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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

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70:42

David Fincher's Longtime DP Jeff Cronenweth has...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/08/28

Oscar-nominated camera wizard Jeff Cronenweth sat down with us to talk about his origins in the film industry. As a young man, Cronenweth spent time on the set of Blade Runner as his father, Jordan Cronenweth shot it. He walks us through the next chapter of his career, starting out as an AC for legendary DP Sven Nykvist and how his long term working relationship with David Fincher began when shooting pickups for a Madonna music video. We discuss his experiences crafting the look of Fight Club, The

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62:10

8.27.20: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Film Festival...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/08/27

Filmmakers are gearing up for submissions to festivals, including Sundance so we go over release and festival application strategy. We also discuss the pros and cons of the upcoming platform ScriptHop. For tech news, we cover the new Final Cut Pro. And finally, we tackle the million-dollar question: “Why are you the best person to tell this story?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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67:19

How Logan Schneider Became the "Drunk History" DP

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/08/26

Logan Schneider walks us through his cinematography career, from starting out in the camera department, to shooting scrappy music videos, until bringing a film-caliber prowess to "Drunk History." We also talk about personal growth and maturity as an overlooked aspect of professional growth. *Edit*: Despite what we say in the intro, Schneider has not been nominated for an Emmy personally, but "Drunk History" is currently up for Production Design and Outstanding Variety Sketch Series. Learn more about

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64:35

8.20.20: A Middle-Class Moviemaking Manifesto?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/08/24

In an informative new episode featuring guest Katherine Tolentino, we tackle the history of foreign influence in Hollywood, pay equality across departments, working overly long days, and what might be the birth of a new filmmaking manifesto á la Dogme 95. Plus, a new augmented reality software from FXhome and the pros and cons of crowdfunding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:30

8.14.20: How will the end of the Paramount Decrees...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/08/14

Back to the future...of Vertical Integration. The Paramount Decrees are officially over...so what does that mean for filmmakers? Plus, a Deakins inspired chat about focus groups and decisions, we also talk about the new Sigma lens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:35

8.6.20: Will families pay $30 for Mulan?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/08/10

Unlike Hamilton, Mulan will hit Disney+ VOD... at a cost. Plus, 12-bit raw is coming for the a7S III through Atomos and we answer a question about master fees and a YouTube clip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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59:23

How Do You 'Just Shoot It' During a Pandemic?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/08/05

Two years ago, Matt Enlow and Oren Kaplan started the Just Shoot It Podcast with a key question: What does a director do? Now, we come to them with our own key question in mind: What does a director do...during a pandemic? Listen in as we learn more about how to use this time creatively, how to shoot in the time of COVID, and other secrets of the trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:09

7.31.20: Did Filmmakers Finally Get What They Wanted?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/07/31

7.31.20: Did Filmmakers Finally Get What They Wanted? by No Film School Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:31

7.24.20: Ks For Days

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/07/24

This week, Charles, George, and Michelle reflect on a recent conversation around terminology. Plus, Blackmagic's big news, a case for theaters to look like the Star Wars' Galactic Senate, and we have Tenet's new release date... kind of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:04

7.17.20: Is Canon feeling burned?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/07/17

We're feeling hot, hot, hot as Canon cameras heat up and Palm Springs is a hit from the desert. Plus, we dive into a new app with a confusing name and the newest codec on the block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:57

7.10.20: Revolutions, Revelations, and Resolutions

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/07/15

We’re not throwing away our shot to talk about Hamilton. Disney+ and Hamilton change the game and the conversations around streaming platforms, Broadway musicals, and awards. Plus, this week, AMC heads to church (murch?), Zoom brings out an "Octo" monster, and...will filmmakers be "satisfied" with a recent camera announcement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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74:13

This is How One Man Created a Thriving Indie...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/07/07

It seems improbable or impossible to the more seasoned (or jaded) among us. A man, outside of the system and outside of the major cities like New York and LA, built a thriving indie production company with a full growing slate of movies and content... but that's not even the crazy part. The crazy part is that the stories he's telling reflect his worldview, and a specific vision for humanity and the future. It sounds as bold as it sounds unlikely. Yet it is a reality. BK's story is not just one

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49:32

7.3.20: To Sit Or Not To Sit?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/07/03

A Christopher Nolan rumor makes us consider on-set rules and philosophies and Fuji's new update makes us ponder how this will change upcoming cameras. Plus we time travel (not through a Nolan film) to see if we can answer a No Film School question that dates back more than 100 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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56:07

What Will Creatives Do About Apple's Big News?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/06/26

Apple changes everything (again) and forces a decision for every filmmaker...and, no, it's not whether to use the handwashing feature in the watchOS. Plus, we pay tribute to legendary (and dividing) filmmaker Joel Schumacher and we answer an Ask No Film School question that pits an episodic approach vs. tackling an indie feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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64:43

6.19.20: The Dinosaurs Are Going Back to Set, But Not...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/06/19

This week's theme is how Dinosaurs will adjust to the new world. It's woven into a few of our topics. In addition to talking about Chris Pratt and his open invitation to discuss pizza with us on the podcast, we cover updates from Mac, Adobe's maybe intentional leak of Canon specs, and of course the news that writers are being mistreated by Hollywood. But is that really news? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:16

What Is It like to Write a Spider-Man Movie?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/06/15

Chris McKenna tells us about his day job writing for Marvel, while his friend and longtime collaborator Bob Byington talks about carving his career through indie film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:37

6.12.20: Lights, Camera, Covid?

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/06/12

Today is Friday, June 12th, which is the date given by Governor Gavin Newsom for film and television productions to (possibly) restart in the state of California. But with potential spikes and the need to implement safe sets, what else needs to be in place in order to safely jump back into work? Plus, we share our recommended viewing from our re-posted list of 30+ Films You Need to Watch About Race in America, chat about new offerings from Z Cam and GNARBOX, and share how the treatment of broccoli

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46:36

6.5.20: What Is the Role of the Filmmaker in a Time...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/06/05

We are living in interesting times, to say the least. Prior generations have fought similar battles and faced similar challenges. Ashamedly, they faced this very battle time and again. But there is something very different about this time right now and it relates to you. You, the filmmaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:53

5.26.20: Will 'Tenet' bring movie goers back to...

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/05/29

This week brings a lot of questions. Will Christopher Nolan’s 'Tenet' be movie theater's savior? Will we adopt 8K into our workflows? How does Red Komodo’s PDAF change the game? And, what can we learn from the extremely talented team that wrote 'The Sopranos'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:26

Getting a Camera Inside the Moment That Shook the NBA

The No Film School Podcast ·

2020/05/25

Former NBA owner Donald Sterling made a series of racist comments; this is how the men who worked for him responded. Documentary subjects are rarely as camera savvy as these ones. The moment Blackballed covers unfolded on camera in the media. In order to get closer to the actual experience, emotions, honesty, and authenticity experienced by the men who lived this, filmmaker Michael Jacobs employed a unique tool. He takes us through the challenges of telling this important story, the team he had

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