The No Film School Podcast

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

Station 11’s cinematographers Steve Cosens and Daniel Grant dive into the details of creating a world enduring a pandemic, while the world is enduring a pandemic… In this episode, we talk about… How Steve and Daniel got their start in cinematography A shared love of film processing and what it’s like working with a partner cinematographer The irony of making a show based on a pandemic, during a pandemic Creating a future that’s welcoming and lush vs. using apocalyptic imagery Acknowledging filming started before COVID based on a book written in 2014 How they make decisions for shots and camera angles for each episode Capturing the overarching theme of extreme close ups and extreme wides What it was like shooting in big open spaces like abandoned airports Collaboration and testing process to determine which camera lenses and light sources to use 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

China’s happy ending to Fight Club, nerding out about DJI’s new 4D camera and Skydio drones… In this episode, we talk about… China’s take on Fight Club and whether Fight Club holds up in today’s world Why Fight Club’s “new” version is going viral and Chuck Palahniuk’s response Recognizing late 1990s movies that capture the anticipation of a shift in culture Shooting with a DJI 4D and why it’s more of a documentary vs. cinema camera How different lenses impact the DJI’s performance Creating a 4D Big Boy, shoulder mounts and other cool tricks Comparisons between the 4D, 12K, and 6K Skydio and the sky market for filming New editing capabilities for drone footage and drone testing experiences Depth maps and why camera data matters to filmmakers 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

Which cameras and lenses are being used at Sundance? Why stunt people deserve an Academy Award even if it doesn’t make the show and verifying SpiceDAO’s $3 million intellectual property mistake… In this episode, we talk about… Results of the annual No Film School Filmmakers Survey How filmmakers are diversifying their toolkit and why Sony cameras are gaining popularity Two types of filmmakers in owner-operator space: lenses vs. camera system Improving image quality and the benefits of Blackmagic’s 6K Pocket Cinema Camera Whether stunt and behind the scenes people deserve an awards category The art form of stunt performers and their commitment to film Why Canon cameras are a solid choice and which cameras compare SpiceDAO’s ill-informed approach to acquiring intellectual property The tricky space of copyright and trademark laws 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

From competing in the Channel 101 short film festival to writing for Rick and Morty and other hit tv shows, Willy Roberts and Wade Randolph explain why you can’t be precious about anything and why it’s always better to just get out there, make stuff and have fun… In this episode, we talk about… Moving to LA pre-9/11 and boxing porn at the Hustler warehouse How one job at non-union movie has led to work 20 years later Finding what you want to do vs. being a people pleaser The only way to become a writer and get an agent Networking vs. creating through collaboration and fun Advice for writing a pilot: Start with Episode Two instead of the origin How creative synergy can make a show better if you listen to it A reminder to make yourself laugh and shoot what works The phenomenon of the writer’s room and trusting yourself to be vulnerable Why comedy is less about the audience and more about enjoying yourself Pitching to execs and why they need to see themselves in your work Suggestions for getting started, finding your voice and community, and having a thick skin Links to Resources: Real Life Sci-Fi with Wade & Willy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-life-sci-fi-with-wade-willy/id888092892 Willy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/willybadmovies/ Googy on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPC7t3Vnp3k 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 does it really mean to get canceled, are NFTs just another con, and why sometimes it’s better to not know just how hard things can get… In this episode, we talk about… The undoing of Joss Whedon and the reality of cancel/consequence culture NFTs, intellectual property and buying land on Earth 2.0 The wild west of the financial industry and its impact on filmmaking The increasing affordability of camera car cranes for indie filmmakers Ask No Film School: Pros and cons of Light Motion & Audio organization Ups and downs of running a production company Links to Resources: https://nofilmschool.com/joss-whedon-story 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

