Just because something is different doesn’t mean it is wrong. Sometimes “breaking the rules” is precisely what makes films so great.
In this episode, we talk about…
Famous French-Swiss filmmaker, Jean-Luc Godard
The unique perspective French filmmakers brought to the industry in the mid-1900s
Jean-Luc Godard and his malicious compliance to “the rules” ... Show More
Oct 30
The Creative Friction Advantage in Editing 'Primetime'
How do you edit a narrative feature like a documentary while managing 14 camera formats, improvised performances, and hundreds of hours of footage? In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins talks with Independent Spirit Award-winning editor Daniel Garber, ACE, about cutting A2 ... Show More
35m 48s
Oct 29
How to Cut a Fable: Editing 'Wicker'
How do you edit a film that blends fantasy, comedy, romance, and the structure of a fable? Editor Sofi Marshall returns to the No Film School Podcast to discuss her work on Wicker, starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård and directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wils ... Show More
30m 28s
Oct 2021
Practical Magic with David Lowery & Elijah Wood
<p>Topics covered include: the importance of letting your movie breath, hate-cutting <em>The Green Knight</em>, the fall of Troy, Grail mythology, a mom’s helpful nudge, old-fashioned movie magic, the epic oner from <em>Eternal Sunshine</em>, concentric circles of production and ... Show More
50m 52s
Dec 2022
Why Yes Plus Time Is No In Filmmaking
In this episode, we explore the idea that "yes plus time equals no" in filmmaking. In other words, you must take advantage of opportunities when they come up, or you may miss your chance and lose momentum. By following this advice, you can be more productive and produce more movi ... Show More
6m 42s
Oct 2024
Avoid These 3 Common Filmmaking Mistakes: What You Need to Know
In this Filmmaking Stuff Podcast episode, host Tom Malloy shares three common mistakes filmmakers make when shooting their movies or attending film markets like AFM, Cannes, or EFM. Learn how to balance excitement, avoid over-promising or under-delivering, and maintain discipline ... Show More
5m 5s