The No Film School Podcast

Will Movie Pass make a comeback? Plus tech news about Sony’s Venice 2 and Quasar Science’s new light...In this episode, we talk about… Whether Movie Pass can bounce back from bankruptcy Gym and vegetables vs. donuts and movies people  Movie Pass’ business model and well movies  New Venice 2 and changes to color science Venice’s improvements and acknowledging smaller camera bodies are a big deal  Red’s RAW recording patent and victory over Apple and Sony Details about Quasar Science’s Double Rainbow tube light 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

Guests today Ryan and Kaz Firpo made a huge career jump from directing documentary films to writing a script for Marvel; they’re sharing what that experience was like.In this episode, we talk about... How even at the highest level of film-making, its essence is the same - a group of people making stories. The career journey of these two filmmakers. A movie the two co-wrote that was placed on The Black List (for great scripts that have not yet been produced) and got them attention that led to Eternals. Tips for a successful General Meeting. What experiences and themes they drew from writing the script. Behind the scenes looks at the process of writing for Marvel, working with Chloé Zhao, and working with Marvel’s braintrust, The Parliament.  What it was like for them to finally see the movie finished! Links to Resources:Eternals - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9032400/ Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode includes a deep dive into option contracts and what you need in them.In this episode, we talk about... The indie side of writer-director relationships. What you need in your option agreement from an indie perspective of producing and directing movies. The different ways writers approach their work on an indie project versus a commercial project. Why it’s a good idea to bring a lawyer onto your project for you. How DJI has come out with a new drone! Why indie filmmakers should be aware of the drones out on the market and how they can incorporate them into their movies. A discussion on drone shots within film. A Good Deal/Bad Deal discussion of working on an unpaid proof of concept with the hope (but not guarantee) that you might get paid work on the feature. The film industry practice of paying each other with favors. Links to Resources:The new DJI Mavic 3 - https://www.dji.com/mavic-3 Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Western is one of the original movie genres, a key part of American culture, and a great way to talk about themes that affect us all today. In this episode, we talk about... How this new Western is completely told from a Black perspective The cinematographer Mihai Malaimare’s career and how he got started. The first camera Mihai started shooting with and the differences between shooting movies on film vs digital. Shooting stills and how that informed Mihai’s career. How he prepared for making a Western in the modern-day by looking back on Western classics. The visual decision-making process for the film. Certain challenges for filming The Harder They Fall. Advice for folks who want to become cinematographers. Links to Resources:Watch The Harder They Fall - https://www.netflix.com/title/81077494 Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for tons of insight on this massive film!In this episode, we talk about... How the team conquered the challenge of presenting such a dense, beloved, and influential book on the screen. How the team tried to keep elements of the book that may not be the most cinematic, but were important to stay true to the original. The use of montages in the film to convey speed and excitement and how the use of visions were incorporated. Hans Zimmer’s work creating the score and how editors work when they don’t know what the final music will be yet. How decisions were made of how much to cut from filmed scenes. Tricks and strategies used when filming scenes and editing them to create tension in the film. What conversations went on to decide the backstory of the world of Dune and what it looked like. How they achieved the transportive, sensory effects of the movie. Wonderful ways contrast was used in the film to create an engaging experience for the viewer. Links to Resources:Dune - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419/No Film School Content on Dune: https://nofilmschool.com/zimmer-dune-score https://nofilmschool.com/dune-scene-breakdown https://nofilmschool.com/dune-box-office  Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re so lucky to have Edgar Wright returning to the show along with his co-writer Krysty Wilson Cairns to dive into the themes and crafting of their new horror movie, “Last Night In Soho”!In this episode, we talk about... How the movie is a sort of love letter to experiencing a story. The 60s nostalgia present in the movie and whether the Good Old Days really were good. The messaging of the movie, including themes of time travel and trauma. The film’s relatable portrayal of feeling like a fish out of water. Links to Resources:Last Night in Soho - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9639470/ Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Manfrotto Camera Movement week at No Film School, check out all our great camera movement content!In this episode, we talk about... How Manfrotto has rolled out a whole new system that is going to make things a lot easier for filmmakers! An analysis of the features in the new Manfrotto system. The DJI 4D - a really cool new type of camera - and how it works and what type of shooting it’s good for. An in-depth review and discussion of the new Macbook Pro. How we’ve just had our biggest box office weekend since the pandemic - which is great news for the industry! How Dune is totally worth seeing in IMAX and what makes the film so special. Why some movies are really best seen in the movie theater. The French Dispatch and the value of niche movies. Links to Resources:Manfrotto - https://www.manfrotto.com/ DJI 4D - https://www.dji.com/ronin-4d Dune - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419/ The French Dispatch - https://www.searchlightpictures.com/thefrenchdispatch/ Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shock waves went throughout the entertainment industry and beyond when the unthinkable happened and cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed by a live round on the set of the film Rust.This sort of thing should never happen. The circumstances surrounding the event have become clearer in the days since, only adding to the horrific nature, even as we break it all down in an attempt to process it during this podcast, there were some further disturbing details yet to be released. Perhaps the most chilling fact is that this incident is not as isolated as we'd wish it to be. There have been numerous incidents of deaths on film sets due to negligence and poor working conditions. Can anything change that? We encourage readers to donate to various causes including this Gofundme page raising funds for Halyna's husband and 9-year-old son.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode sees the return of Good Deal, Bad Deal, along with other important industry and tech news!In this episode, we talk about... How the union IATSE has been threatening to go on strike to get a living wage for everyone and better meal and rest breaks - but instead of a strike, a deal was just reached. Why many feel IATSE should have gone on strike since they had the leverage to do so. The particulars of the deal that was reached, what they mean, and whether or not the deal is “good” or “bad”. The case for an 8-hour work day in the film industry. How a negotiation isn’t over until it’s over, and IATSE could still ask for more changes. How Apple has released their new Macbook Pro and a discussion of this computer’s exciting new features. What the new Macbook Pro means for work-life balance. A discussion about the best gear to use for remote recording and livestream setups.  Links to Resources:Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in for a discussion about two great movies with three great guests - some of whom are actors who have now moved behind the camera!In this episode, we talk about... Why Justin Chon decided to star in his movie, even though he didn’t initially set out to. How Justin Chon creates a safe and open environment on set, how he works with his DPs, and other insights into his process. How Justin Chon chose and secured his co-star. The challenges of working with children. How Justin Chon went about researching the issue at the crux of Blue Bayou. How Lady of the Manor came about and how Christian and Justin created its “odd couple” style comedy. The similarities to the play Blithe Spirit and how the writers just may have been inspired by it! The rather surprising choice to write this type of comedy script for women! How they approached the directing process for Lady of the Manor. Why keeping the plot simple can be really key in comedies. Links to Resources:Lady of the Manor - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11826450/ Blue Bayou - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11121664/ Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nofilmschoolSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool/ Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices