The No Film School Podcast

Former NBA owner Donald Sterling made a series of racist comments; this is how the men who worked for him responded. Documentary subjects are rarely as camera savvy as these ones. The moment Blackballed covers unfolded on camera in the media. In order to get closer to the actual experience, emotions, honesty, and authenticity experienced by the men who lived this, filmmaker Michael Jacobs employed a unique tool. He takes us through the challenges of telling this important story, the team he had around him in doing so, and the technology that made it possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we reminisce and share more about the impact, influence, and legacy of filmmaker Lynn Shelton. We also dive into the world of possibilities created by the Unreal Engine 5 and the new support of Apple ProRes in Adobe Premiere. Plus, a Deep Cuts Speed Round featuring TV Pilots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world full of real artists, why not create a virtual one? We chat about CAA’s newest signing, the digital Lil Miquela, whether folks are saying Qui-bye to Quibi, and Aputure’s new 600d along with a new round of Deep Cuts. A heads up as you dive into this week's conversation: we've been adjusting some of our sound settings and piloting our podcasting software. Our voices may sound a little different but we swear we're still entertaining to listen to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is the unique and legendary Jonathan Frakes. He was a lead on 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' before he transitioned to the directing chair. To get his shot at directing he had to learn a ton from the craftspeople around him. But he also applied his history as an actor to his process, resulting in an ability to be an extremely economical actor's director. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we “Follow The Cheese” towards Netflix’s new on-set rules in the times of Covid-19, dig into Ken Burn’s burns of the Michael Jordan documentary "The Last Dance," share Frame.io’s new features, and we wonder: did Apple finally make a 13-inch laptop for filmmakers? Plus, deep cuts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Roiland is best known as the co-creator and lead vocal talent behind the immensely popular show 'Rick and Morty'. Mike McMahan went from a 'Rick and Morty' writer's assistant to a showrunner along with Roiland. Now they've got a new show 'Solar Opposites' (May 8 on Hulu). We won't sugar coat it... this interview gets strange. But you should expect no less from these guys. After warming up a bit, we get into the conceit and intent behind 'Solar Opposites', what properties they'd both love to reboot or work with, how they got started creating things, how to keep humor fresh and edgy in an era with so many topics off-limits, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss two new cameras hitting the market. Jason Hellerman tells us about the new FREE eBook 'How to Write a Screenplay (During Quarantine)' taking us through the specific tools he's used writing numerous scripts (including some that were produced), and how he finishes them. We also talk a little bit about what to write (and what NOT to write). Also: updates on coming changes to The Academy Awards, as well as our weekly streaming segment: 'deep cuts'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to Rachel Lee Goldenberg(director) and Amy Talkington (writer)about their unique take on 'Valley Girl', how they won the jobs, and how the movie's release was impacted by COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There may not be NAB in Vegas this week, but that didn't stop Canon from releasing several new products! We take a look at the new cameras from Canon, chat about what film sets and filmmaking may look like when we return to work, breakdown the new update from Blackmagic, and tackle an age-old question through an Ask No Film School: What do I do after I finish my script? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While week 5 of COVID shutdown has us forgetting what day it is, Adobe has been busy with a new workflow tool: Productions. This week, we discuss the new Adobe product as well as the interesting features of the upcoming RED Komodo camera, our viewing suggestions, and all things exposure for an Ask No Film School question. Let’s go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices