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.
226
Todd Field Tells us How to Study Character in Tar
It is great when you have the opportunity to interpret a film for yourself and decide what it means for you. Filmmaker Todd Field offers this opportunity in the film, Tár. The film takes us through an epic character study that mirrors the way we humans experience the world. Tár is in theaters and available on streaming platforms.
31 min
227
A.I. Leaps Forward Again...Do Filmmakers Need t...
69 min
228
How to Craft Natural Light into Stunning Visual...
Today’s guest is cinematographer Ben Davis, who has worked on films like Doctor Strange, Cry Macho, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Ben shares what his process was like as the DP of the film, The Banshees of Inisherin, which is currently in theaters.
31 min
229
NEW AI Tech That Blows Our Minds and How to Use...
In today’s episode, we share our theories behind the low Thanksgiving box office numbers, our successful and unsuccessful experiences with improv, and we discuss an incredible new form of AI tech that’s got us scratching our heads in awe.
55 min
230
Navigating Ego in Filmmaking
Are you the type of person that gets walked on or are you the bossy one, doing the walking? In this episode we discuss checking one’s ego, changes in studio executives, and the things we are grateful for, this Thanksgiving week.
74 min
231
How to Get Your Kinds of Movies Made with Dean ...
There are those who write films and those who direct films. Today’s guest, Dean Craig was responsible for both roles in the recent film, The Estate. Craig, also known for writing Death at a Funeral, explains his process for both writing and directing.
31 min
232
Is This the Tool Filmmakers Need to Find Their ...
51 min
233
Tony Kushner Breaks Down 'The Fabelmans' and Co...
Two of the biggest names in the industry, Tony Kushner and Steven Spielberg, collaborate on a film about Spielberg’s early life. Tony shares what it has been like to work with Spielberg over the years. The film, 'The Fabelmans' is in limited release Nov 11 and everywhere Nov 23.
22 min
234
You Finished Your Screenplay. Now What?
Writing screenplays in our present time is challenging for a variety of reasons. There is more competition, lack of mentors, and less avid readers out there. In this episode, we cover what you should do as a screenplay writer when facing these challenges.
63 min
235
“Smile” Director and DP Share the Secret Rules ...
In today’s episode, we talk to director Parker Finn and cinematographer Charlie Sarroff about working together on the set of horror film, Smile. They share their special process of creating the film. Smile is in theaters now!
40 min
236
How to Get Commercial Directing Gigs and Brand ...
It’s smart to figure out the box you want to be in, since the industry is going to put you in a box anyway. Then you need to learn to appreciate your time in that box.
52 min
237
How This 15 Year Old Shot a Horror Short and Go...
30 min
238
How to Give Notes That Help and What AI Will Do...
Note-giving is an art unto itself... if you want to get desired results
54 min
239
Paul Feig Teaches Us the Nuances of Comedy and ...
Want to be a filmmaker? Then you have to be confident enough to have no confidence in yourself. This is the advice from Paul Feig, director of films such as Bridesmaids and television shows like The Office and Nurse Jackie.
28 min
240
When and How to "Run and Gun" Wisely
What do large studios, “run and gun” filmmakers, and project stakeholders all have in common? They lack humility.
52 min
241
How Can You Option Valuable IP and Get it Made ...
Josh Gordon and Will Speck are the directing duo behind the film, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. This duo explains the complex process of adapting a well-loved, children’s book to the big screen.
38 min
242
Box Office Smarts for Filmmakers or How To Make...
Why is there such a weird fixation on the box office numbers from the first three days of film’s release? We don’t think a film’s success should be determined this way.
51 min
243
"Bodies Bodies Bodies" Director Halina Reijn Sh...
Preparation, preparation, preparation. Director, Halina Reign, shares why it is important to prepare before filming and how she prepared for her film, Bodies Bodies Bodies.
34 min
244
How to Stay Healthy During #SetLife
Your brain is part of your body. The way you eat on set will affect how you think on set.
56 min
245
'The Redeem Team' Director Jon Weinbach Teaches...
Have you ever wondered how you can make your niche documentary appealing to a wider audience? Jon Weinbach, a sports documentary filmmaker, shares his techniques on how to do that very thing.
33 min
246
How Do You Make Money While Pursuing a Filmmaki...
Your confidence is low and so is your bank account. You are lacking work opportunities and need consistent work. In this episode, we discuss the steps you need to take to overcome this common struggle.
54 min
247
Debunking and Decoding the Industry with 'Super...
Today’s guest is Greg Mottola, director of Superbad, Adventureland, and new film Confess,Fletch. Greg discusses how to navigate gatekeepers, his experiences working with great comedic talent, and today’s challenges within the film industry.
48 min
248
How to Shoot Sex Scenes Responsibly, Even Witho...
Are sex scenes a necessary part of the plot in your projects? If so, then there are ways to be intentional when filming these parts. Everyone will feel comfortable and you will get a great scene in the process.
43 min
249
What's The Cost of Doing Work You Care About? J...
Filmmakers want to present our craft to the world, and that craft is made with a particular vision. Sometimes sticking to this vision means we will lose out on other opportunities. Comedian and filmmaker, Jerrod Carmichael, explains why he is willing to take that risk.
30 min
250
Is There Still a Place in Cinema for Rule Break...
Just because something is different doesn’t mean it is wrong. Sometimes “breaking the rules” is precisely what makes films so great.
53 min