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The No Film School Podcast

A podcast about how to build a career in filmmaking. No Film School shares the latest opportunities and trends for anyone working in film and TV. We break news on cameras, lighting, and apps. We interview leaders in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and producing. And we answer your questions! We are dedicated to sharing knowledge with filmmakers around the globe, “no film school” required.

tv & film

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38:34

You Can Own a Piece of A Disruptive Film and TV...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2023/01/03

For most of the history of the entertainment industry, there has been a large disconnect between what audiences want to see and what the large studios create. In this episode, we find out how one company is changing that by re-shaping the industry in a meaningful way. In this episode, we talk about… Legion M - The world's first fan-owned entertainment company Why Paul Scanlan and Jeff Annison started Legion M Being grateful for the community that has taken a chance on this experiment Breaking

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23:48

Darius Khondji on Scale, Scope, and Cinematic...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/12/29

On our final episode of 2022, we are honored to speak to innovative cinematographer, Darius Khondji. Darius is known for his work on films such as Se7en and Amour. Today he shares what inspires him, and he also explains what it was like working on the film, Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths. Bardo is now available on Netflix. In this episode, we talk about… Why he first fell in love with large format Loving the idea of the actor being very big on screen Deciding on what camera and

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37:07

Filmmaker First Steps: Anne Sophie Bine on Short Film...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/12/27

Hearing stories from very experienced filmmakers is helpful, but we may miss out on relevant lessons that can only be gained from those just breaking into the industry. Today’s guest is Anne Sophie Bine, a young filmmaker who is getting attention for the first time, for her recent short. In this episode, we talk about… Being interested in stories and the visual arts since childhood Developing a close working relationship with production designer, Rick Heinrichs Feeling like you are creating

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77:54

There is a Whole New Way Movies Are Marketed... Will...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/12/22

Today’s episode is our “End of the Year, Holiday Podcast.” We discuss an interesting, new method of marketing movies. Also, we chat about the first official protest against A.I. Finally, we explain the best way to promote your indie film at a festival. In this episode, we talk about… Entering the theater with low expectations but then being blown away Our thoughts on the film, Avatar: The Way of Water Going bonkers for behind the scenes content How A.I. has already directed a movie Why

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44:18

Going Right From Film School Shorts to a First Feature

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/12/20

Today we speak to Matthew Gentile and Matt Allen about the process of filming and editing the film, American Murderer. Matthew met Matt in film school, and invited him to collaborate on his first feature film. American Murderer is now available on Amazon Prime. In this episode, we talk about… How screenwriting and directing are different Matthew’s experience in film school Realizing he wanted to write his own screenplay Becoming obsessed with the story of the main character The things that

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52:39

Making Your Creative Intentions Count

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/12/15

In today’s episode, we discuss whether or not we care about the intent of the creator when we evaluate a film. Also, we chat about the importance of receiving advice, and we discuss why we are annoyed by streaming platforms. In this episode, we talk about… Getting in your own way as a filmmaker when trying to get the audience to change their minds about a subject How the original intent of a project can change over time Why the narrative needs to be ‘character first’ not ‘message

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34:38

Todd Field Tells us How to Study Character in Tar

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/12/13

It is great when you have the opportunity to interpret a film for yourself and decide what it means for you. Filmmaker Todd Field offers this opportunity in the film, Tár. The film takes us through an epic character study that mirrors the way we humans experience the world. Tár is in theaters and available on streaming platforms. In this episode, we talk about… Todd’s inspiration to write and direct the film Putting the character in a position of great power How the character lives in a way

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71:49

A.I. Leaps Forward Again...Do Filmmakers Need to Worry?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/12/08

In today’s episode, we discuss the 2022 Sight and Sound list of the best movies. Also, we chat about why cinema is not the all-healing tool of the universe, and we discuss the things that freak us out about A.I. technology. In this episode, we talk about… Our responses to the outrage of other filmmakers Not caring what others think about your taste in movies Three films that promote the healing power of cinema: Empire of Light, Babylon, and The Fabelman’s Written content produced by A.I. and

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33:55

How to Craft Natural Light into Stunning Visuals in...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/12/06

Today’s guest is cinematographer Ben Davis, who has worked on films like Doctor Strange, Cry Macho, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Ben shares what his process was like as the DP of the film, The Banshees of Inisherin, which is currently in theaters. In this episode, we talk about… Comparing the flexibility of a small film versus a larger film Being open to change even with a structured plan in place Capturing the idea of loneliness and isolation with cinematography Why Ben doesn’t work against

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58:04

NEW AI Tech That Blows Our Minds and How to Use...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/12/01

EP590 No Film School: NEW AI Tech That Blows Our Minds and How to Use Improv on Set In today’s episode, we share our theories behind the low Thanksgiving box office numbers, our successful and unsuccessful experiences with improv, and we discuss an incredible new form of AI tech that’s got us scratching our heads in awe. In this episode, we talk about… Comparing Thanksgiving box office numbers The big gray area of marketing Our past experiences with improv How improv is a tricky skill set but

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77:02

Navigating Ego in Filmmaking

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/11/24

Are you the type of person that gets walked on or are you the bossy one, doing the walking? In this episode we discuss checking one’s ego, changes in studio executives, and the things we are grateful for, this Thanksgiving week. In this episode, we talk about… Disney bringing back a past CEO The art of managing talent relationships Thinking about things from the perspective of the studio Enjoying arguments with other filmmakers The recent collaboration between Tony Kushner and Steven

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34:11

How to Get Your Kinds of Movies Made with Dean Craig...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/11/22

There are those who write films and those who direct films. Today’s guest, Dean Craig was responsible for both roles in the recent film, The Estate. Craig, also known for writing Death at a Funeral, explains his process for both writing and directing. In this episode, we talk about… HBO denying his original script How having an appealing actor is a big piece of the puzzle Finding joy in the creative writing process Going back to first principles when facing obstacles Working on Death at a

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54:23

Is This the Tool Filmmakers Need to Find Their Audience?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/11/19

If you have a short film that you want to get out to the world, you need to consider Shortverse. This platform offers filmmaker specific features that you won’t find anywhere else. In this episode, we speak to Andrew Allen and Jason Sondhi, founders of this incredible platform for emerging filmmakers. In this episode, we talk about… Supporting short films for over 15 years with Short of the Week The reason they created Shortverse Facilitating relationships between creators and industry

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25:31

Tony Kushner Breaks Down 'The Fabelmans' and...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/11/15

Two of the biggest names in the industry, Tony Kushner and Steven Spielberg, collaborate on a film about Spielberg’s early life. Tony shares what it has been like to work with Spielberg over the years. The film, "The Fabelmans" is in limited release Nov 11 and everywhere Nov 23. In this episode, we talk about… Being fascinated by Steven Spielberg’s life story How filmmaking helped to protect Spielberg as a youth by giving him control Working together on films such as Munich and West Side

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65:48

You Finished Your Screenplay. Now What?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/11/11

Writing screenplays in our present time is challenging for a variety of reasons. There is more competition, lack of mentors, and less avid readers out there. In this episode, we cover what you should do as a screenplay writer when facing these challenges. In this episode, we talk about… Websites for screenwriting advice - The Black List and Wordplayer The cardinal sin of sending an unsolicited screenplay Making an effort to be better, more avid readers Advocating for your own material and

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42:52

“Smile” Director and DP Share the Secret Rules to...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/11/08

In today’s episode, we talk to director Parker Finn and cinematographer Charlie Sarroff about working together on the set of horror film, Smile. They share their special process of creating the film. Smile is in theaters now! In this episode, we talk about… Parker looking for the right “partner in crime” to make the film with How Parker’s short spread like wildfire Selling the pitch to Paramount Pictures Using cinematic language to work toward themes of the story Why Parker prefers a shot list

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55:28

How to Get Commercial Directing Gigs and Brand New...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/11/03

It’s smart to figure out the box you want to be in, since the industry is going to put you in a box anyway. Then you need to learn to appreciate your time in that box. In this episode, we talk about… James Gunn, director of Guardians of the Galaxy, running the superhero division of DC Showing up for others and celebrating their successes with them The SONY A7R V and its unique AI feature How Artificial Intelligence is getting nuts The number one thing that makes a spec fail Why making a

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32:59

How This 15 Year Old Shot a Horror Short and Got it...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/10/28

Horror is best when it's balanced. It’s like baking, if one ingredient is off, it doesn't work. Teenage filmmaker, Jessica Nipperess, shares how she created the film, Devil Bean. In this episode, we talk about… Why Jessica is drawn to film festivals The Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera and the difference it made for shooting The main challenges in directing Devil Bean Feeling emotionally disconnected from a script written by someone else Using original music to help tell the story of a

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57:39

How to Give Notes That Help and What AI Will Do to...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/10/27

You win some and you lose some. This is what happens when there are shifts in the industry, and AI is bringing with it a major shift. In this episode, we talk about… Shortverse - The place filmmakers, industry pros, and fans of short film can connect The complexity and inevitability of AI being used in filmmaking Feeling frustrated yet fascinated for the future of AI Why giving and receiving feedback is one of the biggest skills you need to practice Different strategies behind giving

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31:30

Paul Feig Teaches Us the Nuances of Comedy and...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/10/25

Want to be a filmmaker? Then you have to be confident enough to have no confidence in yourself. This is the advice from Paul Feig, This is the advice from Paul Feig, director of The School For Good and Evil, Bridesmaids, and television shows like Freaks and Geeks, The Office, Arrested Development and Nurse Jackie. In this episode, we talk about… Applying lessons learned from his standup career and acting career Having more than enough film to choose from in case certain jokes bomb Setting the

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