The No Film School Podcast

64:58

Daron Aronofsky's Rockstar DP Matthew Libatique Talks...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/11/10

It’s the 20th anniversary of Requiem for a Dream and Matthew Libatique is here to tell us the whole story. Starting in early days at AFI doing student projects with Darren Aronofsky, on to the $30,000 "stunt" known as Pi, this great DP/director collaboration was born. Libatique talks at length about the impact of music and music videos on his filmmaking approach, influencing key creative choices in Requiem. We discuss how he has managed to stay cool and relevant for over 20 years and how this

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67:20

What You Can Do With the Blackmagic 12K... Oh And...

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2020/11/05

This week, joined once again by Oakley Anderson-Moore, we unpack the powerful, complicated legacy of the late Sean Connery. We also pick apart America’s political landscape in light of the obscure, inconsequential election taking place. We discuss what responsibilities we have as content creators who shape the national conversation. In Tech News, a deep dive into Blackmagic and their newly-released URSA Mini Pro 12K camera! Read more here: Here's How to Set Up a 12K Workflow for Independent

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49:19

‘Over The Moon’ Director Glen Keane Uncovers The...

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2020/11/03

Glen Keane animated lead characters in Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas and many other classic Disney characters as he became a master of his craft. With his signature enthusiasm and optimism, Keane tells us the story of how this background led him to eventually directing his first feature film for Netflix: the heartwarming Over the Moon. Of course Keane had already become a director in his own right, winning an Oscar in 2018 for his short Dear Basketball, a collaboration with

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54:52

The Ghost of Quibi Haunts The Entertainment Industry

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/10/29

This week we take a very, very biased look at Shushgate perpetrator Jeffrey Katzenberg's fallen streaming platform Quibi and why this failure was perhaps an inevitability. Also, as the new Borat Subsequent Moviefilm is released, we examine how much our culture has changed since the first Borat and Netflix drops streaming and viewership data. For Tech News, Hollyland unveils its new wireless video transmission system, the Mars 400 Pro. And for Ask No Film School, Charles helps you navigate the

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48:15

'Lovecraft Country' DP Michael Watson On Shooting...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/10/28

In this informative, fascinating episode, we sit down with cinematographer Michael Watson to discuss his work on HBO’s genre-bending horror series Lovecraft Country. Watson details his process: finding the tone of a show that is both pulpy and thematically driven and getting on the same page with the entire HBO team. We also get into the nitty-gritty of on-set challenges as a television DP during COVID-19. Don't miss the one! And so long as you're soaking up wisdom of great DP's, you might as well

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56:45

Jim Cummings Might Owe His Directing Career to a...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/10/27

Facing failure isn't scary. In fact, it might be exactly what you need. The ever-inspiring Jim Cummings joins us once again to discuss his new horror/comedy The Wolf of Snow Hollow, just in time for Halloween. As with his (proper) debut feature Thunder Road, Cummings writes, directs and stars. He tells us about the beauty of having a democratized film set, even on a production as large as Snow Hollow and why filmmakers should think of themselves as competition to the industry, rather than

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57:36

How Filmmaker Friendly is the iPhone 12?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/10/22

This week on the No Film School Podcast, AMC follows Alamo Drafthouse's lead, letting consumers rent out their theaters for a low price -- and why this may be a sign of what the post-pandemic world will look like. For Tech News, a double whammy: Apple releases it's innovative, filmmaker-friendly iPhone 12 and DJI steps up it's gimbal game. And for this week's Ask No Film School, we discuss how a great character arc can sometimes be found in a not-so-great movie... Enjoy! DJI's RS 2 and RSC 2

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53:00

'Back to the Future' Writer Bob Gale Shares Timeless...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/10/20

Here to celebrate the 35th Anniversary 4K Blu-Ray release of the beloved Back to the Future trilogy is its writer and producer Bob Gale. He gives us his own origin story including his years of collaborating with Robert Zemeckis which led up to their big hit. He highlights the integrity of executive producer Steven Spielberg, who made Back to the Future the first Amblin production. Bob Gale has been a protective gatekeeper of the franchise and he explains why. Make sure to stay until the end because

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61:49

Not Coming to A Theater Near You? How Disney+ Is...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/10/15

On this week's podcast, joined once again by Oakley Anderson-Moore, we discuss how the rise of streaming not only impacts how films are distributed, but how they're made as well. We also take on the egregious pay disparity between men and women in the industry, including the example of the writers for the Crazy Rich Asians sequel. For Tech News, Charles praises the innovative new Sachtler Activ tripod. And finally for Deep Cuts, we reminisce on our favorite theatrical experiences. Enjoy! The

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64:25

No One Gives A Sh*t About Max Barbakow and Andy...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/10/13

Director Max Barbakow and writer Andy Siara tell us how their therapeutic writing process and friendship made Palm Springs what it is, and was ultimately the most rewarding part of the process. And why the fact that no one gave a sh*t about them was, in a way, their greatest strength. In case you've been living in a time-loop cave, Palm Springs, starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti, came out earlier this year after netting the biggest sale in Sundance history with a Hulu + Neon deal

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52:48

Why Can't The White House Find a Competent Video Editor?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/10/09

This week Oakley Anderson-Moore joins the podcast as we discuss who edited that strange video from Walter Reed and why they don't know how to use a morph cut. Since it's election season, we also cover a "get out the vote" contest from M Night Shayamalan. We also dive into a certain tactic used in development to take advantage of screenwriters. Plus the closing of UK's Cineworld theaters, the miraculous Hocus Pocus re-release that's competing with brand new releases, and for this week’s Tech News, we

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31:41

How One Filmmaker Gave Up A Successful Career to Make...

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2020/10/06

Dawn Porter made the transition from a successful lawyer to a successful documentary filmmaker. But there were no guarantees. She took a big risk but she took it for very specific reasons, in a way that eventually led her to more success. Her new film The Way I See It, chronicles the story of Pete D’Souza, the official White House photographer for Ronald Reagan and Barrack Obama. Earlier this year, another Dawn Porter documentary, John Lewis: Good Trouble was released on Hulu. Her insights into the

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59:35

What Grants Should You Be Looking At This Fall?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/10/01

This week, Alamo Drafthouse allows folks the opportunity to rent out screens for a low, low price and the Avatar franchise gets put under scrutiny (by us). We are joined by our very own Oakley Anderson-Moore, who gives us the lowdown on the grants and contests of Fall 2020 that you need to be aware of. In Tech News, Charles Haine discusses the competing lens mounts favored by different brands. For this week’s 'Deep Cuts', we talk about our favorite political films in light of the upcoming election

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31:47

’The Last Shift’ is a Masterclass in How to Make the...

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2020/09/28

Richard Jenkins was nominated for an Oscar in The Shape of Water. He's acted in a hundred movies (literally). How did writer-director Andrew Cohn get an experienced actor like Jenkins in his first narrative feature? How did the first-time director approach working with Jenkins? And how the heck did he go from making docs with his friends (and putting them on credit cards) to Sony Pictures releasing his first feature, The Last Shift, in theaters nationwide? Our podcast has all of these answers and

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53:15

9.24.20: Why the Canon C70 Is The Compact Camera...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/09/24

This week: unions and studios come together on a new COVID-19 production agreement, Hulu tries their hand at deep fakes (with rather successful results), and Canon announces the ultimate small cinema camera (Charles Haine is beside himself). Also, in light of RBG's supreme court seat vacancy... we get political. Read more: Canon's C70 is a Fresh Take on a 4K Cinema Camera Unions and Studios Reach Safety Deal, Production Starts Soon Let's Compare the Canon C70 to the Competition This is Why

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55:08

9.17.20: How CAA Tried to Outsmart the WGA (And Failed)

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/09/17

This week on the No Film School Podcast, Creative Artists Agency tries to dupe the WGA by signing a made-up contract, Netflix passes on movie theater-buying, Disney+ demands major coin from its subscribers for Mulan, and the new diversity rules for the Best Picture Oscar are unveiled. Also, Sony drops its new extra-small, full-frame camera, the a7C. Topics covered: CAA (Sort Of) Signing of the WGA Code of Conduct All a Ploy The Early Numbers Show 'Mulan' Streaming Success Might Change

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68:59

Cinematic Legend Walter Murch on Editing, Sound...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/09/15

From his early days at USC making a little student film called THX 1138, to winning his third Oscar for The English Patient, Walter Murch has innovated the fields of sound design and film editing becoming one of the most respected and knowledgable figures in his profession. Murch details to us how he first got interested in filmmaking and discusses projects like The Godfather, The Conversation, American Graffiti and Apocalypse Now. He gets into the specific techniques and approaches he pioneered

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56:46

9.10.20: Why Colourlab Will Be a Game-Changer (For...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/09/10

This week we discuss a new entertainment industry jobs report on Planet Money, how Sony and Canon are competing with parallel release dates for upcoming products, and an AI software called Colourlab which will revolutionize post-production workflows. Check out Charles Haine's article about Colourlab here. To wrap it up, we cover some of our favorite 'deep cut' movies about filmmaking itself. Links: AI Finally Comes to Grading With Colourlab New Canon EOS Cinema Camera to be Announced This

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78:46

You Need to Know the Miracle of "The Peanut Butter...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/09/08

The making of the film is an amazing journey and a must-listen. Writer/director team Michael Schwartz and Tyler Nilson have an unbelievable story to tell: the arduous and joyful seven-year journey to make The Peanut Butter Falcon a reality. From the humblest of beginnings to creating a legitimate sleeper hit, these gentlemen lived out of cars and tents, gamed the vast network of industry emails and Twitter accounts, and executed an insane live-promotion strategy once the movie was finally released

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56:00

9.03.20: What is Sync Sketch? And Remembering...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/09/03

Is this new media collaboration tool ideal for making your remote work interactive? This week, we remember the great Chadwick Boseman and the impact of his work. We also discuss how to manage desperation as an emerging filmmaker. Writer Jason Hellerman joins us to continue to weigh the value of the new screenwriting app ScriptHop. Plus we answer a great question from the No Film School community regarding festival screening fees and if the fest you’re waiting to hear back from could be taking

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