The No Film School Podcast

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

Get ready for a deep dive into script coverage, whether or not you should pay for it, and which platforms are best for it. In this episode, we talk about... What script coverage is and why a writer might want to hire a coverage service. Price points for different script coverage services and what those prices might include. What script coverage can lead to (there are success stories) versus what your odds of success from the services are. A script coverage experiment trying three different services - linked below. How subjective Hollywood is and why you need to learn which notes to take and which to ignore. How Canon, surprisingly, just dropped a brand-new, dual fish-eye VR lens. How the new James Bond movie, No Time to Die, is out now and is proving to have a lot of filmmaking lessons for us all. The interesting push and pull between making a James Bond movie stay true to the originals and still be appropriate for today’s modern world. Amazon’s new involvement in the James Bond franchise. Whether or not we’ll ever see a female or BIPOC Bond. Links to Resources: Script Coverage Experiment - https://nofilmschool.com/screenplay-coverage-services 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

Antoine Fuqua and Jake Gyllenhaal discuss the surprising results of filming in COVID confined spaces and Theodore Melfi shares his experience of writing and going for the yes... In this episode, we talk about… The challenge of creating a film with limited space and characters How shifting the story to Los Angeles changed Fuqua’s approach to the film How the pandemic impacted production and why directors and actors must always have complete trust with each other Why you have to trust in the magic of filming How Kevin Melfi went from working at an Italian cafe to making feature films The difference between lying vs. saying yes Remembering how simple filmmaking can be—six simple shots! How Kevin learned to direct and communicate with actors by studying them in acting classes Advice for raising money to fund a film and how filmmaking is more accessible Kevin’s journey as a writer and why he believes directors and filmmakers need the skill to write Screenplay books, guidelines and how Kevin operates when writing a film Links to Resources: Turn Cheap Miniatures Into Awesome Visual Effects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMuf2bHdGrY Subscribe to our newsletter for news, contests, deals, and a FREE ebook at https://nofilmschool.com/screenwritingbook. Check out our new video on lighting night shoots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J66WWsCp7XE You can read about all this and more at https://nofilmschool.com/. You can also check out our Gear Guides and Entertainment News on the right hand side. Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram! Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This mini bonus episode features two awesome guests who both worked on the new James Bond film, Linus Sandgren the cinematographer, and Chris Corbould the special effects supervisor. In this episode, we talk about... How the process went shooting the movie on film and how they chose which sections to film differently for IMAX. Setting the mood for different scenes by carefully choosing the filming location. Behind the scenes thoughts about some of the really cool shots in the film. How the team approached shooting close-ups for so many different actors, from a technical standpoint. Links to Resources: No Time to Die - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2382320/ iPhone 13 Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXUENXWD_gw 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

Lots of big and exciting news in the film industry this week, including the recent strike authorization vote by IATSE! In this episode, we talk about... IATSE, the union representing thousands of TV and film employees, has authorized a strike to gain equal pay for new media (such as streaming services), higher bottom rates for living wages, and adequate rest breaks. How the resounding “Yes” vote for the strike got negotiations to start moving again. The support and solidarity that’s been seen in the film community about the strike - but how much are these supporters putting their money where their mouth is? Thoughts on the roles of unions, pay scales for different positions in the industry, how this all affects producers, and more. How Russia sent a film crew to space to shoot a movie at the International Space Station! Exciting news regarding the iPhone 13’s camera’s LiDAR capabilities. An Ask No Film School question regarding how we can help support the IATSE strike, if it happens. 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

Today’s topic is a recent film that does a great job with one of the trickiest types of stories to tell in film-making - true stories which the audience is already familiar with. In this episode, we talk about... The timing for the film’s release, and all the ways that makes it more poignant. The process for bringing the film to Sundance, then making a deal with Netflix, and then adding high-profile backers like the Obamas. Sara’s career as a writer and director. How she got involved with this project, how 9/11 impacted her, and how she brought her experiences in post-9/11 NYC to the film. How Sara likes to change genres and experiment with her range, and how she is able to land a variety of films to work on. Ways Sara simplifies her cerebral thought process to communicate directions to actors. Choices Sara made as she was deciding how to film the movie and the types of cameras used. What Sara is currently writing and other ideas she has in the pipeline. The cultural shift that happened after 9/11 and how it even impacted the kinds of movies being made. Sara’s advice for new filmmakers - which is to only take projects you’re excited about! Links to Resources: Worth - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8009744/ 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

What does the Big Four becoming the Big Three mean for filmmakers? Will IATSE’s potential strike really change the underpaid long hours of film production? And news about Aputure’s new bright light... In this episode, we talk about… Details about the merger between CAA and ICM What challenges indie filmmakers may face because of the merger The minor bright side of the merger for streaming services What the merger means for future WGA or union negotiations A refresher on packaging and understanding the current state of packaging The dystopian Wild West of Hollywood and what the Solidarity Slate fails to address IATSE’s impending strike and the evolution of filmmaking work days Aputure’s launch of the Light Storm 1200d Pro LED light Links to Resources: Solidarity Slate: https://www.solidarityslate.com/ IATSE: https://iatse.net/ Turn Cheap Miniatures Into Awesome Visual Effects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMuf2bHdGrY Subscribe to our newsletter for news, contests, deals, and a FREE ebook at https://nofilmschool.com/screenwritingbook. Check out our new video on lighting night shoots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J66WWsCp7XE You can read about all this and more at https://nofilmschool.com/. You can also check out our Gear Guides and Entertainment News on the right hand side. Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram! Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patricia Gomez and Elza Kephat share the 15-year journey that led to their new horror film SLAXX. In this episode, we talk about… Collaboration and splitting the writing and production processes Hospital booze and graveyard zombies The arts and sciences of the film industry Patricia and Elza’s experience with perfecting and performing their pitch Letting intuition vs. intellect guide you in filmmaking The intention behind focusing on fast fashion in Slaxx What’s next for Patricia and Elza Links to Resources: Turn Cheap Miniatures Into Awesome Visual Effects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMuf2bHdGrY Subscribe to our newsletter for news, contests, deals, and a FREE ebook at https://nofilmschool.com/screenwritingbook. Check out our new video on lighting night shoots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J66WWsCp7XE You can read about all this and more at https://nofilmschool.com/. You can also check out our Gear Guides and Entertainment News on the right-hand side. Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram! Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Ed Burns is one of a very small number of filmmakers who have been in the thick of the Indie film scene since the 90s and he has invaluable knowledge to share. In this episode, we talk about... Ed’s film Summer Days, Summer Nights and how his childhood helped inspire it. How Ed selected the eclectic music for the film’s soundtrack. Compromises that need to be made to keep the budget low for Indie films, what cannot be compromised on, and how Ed decides between the two. Why Indie filmmakers need the skillset of being able to make last minute changes to accommodate schedule and budget. Ed’s creative process as a writer and how he identifies the good ideas. How Ed is able to make sure his work is up to par when he’s wearing multiple hats - like writer, director, and actor - all on the same project. Links to Resources: Summer Days, Summer Nights - https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Days-Nights-Pico-Alexander/dp/B09CZCS82R 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

Take a deep dive into the advanced film-making features on the new iPhone, plus learn about some important union news for two different unions in the film industry. In this episode, we talk about... How the iPhone 13 just came out and it has two features that are relevant to filmmakers. How amazing it is that you can just about film a legit film on a phone with today’s iPhone camera quality and features. Aperture has announced a new light: the Nove P600c. How the WJA just had an election. How IATSE, an umbrella union that covers many film workers (and theatrical stagehands), might have a historic strike soon. The issues in the entertainment industry that are causing the pending strike, such as long work hours and unlivable wages. Links to Resources: IA Stories Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ia_stories/ 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

There’s lots of important news in the film world this week that the gang is going to tackle and break down for you, many of which have implications for the future of the art of filmmaking. In this episode, we talk about... How Paramount is restructuring - the Chairman and CEO is being replaced. The new CEO has an interesting story, having ascended from being a child actor in the 90s to a director, to this current position. How Paramount has joined “The Streaming Wars” and is trying to create more content for their digital platform to get more viewers subscribed. Why we might see a lot of reboots of older Paramount movies. Whether the Streaming Wars are the death of art or a great way to get more movies and shows produced. Disney has announced they’re going back to theaters! This is following them releasing full-length movies on Disney+ for an upcharge during the pandemic. How long you used to have to wait for a new movie to come out on VHS/DVD versus the new model, where Disney can release a movie in the theater and then on their streaming service about 45 days later. Canon has rolled out a new camera called the R3 which is mostly a stills camera and, while it may not be the highest resolution camera on the market, it’s great for filmmakers. This camera’s amazing technology of scanning your retina in the viewfinder to try to keep in focus whatever you’re looking at and how this feature has upsides and downsides. 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

Matt Yoka, director, producer and editor of Whirlybird discusses why he made a film centered on high-speed chases and the family behind this medium of reporting and filmmaking, and how he mastered zen and the art of movie marketing during lockdown. In this episode, we talk about… How Los Angeles Plays Itself sparked the creation of Whirlybird Focusing on high-speed pursuits and providing an emotional character-focused experience vs. intellectual experience 45 minutes of beautiful VHS glitches Matt’s experience at the Sundance Film Festival and Covid’s impact on marketing the film How excessive film-watching during quarantine inspired Matt as a filmmaker Why it’s almost impossible to end a documentary Advice to approach filmmaking focused on the story you want to share with a “less is more” mindset Links to Resources: Turn Cheap Miniatures Into Awesome Visual Effects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMuf2bHdGrY Subscribe to our newsletter for news, contests, deals, and a FREE ebook at https://nofilmschool.com/screenwritingbook. Check out our new video on lighting night shoots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J66WWsCp7XE You can read about all this and more at https://nofilmschool.com/. You can also check out our Gear Guides and Entertainment News on the right hand side. Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram! Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What made Shang-Chi’s opening so successful and when’s the last time you played Dance Dance Revolution? In this episode, we talk about… “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”: 2nd biggest box office opening of the pandemic Preserving theatrical releases and “Petty” headlines Evolution of subtitles and reality of product placements in film budgets Good Deal/Bad Deal: Working on holidays Tech news about Red’s new V-Raptor camera and Fuji’s upcoming sensors and lenses Links to Resources: Turn Cheap Miniatures Into Awesome Visual Effects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMuf2bHdGrY Subscribe to our newsletter for news, contests, deals, and a FREE ebook at https://nofilmschool.com/screenwritingbook. Check out our new video on lighting night shoots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J66WWsCp7XE You can read about all this and more at https://nofilmschool.com/. You can also check out our Gear Guides and Entertainment News on the right hand side. Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram! Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every once and awhile, a movie comes along that resonates and connects with people, becoming an instant classic. A screenwriter who makes multiple of these movies is even rarer, but Paul Schrader is one of those gems. In this episode, we talk about... The literary inspirations Paul drew from when creating the characters in his film Taxi Driver. Other iconic characters Paul has written over his career. The things Paul looks for he gets notes and who he seeks to take notes from. Whether or not Paul thinks about the actor when he’s writing a character. What drives Paul’s confidence as a writer/director. Paul’s story about Taxi Driver 2. Links to Resources: Turn Cheap Miniatures into Awesome Visual Effects - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMuf2bHdGrY The Card Counter (in theaters now) - https://www.focusfeatures.com/the-card-counter 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

Should you be a writer’s room PA? What’s up with blockchain technology and what does it mean for Hollywood? Also, is it really okay to skip out on watching work you helped create but had no control over? In this episode, we talk about… Good deal or bad deal: Kath’s experience as a writer’s PA Lessons from the bad deals and the need for boundaries Questions around the Coppola’s blockchain and the need for “Film Beans” Why it’s okay Tarantino never watched True Romance or Natural Born Killers New photo tech with Polycam Links to Resources: Turn Cheap Miniatures Into Awesome Visual Effects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMuf2bHdGrY Subscribe to our newsletter for news, contests, deals, and a FREE ebook at https://nofilmschool.com/screenwritingbook. Check out our new video on lighting night shoots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J66WWsCp7XE You can read about all this and more at https://nofilmschool.com/. You can also check out our Gear Guides and Entertainment News on the right hand side. Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram! Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn Levy, director, co-writer, and producer of “Free Guy”, joins the show to discuss how to approach failure, humility and why you’ve got to really know yourself and see yourself to find the path that’s right for you. In this episode, we talk about… What led to Levy’s “Hollywood System Career” The power of seeing yourself with harsh clarity to truly know thyself Understanding on the other side of the hard path is a chance at greatness Reconciling the idea of your identity with who you really are and what you can be Knowing how to use your words, persona and vision to inspire movie stars (and money) to bet on you Spielberg’s advice on knowing when you’ve got it right Why Shawn believes directing requires decisive leadership and being clear about what you want Learning the language of actors so you can put them in the mood and the moment so they can be great What Shawn and Ryan Reynolds added to the Free Guy script and why it worked How Shawn picks his projects based on comedic and heart-felt content Links to Resources: Turn Cheap Miniatures Into Awesome Visual Effects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMuf2bHdGrY Subscribe to our newsletter for news, contests, deals, and a FREE ebook at https://nofilmschool.com/screenwritingbook. Check out our new video on lighting night shoots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J66WWsCp7XE You can read about all this and more at https://nofilmschool.com/. You can also check out our Gear Guides and Entertainment News on the right hand side. Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram! Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Details about Adobe’s multibillion-dollar deal to acquire Frame.io and why film industry workers deserve the same care as free range chickens... In this episode, we talk about… Frame.io’s capabilities The growing reality of video being made by collaborative teams 3 reasons Frame.io is worth what Adobe paid for the acquisition A common love-hate relationship with Adobe Letter from top cinematographers addressing long working hours Why the entire film industry needs 8 hour workdays and why it may never happen How our culture always romanticizes filmmakers putting in extra effort Links to Resources: Frame.io https://www.frame.io/ Turn Cheap Miniatures Into Awesome Visual Effects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMuf2bHdGrY Subscribe to our newsletter for news, contests, deals, and a FREE ebook at https://nofilmschool.com/screenwritingbook. Check out our new video on lighting night shoots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J66WWsCp7XE You can read about all this and more at https://nofilmschool.com/. You can also check out our Gear Guides and Entertainment News on the right hand side. Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram! Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cinematographer Andrew Droz Palermo takes us through his collaboration with David Lowery on 'The Green Knight’ in today’s interview. In this episode, we talk about... Palermo’s previous work as both a director and director of production. How ‘The Green Knight’ came to be - it’s been a long process! Some of the really cool production elements in the movie and the equipment used to capture them. The rich soundscape for ‘The Green Knight’ and the process for creating it. Inspirations for the lighting used in the film. How the team created the story from myths and legends, and why they made the choices they did. Links to Resources: Learn all about The Green Knight and what it means in our in-depth mega-post: https://nofilmschool.com/Sir-gawain-the-green-knight-explained The Green Knight - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9243804/ 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

Make sure you listen to the whole episode for a new segment that we’re debuting at the end. In this episode, we talk about... How toxic fandom has become incredibly common on the internet. Director Alan Taylor losing the will to direct due to the toxic fandom he has to deal with. Why it's good that more big name people call out online harassment and cyber-bullying. The ways that what people say online can be taken very personally and affect creators’ mental health. How Quentin Tarantino is still carrying anger towards his mother about a comment she made early in his career. Whether or not Tarantino’s viral comments should be surprising. The role of cults of personality in the film industry. Advances in 3D modeling, including phone apps you can use to scan 3D objects using LiDAR sensors. Introducing a new segment designed just for the gig economy - Good Deal, Bad Deal. Ideas for how to make a bad deal better (it’s not what you think) and examples of times you might want to take a bad deal. Links to Resources: Check out: https://www.saluteyourshortsfest.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Salty-Pirate/dp/B08B8Z96JQ 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 or submit to Good Deal, Bad Deal at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two of the film industry’s most prolific producers - John Davis and John Fox of Disney's Jungle Cruise - are giving us behind the scenes info and stories on many of the huge blockbusters they’ve been a part of. In this episode, we talk about... How these producers who work on movies with huge budgets and top stars still have to pitch their films and go through the same process as other filmmakers. How the two of them decided to become producers and what their early inspirations were. Each of their earliest jobs in the industry and how they worked their way up. Fun stories about filming Predator. How Jungle Cruise came about, got pitched, and got a team together. The ways that even for big name producers like Davis and Fox, the process of pitching to a studio is still competitive and difficult. Why you should see limitations as opportunities. Thoughts about how to respond to and learn from test audiences. Links to Resources: Jungle Cruise - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0870154/ 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 covers a range of film current event topics and some important food for thought for your film career. In this episode, we talk about... James Gunn’s use of a hot take about his new The Suicide Squad as a marketing tactic and (differing) opinions about whether or not it was ok to do. General thoughts about filmmakers criticizing each other over social media. Varying opinions about the new The Suicide Squad. The update to the 2019 MacbookPros that Apple just announced and tips on how to finance a Macbook if you’re buying it for school or work. How to handle vendors that don’t deliver what you need. The importance of learning which tool to use for which job as a filmmaker. Knowing when to be willing to pay more for gear, and the risks you take when you buy something cheap. How to best handle rejection, which you will face quite a bit as a filmmaker. Why what you do with criticism can define you and your career. When rejection can actually be a gift. The sometimes fine line between responding to rejection with polite tenacity versus plain rudeness. Links to Resources: The Suicide Squad (2021) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6334354/ https://www.amazon.com/Salty-Pirate/dp/B08B8Z96JQ 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