The No Film School Podcast

This week on the No Film School Podcast we talk about a few big stories in tech, but also answer a question from the NFS community about working with actors that brings up some great stories, learning experiences, and a variety of approaches to directing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our editor's roundtable covers many important topics... Like what to do during renders. During Sundance 2020 we gathered a group of editors to discuss a variety of topics. Among them were how they got started, details on their editing setups, plus advice for future editors. They also discussed how the idea of a film evolves and how a story comes together in a cut, explaining their role in the proc...

Did these two manufacturers do a swap with their upcoming releases? In addition to the double dose on tech, we're talking about the what/where/why/who and how of a very strange kind of industry cyberbullying situation. How careful do you have to be about what you put on the web if you're an aspiring creative? There are a lot of questions to discuss. There is also the excitement over the currently...

This year's festival hit us right in the feels. There are a few reasons why. Some external, and others in the films we saw. We gained a lot of insight into what was working at the festival this year, why things were selected, and what tools filmmakers are using these days to change things up and put audiences in experiences they've never had before. Founder Ryan Koo joins EIC George Edelman, as we...

How do you go from making movies with your local high school friends, to playing festivals 400 times — including Sundance 17 different times? The Miami-based filmmaking collective Borscht Corp did just that. We dive into how on this episode of the No Film School podcast, which centers on Borscht's first feature-length film OMNIBOAT: A Fast Boat Fantasia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Plus we debrief on an emotionally devastating interaction with a major entertainment power player, aka 'The Shushening'. Our NFS team has been at Sundance for a few days, and we've all had time to learn a little bit more about filmmaking and the festival itself. We talk about our favorite lessons including how and why Sundance mixes the mainstream with the innovative. Also, we're all getting tired...

Last year in Park City, we had the opportunity to talk to Dan Mirvish, a co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival and accomplished filmmaker in his own right. We dive deep into the story of how Slamdance was born and how its reputation has blossomed and aided in Sundance’s credibility over the years. We touch on the byzantine confusion of downtown Park City, the myriad filmmakers committed to Sla...

The New Frontier program is taking us new places, and talking to us about how. Virtual and Augmented realities are here, they are becoming more powerful every day and the possibilities seem endless. The creators behind the most innovative uses of the tech sat down with us and discussed the future of the tech, the endless possibilities, the opportunities to get in now on the ground floor, and what...

Sundance 2020 first impressions from the NFS team on the ground at Park City. Founder Ryan Koo joins George Edelman, Charles Haine, and Oakley Anderson-Moore to discuss their first impressions on the ground at Sundance. From New Frontiers Program to opening night films, to parties... we cover it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sundance's Indie Episodic Program presents filmmakers and creators with a new platform that reflects the exciting content we're seeing today. Sundance Programmer Charlie Sextro breaks down all things Indie Episodic for us. He offers insights into its creation, the selection process, and the purpose behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you attend Sundance even if you don't have a film there? YES! We tell you why, how, and provide some tips about doing so. We also talk about an interesting new lens, an 8K Drone, and... Grownups 3. And sure, we talk a little bit about that big industry award show whose nominations just came out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Michelle Delateur joins Charles Haine and George Edelman to discuss the genius behind '1917', what Chris Terrio meant when he insulted ILM, and the latest from Insta 360. This episode is brought to you by edelkrone. Reinventing filmmaking solutions for filmmakers. Learn more at http://edel.kr/nfs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are few people who know the ever-shifting landscape of indie film as well as Michelle Satter. In fact, there may be no other people. Michelle helped found the Sundance Institute's feature film program alongside Robert Redford in 1981. All they've done since then is help build the very identity of indie film, developing and bringing audiences some of the most important voices in cinema. From...

This week we couldn't ignore contextualizing the latest version of Alan Moore's graphic novel. We also cover news from Nikon, a VFX studio that shut down, plus a question from the community on how to work within fair use laws on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is talk that Disney's The Mandalorian is not truly HDR, which we're not even sure should matter, but we get into that and all things baby Yoda anyway. If you've made a short film, and many of us have, you may have some questions or even answers about what it's future could be in terms of platforms. We talk about how that market has evolved, where it may be headed, and about Frame IO's new iP...

This week we are joined by Filmmaker Katherine Tolentino as we discuss the benefits and challenges of creating a proof of concept or sizzle reel. We also talk about Rian Johnson's Knives Out, and Charles updates us on the iPhone 11 Pro after some time using one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Scorsese's mob epic has come to Netflix. This week Charles Haine and George Edelman invite filmmaker Charlene Wang to help break down every aspect of the movie from the 9 cameras used to the groundbreaking de-aging effects. We also talk about Netflix purchasing a New York movie theater and some tech news regarding Frame IO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Justice is working to rescind the Paramount consent decrees, we break down what those are and how it could impact film and the entertainment industry at large. Charles also gives us further insights into the new MacBook Pro, what he loved about it and what he'll have to learn to live without. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. This week's episode is brought to you by PolarPro. Challenging the boundaries set by traditional camera gear,...

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

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

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

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

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

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