The No Film School Podcast

Andy Jurgensen and Michael Bauman break down the process behind making Licorice Pizza look, feel and sound just like the 70’s… In this episode, we talk about… How Andy got his foot in the door as an editor and built his career Using internal screenings to understand the flow of the movie  Process of using dailies to narrow down shots and discover problems World building with specific choices of sound and specific details   Knowing when sequences work and focusing on the core of the film Making decisions about what to cut and not being afraid to cut good stuff   Experimental cuts that emotionally worked despite not being in the script  Differences in the US vs. British film systems  Evolution of workflow and collaborative approach to shooting  PTA’s style of decisive and confident shooting Processing, stock choice and lighting to create a 70’s look on film and the influence of American Graffiti  Challenges of a small crew, using family and keeping everyone safe during COVID  Breaking rules to embrace naturalism and imperfections   Links to Resources: https://nofilmschool.com/nightmare-alley-meaningFind 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 Laustsen and Cam McLauchlin dive into some of the nooks and crannies and hidden crevices of 'Nightmare Alley'… In this episode, we talk about… Insight to artistic influences, color palettes, and cameras    Making an original noir vs. an artifact or art movie  Delicious low-hanging fruit and balancing realism  Working within Guillermo’s bubble of storytelling  Exploring a character’s free will or destiny and feeling your way through the edits    Details about shooting different nights sequences and lighting schemes  Keeping the film whole even when pacing changes    Happy accidents and shooting the final scene in one take  Links to Resources: https://nofilmschool.com/nightmare-alley-meaningFind 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

Wrapping up the best of 2021, consuming content Gangnam Style and Todd’s tinfoil hat corner…In this episode, we talk about… Acknowledging we’re now in a place where everything is pandemic created Whether or not movies should stay true to the book or polish the story  Favorite movies and shows released in 2021  Being happy about seeing movies at the theater again Geeking out about filming in color vs. black and white  Not knowing what’s good and the shift away from monoculture     Why it’s still worth it to make films despite the flooded market  How the film industry is changing due to the pandemic  Remembering that good content always finds its audience Top tech news of the year       Links to Resources: Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool  Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sir Kenneth Branagh shares how his own family’s experiences influenced Belfast, his new film that focuses on adult-sized issues like 'the troubles' in Ireland from the perspective of a child…    In this episode, we talk about… Making a film from the perspective of a child  Sir Kenneth’s Western inspiration and influences from his own father  Capturing feelings vs. facts and trusting what makes sense  Notes from Sir Kenneth’s siblings and focusing on the emotional truth of their family’s experience   Writing about the jump of generations and tapping into the universal family unit Advice about directing a child the same way as adults and thinking about the why of scenes Allowing a combination of playfulness and professionalism  Challenges of shooting in black and white as the main storytelling tool and using color with purpose    Links to Resources:Belfast - https://www.focusfeatures.com/belfast Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool  Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the Austin Film Festival bite off more than it can chew? And updates about the ongoing film workers' labor issues with IATSE and Blender’s newest software release and amazing community…In this episode, we talk about… No Film School’s relationship with the Austin Film Festival  The difference between reading scripts for a studio vs. festival What is the goal of submitting your script to a film festival?  Separating competition from coverage and understanding what script reading requires  Understanding you can only grow anything as big as your ability to manage it  Being aware of submitting to film festivals vs. The Black List or Academy Nicholl Fellowships Update about IATSE, strike authorization vote and potential leadership changes  Blender’s 3.0 update and learning from kids on Patreon      Links to Resources:Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschoolFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschoolAsk us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may know Dolph Lundgren from his never-ending list of action-packed roles, but you may not really know Dolph Lundgren at all...In this episode, we talk about… What led Dolph away from MIT and changed the course of his life What happens when the first big movie role you land is ROCKY IV How meditation, therapy, and 'Aquaman' gave Dolph the confidence to shift to directing  Making the transition from action to drama by treating the audience with respect Pushing the envelope and Dolph’s current inspirations for film ideas Advice for filmmakers to focus on the story they want to tell and how they want to affect the audience  Dolph’s experience of filming Castle Falls with constraints on time, resources, and budget  How directing has turned Dolph into a student of film  Links to Resources:Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschoolFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschoolAsk us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the NFS crew handled their first in-person event at Comic-Con and updates about the ongoing labor dispute between IATSE and film industry workers...In this episode, we talk about… Covering Comic-Con in the pandemic era Benefits of the indie-atmosphere of Comic-Con  Panel experiences and crossovers between fans and creators  Advantages of a smaller Comic-Con compared to past years  Continuing labor battle between film industry workers and IATSE Opportunities for civic engagement to truly make a difference in union relations   How to make a small fortune in the film industry  Links to Resources:Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschoolFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Yeoman has worked with Wes Anderson since his very first film Bottle Rocket and shares the ins and outs of what it takes to get those very specific Wes Anderson shots...In this episode, we talk about… Robert’s entry into the world of being a cinematographer Robert’s experience shooting low budget commercials and 25 day, $2 million movies How Wes and Robert ignored the studio about what lens to use in filming Bottle Rocket  What it’s like to work on a Wes Anderson film: small crews, storyboarding, specificity, stress, and schedules  Shooting French Dispatch and Wes’ extensive movie prep, film library, and testing film stocks  The value of shooting on film, especially in black and white  Links to Resources:The French Dispatch: https://www.searchlightpictures.com/thefrenchdispatch/ Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool  Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to handle awkward questions about your job with a pitch, weird tech news, and why more production companies need to budget for crew needs... In this episode, we talk about… Connecting with others about filmmaking when they know nothing about filmmaking  Opening up Pandora’s box of people’s interests, opinions, and judgments about film Treating conversations as opportunities to practice your pitch and be proud of your work A reminder that if you don’t have a concrete thing you’re working on, you should have a concrete thing you’re working on Whether we should stop asking the question “What do you do?”   Details about Vitec’s acquisition of Savage Seamless Good Deal/Bad Deal—Working on a film with a long commute and no hotel provided by production  Links to Resources:Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschoolFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschoolAsk us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip Barantini shares how a restaurant gig inspired a one-take feature film with no cuts and no time for traditional actor’s notes...In this episode, we talk about… How acting can help or hinder your path to directing  Acknowledging imposter syndrome and pushing forward The inspiration behind filming a feature in one take  Adapting the Sony Venice to film for 92 minutes  2 Rules of filming Boiling Point: The camera is never allowed to just float off on its own—it has to always be motivated by a person   Never repeat a move How Philip directed a one-take film during the onset of COVID lockdown  Links to Resources:Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschoolFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschoolAsk us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices