The No Film School Podcast

39:25

How They Made the Camera Sing and Dance in 'In The...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/08/10

The DP of In the Heights, Alice Brooks, is chatting today about all the things that make this new movie musical so special. In this episode, we talk about... How Alice got the job on In the Heights and her longtime love for musicals. How Alice prepared and gathered inspiration or In the Heights, having not seen it on stage. Some of the amazing filming locations throughout Washington Heights that were used for the film. Cinematography decisions that were made and types of equipment that were used

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65:30

ScarJo Takes on Disney and What Makes a 'Good'...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/08/05

George, Todd, Kath and Charles discuss the drama surrounding Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney, Amanda Knox and the burden filmmakers have for research and talking to sources, how deep fakes have led to legit jobs and some exciting tech news! In this episode, we talk about… Details about Scarlett Johansson’s contract for Black Widow and why she’s suing Disney Impact of changes to film releases: theatrical vs. streaming Disparities in pay within the film industry Ongoing issues with

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41:31

What Comes After an Entry-Level Job?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/07/29

Many Americans grew up with the idea that there is a set career ladder that they can climb if they work hard enough - but unfortunately, it doesn’t quite work this way in the film industry. In this episode, we talk about... Whether or not Hollywood has a career ladder, whether the way the system currently works makes it impossible to move up in the industry, and who is trying to change the system. How frustrating it is that when you want to make a slight career change, it’s hard to make lateral

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66:12

How 'Stillwater' Keeps You Riveted and How 'Let Us...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/07/28

The new movie 'Stillwater' is a tour-de-force and we are joined by writer/director Tom McCarthy as well as his co-writers. Later on, we also talk to the writer/director of 'Let Us In', Craig Moss. In this episode, we talk about... How the team for Stillwater decided which elements of the plot to reveal to the audience and when to create an aura of mystery and sustain interest. The profound and timely themes that Stillwater’s plot explores, and whether the themes or the plot came first when

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72:33

Nine Days is the Film Of Our Times. How the Heck Did...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/07/27

Writer/director Edson Oda's first feature NINE DAYS premiered at Sundance 2020, where it won the Screenwriting Award and was acquired by Sony Pictures Classics. A dream come true for a first-time filmmaker, right? The film, which is about social isolation and deep reflection on the meaning of life, was all set to debut theatrically later that year… until COVID-19 had other plans. And socially isolated all of us, and made all of us reflect on the meaning of life. This week it finally hits theaters

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52:28

M. Night Shyamalan Explains his Directing Choices on...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/07/20

There are multiple filmmakers on the podcast today who have lots of mic drop moments about these two new releases In this episode, we talk about… How M. Night Shyamalan’s movie Old is one of those rare films that can completely change your perspective on life and make you appreciate every moment. How Shyamalan worked with his cast to hone in on what was a difficult piece to capture for actors. How Shyamalan decides what information to give the audience (and when) for his thrillers. The ways

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66:02

How to Take and Give Notes, What is the Future of...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/07/15

In this episode, we talk about… How Chris Nolan and Zack Snyder have a heart-warming tradition of watching each other’s movies before release and not giving each other any notes. The difference between notes from people who just feel like they have to say something versus getting tactful and well-thought out notes at the right time in the process. How to give useful notes to a filmmaker. The power of writers’ groups, even for writers who are already successful. Portrayals of sex in film and who

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37:26

'Gunpowder Milkshake' Director Navot Papushado On...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/07/13

New film Gunpowder Milkshake is a love letter to violence on screen, and the film’s director is here today to chat about the making of the movie! In this episode, we talk about… How Papushado got started and the combination of bravery and stupidity (his own words) that helped him get his first movie. Papushado’s influences and how they drive him creatively. Instances throughout film history where humor and action/violence go hand-in-hand, from Looney Tunes to Tarantino. Various factors that set

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78:51

No Sudden Move Writer Ed Solomon Teaches Us About...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/07/09

Host George Edelman welcomes Ed Solomon to share how lessons from both success and failure—along with one wild night at an Alaskan Strip Club—have had a hand in shaping the writer he is today. In this episode, we talk about… How Ed’s high school experience inspired him to be a writer and why he tells himself he’s an imposter daily How shifting from big budget films to smaller specs expanded Ed’s creative path How a trip to an Alaskan strip club led Ed to write the play “Strip Club” and how it

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59:29

TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz Takes Us Behind The Scenes On...

