Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIndecision Is Death: ‘Argylle’ Director Matthew Vaughn on Titles, Twists & Scripts
Matthew Vaughn, known for films like Snatch, Kick-Ass, and the Kingsman franchise, didn’t actually think he would become a director when he started w…
2 years, 7 months ago
Neon’s Horror Subversion ‘Handling the Undead’ Director Thea Hvistendahl on the Patience To Face Your Nightmares
How do we deal with losing someone we love? Is it even possible to move on? These questions are explored in Handling the Undead, a film that meditate…
2 years, 7 months ago
'Expats' Director Lulu Wang on the Power of Saying “No”…and Sound
Let’s say you’re an indie filmmaker and Nicole Kidman asks you to direct her tv show. You say “hell yeah” right? Well, that wasn’t Lulu Wang’s first …
2 years, 8 months ago
Oscars Snobbery or Misogyny? Plus, Doug Liman's 'Road House' Boycott
Are the Oscars the leading edge of culture, or are they trailing behind? While some of this year's nominations happily surprised us, other nomination…
2 years, 8 months ago
Lollapalooza, Oil, & Life-Or-Death Stakes: These Sundance Doc Directors Wear All the Hats
Not all documentary filmmakers planned to be in the documentary space. Some didn’t even know they would be in the film industry to begin with. This i…
2 years, 8 months ago
E-Girl Investigators of Sundance Premiere Neon Doc ‘Seeking Mavis Beacon’ on Ethics, DIY, and How To Ask For What You Need
Jazmin Jones and Olivia McKayla Ross are the creative minds behind the documentary, Seeking Mavis Beacon. The feature, which premiered at Sundance 20…
2 years, 8 months ago
From Landing the Job to Boosting Morale: Sundance DP Roundtable Dives into Filters & More
At No Film School, we enjoy diving into both the hard skills and soft skills required to be successful in this industry. For example, we enjoy the te…
2 years, 8 months ago
When Sundance Is the End of Your Festival Run: ‘How To Have Sex’ Director Molly Manning Walker
Molly Manning Walker is the Writer-Director of How to Have Sex. The story follows three British teen girls who find themselves navigating the complex…
2 years, 8 months ago
NFS @ Sundance: Community and Creativity at the No Film School Alumni Party
This year No Film School hosted an alumni party at Sundance, and it was amazing to see the community come together in person. The connections made at…
2 years, 8 months ago
‘Layla’ Director Amrou Al-Kadhi and Cast on Opening Sundance, Casting Chemistry, and the Power of Subtext
Amrou Al-Kadhi is the Writer-Director of Layla, a story that explores the conflict between desire and identity. The film stars actor Bilal Hasna who …
2 years, 8 months ago