2018 was the year we got our podcast game on lock. I think what I most appreciate about our approach to these interview podcasts, however, is that we are able to take on some of the biggest names in independent film and balance them out with interviews from artists who are just trying to get their work out there like the rest of us.
Depending on what stage of your career you’re at, you can learn as much from someone who's gotten a couple shorts into some major festivals as you can from a director like Yorgos Lanthimos. It’s in this realization where The No Film School Podcast really shines.
For that reason, we treat our guests with the same level of respect across all boards, no matter who they are or how prestigious their film may be. Let’s face it, we are all filmmakers who have made, or are trying to make movies under difficult circumstances. And one of the best ways to learn how to do that is by listening to the stories of those who have struggled through both success and failure. For a true artist both experiences hold immense value.
"Thunder Road"
Credit: Vanishing Angle
Our countdown this year features just as many big names as it does incredible advice. Over the next three weeks, you’ll hear from the likes of Lanthimos, Jeremy Saulnier, Mike Leigh, Steve Yeun, Debra Granik and more. I’ll be leading you through some of our best clips of 2018, so if you haven’t heard all of our interview podcasts, these episodes will be a great overview of those pearls of advice that may end up helping you down the road.
This week's features guests Claudette Godfrey (SXSW Programmer), Jim Cummings (Thunder Road), Kirsten Lepore (Hi Stranger), Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert (DANIELS) and Sam Morill (Vimeo).
Featured in this episode:
Here's What a Festival Programmer Looks for in a Short Film
How to Get a Vimeo Staff Pick with DANIELS, Kirsten Lepore, and Head Curator Sam Morrill
Don't Wait for Somebody to Make Your Movie, Do it Yourself: The Award Winning Mantra Behind 'Thunder Road'
How to Make the Jump from Short to Feature with Award-Winning Director Jim Cummings
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This episode was edited by Jon Fusco.
