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Submit ReviewStephen Williams is a producer, director, and writer who has worked on popular TV shows such as Lost, Undercovers, and Watchmen. He recently directed, Chevalier, a film based on the true story of one of France’s most important composers. Chevalier is about the journey of understanding oneself better, through the trials and tribulations that life sends one’s way.
In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director Stephen Williams, discuss:
- Growing up in Jamaica and skipping class to go to the movie theater
- Starting as a PA in a production house in Toronto, Canada
- Moving to Hawaii to produce and direct episodes of Lost
- Comparing the role of producer to the role of director
- A scene in Chevalier, that was like a rap battle, but with violins
- Selecting collaborators behind the camera with the same care you cast the performers
- An example of how his collaborators saved him from making a mistake
- Thinking about the impact his career has on his family
- How to tell a narrative story about a real person
- Identifying and connecting to the journey of the main character
You can watch Chevalier in theaters on April 21, 2023.
Memorable Quotes
- “Literally on a Friday I was pushing a broom as a PA, and on a Monday, I was a director at this company.” [9:00]
- “I just didn’t find anything that really warranted me stopping what I was doing, until I read Chevalier.” [19:25]
- “I want everyone to feel free…completely free to bring all of themselves to the table.” [28:18]
- “My working life is really important to me, but it pales in comparison to my family life.” [34:52]
- “Not everything has to be factually true…It just has to be essentially true.” [42:44]
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It’s Day 2 of NAB 2023, and Tech Editor Yaroslav Altunin and NAB host Raafi Rivero sit down to share more details about the conference. Joining the episode are special guests, Haeleigh Royall and Indeana Underhill of Cinematography for Actors, and producer Ian McClellan of Coco Butter Family. We all agree the one word that comes to mind when describing NAB 2023 is “innovation.”
In today’s episode, we discuss:
- Recognizing the need for imagination with the rise of virtual production
- Seeing NAB from the perspective of a newbie
- Speaking to Stefan Karle from DoPchoice about their accessible gear
- How OWC is accommodating workflow solutions
- Being impressed by Sennheiser’s wireless microphone
- Meeting the CEO of the companies that you love at NAB
- The issues we had filming NAB on Day 1
- Collaborating with people that aren’t in your same physical location
- Filmic’s 106 bit color reader
- Lexar’s amazing new memory card
- The benefits to automatic transcription now offered by Adobe Premiere Pro
- Being inspired by every booth we visited
Memorable Quotes
- “For virtual production, you have to be even more imaginative. You have to be able to sink yourself deeper into a world.” [9:31]
- “The cloud is so integrated into these products…before it was kind of a whisper and now it’s more of a shout.” [11:26]
- “Green screen doesn’t exist anymore. It doesn’t have to.” [15:53]
- “They could start editing a clip that you’re not done shooting, and they can be in different parts of the world.” [38:32]
- “Everyone is innovating in their direction of interest, and there’s still infinite potential.” [45:23]
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Lexar’s Professional CFexpress Type B Card GOLD Series
No Film School Coverage of NAB 2023
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Tech Editor Yaroslav Altunin and NAB host Raafi Rivero sit down to discuss Day 1 of NAB 2023. So what does the most prominent tech trade show have to offer this year? How about some of the hottest pieces of kit? The duo also chat about Blackmagic Design CEO Granty Petty, filming on Fujifilm cameras with Frame.io, and what makes the community of this trade show such an essential part of the broadcast and cinematic medium.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
- The incredibly intense and exciting experience of going to NAB
- The history of NAB and who the conference is for
- A truly innovative product Creamsource developed themselves
- Camcorders - would we ever use one again
- Being confused by some of Canon’s newest lenses
- How cine zooms are catching up to prime lenses
- Unique ways people have been using Fuji’s Cine Box Lens
- New features being added to Davinci Resolve studio post production software
- Black Magic Design - They are building both products and a community
- Applying cloud-based technologies to shows like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
- Tools that get out of your way and help you be a better creative
Memorable Quotes
- “This is a mirrorless camera I can throw in my backpack.” [10:28]
- “Am I crazy or is it the same lens just on opposite ends of the spectrum?” [14:25]
- “Get a 12K…It’s a dope camera. Go get one right now.” [33:08]
- “The cloud is matter of fact. The cloud is the state of the art.” [40:31]
- “A needle in the haystack problem has been solved by A.I.” [46:59]
Mentioned Resources:
More on the Fujifilm Cine Box Lens
No Film School Coverage of NAB 2023
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“Your sword is sharpened by all the people around you.” If you can let go of control and allow space for playfulness and creativity on set, you will create a great movie. Also, you will become a better filmmaker in the process.
