A podcast about how to build a career in filmmaking. No Film School shares the latest opportunities and trends for anyone working in film and TV. We break news on cameras, lighting, and apps. We interview leaders in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and producing. And we answer your questions! We are dedicated to sharing knowledge with filmmakers around the globe, “no film school” required.
How Microbudget ‘Sour Party’ Became a Steven Soderbergh Presents
Sour Party (2025) · Jul 11, 2026
Designing Indie Horror: The Production Design of 'Obsession'
Obsession (1976) · Jun 24, 2026
How Specificity Makes Better Films: ‘Mile End Kicks’ and ‘I Like Movies’ Director Chandler Levack Explains
Mile End Kicks (2026) · May 14, 2026
'Modern Whore': How a Creative Crush Turned Into a Sean Baker-Backed Film
Modern Whore (2020) · May 7, 2026
Pete Ohs' 2026 Distribution Experiment #1: 'OBEX'
OBEX (2026) · Mar 26, 2026
The Horror in What You Don’t See—How Sound and Rhythm Build Suspense in 'Undertone'
Undertone (2025) · Mar 14, 2026
‘Send Help’ Producer Zainab Azizi’s Studio Filmmaking Playbook
Send Help (2026) · Feb 20, 2026
How 'The Plague' Perfected the Horror of Growing Up
The Plague (2025) · Dec 24, 2025
One Lens, One Vision: The Cinematography of 'The Creator'
The Creator (2023) · Dec 21, 2025
Documenting the Business of Fear: Inside HBO’s 'Thoughts & Prayers'
Thoughts & Prayers (2025) · Nov 21, 2025
Editing an American Epic: Inside 'Train Dreams' with Dir Clint Bentley & Editor Parker Laramie
Train Dreams (2025) · Nov 7, 2025
Do We Even Need Reps? How 'Violent Ends' Director John-Michael Powell Made His Theatrical Feature Without Them
Violent Ends (2025) · Oct 31, 2025
Why Netflix’s #1 Film 'The Perfect Neighbor' Is the Edit Everyone’s Talking About
The Perfect Neighbor (2025) · Oct 24, 2025
The Art of Coming Undone: Mary Bronstein on ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025) · Oct 18, 2025
Can Filmmakers Make Money by Adding a ‘Tip Jar’ to the Credits? ‘Dolly’ Filmmakers Find Out
Dolly (2026) · Oct 10, 2025
Benny Safdie on Blurring Reality and Fiction in 'The Smashing Machine'
The Smashing Machine (2002) · Oct 2, 2025
What You Don’t See in 'HIM': Taylor Mason on the Edit That Shapes It
HIM (2025) · Sep 18, 2025
When a Film Nearly Falls Apart, Then Wins Sundance: Alessandra Lacorazza on 'In the Summers'
In the Summers (2024) · Jun 20, 2025
Found Footage with Bite: Tribeca-Premiering ‘Man Finds Tape’
Man Finds Tape (2025) · Jun 6, 2025
Studio Strategy & Indie Grit in the Wake of ‘Sinners’
Sinners (2025) · Apr 24, 2025
What They Don’t Tell You About Editing a Feature with 'Sacramento' Editor
Sacramento (2015) · Apr 3, 2025
Crafting Connection: The Editors Behind 'Daughters'
Daughters (2020) · Mar 6, 2025
How ‘The Substance’ Editor Trimmed the Fat of the Hit Body Horror Flick
The Substance (2024) · Feb 27, 2025
Why This ‘Last Showgirl’ Producer Thinks Indie Cinema Still Has Legs
The Last Showgirl (2024) · Feb 13, 2025
How ‘Companion’ Director Drew Hancock Built His Career on Reps & Luck
Companion (2021) · Feb 6, 2025
‘Back in Action’ Director Seth Gordon: Get Lost in One Detail at a Time
