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 To Nail Camp Across Genres
Traci Hays is a DGA Award-nominated director, a production designer, and art director who has received numerous awards for the various shorts she has directed. Her feature directorial debut, Tangled, was named a “must-see movie” by The Hollywood Reporter. She recently directed Blood, Sweat and Cheer, her second feature, which is a dark love letter to Heathers, Mean Girls, The Breakfast Club, and Clueless.
47 min
102
How To Salvage a Toxic Production and the Death...
Are the best movie stars only the older ones? What’s the difference between celebrities of the past compared to today’s stars? What are some effective strategies you can use to navigate a troubled production?
45 min
103
Puberty and Filmmaking—Not So Different! ‘Are Y...
Kelly Fremon Craig is a writer and director who has earned awards and nominations for her first feature, The Edge of Seventeen. Her second feature, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, is based on the very famous Judy Blume novel of the same name. A main theme of this film is what it’s like to undergo the complicated process of puberty, which is ironically similar to Craig’s experience with the screenwriting process.
32 min
104
Golden Elevator to Indie Film? Plus, Rolling Calls
How can a truly independent film find success at the large film festivals? How does one manage to get well-known actors to star in your film? The answer is simple, yet takes effort. You need to get in the mix!
42 min
105
'Chevalier' Director Stephen Williams on Big Br...
Stephen Williams is a producer, director, and writer who has worked on popular TV shows such as Lost, Undercovers, and Watchmen. He recently directed, Chevalier, a film based on the true story of one of France’s most important composers. Chevalier is about the journey of understanding oneself better, through the trials and tribulations that life sends one’s way.
50 min
106
Day 2 of NAB 2023: Innovation, Battle Testing C...
It’s Day 2 of NAB 2023, and Tech Editor Yaroslav Altunin and NAB host Raafi Rivero sit down to share more details about the conference. Joining the episode are special guests, Haeleigh Royall and Indeana Underhill of Cinematography for Actors, and producer Ian McClellan of Coco Butter Family. We all agree the one word that comes to mind when describing NAB 2023 is “innovation.”
60 min
107
Day 1 of NAB 2023: The Largest Community of Cre...
Tech Editor Yaroslav Altunin and NAB host Raafi Rivero sit down to discuss Day 1 of NAB 2023. So what does the most prominent tech trade show have to offer this year? How about some of the hottest pieces of kit? The duo also chat about Blackmagic Design CEO Granty Petty, filming on Fujifilm cameras with Frame.io, and what makes the community of this trade show such an essential part of the broadcast and cinematic medium.
52 min
108
‘Renfield’ Director Chris McKay: The DNA of You...
“Your sword is sharpened by all the people around you.” If you can let go of control and allow space for playfulness and creativity on set, you will create a great movie. Also, you will become a better filmmaker in the process.
50 min
109
WGA Strikes for Everybody, Plus Ray Romano, and...
67 min
110
‘Joyland’ Director Saim Sadiq Redefines What it...
A film is like a baby, and everyone involved is a parent. How do you keep all the parents happy, calm, and on the same page?
46 min
111
True Originality is Within Your Grasp
In terms of diversity and inclusion, is Hollywood actually making big strides or is the industry regressing? As a writer, are you allowing yourself to be unique and original, or do you rely only on mimicking what has already been done?
37 min
112
Turning "You're Not Gonna Make It" into Emmys w...
Kabir Akhtar is an Emmy award winner who has worked on a long list of TV shows, such as Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Never Have I Ever, and The Sex Lives of College Girls. This accomplished director-editor-producer has directed 45 episodes of TV as of today.
70 min
113
The Money Episode
Should you tell others how much money you make? Should you pay for your own productions? How should you be properly allocating your money?
53 min
114
How to Greenlight Yourself with ‘Wildflower’ Di...
Have you ever thought about drawing inspiration for your characters, from your own family? How do you accomplish that in a way that protects them while also being true to the story?
46 min
115
Tarantino's Last Movie, plus, Surviving Freelan...
What does “work-life balance” mean to you? How do you come up with new ideas for projects? Can you believe Tarantino is working on his final film of all time?
56 min
116
How to Cut Weeks of Shooting and Still Win at S...
41 min
117
Too Many Cooks in the Best Picture Category? Pl...
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman, GG Hawkins, and Yaro Altunin discuss the diversity of films at the 2023 Academy Awards. They also chat about the return of comedy, and the difficulties in receiving criticism.
50 min
118
Daniels and Paul Rogers talk Oscar-Winning (Re-...
In wake of the 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Oscar sweep last night, we're republishing No Film School's 2+ hours of geeking out on the film.
124 min
119
From Sundance to SXSW: "Fancy Dance" Director E...
In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with director Erica Tremblay and Co-Writer Miciana Alise about the film, Fancy Dance. They discuss what their writing collaboration looked like, as well as challenges they faced during filming. The film premiered at Sundance 2023 and will premiere at SXSW on March 10.
41 min
120
Big Data in Little Hollywood
46 min
121
SXSW Preview: Should You Produce Your Festival ...
If you bring your full self to a festival, to a film, to any project, whilst helping others shine in the process, you will find your place in this industry. In this episode, GG Hawkins speaks with director, Ella Glendining about her feature film, Is There Anybody Out There? She also speaks with cinematographers Lauretta Prevost and Laura Valladao on recent Sundance films they worked on.
50 min
122
Do We Miss Development Hell? Plus, The Last of Us
In today’s episode, we discuss storytelling in both the show and video game adaptation of The Last of Us. Also, we talk about Warner Bros suing South Park and how it speaks to the frustrations creatives are experiencing in the industry.
50 min
123
"The Banshees of Inisherin" Editor Mikkel E.G. ...
Today’s guest is award winning editor, Mikkel E.G. Nielsen. Mikkel is an editor and director known for films such as Sound of Metal, Beasts of No Nation, and most recently, The Banshees of Inisherin. Mikkel shares what he appreciates most about being a film editor.
52 min
124
Do We Need AI to Cry? Plus, the Future of Red.
In today’s episode, we discuss whether or not editors should be allowed to digitally manipulate performances. Also, we talk about the changes RED is making and what cameras they will no longer offer.
47 min
125
Nailing the LOL with Women Write Now’s Sundance...
53 min