In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director of Renfield, Chris McKay, discuss:
- Imitating adult filmmaking techniques as a kid
- How the stunt coordinator helped to accomplish a complex fight scene in the movie
- What is important to consider when selecting your team of collaborators
- How everyone on set is more focused when employing practical effects
- Maintaining engagement at all times on set
- Giving people room to make mistakes and treating them with love and kindness
- Why he knew Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage would be the right actors for this film
- Being open to listening - it makes you a better filmmaker
Make sure to watch Renfield, in theaters April 14.
Memorable Quotes
- “Action fatigue is real…it’s a real thing.” [15:53]
- “I like to shoot in the extremes, lens wise.” [22:23]
- “I want people to find things. I want people to discover things. I want them to make it their own.” [24:46]
- “Don’t be afraid to go big. Don’t be afraid to be expressive. Don’t be afraid to try things.” [32:14]
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What are some ways can you support the writer’s union if they end up going on strike? What should you do when you find yourself resenting the project you are working on? What did Ray Romano learn from his directorial debut, Somewhere in Queens?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman, GG Hawkins, and Yaro Altunin discuss:
- Why solidarity and support for the WGA is important
- Shows being bought out with no residuals
- How the rest of the industry benefits from writers strikes
- Television show production during a strike
- Advice for new writers that are not part of the WGA
- What you should do if you are falling out of love with your current project
- The power of being part of a writers group
Plus, we have a short conversation with Ray Romano, discussing what it was like to direct his first ever film, Somewhere in Queens, in theaters April 21.
Memorable Quotes
- “Solidarity and support for the writers guild is important because they strike, and it ends up benefiting everybody.” [9:29]
- “The writers need public opinion on their side as they continue to negotiate for better pay.” [19:16]
- “Every new stage should let you fall in love with it again.” [37:22]
- “You have to rely on discipline. You have to keep showing up.” [38:25]
- “It’s okay to hate your project for a little while.” [43:40]
- “Fear is okay. Don’t let it stop you.” [64:53]
Mentioned Resources:
Scriptnotes Podcast - Strike Authorization Vote
Details on Ray Romano’s new film
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A film is like a baby, and everyone involved is a parent. How do you keep all the parents happy, calm, and on the same page?
In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director of Joyland, Saim Sadiq, discuss:
- The universality of the film and seeing oneself in the characters
- Why the Cannes Film Festival was the best place for the film to premiere
- People needing time to process the film after watching it
- Keeping only the necessary people on set
- Not overloading the actors with too much information
- Feeling excited about problems that would arise
- Why it’s so important to have empathy on set from the very beginning
- Earning respect on set with a unique directing style
Memorable Quotes
- “There is that one thing, their desire of being visible, that joins them all together.” [17:33]
- “It is not a scene I would rehearse, ever, because there is improv involved in it.” [21:52]
- “There’s a lightbulb that goes on. Once that goes on, you need to stop talking immediately.” [27:06]
- “I was so ready, that even the idea that some problem would happen, was exciting.” [31:43]
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In terms of diversity and inclusion, is Hollywood actually making big strides or is the industry regressing? As a writer, are you allowing yourself to be unique and original, or do you rely only on mimicking what has already been done?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman, and Yaro Altunin discuss:
- The latest findings from the UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report
- Why we need to dig deeper into the data
- How the inclusion aspect of Hollywood feels like someone is just checking a box
- Why diversifying cast and crew will make the industry more money
- Telling specific yet universal stories that can still be loved by many
- Our thoughts on how to affect change in Hollywood
- Commiting to the bit by going all in
- Having confidence in your own unique voice and perspective
Memorable Quotes
- “The numbers are so bad that we’re failing at a rate that would, in many other industries, send up alarm bells.” [5:22]
- “Hollywood is both commerce and art. Diversifying sort of satisfies the best of both worlds.” [8:14]
- “Originality is focused on you having something to say.” [32:37]
Mentioned Resources:
Did Diverse Movies Save the Box Office?