Dan Attias, who has directed seemingly every great show from the last few decades, breaks down his prolific directing experience and getting to the authenticity of storytelling… In this episode, we talk about… What sparked Dan’s interest in directing How being a visiting series director is like the impulses of an actor What happens when two people who have different understandings collide The importance of connecting to the script and truly caring about the story Key challenges of directing television vs. feature films How to talk to actors who already have an established role Why generalness is the enemy of creativity The emotional rollercoaster of being a director Example of Dan’s directing experience to create more depth to the story and characters Reaching the height of storytelling and having a beginner’s mind Links to Resources: Dan's Book -https://www.amazon.com/Directing-Great-Television-Inside-Golden/dp/1615933298 https://nofilmschool.com/money-survey https://nofilmschool.com/guide-tv-directing-success 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

Memorializing the celebrities we’ve lost recently, circling back to work during the lull of January and calling out the state of Alabama when you’re just trying to be safe… In this episode, we talk about… In Memoriam: Celebrities who have passed away within the past 6 months Film recommendations for Peter Bogdanovich and Sidney Poitier Why January is typically the slowest time of the year for the film industry Adjusting to stay safe when safe feels different everywhere you go Why prioritizing team safety never changes 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

Is Spider-Man No Way Home Oscar worthy? How you can raise money at Sundance or other festivals and what makes the Skydio Drone worth checking out… In this episode, we talk about… Spider- Man No Way Home’s box office record during the pandemic The disappearance of the Golden Globes and the relevance of the Oscars Phenomenon of billboards and how films cut through the noise How to get people to watch a $20 million dollar movie with a $55 million dollar cast Making a film that tells a story vs. a film that teaches a lesson Why Skydio’s Drone should be on filmmaker’s radars Sundance news and different strategies to fundraise at festivals What the No Film School crew is looking forward to in 2022 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

Nathalie Biancheri shares her non-traditional path to filmmaking and her creative process behind writing and directing the feature film ‘Wolf’... In this episode, we talk about… Nathalie’s No Film School approach to filmmaking How loving books and writing led to making documentaries Working hard, perseverance and luck and making the jump from Nocturnal to Wolf Managing anxiety and going all in on getting the film done The inspiration for Wolf and the importance of thematic connections What audiences interpret vs. filmmaker’s intention How Nathalie determined her main focus for Wolf Advice for maintaining confidence and pushing through self-doubt Links to Resources: https://www.focusfeatures.com/wolf/watch/ https://nofilmschool.com/best-coming-of-age-movies 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

Nora Fingscheidt shares what it’s like to be plucked from German filmmaking to direct a Netflix feature film starring Sandra Bullock… In this episode, we talk about… How Nora skipped “Development Hell” and got hired for The Unforgivable Shifting from System Crasher to a commercial film with a massive Hollywood set How the core work of directing remains the same regardless of film types What it’s like to work with giants of cinema and dealing with the unexpected challenges of filmmaking How COVID interrupted production and impacted casting, locations and filming Conversations about the story being told and the power of silence in Unforgivable What the research process entailed and making it feel like an American story Examining the life of an incarcerated woman and acknowledging different perspectives on racial experiences Advice for new filmmakers to experiment, be as a radical as possible, stay true to your own voice and give yourself time Links to Resources: https://nofilmschool.com/antihero-definition-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

Andy Jurgensen and Michael Bauman break down the process behind making Licorice Pizza look, feel and sound just like the 70’s… In this episode, we talk about… How Andy got his foot in the door as an editor and built his career Using internal screenings to understand the flow of the movie Process of using dailies to narrow down shots and discover problems World building with specific choices of sound and specific details Knowing when sequences work and focusing on the core of the film Making decisions about what to cut and not being afraid to cut good stuff Experimental cuts that emotionally worked despite not being in the script Differences in the US vs. British film systems Evolution of workflow and collaborative approach to shooting PTA’s style of decisive and confident shooting Processing, stock choice and lighting to create a 70’s look on film and the influence of American Graffiti Challenges of a small crew, using family and keeping everyone safe during COVID Breaking rules to embrace naturalism and imperfections Links to Resources: https://nofilmschool.com/nightmare-alley-meaning 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

