The No Film School Podcast

By No Film School

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 inter... more

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July 28, 2022The New Soft Skills You Need as a Modern Filmmaker
Filmmakers creating trolly news cycles and buying bots to gain online attention… Hollywood myth about keeping your project a secret to prevent it from being stolen... latest cloud storage tools by Blackmagic.

In this episode, we talk about…
The phenomenon of creating a trolley news cycle by filmmakers
Filmmakers are buying bots to gain attention on social media
Soft skills you can develop to be a good filmmaker
The idea of putting your vision on the market
Debunking the myth that you shouldn't talk about your project with anyone.
Not getting worried about your idea being stolen — it's much cheaper to buy it from you than to steal it.
WGA arbitration to save your projects from plagiarism
Blackmagic's latest cloud tools —Cloud Pod, Cloud Store Mini, and Proxy Generator

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56min
July 26, 2022Here's How This DP Did Something Nobody's EVER Done Before
Cinematographer Bianca Cline explains how she shot the feature film Marcel The Shell With His Shoes On which is now playing in theaters.

In this episode, we talk about…
The necessities that stop motion needs
Using a rotating camera around the subject
Incorporating stop motion into a live-action movie
Creating a visual language for the movie
The idea behind making the documentary more cinematic
An insight into cinema from the viewpoint of a cinematographer
The power of music and cinematic language
Planning how the parts will be stitched together during the editing process
Cameras used for shooting stop motion and other scenes
Why Bianca decided to do this film
Advice for people who want to make documentaries

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36min
July 21, 2022Is it Bad That Spielberg and A.I. Generators Are Playing in Our Sandbox?
Filmmakers trolling in the attention economy, Steven Spielberg’s music video debut…AI art and whether a true craftsperson or artist will always beat out a machine?

In this episode, we talk about…
Russo brother’s trolly comments and the benefits of trolling
Importance of marketing, calling cards, and making a name for yourself
Challenge of launching new IP or a new multiverse
How losing a production job to Spielberg is like trying to guard Lebron James
Odd celebrity projects like Dive and Planet Hollywood
What artificially intelligently generated artwork means for the future of art
Whether anything can be original when everything that was created before is the palette we have to work with

Links to Resources:
Dall-E Mini: https://huggingface.co/spaces/dalle-mini/dalle-mini
Spielberg’s Restaurant: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/537115/why-steven-spielbergs-nautically-themed-dive-restaurant-sunk
Mumford Spielberg Video: https://nofilmschool.com/spielberg-music-video
Russo Bros comments: https://nofilmschool.com/russo-bros-theatrical

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58min
July 14, 2022This is Why You Can Do Better Work Even With Limitations
Does Taika Waititi really believe director’s cuts are stupid? Working conditions of VFX teams for Marvel movies…a possible replacement for VFX work, viral shorts turning into features, ARRI’s latest release and more…

In this episode, we talk about…
Whether director cuts are worthless or worth releasing
The impact of CGI on digital post-production
How VFX removes limitations while creating infinite canvas problems
Business tips for Marvel and Disney’s VFX department
Bad VFX isn’t a lack of skill, it’s a lack of time and resources
Marcel the Shell: Turning shorts into features with grant money
Power of sticking to the original intention vs. going for the big fish
ARRI’s new lighting OS and camera-activated trigger

Links to Resources:
Walter Murch episode: https://megaphone.link/NNLLC3056218334

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1h
July 12, 2022How To Create Amazing Cinematic Sequences with the 'Elvis' Editors and Cinematographer
Editors Jonathan Redmond and Matt Villa and DP Mandy Walker share how they helped create the dizzying and epic Elvis through the vision of Baz Luhrman. Elvis is in theaters now!

In this episode, we talk about…
Determining what to include and scratching Baz Luhrman’s itch
Why Baz Luhrman considers biopic a dirty word
Visually contextualizing what influenced Elvis’ music without dialogue
Using original footage like Easter eggs and balancing scenes played by Austin
Details about the emotional sizzle reel made for studios
Organic process of trial & error when deciding what to cut from 4+ hours of film
Maintaining perspective on what’s working and what’s not
Mediums and tools used to create the visuals for Elvis
Lenses used to capture the different decades throughout the film
Replicating lighting and scouring Australia for vintage rock ‘n’ roll lights
Selling the illusion that Austin Butler is Elvis Presley
16 weeks of prep and testing meticulously planned sequences, lighting, visual effects
Moving from metaphorical to physical and creating a world people can feel
Constantly communicating with Baz and finding the harmony of visual language

