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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January 04, 2022Nora Fingscheidt On Being 'Drafted' to Direct a Large Scale Feature
Nora Fingscheidt shares what it’s like to be plucked from German filmmaking to direct a Netflix feature film starring Sandra Bullock…

In this episode, we talk about…
How Nora skipped “Development Hell” and got hired for The Unforgivable
Shifting from System Crasher to a commercial film with a massive Hollywood set
How the core work of directing remains the same regardless of film types
What it’s like to work with giants of cinema and dealing with the unexpected challenges of filmmaking
How COVID interrupted production and impacted casting, locations and filming
Conversations about the story being told and the power of silence in Unforgivable
What the research process entailed and making it feel like an American story
Examining the life of an incarcerated woman and acknowledging different perspectives on racial experiences
Advice for new filmmakers to experiment, be as a radical as possible, stay true to your own voice and give yourself time

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December 23, 2021Licorice Pizza's Editor and DP On Breaking Rules with PTA
Andy Jurgensen and Michael Bauman break down the process behind making Licorice Pizza look, feel and sound just like the 70’s…

In this episode, we talk about…
How Andy got his foot in the door as an editor and built his career
Using internal screenings to understand the flow of the movie
Process of using dailies to narrow down shots and discover problems
World building with specific choices of sound and specific details
Knowing when sequences work and focusing on the core of the film
Making decisions about what to cut and not being afraid to cut good stuff
Experimental cuts that emotionally worked despite not being in the script
Differences in the US vs. British film systems
Evolution of workflow and collaborative approach to shooting
PTA’s style of decisive and confident shooting
Processing, stock choice and lighting to create a 70’s look on film and the influence of American Graffiti
Challenges of a small crew, using family and keeping everyone safe during COVID
Breaking rules to embrace naturalism and imperfections

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December 21, 2021Nightmare Alley DP and Editor Shed Light on Crafting Utter Darkness
Dan Laustsen and Cam McLauchlin dive into some of the nooks and crannies and hidden crevices of 'Nightmare Alley'…

In this episode, we talk about…
Insight to artistic influences, color palettes, and cameras
Making an original noir vs. an artifact or art movie
Delicious low-hanging fruit and balancing realism
Working within Guillermo’s bubble of storytelling
Exploring a character’s free will or destiny and feeling your way through the edits
Details about shooting different nights sequences and lighting schemes
Keeping the film whole even when pacing changes
Happy accidents and shooting the final scene in one take

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December 16, 2021Why Make Movies? 2021 In Review
Wrapping up the best of 2021, consuming content Gangnam Style and Todd’s tinfoil hat corner…

In this episode, we talk about…
Acknowledging we’re now in a place where everything is pandemic created
Whether or not movies should stay true to the book or polish the story
Favorite movies and shows released in 2021
Being happy about seeing movies at the theater again
Geeking out about filming in color vs. black and white
Not knowing what’s good and the shift away from monoculture
Why it’s still worth it to make films despite the flooded market
How the film industry is changing due to the pandemic
Remembering that good content always finds its audience
Top tech news of the year
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December 14, 2021Sir Kenneth Branagh on 'Belfast', Cinema History, Growing Up, and Being Human
Sir Kenneth Branagh shares how his own family’s experiences influenced Belfast, his new film that focuses on adult-sized issues like 'the troubles' in Ireland from the perspective of a child…

In this episode, we talk about…
Making a film from the perspective of a child
Sir Kenneth’s Western inspiration and influences from his own father
Capturing feelings vs. facts and trusting what makes sense
Notes from Sir Kenneth’s siblings and focusing on the emotional truth of their family’s experience
Writing about the jump of generations and tapping into the universal family unit
Advice about directing a child the same way as adults and thinking about the why of scenes
Allowing a combination of playfulness and professionalism
Challenges of shooting in black and white as the main storytelling tool and using color with purpose
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Belfast - https://www.focusfeatures.com/belfast
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29min
December 09, 2021What’s Going On With the Austin Film Festival Screenplay Coverage?
Did the Austin Film Festival bite off more than it can chew? And updates about the ongoing film workers' labor issues with IATSE and Blender’s newest software release and amazing community…

In this episode, we talk about…
No Film School’s relationship with the Austin Film Festival
The difference between reading scripts for a studio vs. festival
What is the goal of submitting your script to a film festival?
Separating competition from coverage and understanding what script reading requires
Understanding you can only grow anything as big as your ability to manage it
Being aware of submitting to film festivals vs. The Black List or Academy Nicholl Fellowships
Update about IATSE, strike authorization vote and potential leadership changes
Blender’s 3.0 update and learning from kids on Patreon

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32min
December 08, 2021Dolph Lundgren On Hollywood, Ambition, and Changing Course
You may know Dolph Lundgren from his never-ending list of action-packed roles, but you may not really know Dolph Lundgren at all...

In this episode, we talk about…
What led Dolph away from MIT and changed the course of his life
What happens when the first big movie role you land is ROCKY IV
How meditation, therapy, and 'Aquaman' gave Dolph the confidence to shift to directing
Making the transition from action to drama by treating the audience with respect
Pushing the envelope and Dolph’s current inspirations for film ideas
Advice for filmmakers to focus on the story they want to tell and how they want to affect the audience
Dolph’s experience of filming Castle Falls with constraints on time, resources, and budget
How directing has turned Dolph into a student of film

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32min
December 02, 2021Why Comic-Con is for Filmmakers
How the NFS crew handled their first in-person event at Comic-Con and updates about the ongoing labor dispute between IATSE and film industry workers...

In this episode, we talk about…
Covering Comic-Con in the pandemic era
Benefits of the indie-atmosphere of Comic-Con
Panel experiences and crossovers between fans and creators
Advantages of a smaller Comic-Con compared to past years
Continuing labor battle between film industry workers and IATSE
Opportunities for civic engagement to truly make a difference in union relations
How to make a small fortune in the film industry

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38min
November 30, 2021DP Robert Yeoman on Shooting With Wes Anderson
Robert Yeoman has worked with Wes Anderson since his very first film Bottle Rocket and shares the ins and outs of what it takes to get those very specific Wes Anderson shots...

In this episode, we talk about…
Robert’s entry into the world of being a cinematographer
Robert’s experience shooting low budget commercials and 25 day, $2 million movies
How Wes and Robert ignored the studio about what lens to use in filming Bottle Rocket
What it’s like to work on a Wes Anderson film: small crews, storyboarding, specificity, stress, and schedules
Shooting French Dispatch and Wes’ extensive movie prep, film library, and testing film stocks
The value of shooting on film, especially in black and white
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The French Dispatch: https://www.searchlightpictures.com/thefrenchdispatch/
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31min
November 25, 2021Turn Your Holidays into a Filmmaking Laboratory
How to handle awkward questions about your job with a pitch, weird tech news, and why more production companies need to budget for crew needs...

In this episode, we talk about…
Connecting with others about filmmaking when they know nothing about filmmaking
Opening up Pandora’s box of people’s interests, opinions, and judgments about film
Treating conversations as opportunities to practice your pitch and be proud of your work
A reminder that if you don’t have a concrete thing you’re working on, you should have a concrete thing you’re working on
Whether we should stop asking the question “What do you do?”
Details about Vitec’s acquisition of Savage Seamless
Good Deal/Bad Deal—Working on a film with a long commute and no hotel provided by production

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