Back in Action (2025) · Jan 30, 2025
James Mangold Unwraps the Craft of "A Complete Unknown"
A Complete Unknown (2024) · Dec 25, 2024
How The ‘Los Frikis’ Directors Injected Dark Humor, History, and HIV into Their Film
Los Frikis (2024) · Dec 24, 2024
How Director David Gordon Green Reverse-Engineered ‘Nutcrackers' Plus Major Movie Monologues
Nutcrackers (2024) · Nov 29, 2024
Editing Duplass Episodic 'Penelope' & Film Industry Outside of NY & LA Feat. Celia Beasley
Penelope (2007) · Nov 14, 2024
How Indie Body Horror Comedy 'Booger' Director, Editor & Lead Meld Minds
Booger (2024) · Oct 31, 2024
Why Writer-Director Hallie Meyers-Shyer Wrote ‘Goodrich’ for Only Michael Keaton
Goodrich (2024) · Oct 21, 2024
The State of Spec Scripts, ‘The Substance’ & Panama Filmmaking
The Substance (2024) · Sep 27, 2024
How ‘Continue’ Director Nadine Crocker Turned Rejection Into Two Lionsgate Features
Continue (2024) · Sep 9, 2024
Back-To-Back Microbudgets, Folk Filmmaking & the Micro-Budget Chain Reaction Feat. ‘Peak Season’ Directors
Peak Season (2024) · Sep 7, 2024
Crafting Tension: ‘Spermworld’ & ‘How To Blow Up a Pipeline’ Editor Explains
How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2023) · Aug 23, 2024
Crafting Tension: ‘Spermworld’ & ‘How To Blow Up a Pipeline’ Editor Explains
SPERMWORLD (2024) · Aug 23, 2024
'DÌDI (弟弟)’ Director Sean Wang & Editor Arielle Zakowski on Kid Talent, Short Turnarounds & Angst on the Big Screen
Dìdi (弟弟) (2024) · Aug 15, 2024
Want To Make Worldbuilding Movies? ‘Borderlands’ EP Emmy Yu on Development, Production & Why VFX Should Be Onboard ASAP
Borderlands (2024) · Aug 8, 2024
How ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Editor Balances Creative, Tech & Negotiates Higher Pay
I Saw the TV Glow (2024) · Jul 15, 2024
The Burden of Unpaid Work, Ramping Up Your Reps & Roth IRAs; Plus ‘A Family Affair’ Screenwriter Carrie Solomon
A Family Affair (2024) · Jul 4, 2024
Don’t Sacrifice Creative: ‘A House is Not A Disco’ DP & Editor Share Tools on Staying Lean, Nimble
A House Is Not a Disco (2024) · Jun 27, 2024
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Writer-Director Michael Sarnoski's Path from 'Pig' to Studio Franchise
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) · Jun 27, 2024
Jeff Nichols Discusses the Inspiration, Writing, and Directing of 'The Bikeriders'
The Bikeriders (2024) · Jun 20, 2024
How To Cut Like an Anthropologist from 'Scrambled’ & ‘Alpha’ Editor Sandra Granovsky
Alpha (2018) · May 27, 2024
How To Cut Like an Anthropologist from 'Scrambled’ & ‘Alpha’ Editor Sandra Granovsky
Scrambled (2024) · May 27, 2024
‘Prom Dates’ Writer & Director on Reviving the Teen Sex Comedy
Prom Dates (2024) · May 20, 2024
‘Shōgun’ DPs on Lenses, Looks & How ‘The Descent’ Brought Them Together
The Descent (2005) · May 3, 2024
How ‘Challengers’ Screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes Aces Character, Tension and Stakes
Infested (2023) · Apr 29, 2024
Why The 'Blood for Dust' Director & Producer Don't Wait for Permission To Make Movies
Blood for Dust (2024) · Apr 19, 2024