Links to Resources:
Elvis - https://elvis.warnerbros.com/
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1h 11min
July 07, 2022How You Can Benefit from Finding Filmmaking Communities
Plus we talk about comments from Tom Cruise and James Cameron

In this episode, we talk about…
How much Tom Cruise and the film industry has changed from the first Top Gun movie to Maverick
The problem with long climaxes thanks to Michael Bay and Christopher Nolan
Creating a story worth telling vs. destroying every last fiber of a franchise
Scientology is still bad but at least Maverick has age-appropriate love interests
James Cameron’s deliberate old-man trolling about his 3-hour movie
Declining appeal of long movies as well as shows with too many seasons
Advice for emerging filmmakers: Less is more and storytelling matters most
Building community through backyard cinema and low-level networking events
Details about Laowa’s anamorphic lenses, Atlas Lens’ Orion Silver Edition, and finding the perfect combination of camera, lenses, and lighting

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1h 16min
July 05, 2022Here is How a Random Crush Turned into Someone's Break Through Feature
Screenwriter Heidi Lux talks about how having a random crush at 30 turned into a YA movie…

In this episode, we talk about…
Heidi’s journey from Polish immigrant family trauma to writing jokes for a living
Why it’s better to write for a herpes commercial vs. star in a herpes commercial
Listening to yourself and understanding the power of failure
Heidi’s writing experience and strong base in satire and comedy
Turning adult misery into successful young adult fodder
Value of learning how to interpret feedback and the process of “vomit first drafts”
Cold emailing managers and not giving up until you find the right audience
Tubi TV and what comes next for Heidi
Advice for screenwriters: Never use semicolons, Do use fast language, and Study your craft

Links to Resources:
Crushed - https://tubitv.com/movies/661023/crushed

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35min
June 30, 2022The Personal and the Political of Filmmaking in Unprecedented Times
This week we discuss the Supreme Court's decision to repeal the Roe Wade decision, recent tech news, and we answer a question about finding your first on-set experiences.

In this episode, we talk about…
Impact of the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade on the entertainment community
A look at how abortion affects men
Making abortion a topic that is open and accessible so that it isn't stigmatized
The impact of parenting decisions on your career
Parental leave in the entertainment industry
Shooting on Alexa Atlas Anamorphic Lens
Some screenwriting advice
Site recommendations and networking strategies for finding production subs
Tips when you're doing job hunting

Links to Resources:
Websites for job hunting:
Mandy: https://www.mandy.com/
Feedly: https://feedly.com/

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50min
June 28, 2022Unlocking the Challenges of Directing Actors with Sophie Hyde
Sophie Hyde, director of the movie Good Luck to You Leo Grande, talks about her career, filmmaking in various aspects, and how good performances can impact the success and lifespan of a movie. Good Luck to You Leo Grande is an actor dominant movie, with most of its scenes focusing on two characters. It is available to stream on Hulu.

In this episode, we talk about…
What inspired Sophie to start a career in filmmaking
About the documentaries, she has made so far
Sophie’s experience working in the Australian film industry and the international film industry
The idea behind the movie 52 Tuesdays and how it came to be
The challenges of directing actors
Making a film with a low budget
Sophie’s approach for making Good Luck to You Leo Grande
Sophie’s views on the visual style of Good Luck to You Leo Grande
Encouragement for filmmakers to get through the noise when they have something they want to say

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31min
June 23, 2022Let's Face Filmmaker Imposter Syndrome Together
Serving a higher purpose as a filmmaker…the struggles of imposter syndrome and the Bradley Cooper fan club…DJI’s new releases and radar stuff…films and events relevant to Juneteenth…

In this episode, we talk about…
Whether we are “living in a tiresome, lame commercial culture of filmmaking”
Making art for something bigger than yourself, your voice, your ego
Recognizing imposter syndrome and how directors find their North Star
Bradley Cooper’s beef with his film industry peers and “the nom he deserved”
Keeping perspective when working in elite circles and being surrounded by success
The importance of holding people accountable for bad behavior
DJI’s new RS3, RS3 Pro, and DJI Transmission and LiDAR tech
Recommended films and events to learn more about Juneteenth

Links to Resources:
‘Miss Juneteenth’ Writer/Director Shows Us How to Beat the Odds - https://nofilmschool.com/miss-juneteenth-channing-godfrey-peoples
Robert Eggers Explains How the Devil is in the Details on ‘The Northman’ - https://nofilmschool.com/robert-eggers-northman
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42min

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