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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Free Range Production Assistants and Billion Do...
48 min
377
Creating an Epic Landscape in ‘The Green Knight’
Cinematographer Andrew Droz Palermo takes us through his collaboration with David Lowery on 'The Green Knight’ in today’s interview.
32 min
378
Toxic Fandom, Tarantino's Mother Issues, and We...
Make sure you listen to the whole episode for a new segment that we’re debuting at the end.
58 min
379
From Caviar With Arnold To 'Cruising' With The ...
Two of the film industry’s most prolific producers - John Davis and John Fox of Disney's 'Jungle Cruise' tell us what goes into producing the biggest summer movies.
46 min
380
Are Director's 'Hot Takes' Good For Their Movies?
Today’s episode covers a range of film current event topics and some important food for thought for your film career.
68 min
381
How They Made the Camera Sing and Dance in 'In ...
The DP of In the Heights, Alice Brooks, is chatting today about all the things that make this new movie musical so special.
35 min
382
ScarJo Takes on Disney and What Makes a 'Good' ...
George, Todd, Kath and Charles discuss the drama surrounding Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney, Amanda Knox and the burden filmmakers have for research and talking to sources, how deep fakes have led to legit jobs and some exciting tech news!
61 min
383
What Comes After an Entry-Level Job?
Many Americans grew up with the idea that there is a set career ladder that they can climb if they work hard enough - but unfortunately, it doesn’t quite work this way in the film industry.
37 min
384
How 'Stillwater' Keeps You Riveted and How 'Let...
Learn from Oscar-Winning filmmaker Tom McCarthy and then writer/director of 'Let Us in' Craig Moss
61 min
385
Nine Days is the Film Of Our Times. How the Hec...
68 min
386
M. Night Shyamalan Explains his Directing Choic...
There are multiple filmmakers on the podcast today who have lots of mic drop moments about these two new releases
48 min
387
How to Take and Give Notes, What is the Future ...
There are all kinds of pertinent topics discussed in today’s episode, including how filmmakers can support each other.
61 min
388
'Gunpowder Milkshake' Director Navot Papushado ...
New film Gunpowder Milkshake is a love letter to violence on screen, and the film’s director is here today to chat about the making of the movie!
33 min
389
No Sudden Move Writer Ed Solomon Teaches Us Abo...
Host George Edelman welcomes Ed Solomon to share how lessons from both success and failure—along with one wild night at an Alaskan Strip Club—have had a hand in shaping the writer he is today.
74 min
390
TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz Takes Us Behind The Sce...
George chats with Ben Mankiewicz and Julie Salamon about their podcast The Plot Thickens, and how Julie’s book The Devil’s Candy is the best book on movie making... ever
55 min
391
How Many Ks Do You Need? Blackmagic Week Specia...
Charles, George, Jo and Kath break down all things Blackmagic such as using the 6K Pro for a night walk and talk, clarifying misinformation about 12K, and also whether you should bother learning Fusion and Fairlight.
57 min
392
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
393
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
394
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
395
'Wonder Showzen' and 'False Positive' Co-Creato...
John Lee talks about his latest film and his career
78 min
396
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
397
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
398
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
399
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
400
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