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2021/07/07

George chats with Ben Mankiewicz and Julie Salamon about their podcast The Plot Thickens, Julie’s book The Devil’s Candy is the best book on movie making.... ever? In this episode, we talk about… Details about the Plot Thickens Why they chose The Devil’s Candy for the podcast What everyone thought was going to happen during filming Bonfire of the Vanities vs. what actually happened Why The Devil’s Candy is the definitive adaptation of Bonfire and why it puts a stamp on Tom Wolf’s

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61:42

How Many Ks Do You Need? Blackmagic Week Special Episode

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2021/07/01

Charles, George, Jo, and Kath break down all things Blackmagic such as using the 6K Pro for a night walk and talk, clarifying misinformation about 12K, and also whether you should bother learning Fusion and Fairlight. In this episode, we talk about… Night walk and talks and why they’re more complicated than you think. Why shooting raw is important when different color temperatures exist Production budgets and when it makes the most sense to shoot raw. Different cameras that can and can’t

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38:52

How Has Visual Effects Photography Has Evolved and...

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2021/06/29

Guest David Stump has worked on some of the biggest visual effects movies as well as being at the forefront of the shift to the digital medium, helping to develop the tech being used by filmmakers today. In this episode, we talk about… How David Stump got his career started, what made him want to get into visual effects, and how he made his break into that arena. What the world of visual effects was like in Stump’s earlier career, which was completely different than how it’s done today. Examples

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46:48

You're Not a DP Until You've Cut Your Own Material

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/06/28

DP John Brawley drops wisdom from years in the trenches, plus insights into the development of Blackmagic Design. In this episode, we talk about… John Brawley’s career journey and how he was able to keep moving forward toward his goal of being a cinematographer, even while going through rough patches. The various jobs Brawley did in the film industry in his early days and how they served as a sort of film school for him. How film work is a lifestyle and often doesn’t leave much time for a

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67:27

Are Netflix and Actors Are Both Trying to Hide...

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2021/06/24

In this episode, we talk about… How the British government has begun demanding data from streaming services about how many people are watching their shows. How the movie industry’s data - like box office numbers - has always been public, but streaming services have been very secretive about their data. How Netflix wants control over which of their numbers come out and when. How Youtube has very public data which has resulted in lawsuits when the metrics changed. How this data could be used to

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82:43

'Wonder Showzen' and 'False Positive' Co-Creator John...

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2021/06/22

While many topics seem off-limits for jokes these days, there is always value to poking fun at all the awful sides of human nature. Guest on the show John Lee created 'Wonder Showzen' to push boundaries and make people uncomfortable in an intelligent and meaningful way. He believes being political is a necessary part of being a creator. In this episode, we talk about… John’s background and how he got into film as a career. John’s early career in New York City and what the industry was like at

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40:05

Edgar Wright Shares His Inspiration and Passion with...

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2021/06/18

One of the most dynamic filmmakers working in the industry, Edgar Wright, is making a documentary about the band Sparks. All three are joining today to discuss this film, The Sparks Brothers! In this episode, we talk about… How Edgar Wright and Ron and Russell Mael (of Sparks) met over Twitter and ultimately decided to make a documentary about the band. How the group approached making the documentary so that it would have Wright’s stamp on it, rather than being dry like many other

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37:56

Renny Harlin Says He Could Live Without Food... But...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/06/18

Renny Harlin is one of the great action film directors who has had a huge influence on the genre and continues to have a lot of love and passion for his craft. He’s bringing that enthusiasm and lots of helpful insights to the conversation today. In this episode, we talk about… What made Renny Harlin decide he wanted to be a film director and his early influences growing up in Finland, which has a very small movie industry. How much Harlin loves what he does and how grateful he is to do what he

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38:06

What Makes This New Drone So Special?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/06/17

Tune in for some of the most exciting drone news in a while, plus discussions about a recent article exposing MoviePass and deep cuts by black filmmakers to honor Juneteenth. In this episode, we talk about… How MoviePass, for a while, was an amazing deal where you could see unlimited movies for one monthly fee. Venture Capital and how it factored into Movie Pass’s business model. What made Movie Pass a scam and how it fell apart. The drone market for the film industry as it currently

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39:36

Safe Sex on Sets and Creative Cloud Questions

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/06/10

The group is chatting about hot topics in the industry (and world), like safety and consent for sex scenes. In this episode, we talk about… How Nathalie Emmanuel from Game of Thrones recently stated that just because she was nude in the show doesn’t mean she would do it for other shows, and how this is opening up conversations about nudity in film. Why nudity should always be a fresh negotiation for each new contract. The interesting fact that our culture allows more violence than nudity to

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56:11

AMC is Buying Arclight and How Do Filmmakers Ask For...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/06/03

Is AMC taking over other chains good? Bad? And what does it mean for filmmakers and film lovers? In this episode, we talk about… AMC Entertainment recently sold $230 million in stock in order to go on a buying spree. How the stock market encourages huge corporations and doesn’t support smaller businesses, like independent movie theaters. Whether or not movie theaters are a dying model and why tech companies might not be willing to buy them. Best practices for maintaining a client base -

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