Overused Jokes in Film and TV Dialogue You Should Avoid
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Kabir Akhtar is an Emmy award winner who has worked on a long list of TV shows, such as Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Never Have I Ever, and The Sex Lives of College Girls. This accomplished director-editor-producer has directed 45 episodes of TV as of today.
In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and Director-Editor, Kabir Akhtar, discuss:
- Why Kabir still uses a printed script
- Moving to Los Angeles and hearing “no” after “no”
- Why post is the most important part of the process
- Understanding editing before you start directing
- Directing episodes in an existing show versus directing a pilot
- The different “languages” you have be able to speak as a director
- Editing scenes you directed yourself
- Embracing the creative instincts from others on set
- The right way to step into your leadership role as a director
- Believing in yourself despite the opinions of others
Memorable Quotes
- “It’s not really who you know, it’s ultimately who knows you.” [8:29]
- “No one is going to the movies to read a script. No one is going to the movies to watch raw footage.” [14:08]
- “Fundamentally editing is dark arts. It’s just doing a magic trick all day long.” [20:43]
- “It’s better to swing and miss than not swing at all.” [33:06]
- “I was completely convinced that it would happen and that it would absolutely never happen.” [56:20]
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Connect with Kabir on Instagram
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Should you tell others how much money you make? Should you pay for your own productions? How should you be properly allocating your money?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman, GG Hawkins, and Yaro Altunin discuss:
- The weird social taboo of not talking about money
- Publishing everyone’s day rates out in the open
- Advocating for yourself and valuing your work
- How having a mentor can change the trajectory of your career
- Why profit sharing is tricky
- Different ways to invest your money for the future
- How working in this industry is a long game marathon
- When you should pay for your own passion projects
- How community building is so important for your career and finances
Memorable Quotes
- “It should be illegal for people to ask you what you’re currently making, because it is irrelevant to what they are currently offering.” [4:35]
- “The side hustles are what bridged the gap and paid the rent for me.” [32:45]
- “You never know what curveball Hollywood is going to throw at you.” [36:13]
- “Spend longer casting than you think you need to.” [43:10]
- “Coffee is fancy and delicious.” [49:48]
Mentioned Resources:
How Much Money Do You Need to Survive in Los Angeles
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Have you ever thought about drawing inspiration for your characters, from your own family? How do you accomplish that in a way that protects them while also being true to the story?
In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director of Wildflower, Matt Smukler, discuss:
- Taking a documentary piece and turning it into a narrative feature
- Being as authentic as possible while not losing his family in the process
- Knowing immediately who would be casted as the main character
- Leaning on the screenwriter and main actress to help him tell a young girl’s story
- Not wanting the audience to recognize his director’s hand
- Using a feature editor versus a commercial editor
- The things he wish he knew before making a feature film
- How a game of tennis helped him find a producer
- Having his teenage daughter write songs for the film
Memorable Quotes
- “I got really really lucky. I had all my first choices in this movie.” [15:05]
- “I do feel like, as a family unit, they are all individually these wildflowers who can exist with very little in terms of human intervention in some ways.” [16:13]
- “I did want this to feel like it was just happening in sort of real time, in front of us.” [20:02]
- “I’d rather be in business with someone who's got the hustle than a bunch of credits.” [33:33]
- “Figure out a story that’s got a beginning, middle, and end that you love and just go do it.” [44:20]
Mentioned Resources:
Wildflower is Now Available for Streaming
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