The No Film School Podcast
No Film School
A podcast about how to build a career in filmmaking. No Film School shares the latest opportunities and trends for anyone working in film and TV. We break news on cameras, lighting, and apps. We interview leaders in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and producing. And we answer your questions! We are dedicated to sharing knowledge with filmmakers around the globe, “no film school” required.
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Nov 15, 2019 • 35min
11.14.19: Begun The Streaming War Has
This week we discuss the sudden arrival of multiple new major streaming platforms, and what's going on with the marketplace as a result. Guest Oakley Andeson-Moore shares her journey delivering a documentary to TV, and we talk about how and why Apple and RED have ended their patent battle.
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Nov 13, 2019 • 41min
Andre Hyland talks comedy and horror in 'The Death of Dick Long' and 'Old Haunt'
At Sundance 2019 George Edelman spoke with actor/writer/director/comedian Andre Hyland about how he built his career from DIY roots to starring in A24's 'The Death of Dick Long' and writing/directing his own short 'Old Haunt', an official Sundance selection and Vimeo Staff Pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 7, 2019 • 50min
11.07.19: Nothing Less Than The Future of Cinema Itself Is At Stake
This week, we talk the biggest stories out of Adobe MAX, specifically what auto-reframe means, plus Martin Scorsese's op-ed, Olivia Wilde taking on censorship, and in a really fun "ask no film school" we try to figure out which great HBO series are the most under-watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 2019 • 38min
How Larry Sher Shot 'Joker', Built a Career, and Almost Got Fired on His First Day of Filmmaking
Director of Photography Lawrence Sher takes us through his career from the early days (he calls his first day "the worst first day in the history of first days") to how he lensed the most successful R-rated movie of all time, offering insights as well as practical tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2019 • 44min
10.24.19: Will Crackdowns on the 'Gig Economy' Crush Indie-Filmmaking?
This week we discuss Alexander Payne's new movie being canceled the DAY before production started, Davinci Resolve's new huge update, and an amazing book about the Making of 'Moon'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2019 • 57min
10.17.19: What Would the Perfect Film School Curriculum Look Like?
This week we also discuss the Sigma fp, Deakins using all ARRI on '1917', and writing lessons from Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 2019 • 55min
10.10.19: No Film School vs. Joker, Marty vs. Marvel, and Your Short Film vs. Film Festivals
This week we sort through the various debates in the community, get into macOS update Catalina and how it could affect you, then finally break down the film festival submission process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2019 • 1h 2min
10.4.19: The Irishman Strives, GoPro Stumbles, and We Follow Up on Distribber
We put the de-aging process under the microscope, catch everyone up on the demise of Distribber, discuss the latest from GoPro, and talk about our favorite non-No Film School educational resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 2019 • 42min
9.27.19: BMPCC4K Updates, Moon Pirates, Bankruptcy, and Beef with Orson Welles
This week we discuss what we know about the Distribber situation, how 'Ad Astra' pulled off that moon chase, and what you can do with a great idea if you want to get it on TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2019 • 15min
Downton Abbey Goes Big: Here is How Michael Engler Expanded the Canvas
We talk with director Michael Engler about his career directing theater, television, and how he took 'Downton Abbey' to the big screen without missing a beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


