Thanks to my guide on DSLR cinematography I have the opportunity to get my hands on some filmmaking equipment for review purposes. This is also possible because I'm moving into an apartment July 1, which will be the first time in nine months that I'll have steady access to my 5D (not to mention a physical address to receive things in the mail). In light of this, I started wondering, "what gear would people like to see reviewed?" And then I realized I should just ask you! So please leave a comment with any gear you're wondering about. This could be a category of tools (e.g., tripods, viewfinders, steadicams) or a specific item (e.g., Zacuto Z-Finder, Genus Matte Box, Shoot35 Follow Focus). Let me know and I'll do my best to get ahold of it and let you know if it's worth your hard-earned dollars!
Why The 'Blood for Dust' Filmmakers Don't Wait for Permission
“You don’t need everyone to want to be on your team. You just need some of the right people.”
Rod Blackhurst and Noah Lang are the dynamic duo behind the film Blood for Dust, starring Kit Harington, Scooty McNairy, and Josh Lucas. These filmmakers share why leading with honesty, openness, and enthusiasm is the key to building strong relationships and creating successful films. You don’t have to be cutthroat in this industry in order to achieve your filmmaking dreams.
In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with director Rod Blackhurst and producer Noah Lang to discuss:
- How Rod and Noah began working together
- Why you should lead with honesty and enthusiasm
- Making movies with the same people over and over again
- Understanding what you have agency over in your career
- How Scoot McNairy and Kit Harington came onto the project
- How meeting David Gordon Green in 2012 eventually led to the making of Blood for Dust
- The power of self-awareness and being a kind filmmaker
- The vibe on set - having fun amid stress
- What it looks like to make an honest living in filmmaking
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This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins.