The No Film School Podcast

36:12

Here's How This DP Did Something Nobody's EVER Done...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/07/26

Cinematographer Bianca Cline explains how she shot the feature film Marcel The Shell With His Shoes On which is now playing in theaters. In this episode, we talk about… The necessities that stop motion needs Using a rotating camera around the subject Incorporating stop motion into a live-action movie Creating a visual language for the movie The idea behind making the documentary more cinematic An insight into cinema from the viewpoint of a cinematographer The power of music and cinematic

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58:39

Is it Bad That Spielberg and A.I. Generators Are...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/07/21

Filmmakers trolling in the attention economy, Steven Spielberg’s music video debut…AI art and whether a true craftsperson or artist will always beat out a machine? In this episode, we talk about… Russo brother’s trolly comments and the benefits of trolling Importance of marketing, calling cards, and making a name for yourself Challenge of launching new IP or a new multiverse How losing a production job to Spielberg is like trying to guard Lebron James Odd celebrity projects like Dive and

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60:47

This is Why You Can Do Better Work Even With Limitations

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/07/14

Does Taika Waititi really believe director’s cuts are stupid? Working conditions of VFX teams for Marvel movies…a possible replacement for VFX work, viral shorts turning into features, ARRI’s latest release and more… In this episode, we talk about… Whether director cuts are worthless or worth releasing The impact of CGI on digital post-production How VFX removes limitations while creating infinite canvas problems Business tips for Marvel and Disney’s VFX department Bad VFX isn’t a lack

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71:17

How To Create Amazing Cinematic Sequences with the...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/07/12

Editors Jonathan Redmond and Matt Villa and DP Mandy Walker share how they helped create the dizzying and epic Elvis through the vision of Baz Luhrman. Elvis is in theaters now! In this episode, we talk about… Determining what to include and scratching Baz Luhrman’s itch Why Baz Luhrman considers biopic a dirty word Visually contextualizing what influenced Elvis’ music without dialogue Using original footage like Easter eggs and balancing scenes played by Austin Details about the emotional

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76:38

How You Can Benefit from Finding Filmmaking Communities

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/07/07

Plus we talk about comments from Tom Cruise and James Cameron In this episode, we talk about… How much Tom Cruise and the film industry has changed from the first Top Gun movie to Maverick The problem with long climaxes thanks to Michael Bay and Christopher Nolan Creating a story worth telling vs. destroying every last fiber of a franchise Scientology is still bad but at least Maverick has age-appropriate love interests James Cameron’s deliberate old-man trolling about his 3-hour

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35:25

Here is How a Random Crush Turned into Someone's...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/07/05

Screenwriter Heidi Lux talks about how having a random crush at 30 turned into a YA movie… In this episode, we talk about… Heidi’s journey from Polish immigrant family trauma to writing jokes for a living Why it’s better to write for a herpes commercial vs. star in a herpes commercial Listening to yourself and understanding the power of failure Heidi’s writing experience and strong base in satire and comedy Turning adult misery into successful young adult fodder Value of learning how to

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50:09

The Personal and the Political of Filmmaking in...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/06/30

This week we discuss the Supreme Court's decision to repeal the Roe Wade decision, recent tech news, and we answer a question about finding your first on-set experiences. In this episode, we talk about… Impact of the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade on the entertainment community A look at how abortion affects men Making abortion a topic that is open and accessible so that it isn't stigmatized The impact of parenting decisions on your career Parental leave in the entertainment

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31:05

Unlocking the Challenges of Directing Actors with...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/06/28

Sophie Hyde, director of the movie Good Luck to You Leo Grande, talks about her career, filmmaking in various aspects, and how good performances can impact the success and lifespan of a movie. Good Luck to You Leo Grande is an actor dominant movie, with most of its scenes focusing on two characters. It is available to stream on Hulu. In this episode, we talk about… What inspired Sophie to start a career in filmmaking About the documentaries, she has made so far Sophie’s experience working in the

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42:12

Let's Face Filmmaker Imposter Syndrome Together

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/06/23

Serving a higher purpose as a filmmaker…the struggles of imposter syndrome and the Bradley Cooper fan club…DJI’s new releases and radar stuff…films and events relevant to Juneteenth… In this episode, we talk about… Whether we are “living in a tiresome, lame commercial culture of filmmaking” Making art for something bigger than yourself, your voice, your ego Recognizing imposter syndrome and how directors find their North Star Bradley Cooper’s beef with his film industry peers and “the nom he

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42:58

Straightforward Ways to Be a Better Director from...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/06/21

Director Jeremiah Zagar, who directed the Netflix movie Hustle, shares many valuable filmmaking lessons and how he made a phenomenal movie with people who had never acted before. In this episode, we talk about… Making an independent art film with a sports story The freedom and possibilities he got while shooting with real basketball players The idea of evolving the narrative direction through each fight How to get good performances from people who don't act professionally Tips on working with

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57:58

Find Out What's Happening to the Streaming Business...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/06/16

Why safety matters on set…cutting through the glut of streaming content constantly available…the highs and lows of crypto in Hollywood…and unique lenses featured at Cine Gear… In this episode, we talk about… Sarah Polley’s traumatic experience with director Terry Gilliam The importance of safety on set and holding people accountable for safety Culture shift around humane leadership and psychologically safe work environments How Netflix changed expectations for viewers and how we consume

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49:20

Go Inside the Editing of "Top Gun: Maverick"

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/06/14

Editor Eddie Hamilton tells us about cutting Top Gun: Maverick, building his career, and working with Tom Cruise. In this episode, we talk about… Making the jump from editing shorts to major blockbuster films Advice for setting your bar high and doing the best work you can possibly do Ultimate escapism and which movie made Eddie fall in love with the film industry Whether shooting IMAX footage changes the direction of the story Little stick jets, iPhones, and other tricks used during

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38:48

Learn From The "Sketchy" Things We Did When We...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/06/09

When should you use a contract? Do you know what a deal memo is and how to use one? Tech news about Apple’s M2 processor and words of wisdom for a young filmmaker we wish we’d known 20 years ago… In this episode, we talk about… Elon Musk’s latest news stunt and who really benefits from contracts Where ownership by default lies vs. “work for hire” Differences between contracts vs. deal memos and when to use each Advice to have contract conversations first and red flags to avoid Apple’s

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33:12

Make Your Feature by Embracing Fear

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/06/07

Next Exit’s director Mali Elfman recalls the journey of bringing her directorial debut to fruition during the height of the pandemic and how sometimes you have to embrace fear and failure to experience success… In this episode, we talk about… Taking a film to production after 10 years in development The beauty of creating a film crew pod during the pandemic Juggling the triple threat of being a writer, producer, and director The value of crew members and knowing productions can’t run without

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43:29

What's Your Responsibility as a Filmmaker AND...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/06/02

What business does the Pentagon have in films? Are filmmakers and film-watchers truly aware of the message they are sending and receiving? Plus details about ARRI’s Alexa 35 and first new sensor in 14 years and Fuji’s new digital camera… In this episode, we talk about… Recognizing the glorification of violence in America vs. the rest of the world Acknowledging the need for hierarchy in filmmaking The Pentagon’s surprising connection to over 2500 films Responsibility of filmmakers and the

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42:57

Film Festival Founders Share How You Can Grow from...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/05/31

Dances With Films founders Leslee Scallon and Michael Trent join us to discuss the festival's 25 year anniversary, its history and selection process, and how they keep it a festival for filmmakers by filmmakers… In this episode, we talk about… What led Michael and Leslee to found the Dances With Films Festival Orion’s cease and desist letter and “Festival of the Unknowns” Creating a sustainable model by prioritizing film and championing new talent Why DWF is held in Los Angeles and respect

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34:46

Do Movie Stars Still Matter for Indie Filmmakers?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/05/26

Is Tom Cruise the last movie star? Can you make an indie film without a celebrity? The never-ending challenge of finding your audience, casting unknowns who are the right fit, and Sirui’s affordable anamorphics… In this episode, we talk about… Defining what it means to really be a movie star Whether franchise movies mean less power for actors Letting CGI Stan Lee live in Marvel movies forever Measuring success and significance in the film industry and media Pre-digital effects feelings and

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28:55

Will This Be James Cameron's WATERloo?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/05/19

Avatar is back after a long layoff since it changed the game. What can it offer filmmaking and audiences now? In this episode, we talk about… Memorable dialogue, characters, and stories of other James Cameron movies vs. Avatar Whether Avatar 2 can bridge the 13 year technology gap since the first release Regarding Henry and shutting down production over cheap caviar Consummate craftsman vs. self-destructive tendencies H&Y’s new Revoring’s surprisingly user-friendly magnetic filter

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38:35

How This Writing Team Got Their First Feature (With a...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/05/17

Aviary writers Jennifer Raite and Chris Cullari explain how a prior interview from the No Film School Podcast helped them connect with their lead actress and how to create an egoless partnership that producers want to work with… In this episode, we talk about… Producing a film during COVID with a little less than 14 days to shoot Fielding a cast who’s down for the film’s size, location, and shooting schedule What it’s like working with actors who help move production forward easily Writing

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56:26

The Problem with TV, The Cat People's Narrative, And...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2022/05/12

A journey from Georgia to Middle Earth…why you should protect and insure your gear…Have streamers broken TV? DJI’s new drone and MASV’s massive ability to share large video files… In this episode, we talk about… Camera theft and reselling a path to bigger dreams The Cat Person narrative and who gets to tell the story Vice’s article addressing two worldviews of showrunning Film industry’s apprenticeship problem and how writers rooms don’t need to be hell A life of continual growth vs. the

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