Dan Laustsen and Cam McLauchlin dive into some of the nooks and crannies and hidden crevices of 'Nightmare Alley'… In this episode, we talk about… Insight to artistic influences, color palettes, and cameras Making an original noir vs. an artifact or art movie Delicious low-hanging fruit and balancing realism Working within Guillermo’s bubble of storytelling Exploring a character’s free will or destiny and feeling your way through the edits Details about shooting different nights sequences and lighting schemes Keeping the film whole even when pacing changes Happy accidents and shooting the final scene in one take Links to Resources: https://nofilmschool.com/nightmare-alley-meaning 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

Wrapping up the best of 2021, consuming content Gangnam Style and Todd’s tinfoil hat corner… In this episode, we talk about… Acknowledging we’re now in a place where everything is pandemic created Whether or not movies should stay true to the book or polish the story Favorite movies and shows released in 2021 Being happy about seeing movies at the theater again Geeking out about filming in color vs. black and white Not knowing what’s good and the shift away from monoculture Why it’s still worth it to make films despite the flooded market How the film industry is changing due to the pandemic Remembering that good content always finds its audience Top tech news of the year Links to Resources: Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sir Kenneth Branagh shares how his own family’s experiences influenced Belfast, his new film that focuses on adult-sized issues like 'the troubles' in Ireland from the perspective of a child… In this episode, we talk about… Making a film from the perspective of a child Sir Kenneth’s Western inspiration and influences from his own father Capturing feelings vs. facts and trusting what makes sense Notes from Sir Kenneth’s siblings and focusing on the emotional truth of their family’s experience Writing about the jump of generations and tapping into the universal family unit Advice about directing a child the same way as adults and thinking about the why of scenes Allowing a combination of playfulness and professionalism Challenges of shooting in black and white as the main storytelling tool and using color with purpose Links to Resources: Belfast - https://www.focusfeatures.com/belfast Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the Austin Film Festival bite off more than it can chew? And updates about the ongoing film workers' labor issues with IATSE and Blender’s newest software release and amazing community… In this episode, we talk about… No Film School’s relationship with the Austin Film Festival The difference between reading scripts for a studio vs. festival What is the goal of submitting your script to a film festival? Separating competition from coverage and understanding what script reading requires Understanding you can only grow anything as big as your ability to manage it Being aware of submitting to film festivals vs. The Black List or Academy Nicholl Fellowships Update about IATSE, strike authorization vote and potential leadership changes Blender’s 3.0 update and learning from kids on Patreon Links to Resources: Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may know Dolph Lundgren from his never-ending list of action-packed roles, but you may not really know Dolph Lundgren at all... In this episode, we talk about… What led Dolph away from MIT and changed the course of his life What happens when the first big movie role you land is ROCKY IV How meditation, therapy, and 'Aquaman' gave Dolph the confidence to shift to directing Making the transition from action to drama by treating the audience with respect Pushing the envelope and Dolph’s current inspirations for film ideas Advice for filmmakers to focus on the story they want to tell and how they want to affect the audience Dolph’s experience of filming Castle Falls with constraints on time, resources, and budget How directing has turned Dolph into a student of film Links to Resources: Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the NFS crew handled their first in-person event at Comic-Con and updates about the ongoing labor dispute between IATSE and film industry workers... In this episode, we talk about… Covering Comic-Con in the pandemic era Benefits of the indie-atmosphere of Comic-Con Panel experiences and crossovers between fans and creators Advantages of a smaller Comic-Con compared to past years Continuing labor battle between film industry workers and IATSE Opportunities for civic engagement to truly make a difference in union relations How to make a small fortune in the film industry Links to Resources: Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Yeoman has worked with Wes Anderson since his very first film Bottle Rocket and shares the ins and outs of what it takes to get those very specific Wes Anderson shots... In this episode, we talk about… Robert’s entry into the world of being a cinematographer Robert’s experience shooting low budget commercials and 25 day, $2 million movies How Wes and Robert ignored the studio about what lens to use in filming Bottle Rocket What it’s like to work on a Wes Anderson film: small crews, storyboarding, specificity, stress, and schedules Shooting French Dispatch and Wes’ extensive movie prep, film library, and testing film stocks The value of shooting on film, especially in black and white