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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

All Episodes

59:46

Do Directors Need a Certain Personality Type To Suceed?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/04/01

Justice League, Zack Snyder, and Joss Whedon continue to hit headlines as we ask if Ray Fisher’s recent demands for the Justice League investigations should be released. We also talk about personality types of directors; debunking the myth that all directors should be extroverts. But what even IS an extrovert? In Tech News, Charles marvels at the advancements of the Sigma fp L. We also talk about what to do when you don't have wifi on set! Please email us any questions

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55:36

Creating the Physical Look of David Fincher's 'Mank'

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/03/30

It's no surprise that David Fincher's Mank was nominated for the Best Production Design. Production designer Donald Graham Burt is a veteran Fincher collaborator and he has a perfectionist streak equal to the director. Along with set decorator Jan Pascale, Burt tells us how he helped craft a period-specific look for the celebrated film. From the daunting task of recreating Hearst Castle interiors to the iPhone filter they used to audition every possible prop; you'll get a sense of designing the look

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48:04

Is Zach Snyder's 'Justice League' a Good Movie?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/03/25

This week on the No Film School Podcast, we are joined by Michelle DeLateur to pick apart Zack Snyder's new 'Justice League' cut on HBOMax and discuss the current culture of emerging voices directing franchise films. Also, we celebrate the diversity of the 2021 Oscar nominees! In Tech News, Charles plugs an amazing new audio plug-in by Accusonus. For Ask No Film School: the do's and don'ts of experimenting with your Steadicam. Enjoy! Please email us any questions at ask@nofilmschool.com! Learn more

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34:49

Mark Toia Self-Financed a VFX-Heavy Robot Action...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/03/23

Mark Toia has been a commercial director based in Australia for decades and he's finally breaking out with his first feature. Wearing many hats as director-producer-cinematographer (and even the on-set VFX supervisor), he's able to bring his expertise to a passion project and make a film the way he wants to. Charles Haine sits down with Mark to speak about everything from competing for commercial gigs with Tarsem Singh to navigating the world of distribution. We hope you enjoy! Learn more about your

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49:53

How WandaVision Achieved Its Kaleidoscope of Looks...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/03/18

This week on the No Film School Podcast, we take a deep dive on deep fakes in light of some impressive Tom Cruise impersonations on TikTok. We also discuss how WandaVision's DP pulled off a crazy array of looks from different eras with a single sensor. Wow. In Tech News, Nikon releases its first full-frame mirrorless camera. For Ask No Film School, we give some essential advice on the pros and cons of self-funding your debut feature. Please email us any questions at ask@nofilmschool.com! Learn more

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47:59

How Michael Stephenson Turned a Child Actor Nightmare...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/03/16

It's rare to be cast as the lead of a feature film when you're eleven years old. What's even more rare is to be cast in one of the most notorious and celebrated bad movies ever made. Michael Stephenson's foray into the film industry was his starring role in Troll 2. This may have destroyed his career, or his life, but Michael's strange career path and his love for underdog filmmaking stories got him on a track of directing documentary and narrative films. His films include Best Worst Movie,

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51:28

TCM Chooses to Discuss Rather Than 'Cancel' and Why...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/03/11

This week on the No Film School Podcast, TCM resists cancel culture and instead encourages discussion of problematic classic movies. As theaters begin to open up around the US, IMAX announces hopeful predictions for a blockbuster Summer 2021. Jean-Luc Godard, at age 90, announces retirement after two more films. Pretty ambitious, no? In Tech News, a remote workflow solution from Arriflex and what happens when the Mavo 8k stops supporting internal ProRes RAW? Please email us any questions

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49:58

Mark Ruffalo's Doc on The Rights of Nature Breaks Ground

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/03/09

Mark Ruffalo served as the Executive Producer on this film which charts the battle to defend nature's rights. It's a novel concept that has major legal implications, not to mention factors heavily into our own survival. What does it mean? How does it manifest? How did co-directors Josh Pribanic and Melissa Troutman film it? How the hell did they get Mark Ruffalo involved? All that and more in the interview. You can check out The Invisible Hand here, read about the film, the fight, and watch

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48:54

Is George Lucas Returning to Star Wars? We Discuss...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/03/04

This week we take a deep dive into the man, the myth, and the undeniable influence of George Lucas who may be returning to the Star Wars universe to draft a couple of episodes of Andor. In Tech News, DJI unveils an astonishing first-person drone. And for Ask No Film School, we tackle the issue of soundproofing your own house to be a better shooting location. Please email us any questions at ask@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:44

What Do Producers Want? We Ask One

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/03/02

The many answers are the keys to the content kingdom. Producer Shivani Rawat has racked up some great credits in a very short period of time. She tells us how she did that, what she's looking for in scripts, and how she gets stuff made. Check out our interview with Writer/Director of Wander Darkly Tara Miele, which Shivani produced, and our talk with DP Phedon Papamichael who shot another film Shivani exec. produced, Trial of the Chicago 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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52:53

