The No Film School Podcast

47:59

How Michael Stephenson Turned a Child Actor Nightmare...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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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?

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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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47:36

Is There Anything Left in the Superhero Genre to...

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2021/01/21

This week on The No Film School Podcast: Twitter gets testy about Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World... but Russell Crowe fights back. The Amazon series The Boys takes on the superhero genre (successfully) and we discuss how trying your hand at the genre is may not be the worst idea. Also: did Chinese producers rip off IP with the recent The Fault In Our Stars knockoff that conquered the 2020 box office. In Tech News: can you make an artificial sun for a thousand bucks? And does it look

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63:41

How to Work Your Way Up at a Production Company Until...

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2021/01/19

Howard Barish formed the production company Kandoo Films in 1992 and he gave Ava DuVernay her start, executive producing her first narrative features. He then went on to produce the acclaimed documentary 13th with her as well. This process inspired Barish's right hand man, Michael Nell to write a feature called Blindfire. Nell's script tackles the murky intersection of race and police with the story of a hostage situation gone wrong. Barish liked the script so much, he couldn't say no. Nell and

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47:38

Is Quentin Tarantino Giving Us Bad Career Advice?

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2021/01/14

This week on the No Film School Podcast: HBO Max's strange new way of handling residuals, Tarantino's rallying cry to screenwriters to stop worrying about getting staffed on TV shows and write more specs, and the NFL's new adoption of "indie" camera setups. In Tech News, we discuss Sony's innovative entrée into the drone market. For Ask No Film School, what advice do we have on crowdfunding? (Plenty.) Enjoy! *Note: Please excuse the issues in our audio, it sounds bad at the very beginning but goes

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61:57

Can Cinema Make You Immortal? A Deep Chat With 'Dick...

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2021/01/12

Kirsten Johnson is a filmmaker who is pushing the limits of the form. Her latest feature, Dick Johnson Is Dead, is a documentary/experimental film about her father's struggle with dementia and his imminent demise. Our talk with Kirsten is wide-ranging and she is quick to turn the tables on the interview and talk about George. But we promise you this is no self-indulgent therapy session, it's a thorough examination of why we tell stories and how we grieve those closest to us. We also discuss the

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43:16

Did Patty Jenkins Try to Save 'Wonder Woman'?

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2021/01/07

This week on the No Film School Podcast, we talk about Patty Jenkin's comments on the first Wonder Woman film, and we have thoughts about it. Joined this week by Katherine Tolentino, we also discuss the Golden Globes' regulations that are preventing Minari from getting the recognition and press it deserves. Plus, a few Tech News bits and we talk about a new film showcase of Bay Area filmmakers co-founded by Katherine! Hope you enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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