The No Film School Podcast

No Film School

A podcast about how to build a career in filmmaking. No Film School shares the latest opportunities and trends for anyone working in film and TV. We break news on cameras, lighting, and apps. We interview leaders in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and producing. And we answer your questions! We are dedicated to sharing knowledge with filmmakers around the globe, “no film school” required.

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The No Film School Podcast

Episodes (900)

Apr 30th How to Build Trust with Documentary Subjects Before You Roll — Live from Aspen Shortsfest
Apr 23rd Shooting in Real Time with “The Pitt” DP Johanna Coelho
Apr 17th A Path to Profitability in an Industry Built on Fear?

The No Film School Podcast

Apr 30, 2026
31½ minutes
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Jo Light interviews documentary and commercial director Brendan Young live from Aspen Shortsfest about his short documentary The Meloneers, which follows the Rocky Ford High School wrestling program in rural Colorado. They discuss how Brendan found the story through a newspaper article, why he spent extensive time in the community before filming, how he balanced planned interviews with vérité moments, and how commercial work helps fund and shape his documentary practice. The episode also covers documentary ethics, collaboration with subjects, building trust before rolling, and Brendan’s advice for first-time documentary filmmakers. In this episode, No Film...

The No Film School Podcast

How to Build Trust with Documentary Subjects Before You Roll — Live from Aspen Shortsfest

No Film School

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