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There May Be No Better Way to Learn and Get Inspired Than This Apr 23, 2022

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Turner Classic Movies host Eddie Muller talks about the impact of studying classic films at the TCM Film Festival.

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The Genius Talent Behind "Everything Everywhere All At Once", All at Once Apr 22, 2022

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Everyone once in a while a movie comes out that blows our collective hearts and minds. "Everything Everywhere All at Once" is that movie, and these are the people who made it.

We're blessed to have an extra-special episode this week featuring The Daniels (Writer/Director team behind the film) as well as their frequent collaborators Larkin Seiple (DoP) and Paul Rogers (Editor) to talk about EVERYTHING that went into crafting this modern classic.

See the movie, then listen to this as a companion piece!

link to the film: https://a24films.com/films/everything-everywhere-all-at-once

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What Happened to All The Sex in Movies? Apr 21, 2022

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Has sex changed in movies? Is 40 too old to launch a new career? Where do we get ideas for films? And tech news about Blackmagic Design’s latest release…

In this episode, we talk about…

The evolution of erotic thrillers and how genres never die
Male gaze vs. female gaze, shifting morals and expectations of what’s believable
Ask No Film School: Is 40 too late to start a career in the film industry?
Where ideas for screenplays come from and deciding which ideas to pursue
The difference between ideation vs. execution and valuing results over process
Protecting your creative process and gifts from the Boomers
Details about Blackmagic Design’s latest cloud solution release

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A Round Table On Apps Every Filmmaker Needs Apr 19, 2022

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Guy Goldstein, founder and CEO of WriterDuet, Gad Tisch, founder and President of Croogloo, Steve Vitolo, CEO and founder of Scriptation, Zach Lipovsky, co-founder of Shotlister, and Lawrence Sher, founder and CEO of ShotDeck discuss 5 apps that every filmmaker needs…

In this episode, we talk about…

WriterDuet-real time collaboration software built for co-writing and compatible with all standard formats
Croogloo-production management solution for film and television crew
Scriptation-simplifies the script revision process by digitally transferring notes across script revisions
Shotlister-creates a better way to know how much time and shots are left in a film shoot
ShotDeck-massive database of movie and tv images and a tool for research, references, and inspiration
Pushing new tools to become the norm in the film industry from the ground up
The benefit of immediate gains without advanced functions
Challenges that still need to be addressed and the value of transparency
Union vs. non-union reception and approval of apps
The massive wave of change happening in the ocean of content creation
Whether or not our generation will be accepted with our use of efficiency multipliers

Links to Resources:

Writerduet- https://www.writerduet.com/

Croogloo- https://croogloo.com/

Scriptation- https://scriptation.com/

Shotlister- https://www.shotlister.com/

Shotdeck- https://shotdeck.com/

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NAB is Coming And Here is Why We're Pumped Apr 14, 2022

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Specs about all the shiny new tech released before the annual NAB show and the unfortunate reality of bad projection experiences…

In this episode, we talk about…

ARRI stabilizer systems and B-mount battery system
DJI’s wireless microphone with 800+ ft of transmission capability
Sirui’s new 75mm full frame anamorphic lenses and anamorphicmingle.com
Details about TLS-True Lens Services’ Vega lenses and the challenge of flares
Ask No Film School: Why do movies look better at my home vs. my local theater? And how much control do theaters really have with the projector?

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How This First Time Filmmaker Got Elite Talent on Her Side Apr 12, 2022

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Filmmaker Hannah Bergholm discusses her groundbreaking feature debut, Hatching, which premiered at Sundance 2022, how she found financing for the project, and how it was to work with some of the industry's best artists...

In this episode, we talk about…

How Hanna created an opportunity for herself to make her directorial debut
The process of developing the film and getting the first feature made
Using workshops for pitching ideas to investors and sales agents to obtain financing
The lessons Hanna learned from her short filmmaking experience helped her with her feature film
Messages she was trying to convey through the film's themes and concepts
Style choices and the reason behind the creepy and lifeless design of the house in the film
Approaching the animatronic designer, special effects team, etc. to work on the project
Creating and designing the visual creatures for the film
Understanding what it means to shoot with a puppet and how technical it is
The thematic story behind the house and why she switched the character to a girl

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Hannah Bergholm - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1028093/

Hatching - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12519030/

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Plagiarizing Film Students and Was 'The Godfather' Lit Poorly? Apr 07, 2022

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Why plagiarism is never okay…what happens when you criticize classic scenes from the Godfather, Canon’s new feature two years post release, and why $9K isn’t enough to finish your film…

In this episode, we talk about…

The ethical obligation of creators to avoid plagiarism at all costs
Opting for collaboration instead of stealing someone’s work
What happens when the internet calls out the darkness of The Godfather
Inherent desire to make the right choice when filming
Learning in public and remembering aesthetics change over time
Orson Welles diaper baby and the value of cross-disciplinary skills in filmmaking
Unlocking the context of past work to understand the evolution of film
Canon’s new internal RAW update to the C70, 2 years after its release
Recognizing the increasing upgrade speed of cameras, lenses, and lighting
Ask No Film School: Where can I go to get my film through post for $9K?
Resources on NoFilmSchool.com to learn editing and filmmaking skills yourself

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How This First Time Filmmaker Got it Done By Laying it All on The Line Apr 05, 2022

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Nadine Crocker recalls the roller coaster of challenges she faced while filming her directorial debut "Continue" and why more films need to address suicide and mental health issues…

In this episode, we talk about…

What inspired Nadine to take on her directorial debut
Nadine’s 10 year journey of writing, performing, exploring and sharing the story of Continue
How reading other scripts and taking acting classes helped Nadine craft her first screenplay
Calling in favors, donuts and begging to create a film in 19 days
Being your authentic self and sharing your passion and story to help others
The importance of finding a team that has a genuine connection to your material
Trying to finish edits when the whole world shut down and moving forward in complete fear
Recognizing you have to keep working other jobs even if you’re making a film
Challenges of the festival circuit and having blind faith in your work no matter what happens
Letting go of what you can’t control and creating a film you truly love
Details about Nadine’s upcoming projects and shedding light on suicide, trauma, and mental health

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Continue - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8005600/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt

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What To Do With Your Hands... At a Film Festival or Awards Show Mar 31, 2022

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Are handshakes ever okay? Should festivals have workplace rules? Should you use your hands to slap someone who made a joke about your wife? What else happened at the Oscars and Aputure’s new releases…

In this episode, we talk about…

Challenge of returning to extreme networking socializing events
The end of handshakes as we know it
Creating a PSA and implied HR rules to make film festivals safer for all
Acknowledging public spaces can bring up pandemic anxiety
Game of comparisons surrounding Will Smith slapping Chris Rock
Avoiding assumptions about the headspace or intentions of other people
Advice for filmmakers: Always do your research and mitigate your expectations for screenings and awards
Free speech and whether a joke is punching across vs. punching down
Other notable highlights from the Oscars
Aputure’s launch of new tube lights and mat lights

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