Whether you’re watching a show on your iPhone, setting up your new 70in 4K television, or sitting your butt in a theater, aspect ratio matters.…
Mihai Malaimare Jr. has had a crazy career, spanning from PTA’s The Master to Coppola’s latest love letter to creativity. On our latest pod, he…
One of the more under appreciated roles in moviemaking is that of the set decorator. Sure, for spectacle blockbuster movies we might pay more attention…
Written by Darren Fung Some 20 years ago, I responded to an ad looking for a composer for a Canadian Film Centre thesis short film.…
If you’re a horror fan like me, John Carpenter‘s Halloween is bound to be an iconic entry in your repertoire of annual October scary movie…
When I sit down to write a new spec, I start with the characters first. Who’s in this world, and what are they like? From…
Camera shots and angles come in all shapes and sizes. The “over the shoulder” shot is no different. It’s one of the most versatile and…
Editors are magicians. They cut films and TV shows together and help bring stories forward. One of the boldest edits they do is the jump…
One of the main issues writers face in modern Hollywood is the idea of risk. Studios say they are the ones risking the money, so…
Chances are you’re reading No Film School because you’re not only obsessed with Hollywood, but you want to be a part of it. But breaking…
