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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For These DP's Connecting with Story and Storyt...
In today’s episode, we host a roundtable discussion with cinematographers of four different Sundance films. We chat about problem solving on set, collaborating with directors, creative lighting solutions, protecting your energy for the stories you love, and finding the silver lining in the less than ideal projects
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Live From Sundance: Festival Favorites, Acquisi...
On today’s episode, No Film School founder Ryan Koo, writer Alyssa Miller, and podcast co-host GG Hawkins discuss their favorite aspects of Sundance 2023. They discuss the most impactful films they watched, the nature of networking at the festival, and the exciting film acquisitions that occurred.
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“Don’t Follow the Rules, Rewrite the Rules” — S...
This week we spoke with Alison O’Daniel, director of The Tuba Thieves, which premiered at Sundance. O’Daniel is a filmmaker and visual artist. Her work mixes conceptual art practice, narrative storytelling, documentary, and engagement with the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
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Live from Sundance, plus Powderkeg Media’s Head...
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What We Wish We Knew About Film Festivals When ...
In today’s episode, we offer our suggestions for how to have a successful Sundance experience. Also, we chat about having our film gear robbed from our cars, and we share our thoughts on a recent lawsuit against A.I.
63 min
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What is the 'Secret Sauce' of a Great Film? Osc...
Today’s guest is Editor Lee Smith, who has won numerous awards for his editing work, including an Oscar. We chat with Lee and find out more about this invisible art. He also describes what it was like working on the recent film, Empire of Light, now in theaters.
37 min
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Why is Francis Ford Coppola Losing His Crew?
In today’s episode, we discuss the importance and benefits of diversity in filmmaking. Also, we chat about the problems with how the industry handles VFX work, and we discuss a big dilemma Francis Ford Coppola is now facing.
35 min
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How to Make Money as a Cinematographer
After thousands of free articles, videos and podcasts (this is episode 600!) we're finally creating our first in-depth online course. Editor-in-chief George Edelman is joined by NFS Founder Ryan Koo and director/DP Charles Haine to talk about why we did it.
61 min
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You Can Own a Piece of A Disruptive Film and TV...
For most of the history of the entertainment industry, there has been a large disconnect between what audiences want to see and what the large studios create. In this episode, we find out how one company is changing that by re-shaping the industry in a meaningful way.
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Darius Khondji on Scale, Scope, and Cinematic S...
On our final episode of 2022, we are honored to speak to innovative cinematographer, Darius Khondji. Darius is known for his work on films such as Se7en and Amour. Today he shares what inspires him, and he also explains it was like working on the film, Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths. Bardo is now available on Netflix.
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Filmmaker First Steps: Anne Sophie Bine on Shor...
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There is a Whole New Way Movies Are Marketed......
Today’s episode is our “End of the Year, Holiday Podcast.” We discuss an interesting, new method of marketing movies. Also, we chat about the first official protest against A.I. Finally, we explain the best way to promote your indie film at a festival.
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Going Right From Film School Shorts to a First ...
Today we speak to Matthew Gentile and Matt Allen about the process of filming and editing the film, American Murderer. Matthew met Matt in film school, and invited him to collaborate on his first feature film. American Murderer is now available on Amazon Prime.
41 min
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Making Your Creative Intentions Count
In today’s episode, we discuss whether or not we care about the intent of the creator when we evaluate a film. Also, we chat about the importance of receiving advice, and we discuss why we are annoyed by streaming platforms.
49 min
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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
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A.I. Leaps Forward Again...Do Filmmakers Need t...
69 min
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Is This the Tool Filmmakers Need to Find Their ...
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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
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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
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“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
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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.
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