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.

TV & Film
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How Has Visual Effects Photography Has Evolved ...
Guest David Stump has worked on some of the biggest visual effects movies as well as being at the forefront of the shift to the digital medium, helping to develop the tech being used by filmmakers today.
34 min
377
You're Not a DP Until You've Cut Your Own Material
DP John Brawley drops wisdom from years in the trenches, plus insights into the development of Blackmagic Design.
42 min
378
Are Netflix and Actors Are Both Trying to Hide ...
No, it’s not a conspiracy - but Netflix and Actors are each trying to hide something different.
63 min
379
'Wonder Showzen' and 'False Positive' Co-Creato...
John Lee talks about his latest film and his career
78 min
380
Edgar Wright Shares His Inspiration and Passion...
One of the most dynamic filmmakers working in the industry, Edgar Wright, is making a documentary about the band Sparks. All three are joining today to discuss this film, The Sparks Brothers!
35 min
381
Renny Harlin Says He Could Live Without Food......
Renny Harlin is one of the great action film directors who has had a huge influence on the genre and continues to have a lot of love and passion for his craft. He’s bringing that enthusiasm and lots of helpful insights to the conversation today.
33 min
382
What Makes This New Drone So Special?
Tune in for some of the most exciting drone news in a while, plus discussions about a recent article exposing MoviePass and deep cuts by black filmmakers to honor Juneteenth.
33 min
383
Safe Sex on Sets and Creative Cloud Questions
The group is chatting about hot topics in the industry (and world), like safety and consent for sex scenes.
35 min
384
AMC is Buying Arclight and How Do Filmmakers As...
AMC’s buying spree, how to go about finding new clients, tips on asking for raises, and more!
51 min
385
Screenwriting Guru Robert McKee Demystifies Cha...
There are countless books, guides, and templates on writing screenplays - but how important are they?
53 min
386
Choosing Your First Industry Job
How did you choose? Plus Amazon's big buy.
50 min
387
How to Budget Your Indie Feature
Learn about seeking representation, and budgeting for independent features.
65 min
388
Director Timur Bekmambetov Is Loving This New I...
A new kind of filmmaking for our era.
30 min
389
How Ratings and Algorithms Impact Your Filmmaki...
Charles Haine, a writer at No Film School, is joined by Editor-in-Chief George Edelman to chat about a fun assortment of topics like the Pacino-ing phenomenon, new products by tech company Atamos, and what’s going on with IMDB ratings! If you have concerns about how the dreaded algorithm is affecting your career, you’ll definitely want to check out this episode.
54 min
390
Who Will Save Arclight Cinemas?
A weekly No Film School Podcast episode: resurrecting the Arclight, combatting franchise fatigue, FilmConvert iPhone software and scholarships.
40 min
391
'Miss Juneteenth' Writer/Director Shows Us How ...
An interview with 'Miss Juneteenth' writer/director Channing Godfrey Peoples and producer Neil Creque Williams
68 min
392
I'm Producing A Feature... What First Steps Do ...
A weekly No Film School Podcast episode: Oscars, an Apple law suit, indie feature producing and movies that stunned us.
55 min
393
The Guys Who Edited Borat Tell All
An interview with the editors of Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.
46 min
394
The Pros and Cons of Integrating AI into Filmma...
A weekly No Film School Podcast episode: AI screenwriting, Dynascore and product placement in old movies!
47 min
395
Following a True Story Landed This Writer/Direc...
An interview with the team behind Concrete Cowboy.
52 min
396
How to Break In... As a PA
A weekly No Film School Podcast episode: boycotting Georgia, Bong's wisdom, DJI's newest drone and breaking in at the entry level.
58 min
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Ridley Scott's Longtime DP Darius Wolski Has Wa...
An interview with director of photography Darius Wolski.
44 min
398
Why Rian Johnson Can't Stop Winning
A weekly No Film School Podcast episode: Oscar skepticism, peak Rian Johnson, autofocus and shutter speed.
48 min
399
Success Happened Because There Was No Plan B
An interview with director of photography Nancy Schreiber, master of many formats.
60 min
400
Do Directors Need a Certain Personality Type To...
We debunk a common myth
58 min