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.
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Here is How a Random Crush Turned into Someone'...
Screenwriter Heidi Lux talks about how having a random crush at 30 turned into a YA movie…
33 min
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The Personal and the Political of Filmmaking in...
We discuss the Supreme Court's decision to repeal the Roe Wade decision, recent tech news, and some new lenses.
47 min
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Unlocking the Challenges of Directing Actors wi...
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.
28 min
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Let'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…
39 min
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Straightforward Ways to Be a Better Director fr...
Director Jeremiah Zagar, who directed the Netflix movie Hustle, shares many valuable filmmaking lessons and how he made a phenomenal movie with people who had never acted before.
40 min
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Find Out What's Happening to the Streaming Busi...
Why safety matters on set…cutting through the glut of streaming content constantly available…the highs and lows of crypto in Hollywood…and unique lenses featured at Cine Gear…
55 min
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Go Inside the Editing of "Top Gun: Maverick"
Editor Eddie Hamilton tells us about cutting Top Gun: Maverick, building his career, and working with Tom Cruise.
47 min
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Learn From The "Sketchy" Things We Did When We ...
When should you use a contract? Do you know what a deal memo is and how to use one? Tech news about Apple’s M2 processor and words of wisdom for a young filmmaker we wish we’d known 20 years ago…
36 min
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Make Your Feature by Embracing Fear
Next Exit’s director Mali Elfman recalls the journey of bringing her directorial debut to fruition during the height of the pandemic and how sometimes you have to embrace fear and failure to experience success…
30 min
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What's Your Responsibility as a Filmmaker AND F...
What business does the Pentagon have in films? Are filmmakers and film-watchers truly aware of the message they are sending and receiving? Plus details about ARRI’s Alexa 35 and first new sensor in 14 years and Fuji’s new digital camera…
41 min
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Film Festival Founders Share How You Can Grow f...
Dances With Films founders Leslee Scallon and Michael Trent join us to discuss the festival's 25 year anniversary, its history and selection process, and how they keep it a festival for filmmakers by filmmakers…
40 min
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Do Movie Stars Still Matter for Indie Filmmakers?
Is Tom Cruise the last movie star? Can you make an indie film without a celebrity? The never-ending challenge of finding your audience, casting unknowns who are the right fit, and Sirui’s affordable anamorphics…
32 min
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Will This Be James Cameron's WATERloo?
Avatar is back after a long layoff since it changed the game. What can it offer filmmaking and audiences now?
26 min
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How This Writing Team Got Their First Feature (...
Aviary writers Jennifer Raite and Chris Cullari explain how a prior interview from the No Film School Podcast helped them connect with their lead actress and how to create an egoless partnership that producers want to work with…
36 min
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The Problem with TV, The Cat People's Narrative...
A journey from Georgia to Middle Earth…why you should protect and insure your gear…Have streamers broken TV? DJI’s new drone and MASV’s massive ability to share large video files…
54 min
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Award-Winning Director John Madden Talks Crafti...
Accomplished director John Madden shares his extensive film and radio experience and breaks down the art of storytelling in ‘Operation Mincemeat’…
37 min
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Word of Mouth and Making Good Movies Still Works!
38 min
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Filmmaking Tools and Tech That Excite Us the Mo...
NAB 2022 is coming to a close and we're reflecting on the most amazing things we saw, the innovations we're inspired by, and the changes we believe the future of film tech holds for filmmakers everywhere.
49 min
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These Innovations Let You Light However You Want
33 min
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Robert Eggers Explains How the Devil is in the ...
Visionary Director Robert Eggers joins us to talk about inspiration, struggles, humility, and confidence on set.
17 min
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The First Day of NAB 2022 Introduces Insane New...
We're kicking off NAB 2022 with the latest in camera and lens technology, a recap of some of the crazier things we saw, plus a look ahead to all the things we'll be bringing to you in the coming days.
32 min
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There May Be No Better Way to Learn and Get Ins...
Turner Classic Movies host Eddie Muller talks about the impact of studying classic films at the TCM Film Festival.
32 min
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The Genius Talent Behind "Everything Everywhere...
Everyone once in a while a movie comes out that blows our collective hearts and minds. This is that movie, and these are the people who made it.
124 min
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What Happened to All The Sex in Movies?
Has sex changed in movies? Is 40 too old to launch a new career? Where do we get ideas for films? And tech news about Blackmagic Design’s latest release…
40 min
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A Round Table On Apps Every Filmmaker Needs
Guy Goldstein, founder and CEO of WriterDuet, Gad Tisch, founder and President of Croogloo, Steve Vitolo, CEO and founder of Scriptation, Zach Lipovsky, co-founder of Shotlister, and Lawrence Sher, founder and CEO of ShotDeck discuss 5 apps that every filmmaker needs…
54 min