The No Film School Podcast

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

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