The No Film School Podcast

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5.1.20: What Can You Do to Make the Most of Quarantine? May 01, 2020

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We discuss two new cameras hitting the market. Jason Hellerman tells us about the new FREE eBook 'How to Write a Screenplay (During Quarantine)' taking us through the specific tools he's used writing numerous scripts (including some that were produced), and how he finishes them. We also talk a little bit about what to write (and what NOT to write). Also: updates on coming changes to The Academy Awards, as well as our weekly streaming segment: 'deep cuts'.

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These Two Filmmakers Heard About a Job, Wanted It, and Won It Apr 27, 2020

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We talk to Rachel Lee Goldenberg(director) and Amy Talkington (writer)about their unique take on 'Valley Girl', how they won the jobs, and how the movie's release was impacted by COVID-19.

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4.24.20: When Can Production Resume in the Time of Coronavirus? Apr 24, 2020

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There may not be NAB in Vegas this week, but that didn't stop Canon from releasing several new products! We take a look at the new cameras from Canon, chat about what film sets and filmmaking may look like when we return to work, breakdown the new update from Blackmagic, and tackle an age-old question through an Ask No Film School: What do I do after I finish my script?

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4.17.20: Adobe Productions Is Here and so Are Our Questions Apr 17, 2020

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While week 5 of COVID shutdown has us forgetting what day it is, Adobe has been busy with a new workflow tool: Productions. This week, we discuss the new Adobe product as well as the interesting features of the upcoming RED Komodo camera, our viewing suggestions, and all things exposure for an Ask No Film School question. Let’s go!

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How Colorists Help You Get the Best Finished Product Apr 13, 2020

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A common mistake among indie filmmakers is not properly deploying the skill set and time of a colorist. In this podcast three professional colorists all with multiple films at Sundance 2020 shed light that clears up the common misunderstandings of color and finishing. Whether you are going to take on this process yourself or work effectively with the pros who do it so well, this is a must-listen.

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4.10.20: How to Get the Cash the Government is Giving Freelancers Apr 10, 2020

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Filmmaker Zack Arnold has done the research so you don't have to. He joins us to discuss how filmmakers and freelancers can use the CARES act to claim government assistance that is (maybe) just there for the taking. We also talk streaming deep-cuts, a service with a not-so-exciting launch, and about how Tiltaing has impacted the BMPCC4K. Also, here is the link to the application discussed in the episode: https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/

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Does Making Midnight Movies Sharpen Your Style? Apr 06, 2020

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What makes something a 'midnight' film anyway? Is there a relationship between pushing boundaries in subject matter and innovation in visual style? Also, how do you set a room on fire, light for the most awkward romance ever, and get permission from the Trinity Broadcasting Network to use their audio recordings of Hell? These are a few of the great questions that are answered in this highly entertaining conversation with six filmmakers whose short films played in the Midnight program at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Listen to this roundtable conversation to learn about the 'making-of' these incredibly different and delightful midnight movies, and get encouragement on taking your own filmmaking risks.

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4.3.20: How Unemployment on a Shut-Down Production Works Apr 03, 2020

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Matrix 4 shut down, how the team set to work on it in Germany was impacted by COVID-19 is an interesting case study. This week we also talk about how Apple wants to play nice with Windows, what 'deep cut' movies we recommend you watch while stuck at home, and we tackle an interesting question from the community.

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6 DPs Reveal Their Process and How They Built Their Careers Mar 30, 2020

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Charles Haine sits down with Sundance DPs to picks their brains. The conversation ranges on topics from how they got on the projects that ended up at Sundance, to what other career aspirations they have. Their projects range from short to feature, from doc to narrative. It's a wide range of skills and experience represented all opening up about how they do their jobs.

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3.27.20: Who Will Get Netflix's $100 Million? Mar 27, 2020

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COVID-19 has hit the world, and industry, hard. This week we talk about who the Netflix funds might apply to, who else might do something similar, what other tech companies are up to that can help during this time, plus a great question from the community and of course... NFS60!

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