Sorry Dude, Amazon Prime Video Direct Does Not Want...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/02/25

This week on the No Film School Podcast: a recent report reveals that the HPFA has zero black members. Meanwhile, Amazon announces they are no longer accepting short films or documentaries for their Prime Video Direct service. We discuss! In Tech News, two new cinema cameras compete with each other: the Blackmagic Pocket 6k and the Sony FX3. And for Ask No Film School, we tackle the complexities of place a where it's very, very risky to voice your opinions: Hollywood. Please email us any questions

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47:03

The United States vs. Billie Holiday DP Says...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/02/23

We don't get to see or talk about features shot on good old 35mm as much as we'd like to so this was a treat. Andrew Dunn expands on why film was the only medium choice for awards contender The United States vs. Billie Holiday, he reveals what he learned working with legend Robert Altman. He also divulges a lesser-known story about shooting the unforgettable Whitney Houston performance for The Bodyguard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:04

Was Gina Carano's Firing Fair?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/02/18

Joined this week on the No Film School Podcast by Katherine Tolentino and Michelle DeLateur: Gina Carano finds herself out of a very high-profile job after sharing some controversial views on social media. We take a look at the Oscar shortlists and attempt to answer the age-old question: does winning an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film actually affect your career? In Tech News, we marvel at Frame.io's C2C, an upcoming feature for viewing dailies. And for Deep Cuts, our very favorite movies

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59:07

'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' DP Tobias Schliessler is...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/02/16

Schliessler has lensed many major blockbusters, collaborating with directors Peter Berg, Bill Condon, and Ava Duvernay on a variety of scales and genres. What's the throughline? An ability to take it slow, develop his abilities, and constantly learn from his collaborators. But for all the fun details you have to hear it from him. Want to watch the amazing scene Schliessler discussed shooting in detail? You can stream Ma Rainey's Black Bottom now on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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53:35

Meet Matt Ritter: The Man Who Almost Scored the Film...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/02/11

This week on the No Film School Podcast with guest-co-host Katherine Tolentino, we discuss Sweden's Göteborg Film Festival which has some delightfully unconventional ways of doing a COVID-era festival. In Tech News: Nanlite takes its cues from internet complains and delivers with their new bi-color LED light, the Forza 300B. And last but not least, we chat with Matt Ritter, a Black List screenwriter who came very, very close to obtaining a life rights option with the founder of the now-infamous Wall

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47:31

Oscar-Winning Director of 'The Mauritanian' and 'The...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/02/09

Kevin Macdonald started out in the Documentary world and reached dizzying heights (quite literally) with his Oscar-winning film 'Touching the Void'. When the chance came to try narrative on 'The Last King of Scotland' he proved he had all kinds of chops. Now he's back with 'The Marautinian' based on a harrowing true story. He tells us how his love of studying film helped him build his voice and continues to inform his approach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:47

Why Remote Sundance is Awesome For Filmmakers and...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/02/04

This week on The No Film School Podcast, we are joined by Oakley Anderson-Moore who gives us the lowdown on Sundance 2021 and its virtual experience, as well as her favorite films of the fest -- and of course the record-breaking sale of 'CODA'. We discuss how PA-level crew members are now COVID compliance officers, giving this important task to folks who are unfortunately at the bottom of the film set's food chain. In Tech News, Charles discovers a file copying app called Levee which at only $4.99

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58:23

'Search Party' DP Jonathan Furmanski Discusses the...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/02/02

Nestled among Jonathan Furmanksi's advice is another particularly useful tidbit; be someone people want to work with again. Seems obvious, right? At the same time, it's often overlooked or sidestepped in the name of so many other priorities. But it's actually the reason you'll get hired and keep earning a living. Jonathan expands upon this and other ideas in our interview with him. Search Party season 4 is streaming on HBO MAX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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57:00

What You Need to Know About the Sony Alpha 1

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/01/28

This week on The No Film School Podcast, we are joined by Jo Light and Katherine Tolentino to discuss what the post-pandemic Sundance is looking like and why it may be an improvement on the old model. (By the way, Boots Riley has some great advice on how to get the most out of Sundance 2021.) Also, the CEO of AMC takes a major risk on the future of theatrical, which leads us to a vital question: why do theaters not show episodic content? In Tech News: the Sony Alpha 1 makes a big splash in the

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57:36

Frank Oz, Voice of Yoda and Muppet Co-Founder, Breaks...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2021/01/26

Directing Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself brought Oz back to his creative anarchist roots. It's hard to put Frank Oz and Derek Delgaudio's In & Of Itself into words. That's how they wanted it. It's something that must be seen to be... not believed? We keep the interview spoiler-free, diving into what inspired this anarchy, what moved Oz and DelGaudio to build something new, and break things in the process. After I switched off my recorder and took in all Oz and DelGaudio shared, I walked into the

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