The No Film School Podcast

Station 11’s cinematographers Steve Cosens and Daniel Grant dive into the details of creating a world enduring a pandemic, while the world is enduring a pandemic… In this episode, we talk about… How Steve and Daniel got their start in cinematography  A shared love of film processing and what it’s like working with a partner cinematographer The irony of making a show based on a pandemic, during a pandemic  Creating a future that’s welcoming and lush vs. using apocalyptic imagery Acknowledging filming started before COVID based on a book written in 2014 How they make decisions for shots and camera angles for each episode Capturing the overarching theme of extreme close ups and extreme wides  What it was like shooting in big open spaces like abandoned airports  Collaboration and testing process to determine which camera lenses and light sources to use   Links to Resources: https://nofilmschool.com/how-much-should-you-charge-video-work-take-survey-and-lets-find-outhttps://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

China’s happy ending to Fight Club, nerding out about DJI’s new 4D camera and Skydio drones… In this episode, we talk about… China’s take on Fight Club and whether Fight Club holds up in today’s world  Why Fight Club’s “new” version is going viral and Chuck Palahniuk’s response Recognizing late 1990s movies that capture the anticipation of a shift in culture Shooting with a DJI 4D and why it’s more of a documentary vs. cinema camera  How different lenses impact the DJI’s performance   Creating a 4D Big Boy, shoulder mounts and other cool tricks  Comparisons between the 4D, 12K, and 6K Skydio and the sky market for filming  New editing capabilities for drone footage and drone testing experiences  Depth maps and why camera data matters to filmmakers   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

Which cameras and lenses are being used at Sundance? Why stunt people deserve an Academy Award even if it doesn’t make the show and verifying SpiceDAO’s $3 million intellectual property mistake…   In this episode, we talk about… Results of the annual No Film School Filmmakers Survey How filmmakers are diversifying their toolkit and why Sony cameras are gaining popularity Two types of filmmakers in owner-operator space: lenses vs. camera system  Improving image quality and the benefits of Blackmagic’s 6K Pocket Cinema Camera  Whether stunt and behind the scenes people deserve an awards category The art form of stunt performers and their commitment to film  Why Canon cameras are a solid choice and which cameras compare  SpiceDAO’s ill-informed approach to acquiring intellectual property   The tricky space of copyright and trademark laws     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

From competing in the Channel 101 short film festival to writing for Rick and Morty and other hit tv shows, Willy Roberts and Wade Randolph explain why you can’t be precious about anything and why it’s always better to just get out there, make stuff and have fun… In this episode, we talk about… Moving to LA pre-9/11 and boxing porn at the Hustler warehouse How one job at non-union movie has led to work 20 years later  Finding what you want to do vs. being a people pleaser  The only way to become a writer and get an agent  Networking vs. creating through collaboration and fun  Advice for writing a pilot: Start with Episode Two instead of the origin  How creative synergy can make a show better if you listen to it A reminder to make yourself laugh and shoot what works The phenomenon of the writer’s room and trusting yourself to be vulnerable Why comedy is less about the audience and more about enjoying yourself  Pitching to execs and why they need to see themselves in your work  Suggestions for getting started, finding your voice and community, and having a thick skin   Links to Resources: Real Life Sci-Fi with Wade & Willy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-life-sci-fi-with-wade-willy/id888092892Willy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/willybadmovies/Googy on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPC7t3Vnp3kFind 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

What does it really mean to get canceled, are NFTs just another con, and why sometimes it’s better to not know just how hard things can get… In this episode, we talk about… The undoing of Joss Whedon and the reality of cancel/consequence culture  NFTs, intellectual property and buying land on Earth 2.0  The wild west of the financial industry and its impact on filmmaking  The increasing affordability of camera car cranes for indie filmmakers  Ask No Film School: Pros and cons of Light Motion & Audio organization   Ups and downs of running a production company  Links to Resources: https://nofilmschool.com/joss-whedon-storyhttps://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

Dan Attias, who has directed seemingly every great show from the last few decades, breaks down his prolific directing experience and getting to the authenticity of storytelling… In this episode, we talk about… What sparked Dan’s interest in directing  How being a visiting series director is like the impulses of an actor  What happens when two people who have different understandings collide The importance of connecting to the script and truly caring about the story  Key challenges of directing television vs. feature films  How to talk to actors who already have an established role  Why generalness is the enemy of creativity   The emotional rollercoaster of being a director   Example of Dan’s directing experience to create more depth to the story and characters  Reaching the height of storytelling and having a beginner’s mind  Links to Resources: Dan's Book -https://www.amazon.com/Directing-Great-Television-Inside-Golden/dp/1615933298https://nofilmschool.com/money-surveyhttps://nofilmschool.com/guide-tv-directing-successFind 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

Memorializing the celebrities we’ve lost recently, circling back to work during the lull of January and calling out the state of Alabama when you’re just trying to be safe… In this episode, we talk about… In Memoriam: Celebrities who have passed away within the past 6 months  Film recommendations for Peter Bogdanovich and Sidney Poitier Why January is typically the slowest time of the year for the film industry  Adjusting to stay safe when safe feels different everywhere you go  Why prioritizing team safety never changes   Links to Resources: 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/nofilmschoolGet your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Spider-Man No Way Home Oscar worthy? How you can raise money at Sundance or other festivals and what makes the Skydio Drone worth checking out… In this episode, we talk about… Spider- Man No Way Home’s box office record during the pandemic The disappearance of the Golden Globes and the relevance of the Oscars   Phenomenon of billboards and how films cut through the noise How to get people to watch a $20 million dollar movie with a $55 million dollar cast      Making a film that tells a story vs. a film that teaches a lesson  Why Skydio’s Drone should be on filmmaker’s radars Sundance news and different strategies to fundraise at festivals  What the No Film School crew is looking forward to in 2022  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

Nathalie Biancheri shares her non-traditional path to filmmaking and her creative process behind writing and directing the feature film ‘Wolf’...  In this episode, we talk about… Nathalie’s No Film School approach to filmmaking  How loving books and writing led to making documentaries  Working hard, perseverance and luck and making the jump from Nocturnal to Wolf Managing anxiety and going all in on getting the film done   The inspiration for Wolf and the importance of thematic connections What audiences interpret vs. filmmaker’s intention  How Nathalie determined her main focus for Wolf  Advice for maintaining confidence and pushing through self-doubt   Links to Resources: https://www.focusfeatures.com/wolf/watch/https://nofilmschool.com/best-coming-of-age-moviesFind 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

Nora Fingscheidt shares what it’s like to be plucked from German filmmaking to direct a Netflix feature film starring Sandra Bullock…In this episode, we talk about… How Nora skipped “Development Hell” and got hired for The Unforgivable  Shifting from System Crasher to a commercial film with a massive Hollywood set  How the core work of directing remains the same regardless of film types  What it’s like to work with giants of cinema and dealing with the unexpected challenges of filmmaking   How COVID interrupted production and impacted casting, locations and filming  Conversations about the story being told and the power of silence in Unforgivable  What the research process entailed and making it feel like an American story  Examining the life of an incarcerated woman and acknowledging different perspectives on racial experiences  Advice for new filmmakers to experiment, be as a radical as possible, stay true to your own voice and give yourself time   Links to Resources: https://nofilmschool.com/antihero-definition-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