Is Not a War Story came from Why it’s best to focus on your craft vs. what’s out of your control as a filmmaker Chad’s decision to leave science and pursue his childhood dream of making movies The benefits of USC’s film program and spending hours getting work experience as a student Becoming the guy known for editing and getting his first credit Advice to work hard, follow your passion, and be willing to pivot How Chad’s music background influences his work as an editor Experimenting with sound and being careful not to spoon feed the audience How larger aspects of editing decisions impact the overall story and lessons Committing to authenticity to help with audience engagement Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The return of MoviePass, tech updates, and how eyeball tracking gets us one step closer to the perfect shot… In this episode, we talk about… MoviePass’s new eyeball tracking model How “watch this to get this” ads might impact content and filmmaking Orwellian implications of tech vs. artistic possibilities The art of storytelling in advertising in an attention economy Shooting in ProRes RAW and using EditReady for a quick and easy transcript process Ask No Film School: Is there an adapter where I can use PL mount lenses on my EF mounts camera? The missing mirror, shallower lens mounts and why filmmakers should care about lens choice Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Power of the Dog Editor Peter Sciberras breaks down the process of choosing the right cut, respecting the audience, and creating the slow burn of Bronco Henry… In this episode, we talk about… How cutting music videos led to Peter’s editing career Peter’s approach to getting hired for The Power of the Dog Letting the audience figure things out vs. what you need to tell them Piecing together an interactive story with specific clues The funnest part of an editor’s job and focusing on believability Ongoing conversations to determine which scene should go where and why Finding an artificial way to make details feel organic Final phase of fine tuning and calibration and knowing when a film is done with edits Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 'shocks' and 'snubs' of the Oscars, the toxic fandom surrounding The Last Jedi, and whether or not you’re ready to make the leap into a creative career… In this episode, we talk about… The weird political gamesmanship of the Oscars The bubble of which films are nominated for Best Picture How Spider-Man is this year’s Dark Knight Why more theaters need to offer independent films Has any other film been as polarizing as Star Wars The Last Jedi? Toxic fandom, monoculture, and Hollywood’s lack of original ideas Ask No Film School: How to know when it’s time to leave your full time job and make the leap doing your own thing What to expect from freelance clients and the challenges of pursuing a career in the creative or entertainment industries Advice to practice and make things to figure out what you like, especially while the risk is low Let yourself go through the bad to get to the good Links to Resources: https://nofilmschool.com/how-much-should-you-charge-video-work-take-survey-and-lets-find-out https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices