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An Indie Film Legend Shares His Secrets
There simply aren't a lot of filmmakers who have done what Ed Burns has done. He's been a quadruple threat (actor, writer, director, producer) for decades, bursting onto the scene at Park City back in...
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How Two Friends Turned an Inside Joke into a Feature Film
In this episode, we talk about... Collaboration and splitting the writing and production processesHospital booze and graveyard zombiesThe arts and sciences of the film industry Patricia and Elza’s...
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What Does the Huge CAA News Mean for You?
Also, will IATSE’s potential strike really change the underpaid long hours of film production? And we have news about Aputure’s new bright light... In this episode, we talk about... Details about the...
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Sara Colangelo Tells the Truth in 'Worth'
Sara Colangelo burst onto the scene with Little Accidents and The Kindergarten Teacher. While both films were well-received critical successes, they didn't exactly prepare her for taking on a true...
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STRIKE! And Russians in Space... with Cameras?
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...
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Bond Is Back, and We Chat with the 'No Time To Die' Visual Wizards
Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond is as big, long, and explosive as any Bond movie ever made. At its core, however, it pulls off compelling human drama around its protagonist, who somehow,...
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Fuqua, Gyllenhaal, and Melfi on 'The Guilty' and 'The Starling'
It's not common that we have both star and director on the podcast at the same time, so hearing Fuqua and Gyllenhaal talk about working together on their new film was a unique and telling experience....
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Should You Pay for Script Coverage?
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...
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Justin Long, Christian Long, and Justin Chon for 'Lady of the Manor' and...
Spending a career in front of the camera gives people opportunities to direct, write, and produce that are harder for the rest of us to come by. But it also grants insights into succeeding once you're...
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What Is 'Dune' About? 'Dune' Characters, Symbols, Terminology, and Meaning...
Few works of fiction rise to the levels Dune has. Its imprint on our culture and collective psyche are massive, even for those of us who aren’t aware. How does that work? Whether it’s through Star...
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'Dune' Rocked, and We Talked to the People Who Made It
Dune is massive, in a good way. (And if you need any help sussing out what it all means, we have a handy explainer.) Given the scope, scale, caliber of the original work, and challenges in adapting...
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Manfrotto Camera Movement Week and Box Office Victories
In this episode, we talk about... How Manfrotto has rolled out a whole new ecosystem that is going to make things a lot easier for filmmakers!An analysis of the features in the new Manfrotto Move...
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Edgar Wright and Krysty Wilson Cairns Dissect 'Last Night in Soho'
So much time is spent these days reminiscing. We bring back old movies, television shows, books, and stories to craft modern drama. We relive the past, seeking comfort and familiarity. It's not a new...
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'The Harder They Fall' and 'The Master' DP on Creating a Modern Western Look
Is there anything more cinematic than the Western? It's not only a staple of American cinema and culture, but it's also informed by and a heavy influence on some of the great international work...
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Optioning Scripts for Indie Filmmakers, When to Drone, and "Good Deal/Bad Deal"
Today’s episode includes a deep dive into optioning material as a director and/or producer. In this episode, we talk about... The indie side of writer-director relationships.What you need in your...
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What Is It Like to Write a Movie for Marvel?
Ryan and Kaz Firpo are filmmakers. The same kind that so many No Film School readers are—in fact, they are No Film School readers. They were both making their way through the industry through various...
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Sony VENICE 2 Drops—Here's What You Should Know
In this episode, we talk about... Whether MoviePass can bounce back from bankruptcyGym and vegetables vs. donuts and movies people MoviePass’ business model, and—well, movies VENICE 2 and changes to...
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How to Shoot a Feature in One Take—For Real
Philip Barantini has had a full career on-camera, and he never had the confidence to fulfill his interest in becoming a director. Until a friend gave him a nudge, and he started down the path he...
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Turn Your Holidays into a Filmmaking Laboratory
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...
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DP Robert Yeoman on Shooting with Wes Anderson
Innovating in the entertainment industry is hard. There is a ton of economic pressure, even for filmmakers like Robert Yeoman and Wes Anderson. But they've consistently found a way to service their...
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