The No Film School Podcast

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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55:16

When and How to "Run and Gun" Wisely

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/10/20

What do large studios, “run and gun” filmmakers, and project stakeholders all have in common? They lack humility. In this episode, we talk about… Talent Development Programs being mandated by the DGA TikTok creators becoming show runners for NBC Universal Studios being desperate for larger audiences Getting arrested for “running and gunning” How to prepare for a “run and gun” and what to do if you are caught Fuji’s new box lens with crazy zoom ranges and vibration reduction Fuji’s X-H2s

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40:51

How Can You Option Valuable IP and Get it Made with...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/10/18

Josh Gordon and Will Speck are the directing duo behind the film, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. This duo explains the complex process of adapting a well-loved, children’s book to the big screen. In this episode, we talk about… How Josh and Will first met and what inspired them to direct projects together Dividing the directing responsibilities between them Their unique approach to producing such a complex film Why they chose to adapt this particular story into a performance-based musical How they

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54:08

Box Office Smarts for Filmmakers or How To Make Your...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/10/13

Why is there such a weird fixation on the box office numbers from the first three days of film’s release? We don’t think a film’s success should be determined this way. In this episode, we talk about… How some films that did poorly the first few days at the box office, became popular afterward Putting too much pressure on the box office release How to pitch a film that is similar to another movie that previously flopped When pitching, remember the phrase “similar but different” Challenges that

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37:03

"Bodies Bodies Bodies" Director Halina Reijn Shares...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/10/11

Preparation, preparation, preparation. Director Halina Reijn shares why it is important to prepare before filming and how that process (and No Film School!) helped her on Bodies Bodies Bodies. In this episode, we talk about… How Halina started as an actress before becoming a director Implementing ideas from theater into the filmmaking process Leading with a vision and accepting collaborative ideas Having a flexible storyboard in order to make changes intuitively Rehearsing camera work before

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59:09

How to Stay Healthy During #SetLife

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/10/07

Your brain is part of your body. The way you eat on set will affect how you think on set. In this episode, we talk about… How audiences will draw connections from vague story explanations Charles’ theory on a recent tech mishap on Episode 7 of House of The Dragon Changing the factory settings on your television Ideas on how to improve the superhero genre Why characters don’t always have to be going through an intense internal conflict Easy and healthy alternatives to the unhealthy food on

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