‘Damsel’ Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Sets Fantasy on Fire (And It Looks Awesome)
Damsel (2024) · Mar 8, 2024
‘The Florida Project’ Producer Francesca Silvestri & ‘Suncoast’ Director Laura Chinn on Unlocking the Director-Producer Relationship
The Florida Project (2017) · Feb 9, 2024
Indecision Is Death: ‘Argylle’ Director Matthew Vaughn on Titles, Twists & Scripts
Argylle (2024) · Feb 8, 2024
Neon’s Horror Subversion ‘Handling the Undead’ Director Thea Hvistendahl on the Patience To Face Your Nightmares
Handling the Undead (2024) · Feb 6, 2024
E-Girl Investigators of Sundance Premiere Neon Doc ‘Seeking Mavis Beacon’ on Ethics, DIY, and How To Ask For What You Need
Seeking Mavis Beacon (2024) · Jan 28, 2024
When Sundance Is the End of Your Festival Run: ‘How To Have Sex’ Director Molly Manning Walker
How to Have Sex (2023) · Jan 24, 2024
‘Layla’ Director Amrou Al-Kadhi and Cast on Opening Sundance, Casting Chemistry, and the Power of Subtext
Layla (2024) · Jan 23, 2024
‘Blackfish’ Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite Turns Blacklist Script ‘I.S.S.’ Into Sci-Fi Thriller Theatrical Release
I.S.S. (2024) · Jan 19, 2024
Indie Horror Duo the LeVecks: From Production To Press On ‘A Creature Was Stirring’
A Creature Was Stirring (2023) · Dec 22, 2023
'Share?' Director Ira Rosensweig on Full Stack Filmmaking
SHARE? (2023) · Dec 15, 2023
Unpacking the Ethical Minefield of Docs With the Team Behind ‘Subject’
Subject (2020) · Dec 8, 2023
How ‘May December’ Writer Samy Burch Plays With Power on the Page
May December (2023) · Dec 1, 2023
‘Hungry Dog Blues’ Filmmakers Share Secret to Indie Film (Good Follow Up)
Hungry Dog Blues (2022) · Nov 24, 2023
‘Asteroid City’ DP Robert D. Yeoman on Film vs Digital, Long-Term Director Relationships, and Sleep
Asteroid City (2023) · Nov 17, 2023
Practical Advice for Practical Effects With the Directors of SXSW Creature Feature ‘Snatchers'
Snatchers (2019) · Oct 26, 2023
How 'The Creator' DP Challenges Big Budget Filmmaking with an Indie Mindset
The Creator (2023) · Oct 18, 2023
Why You Should Write Your Spec with 'Greenland' Screenwriter Chris Sparling
Greenland (2020) · Oct 10, 2023
How “Blackberry” Editor Induces Anxiety in Comedy
BlackBerry (2023) · Sep 8, 2023
Grit, Hustle and Self-Distribution: Learnings From Team Behind "Anchorage"
Anchorage (2023) · Sep 1, 2023
“Mutt” Director and Actor Unpack Career-Launching First Feature
Mutt (2023) · Aug 11, 2023
How To Shoot and Edit for Visual and Practical FX With “Appendage” Editor
Appendage (2023) · Aug 3, 2023
How Appalachia-Based Filmmakers Blend Doc and Myth in “King Coal”
King Coal (2023) · Jul 28, 2023
"Plan C" Editor Reveals the Skill Every Creative Should Foster
PLAN C (2023) · Jul 21, 2023
Big Movies Require Big Risks - 'God is a Bullet’ Producer and Financier Talks Filmmaking
God Is a Bullet (2023) · Jun 22, 2023
‘Extraction 2’ Director Sam Hargrave’s Advice on Oners, Stunts, and Emails
Extraction 2 (2023) · Jun 16, 2023
How to Craft a Freaky Jump Scare With ‘Boogeyman’ Director Rob Savage
The Boogeyman (2023) · Jun 2, 2023
An Accidental First Feature—Walé Oyéjidé’s on His Stunning ‘Bravo, Burkina!’
