The No Film School Podcast

Aviary writers Jennifer Raite and Chris Cullari explain how a prior interview from the No Film School Podcast helped them connect with their lead actress and how to create an egoless partnership that producers want to work with…In this episode, we talk about… Producing a film during COVID with a little less than 14 days to shoot   Fielding a cast who’s down for the film’s size, location, and shooting schedule What it’s like working with actors who help move production forward easily   Writing a script that’s achievable even with significant limitations Creating a horror film focused on new information vs. new kills  The power of collaboration and advice for putting ego aside Studying other films and directors like studying game footage for athletes  Suggestions for getting your first feature made and the value of establishing relationships within the industry   Learning when, where, and how to put your foot down and pushback for the story    Links to Resources: The Aviary - https://www.amazon.com/Aviary-Malin-Akerman/dp/B09KG7ZF3QMalin’s Interview on NFS Podcast - https://nofilmschool.com/malin-akerman-chick-fightFind No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A journey from Georgia to Middle Earth…why you should protect and insure your gear…Have streamers broken TV? DJI’s new drone and MASV’s massive ability to share large video files… In this episode, we talk about… Camera theft and reselling a path to bigger dreams  The Cat Person narrative and who gets to tell the story  Vice’s article addressing two worldviews of showrunning  Film industry’s apprenticeship problem and how writers rooms don’t need to be hell A life of continual growth vs. the delusion you have finally arrived The issue of paying people for 22 episode seasons vs. 6 episode seasons How DJI’s new 249 gram Mini drone skirts the law  Drawbacks of sharing video files and benefits of using MASV (Massive.io) How MASV crosses WiFi streams and backwards rigging tools for film    Links to Resources: Cat Person Story - https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/12/11/cat-personVice Story - https://www.vice.com/en/article/epxeze/television-is-in-a-showrunning-crisis Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Accomplished director John Madden shares his extensive film and radio experience and breaks down the art of storytelling in ‘Operation Mincemeat’…In this episode, we talk about… Entering the film industry by way of theater, British television, and radio drama  The overlap of radio film and how rhythm is key to cinematic storytelling  Learning to put story first, script first, sound first as a film director  Operation Mincemeat’s origin and ties to Hitchcock’s “The Man Who Never Was” Ongoing speculation, conspiracy theories, and the craft of narrative  Recognizing a world unfamiliar with World War II cinematic literature  When a story jumps off a page and attracts the actors you want  The balance of casting from choice actors and leaning on a casting director  Embracing the fact the film will live on a digital platform      Links to Resources: Operation Mincemeat - https://www.netflix.com/title/81428563Post on Dramatic Irony - https://nofilmschool.com/Dramatic-Irony-Definition-and-ExamplesFind No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you listen when friends recommend seeing a specific movie at the theater? Will Audio Design Desk change the future of sound editing? And what cameras you should use for filming if you don’t want to shell out $10K… In this episode, we talk about… Pre-existing IP and public domain vs. movie IP and a guaranteed audience  What counts as a real movie (to everyone but that one Disney executive) Recognizing word of mouth success still exists and pushing for a theater experience     Audio Design Desk’s tedium-free playful and creative process of editing sound  ADD’s embedded sync points and ability to easily shift the vibe of your project  AskNoFilmSchool: What is a small, light digital camera that would make the best director’s viewfinder? Or does everybody still use Artemis?   Links to Resources: NAB YT playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9cTD-waVSEGff8ODI3sQKVoRersp6gdWAudio Design Desk: https://add.app/Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAB 2022 is coming to a close and we're reflecting on the most amazing things we saw, the innovations we're inspired by, and the changes we believe the future of film tech holds for filmmakers everywhere.In this episode, we talk about… Teradek’s cloud-based post-production and portable mixing solutions and affordable line for filmmakers Aputure’s growth and other upcoming small companies to watch   Robots with cameras and Frame.io’s futuristic wireless transmission  Audio Design Desk’s mind-blowing software solution for audio designers  Battery options and Came-TV’s dual V-mount charger     High end lenses, Maxon, and the evolution of effects work  Going for the tools you need but recognizing the free or less expensive alternatives  ARRI’s rise to the top and where camera systems will go from here How filmmakers can leverage technology to push the industry forward   Cutting through the noise with branding, storytelling, and design principles  The possibility of better things and embracing cinema all over again  Links to Resources: https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-surveyFind No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day two of NAB 2022 for us was all about lighting, and as one of the most innovative areas in film tech these days, it meant we were busy. Aputure grabbed center stage with some new developments, but we saw demonstrations of lights doing things they could never do before, in a myriad of ways. These days, how you light is limited only by your imagination. Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visionary Director Robert Eggers joins us to talk about inspiration, struggles, humility, and confidence on set.Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're kicking off NAB 2022 with the latest in camera and lens technology, a recap of some of the crazier things we saw, plus a look ahead to all the things we'll be bringing to you in the coming days. Follow all our NAB 2022 coverage here, and experience it along with us directly from the convention floor!Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turner Classic Movies host Eddie Muller talks about the impact of studying classic films at the TCM Film Festival.Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone once in a while a movie comes out that blows our collective hearts and minds. "Everything Everywhere All at Once" is that movie, and these are the people who made it. We're blessed to have an extra-special episode this week featuring The Daniels (Writer/Director team behind the film) as well as their frequent collaborators Larkin Seiple (DoP) and Paul Rogers (Editor) to talk about EVERYTHING that went into crafting this modern classic. See the movie, then listen to this as a companion piece!link to the film: https://a24films.com/films/everything-everywhere-all-at-onceFind No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices