The No Film School Podcast

Get ready for a deep dive into script coverage, whether or not you should pay for it, and which platforms are best for it.In this episode, we talk about... What script coverage is and why a writer might want to hire a coverage service. Price points for different script coverage services and what those prices might include. What script coverage can lead to (there are success stories) versus what your odds of success from the services are. A script coverage experiment trying three different services - linked below. How subjective Hollywood is and why you need to learn which notes to take and which to ignore. How Canon, surprisingly, just dropped a brand-new, dual fish-eye VR lens. How the new James Bond movie, No Time to Die, is out now and is proving to have a lot of filmmaking lessons for us all. The interesting push and pull between making a James Bond movie stay true to the originals and still be appropriate for today’s modern world. Amazon’s new involvement in the James Bond franchise. Whether or not we’ll ever see a female or BIPOC Bond. Links to Resources:Script Coverage Experiment - https://nofilmschool.com/screenplay-coverage-services 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

Antoine Fuqua and Jake Gyllenhaal discuss the surprising results of filming in COVID confined spaces and Theodore Melfi shares his experience of writing and going for the yes... In this episode, we talk about… The challenge of creating a film with limited space and characters How shifting the story to Los Angeles changed Fuqua’s approach to the film  How the pandemic impacted production and why directors and actors must always have complete trust with each other Why you have to trust in the magic of filming How Kevin Melfi went from working at an Italian cafe to making feature films The difference between lying vs. saying yes  Remembering how simple filmmaking can be—six simple shots! How Kevin learned to direct and communicate with actors by studying them in acting classes Advice for raising money to fund a film and how filmmaking is more accessible   Kevin’s journey as a writer and why he believes directors and filmmakers need the skill to write  Screenplay books, guidelines and how Kevin operates when writing a film    Links to Resources:Turn Cheap Miniatures Into Awesome Visual Effectshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMuf2bHdGrYSubscribe to our newsletter for news, contests, deals, and a FREE ebook at https://nofilmschool.com/screenwritingbook. Check out our new video on lighting night shoots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J66WWsCp7XE You can read about all this and more at https://nofilmschool.com/. You can also check out our Gear Guides and Entertainment News on the right hand side.Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram!Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This mini bonus episode features two awesome guests who both worked on the new James Bond film, Linus Sandgren the cinematographer, and Chris Corbould the special effects supervisor.In this episode, we talk about... How the process went shooting the movie on film and how they chose which sections to film differently for IMAX. Setting the mood for different scenes by carefully choosing the filming location. Behind the scenes thoughts about some of the really cool shots in the film. How the team approached shooting close-ups for so many different actors, from a technical standpoint. Links to Resources:No Time to Die - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2382320/ iPhone 13 Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXUENXWD_gw 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

Lots of big and exciting news in the film industry this week, including the recent strike authorization vote by IATSE!In this episode, we talk about... IATSE, the union representing thousands of TV and film employees, has authorized a strike to gain equal pay for new media (such as streaming services), higher bottom rates for living wages, and adequate rest breaks. How the resounding “Yes” vote for the strike got negotiations to start moving again. The support and solidarity that’s been seen in the film community about the strike - but how much are these supporters putting their money where their mouth is? Thoughts on the roles of unions, pay scales for different positions in the industry, how this all affects producers, and more. How Russia sent a film crew to space to shoot a movie at the International Space Station! Exciting news regarding the iPhone 13’s camera’s LiDAR capabilities. An Ask No Film School question regarding how we can help support the IATSE strike, if it happens. 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

Today’s topic is a recent film that does a great job with one of the trickiest types of stories to tell in film-making - true stories which the audience is already familiar with.In this episode, we talk about... The timing for the film’s release, and all the ways that makes it more poignant. The process for bringing the film to Sundance, then making a deal with Netflix, and then adding high-profile backers like the Obamas. Sara’s career as a writer and director. How she got involved with this project, how 9/11 impacted her, and how she brought her experiences in post-9/11 NYC to the film. How Sara likes to change genres and experiment with her range, and how she is able to land a variety of films to work on. Ways Sara simplifies her cerebral thought process to communicate directions to actors. Choices Sara made as she was deciding how to film the movie and the types of cameras used. What Sara is currently writing and other ideas she has in the pipeline. The cultural shift that happened after 9/11 and how it even impacted the kinds of movies being made. Sara’s advice for new filmmakers - which is to only take projects you’re excited about! Links to Resources:Worth - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8009744/ 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

What does the Big Four becoming the Big Three mean for filmmakers? Will IATSE’s potential strike really change the underpaid long hours of film production? And news about Aputure’s new bright light...  In this episode, we talk about… Details about the merger between CAA and ICM  What challenges indie filmmakers may face because of the merger The minor bright side of the merger for streaming services  What the merger means for future WGA or union negotiations     A refresher on packaging and understanding the current state of packaging  The dystopian Wild West of Hollywood and what the Solidarity Slate fails to address IATSE’s impending strike and the evolution of filmmaking work days Aputure’s launch of the Light Storm 1200d Pro LED light  Links to Resources:Solidarity Slate: https://www.solidarityslate.com/ IATSE: https://iatse.net/ Turn Cheap Miniatures Into Awesome Visual Effectshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMuf2bHdGrYSubscribe to our newsletter for news, contests, deals, and a FREE ebook at https://nofilmschool.com/screenwritingbook. Check out our new video on lighting night shoots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J66WWsCp7XE You can read about all this and more at https://nofilmschool.com/. You can also check out our Gear Guides and Entertainment News on the right hand side.Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram!Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patricia Gomez and Elza Kephat share the 15-year journey that led to their new horror film SLAXX.In this episode, we talk about… Collaboration and splitting the writing and production processes Hospital booze and graveyard zombies The arts and sciences of the film industry   Patricia and Elza’s experience with perfecting and performing their pitch  Letting intuition vs. intellect guide you in filmmaking The intention behind focusing on fast fashion in Slaxx  What’s next for Patricia and Elza       Links to Resources:Turn Cheap Miniatures Into Awesome Visual Effectshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMuf2bHdGrYSubscribe to our newsletter for news, contests, deals, and a FREE ebook at https://nofilmschool.com/screenwritingbook. Check out our new video on lighting night shoots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J66WWsCp7XE You can read about all this and more at https://nofilmschool.com/. You can also check out our Gear Guides and Entertainment News on the right-hand side.Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram!Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Ed Burns is one of a very small number of filmmakers who have been in the thick of the Indie film scene since the 90s and he has invaluable knowledge to share.In this episode, we talk about... Ed’s film Summer Days, Summer Nights and how his childhood helped inspire it. How Ed selected the eclectic music for the film’s soundtrack. Compromises that need to be made to keep the budget low for Indie films, what cannot be compromised on, and how Ed decides between the two. Why Indie filmmakers need the skillset of being able to make last minute changes to accommodate schedule and budget. Ed’s creative process as a writer and how he identifies the good ideas. How Ed is able to make sure his work is up to par when he’s wearing multiple hats - like writer, director, and actor - all on the same project. Links to Resources:Summer Days, Summer Nights - https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Days-Nights-Pico-Alexander/dp/B09CZCS82R 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

Take a deep dive into the advanced film-making features on the new iPhone, plus learn about some important union news for two different unions in the film industry.In this episode, we talk about... How the iPhone 13 just came out and it has two features that are relevant to filmmakers.  How amazing it is that you can just about film a legit film on a phone with today’s iPhone camera quality and features. Aperture has announced a new light: the Nove P600c. How the WJA just had an election. How IATSE, an umbrella union that covers many film workers (and theatrical stagehands), might have a historic strike soon. The issues in the entertainment industry that are causing the pending strike, such as long work hours and unlivable wages. Links to Resources:IA Stories Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ia_stories/ 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

There’s lots of important news in the film world this week that the gang is going to tackle and break down for you, many of which have implications for the future of the art of filmmaking. In this episode, we talk about... How Paramount is restructuring - the Chairman and CEO is being replaced. The new CEO has an interesting story, having ascended from being a child actor in the 90s to a director, to this current position. How Paramount has joined “The Streaming Wars” and is trying to create more content for their digital platform to get more viewers subscribed. Why we might see a lot of reboots of older Paramount movies. Whether the Streaming Wars are the death of art or a great way to get more movies and shows produced. Disney has announced they’re going back to theaters! This is following them releasing full-length movies on Disney+ for an upcharge during the pandemic. How long you used to have to wait for a new movie to come out on VHS/DVD versus the new model, where Disney can release a movie in the theater and then on their streaming service about 45 days later. Canon has rolled out a new camera called the R3 which is mostly a stills camera and, while it may not be the highest resolution camera on the market, it’s great for filmmakers. This camera’s amazing technology of scanning your retina in the viewfinder to try to keep in focus whatever you’re looking at and how this feature has upsides and downsides. 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