Bravo, Burkina! (2023) · May 26, 2023
Puberty and Filmmaking—Not So Different! ‘Are You There God?’ Director Kelly Fremon Craig
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023) · Apr 28, 2023
'Chevalier' Director Stephen Williams on Big Breaks Outside of Hollywood
Chevalier (2023) · Apr 21, 2023
‘Renfield’ Director Chris McKay: The DNA of Your Movie Is the People Who Make It
Renfield (2023) · Apr 14, 2023
‘Joyland’ Director Saim Sadiq Redefines What it Means to be a Director
Joyland (2022) · Apr 7, 2023
How to Greenlight Yourself with ‘Wildflower’ Director
Wildflower (2023) · Mar 24, 2023
How to Cut Weeks of Shooting and Still Win at Sundance with ‘Mami Wata’ Director C.J. “Fiery” Obasi and Cinematographer Lílis Soares
Mami Wata (2022) · Mar 17, 2023
Too Many Cooks in the Best Picture Category? Plus, Critiques, Critics, and 'No Hard Feelings'
No Hard Feelings (2023) · Mar 16, 2023
"The Banshees of Inisherin" Editor Mikkel E.G. Nielsen on Making Films Come Full Circle
The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) · Feb 24, 2023
What is the 'Secret Sauce' of a Great Film? Oscar-Winning Editor Lee Smith Helps Us Find Out
Empire of Light (2022) · Jan 17, 2023
Tony Kushner Breaks Down 'The Fabelmans' and Collaborating with Steven Spielberg
The Fabelmans (2022) · Nov 15, 2022
“Smile” Director and DP Share the Secret Rules to Their On-Set Success
Smile (2022) · Nov 8, 2022
"Bodies Bodies Bodies" Director Halina Reijn Shares Her Directing Process
Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) · Oct 11, 2022
'The Redeem Team' Director Jon Weinbach Teaches Us How to Sell The Stories We Love
The Redeem Team (2022) · Oct 4, 2022
Debunking and Decoding the Industry with 'Superbad' and 'Confess, Fletch' Director Greg Mottola
Confess, Fletch (2022) · Sep 27, 2022
How 'Nope' Editor Nicholas Monsour Creates Perspective and Meaning
Nope (2022) · Aug 9, 2022
How To Create Amazing Cinematic Sequences with the 'Elvis' Editors and Cinematographer
Elvis (2022) · Jul 12, 2022
Straightforward Ways to Be a Better Director from 'Hustle' Director Jeremiah Zagar
Hustle (2022) · Jun 21, 2022
Go Inside the Editing of "Top Gun: Maverick"
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) · Jun 14, 2022
Award-Winning Director John Madden Talks Crafting Tension in 'Operation Mincemeat'
Operation Mincemeat (2022) · May 10, 2022
Robert Eggers Explains How the Devil is in the Details on 'The Northman'
The Northman (2022) · Apr 26, 2022
The Genius Talent Behind "Everything Everywhere All At Once", All at Once
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) · Apr 22, 2022
Plagiarizing Film Students and Was 'The Godfather' Lit Poorly?
The Godfather (1972) · Apr 7, 2022
The Oscar Nominated Art Team Behind "Nightmare Alley"
Nightmare Alley (2021) · Mar 23, 2022
Dune: A Masterclass in Bringing a World to Life Through Sound
Dune (2021) · Mar 22, 2022
Find Out Why These Producers Read ‘Mass’ and Had to Make It
Mass (2021) · Mar 16, 2022
Sir Kenneth Branagh on 'Belfast', Cinema History, Growing Up, and Being Human
Belfast (2021) · Dec 14, 2021
'The Harder They Fall' and 'The Master' DP on Creating a Modern Western Look
The Master (2012) · Nov 11, 2021
'The Harder They Fall' and 'The Master' DP on Creating a Modern Western Look
The Harder They Fall (2021) · Nov 11, 2021
Edgar Wright and Krysty Wilson Cairns Dissect 'Last Night in Soho'
Last Night in Soho (2021) · Nov 2, 2021