Links to Resources: The French Dispatch: https://www.searchlightpictures.com/thefrenchdispatch/ Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to handle awkward questions about your job with a pitch, weird tech news, and why more production companies need to budget for crew needs... In this episode, we talk about… Connecting with others about filmmaking when they know nothing about filmmaking Opening up Pandora’s box of people’s interests, opinions, and judgments about film Treating conversations as opportunities to practice your pitch and be proud of your work A reminder that if you don’t have a concrete thing you’re working on, you should have a concrete thing you’re working on Whether we should stop asking the question “What do you do?” Details about Vitec’s acquisition of Savage Seamless Good Deal/Bad Deal—Working on a film with a long commute and no hotel provided by production Links to Resources: Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip Barantini shares how a restaurant gig inspired a one-take feature film with no cuts and no time for traditional actor’s notes... In this episode, we talk about… How acting can help or hinder your path to directing Acknowledging imposter syndrome and pushing forward The inspiration behind filming a feature in one take Adapting the Sony Venice to film for 92 minutes 2 Rules of filming Boiling Point: The camera is never allowed to just float off on its own—it has to always be motivated by a person Never repeat a move How Philip directed a one-take film during the onset of COVID lockdown Links to Resources: Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Movie Pass make a comeback? Plus tech news about Sony’s Venice 2 and Quasar Science’s new light... In this episode, we talk about… Whether Movie Pass can bounce back from bankruptcy Gym and vegetables vs. donuts and movies people Movie Pass’ business model and well movies New Venice 2 and changes to color science Venice’s improvements and acknowledging smaller camera bodies are a big deal Red’s RAW recording patent and victory over Apple and Sony Details about Quasar Science’s Double Rainbow tube light Links to Resources: Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests today Ryan and Kaz Firpo made a huge career jump from directing documentary films to writing a script for Marvel; they’re sharing what that experience was like. In this episode, we talk about... How even at the highest level of film-making, its essence is the same - a group of people making stories. The career journey of these two filmmakers. A movie the two co-wrote that was placed on The Black List (for great scripts that have not yet been produced) and got them attention that led to Eternals. Tips for a successful General Meeting. What experiences and themes they drew from writing the script. Behind the scenes looks at the process of writing for Marvel, working with Chloé Zhao, and working with Marvel’s braintrust, The Parliament. What it was like for them to finally see the movie finished! Links to Resources: Eternals - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9032400/ Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode includes a deep dive into option contracts and what you need in them. In this episode, we talk about... The indie side of writer-director relationships. What you need in your option agreement from an indie perspective of producing and directing movies. The different ways writers approach their work on an indie project versus a commercial project. Why it’s a good idea to bring a lawyer onto your project for you. How DJI has come out with a new drone! Why indie filmmakers should be aware of the drones out on the market and how they can incorporate them into their movies. A discussion on drone shots within film. A Good Deal/Bad Deal discussion of working on an unpaid proof of concept with the hope (but not guarantee) that you might get paid work on the feature. The film industry practice of paying each other with favors. Links to Resources: The new DJI Mavic 3 - https://www.dji.com/mavic-3 Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Western is one of the original movie genres, a key part of American culture, and a great way to talk about themes that affect us all today. In this episode, we talk about... How this new Western is completely told from a Black perspective The cinematographer Mihai Malaimare’s career and how he got started. The first camera Mihai started shooting with and the differences between shooting movies on film vs digital. Shooting stills and how that informed Mihai’s career. How he prepared for making a Western in the modern-day by looking back on Western classics. The visual decision-making process for the film. Certain challenges for filming The Harder They Fall. Advice for folks who want to become cinematographers. Links to Resources: Watch The Harder They Fall - https://www.netflix.com/title/81077494 Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for tons of insight on this massive film! In this episode, we talk about... How the team conquered the challenge of presenting such a dense, beloved, and influential book on the screen. How the team tried to keep elements of the book that may not be the most cinematic, but were important to stay true to the original. The use of montages in the film to convey speed and excitement and how the use of visions were incorporated. Hans Zimmer’s work creating the score and how editors work when they don’t know