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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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Face Down Your Filmmaking Challenges with this ...
Most filmmakers don’t have the resources to make a film turn out exactly the way we plan, but if we can apply the “Judo-style of Filmmaking,” we can still create wonderful projects. Filmmaker Petr Jakl explains how he applied this approach to the new film, Medieval, starring Ben Foster and Michael Caine.
36 min
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How to Become More Hireable and What We like Ab...
For those working in the entertainment industry, it is important to learn how to: hire, manage, and fire.
49 min
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How to Find Your Way Into the Industry with Jes...
We are joined by Jessica Thompson whose feature film, The Light of the Moon, won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Film at the SXSW Film Festival in 2017. Thompson explains how she got started in the film industry and shares her approach to choosing projects to work on.
33 min
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Joe Dante Believes You Can Create Amazing Things
We are joined by legendary filmmaker, Joe Dante, who directed movies like Gremlins, The Howling, and Innerspace. A true cinephile, Joe shares his experiences of working with great collaborators such as Spielberg and Corman. He also explains that while filmmaking has changed since he started, newer filmmakers still have the opportunity to create great films.
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When is the Right Time to Take Big Career Swings?
When thinking of making a big career swing, we have all asked ourselves the question, “What’s the right move here?” Making big swings can be tricky since there is no way to know what the outcome will be and if we are making the right decision. Charles, Todd, GG, and George give their insight into this tricky situation.
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Yes, You Can Still Do This... and Audiences Nee...
Unfortunately it seems that many filmmakers are holding back from making comedy films. Comedy is a necessary genre and thankfully we still have some filmmakers who are producing hilarious films that meet audience needs. John Hamburg, from Meet the Parents and Zoolander, shares his process for creating great comedies.
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China Sends Hollywood a Message
Do you think the success of a film should be measured on how many markets it reaches and how much money it generates? The average filmmaker needs to remember that they do not have to appeal to everyone in order to be successful.
49 min
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How to Identify Your Filmmaking Voice and Expan...
Filmmaker, actor, & writer Cherien Dabis shares how navigating clashing cultures and embracing multiple perspectives expanded her voice and helped grow her career…
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How Can You Navigate Hollywood if You Aren't Ri...
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How to Create Your Directing Opportunities with...
Purple Hearts director Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum reflects on her journey from underexposed dailies in film school to directing a Netflix feature that reminds people from opposite sides of the aisle you can find a middle ground…
33 min
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Find Out What the Hell Happened with HBO Max
Will bots get an unreleased cut of “Bat Girl”? Can women even pay attention to a TV show? A moment of silence for HBO Max employees…and why you need to see the movie “Nope”...
47 min
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How 'Nope' Editor Nicholas Monsour Creates Pers...
“Nope” Editor Nicholas Monsour sheds light on cutting scenes with Jordan Peele and finding the balance between ambiguity and intention…
41 min
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How Do You Know When Your Edit is Done?
How do you maintain perspective as an editor? Can you really do nothing to get ahead? Have you experienced the runner’s high of editing? Plus DaVinci Resolve 18 and killer new cloud tools…
57 min