Justin Long, Christian Long, and Justin Chon for 'Lady of the Manor' and 'Blue Bayou'
Lady of the Manor (2021) · Oct 19, 2021
Sara Colangelo Tells The Truth in 'Worth'
Worth (2021) · Oct 5, 2021
Creating an Epic Landscape in ‘The Green Knight’
The Green Knight (2021) · Aug 24, 2021
From Caviar With Arnold To 'Cruising' With The Rock
Jungle Cruise (2021) · Aug 17, 2021
How They Made the Camera Sing and Dance in 'In The Heights'
In the Heights (2021) · Aug 10, 2021
How 'Stillwater' Keeps You Riveted and How 'Let Us In' Found an ‘IP’ Loophole
Stillwater (2021) · Jul 28, 2021
How 'Stillwater' Keeps You Riveted and How 'Let Us In' Found an ‘IP’ Loophole
Let Us In (2021) · Jul 28, 2021
M. Night Shyamalan Explains his Directing Choices on 'Old', Plus the 'PIG' Filmmakers Preach Perseverance
Old (2021) · Jul 20, 2021
M. Night Shyamalan Explains his Directing Choices on 'Old', Plus the 'PIG' Filmmakers Preach Perseverance
Pig (2021) · Jul 20, 2021
'Gunpowder Milkshake' Director Navot Papushado On Shooting Awesome Gunfights
Gunpowder Milkshake (2021) · Jul 13, 2021
'Wonder Showzen' and 'False Positive' Co-Creator John Lee Wants You to Push Buttons
False Positive (2021) · Jun 22, 2021
'Miss Juneteenth' Writer/Director Shows Us How to Beat the Odds
Miss Juneteenth (2020) · May 4, 2021
The United States vs. Billie Holiday DP Says Celluloid Was a 'No Brainer'
The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021) · Feb 23, 2021
Oscar-Winning Director of 'The Mauritanian' and 'The Last King of Scotland' Kevin Macdonald
The Mauritanian (2021) · Feb 9, 2021
Can Cinema Make You Immortal? A Deep Chat With 'Dick Johnson Is Dead' Creator Kirsten Johnson
Dick Johnson Is Dead (2020) · Jan 12, 2021
Did Patty Jenkins Try to Save 'Wonder Woman'?
Wonder Woman (2017) · Jan 7, 2021
The Producers of 'Black Bear' Tell You What It Really Takes To Make a Legit Indie Film
Black Bear (2020) · Jan 5, 2021
How Writer-Director Tara Miele Brought Her Passion Project 'Wander Darkly' to Life
Wander Darkly (2020) · Dec 30, 2020
How Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin Ascended to the Top of the Film World with 'The Climb'
The Climb (2020) · Nov 30, 2020
Why Did Leonardo DiCaprio Want 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Rewritten?
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) · Nov 19, 2020
‘Over The Moon’ Director Glen Keane Uncovers The Secret Sauce Of Story
Over the Moon (2020) · Nov 3, 2020
'Back to the Future' Writer Bob Gale Shares Timeless Screenwriting Advice
Back to the Future (1985) · Oct 20, 2020
No One Gives A Sh*t About Max Barbakow and Andy Siara, Creators of “Palm Springs”
Palm Springs (2020) · Oct 13, 2020
You Need to Know the Miracle of "The Peanut Butter Falcon"
The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) · Sep 8, 2020
5.26.20: Will 'Tenet' bring movie goers back to theaters?
Tenet (2020) · May 29, 2020
11.27.19: Analyzing Every Corner of 'The Irishman'
The Irishman (2019) · Nov 27, 2019
Andre Hyland talks comedy and horror in 'The Death of Dick Long' and 'Old Haunt'
The Death of Dick Long (2019) · Nov 13, 2019
Andre Hyland talks comedy and horror in 'The Death of Dick Long' and 'Old Haunt'
Old Haunt (2019) · Nov 13, 2019
How Larry Sher Shot 'Joker', Built a Career, and Almost Got Fired on His First Day of Filmmaking
Joker (2019) · Oct 31, 2019
‘Relaxer’ Filmmakers: Don't Make Poser Movies or You Will Fail!
Relaxer (2019) · Jul 17, 2019
6.14.19: Praising Chernobyl, "Burning Cane" and Taking a Stand Against Apple’s New Monitor
Burning Cane (2019) · Jun 14, 2019
How to Prove You Can Write With Just One Script - 'Big Time Adolescence' Director Jason Orley
Big Time Adolescence (2020) · May 13, 2019
Why Writing and Directing Comedy Go Hand in Hand: Will Forte & 'Extra Ordinary'
Extra Ordinary (2019) · Apr 15, 2019
Masturbation on Film: Karen Maine, Natalia Dyer & More on SXSW Standout 'Yes, God, Yes'
Yes, God, Yes (2020) · Apr 1, 2019
'Don't be Afraid if You Didn't Go To Film School': The Method to Success Behind 'Greener Grass'
Greener Grass (2019) · Mar 11, 2019
How To Put Yourself in the Room: Sundance Breakout ‘Them That Follow’
Them That Follow (2019) · Feb 11, 2019
Making the Move from Producer to Director: Cristina Gallego on 'Birds of Passage'
Birds of Passage (2018) · Dec 3, 2018
'Diamantino': How to Make a Masterpiece Out of Your Mistakes
Diamantino (2018) · Nov 5, 2018
For Paycheck or For Passion? Steven Yeun on 'Burning', 'Sorry to Bother You' and Building a Career
Sorry to Bother You (2018) · Oct 29, 2018
How to Become a Top Notch Sound Designer with the Team Behind 'First Man'
First Man (2018) · Oct 8, 2018
'Meow Wolf': How to Build an Immersive World Through Film
Meow Wolf: Origin Story (2018) · Aug 20, 2018
'Leave No Trace': The Secret Ingredient to Great Casting
Leave No Trace (2018) · Jul 2, 2018
"Hearts Beat Loud": The Secrets to Recording Live Music for Film
Hearts Beat Loud (2018) · Jun 4, 2018
How the Directors of 'Prospect' Built a Utopia in Pre-Production
Prospect (2018) · Apr 9, 2018
'First Match': Money-Saving Production Hacks to Make Low-Budget Features Shine
First Match (2018) · Apr 2, 2018
Don't Wait for Somebody to Make Your Movie, Do it Yourself: The Winning Mantra Behind 'Thunder Road'
Thunder Road (2018) · Mar 26, 2018
'Piercing': How to Cultivate Tone and Style in Your Film
Piercing (2019) · Feb 19, 2018
Hitchcock 101: Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Psycho
Psycho (1960) · Oct 30, 2017
How to Master the Art of Satire: Ruben Östlund on 'The Square'
The Square (2017) · Oct 23, 2017
Spielberg: Behind the Scenes with the World’s Most Famous Filmmaker
Spielberg (2017) · Oct 16, 2017
'The Florida Project': Sean Baker on Why You Need to Invest in Yourself When No One Else Will
The Florida Project (2017) · Oct 9, 2017
How Stupid Videos Led to a $5 Million Deal For 'Brigsby Bear' & An 11 Year Trip to 'Killing Ground'
Brigsby Bear (2017) · Jul 31, 2017
How Stupid Videos Led to a $5 Million Deal For 'Brigsby Bear' & An 11 Year Trip to 'Killing Ground'
Killing Ground (2017) · Jul 31, 2017
'Landline': How to Avoid Sophomore Slump and Make Your Second Feature
Landline (2017) · Jul 24, 2017
How to Tap into Your Animalistic Filmmaking Instincts and Become a 'Bitch'
Bitch (2017) · Jun 19, 2017
'DRIB': What Happens When Reality and Fiction Collide?
DRIB (2017) · Apr 10, 2017
Where VR Has Never Gone Before: The 40 Minute Narrative Feature ‘Miyubi’
Miyubi (2017) · Apr 6, 2017
Nick Offerman and 'Infinity Baby' Crew: Being a Script Supervisor is the Best Path to Directing
Infinity Baby (2017) · Mar 20, 2017
A Civil War in 'Bushwick': Getting Your Film Made, from Pitch to Production
Bushwick (2017) · Jan 30, 2017
How to Use Documentary as a Call to Action: The Mobilization Tactics of 'Whose Streets?'
Whose Streets? (2017) · Jan 23, 2017
'A Monster Calls': How to Direct Young Actors to Brilliant Performances
A Monster Calls (2016) · Dec 19, 2016
Write Characters With Room For Actors: Wayne Roberts and Christopher Abbott on 'Katie Says Goodbye'
Katie Says Goodbye (2018) · Nov 21, 2016
'The Eagle Huntress': What You Can Expect After Sundance
The Eagle Huntress (2016) · Nov 7, 2016
Friction is Where the Good Stuff Comes: The Intense Writer/Director Collaboration Behind 'Christine'
Christine (2016) · Oct 10, 2016