what the final music will be yet. How decisions were made of how much to cut from filmed scenes. Tricks and strategies used when filming scenes and editing them to create tension in the film. What conversations went on to decide the backstory of the world of Dune and what it looked like. How they achieved the transportive, sensory effects of the movie. Wonderful ways contrast was used in the film to create an engaging experience for the viewer. Links to Resources: Dune - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419/ No Film School Content on Dune: https://nofilmschool.com/zimmer-dune-score https://nofilmschool.com/dune-scene-breakdown https://nofilmschool.com/dune-box-office Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re so lucky to have Edgar Wright returning to the show along with his co-writer Krysty Wilson Cairns to dive into the themes and crafting of their new horror movie, “Last Night In Soho”! In this episode, we talk about... How the movie is a sort of love letter to experiencing a story. The 60s nostalgia present in the movie and whether the Good Old Days really were good. The messaging of the movie, including themes of time travel and trauma. The film’s relatable portrayal of feeling like a fish out of water. Links to Resources: Last Night in Soho - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9639470/ Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Manfrotto Camera Movement week at No Film School, check out all our great camera movement content! In this episode, we talk about... How Manfrotto has rolled out a whole new system that is going to make things a lot easier for filmmakers! An analysis of the features in the new Manfrotto system. The DJI 4D - a really cool new type of camera - and how it works and what type of shooting it’s good for. An in-depth review and discussion of the new Macbook Pro. How we’ve just had our biggest box office weekend since the pandemic - which is great news for the industry! How Dune is totally worth seeing in IMAX and what makes the film so special. Why some movies are really best seen in the movie theater. The French Dispatch and the value of niche movies. Links to Resources: Manfrotto - https://www.manfrotto.com/ DJI 4D - https://www.dji.com/ronin-4d Dune - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419/ The French Dispatch - https://www.searchlightpictures.com/thefrenchdispatch/ Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shock waves went throughout the entertainment industry and beyond when the unthinkable happened and cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed by a live round on the set of the film Rust. This sort of thing should never happen. The circumstances surrounding the event have become clearer in the days since, only adding to the horrific nature, even as we break it all down in an attempt to process it during this podcast, there were some further disturbing details yet to be released. Perhaps the most chilling fact is that this incident is not as isolated as we'd wish it to be. There have been numerous incidents of deaths on film sets due to negligence and poor working conditions. Can anything change that? We encourage readers to donate to various causes including this Gofundme page raising funds for Halyna's husband and 9-year-old son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode sees the return of Good Deal, Bad Deal, along with other important industry and tech news! In this episode, we talk about... How the union IATSE has been threatening to go on strike to get a living wage for everyone and better meal and rest breaks - but instead of a strike, a deal was just reached. Why many feel IATSE should have gone on strike since they had the leverage to do so. The particulars of the deal that was reached, what they mean, and whether or not the deal is “good” or “bad”. The case for an 8-hour work day in the film industry. How a negotiation isn’t over until it’s over, and IATSE could still ask for more changes. How Apple has released their new Macbook Pro and a discussion of this computer’s exciting new features. What the new Macbook Pro means for work-life balance. A discussion about the best gear to use for remote recording and livestream setups. Links to Resources: Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in for a discussion about two great movies with three great guests - some of whom are actors who have now moved behind the camera! In this episode, we talk about... Why Justin Chon decided to star in his movie, even though he didn’t initially set out to. How Justin Chon creates a safe and open environment on set, how he works with his DPs, and other insights into his process. How Justin Chon chose and secured his co-star. The challenges of working with children. How Justin Chon went about researching the issue at the crux of Blue Bayou. How Lady of the Manor came about and how Christian and Justin created its “odd couple” style comedy. The similarities to the play Blithe Spirit and how the writers just may have been inspired by it! The rather surprising choice to write this type of comedy script for women! How they approached the directing process for Lady of the Manor. Why keeping the plot simple can be really key in comedies. Links to Resources: Lady of the Manor - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11826450/ Blue Bayou - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11121664/ Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices