Film School'd

Eric Skwarczynski
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Filmmakers make films. Films make filmmakers. From blockbuster premieres to grindhouse theaters, late-night cable to the local video store – there is no greater classroom for aspiring filmmakers than cinema itself. Join your host, Eric Skwarczynski, as he dives deep into the minds of legendary directors, producers, actors, and more to discover their biggest influences… and to explore the impact their films are leaving behind. This is Film School'd. Grab your popcorn, class is about to begin.

  1. 09/06/2024

    053: RED ROOMS | Director and Cast Interview

    Kelly-Anne (Juliette Gariépy) wakes up every morning by the courthouse to secure a seat at the high-profile trial of Ludovic Chevalier (Maxwell McCabe-Lokos), a serial killer she is obsessed with. As days go by, the young woman bonds with another groupie (Laurie Babin), which momentarily breaks her out of her loneliness. But as the proceedings drag on and she spends more time in the courtroom with the victims’ families, Kelly-Anne finds it increasingly difficult to maintain her psychological balance and assume her morbid fixation with the killer. She will then do whatever it takes to get her hands on the final piece of the puzzle: the missing video of a murdered 13-year-old girl, to whom Kelly-Anne bears a disturbing resemblance. Connect with the Film School'd Podcast: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmschoold – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmschooldpod/ – Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilmSchooldPod – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgrswiL4AGviAOcbzfYCAw Continue the Conversation in the Official Film School'd Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmschoold

    22 min

  2. 08/09/2024

    052: I interviewed Leatherface, himself! | Actor Mark Burnham Q&A

    MARK BURNHAM is an actor and filmmaker living in Los Angeles. After college, Mark began training at the MET Theatre, where he was a founding member of the MET Theatre Workshop under the tutelage of, and studying along side Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Pulitzer Prize winners. Through the 1990's, Mark could be seen on television in MAG7, Buffy, 3rd Rock, Action, Sunset Beach, USA High, and Warden Of Red Rock. In 2012, Mark met Quentin Dupieux and spent the next two years working with the auteur director and DJ on four films; WRONG from DraftHouse, WRONG COPS ep1, WRONG COPS (feat), and REALITE' from IFC Midnight. In 2014 Mark Co-Produced the English language film HIDDEN IN THE WOODS from Chilean director Patricio Valladares and Sony Releasing. In 2018 Mark was seen in student Academy Award winner Ryan Prows first feature LOWLIFE playing Teddy Haynes from IFC Midnight. Before the pandemic shutdown in 2020, Mark was cast in the Legendary Entertainment and Netflix film THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE as Leatherface. Connect with the Film School'd Podcast: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmschoold – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmschooldpod/ – Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilmSchooldPod – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgrswiL4AGviAOcbzfYCAw Continue the Conversation in the Official Film School'd Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmschoold

    1h 11m

  3. 11/03/2023

    051: What the Elvis Set Was Really Like | ft. Ruby Bell

    Ruby Bell is an Australian-born, LA-raised, London-educated, and current New York resident. She holds an MA in Fashion Media Practice & Criticism from the University of the Arts London. Her diverse talents include writing full-page articles published in Elle UK, taking photographs featured in Vogue and Prada, and creating her own films that have garnered critical acclaim and collected laurels. Ruby was also the still photographer for Baz Luhrmann's 8-time Oscar-nominated 2022 film, "Elvis," which starred Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. In addition, she served as the assistant to the cinematographer on the 2020 live-action Disney remake of "Mulan." Connect with the Film School'd Podcast: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmschoold – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmschooldpod/ – Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilmSchooldPod – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgrswiL4AGviAOcbzfYCAw Continue the Conversation in the Official Film School'd Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmschoold

    55 min

  4. 10/27/2023

    050: The Cinematography of APPENDAGE | Powell Robinson

    Powell Robinson is an award-winning narrative and commercial Cinematographer based out of Los Angeles, represented by Zero Gravity Management. While his clientele for music video and commercial work includes world-renowned talent such as Doja Cat, The Weeknd, Jack White, Pedro Pascal, and Megan Fox – his main passion lives in feature filmmaking. Over the last two years, Powell has shot two horror films for Hulu and Worthenbrooks (previously 20th Digital). The first of which, Appendage, premiered at SXSW, and had its final festival screening at SITGES. Notable independent feature work in the past includes Threshold (Arrow Video), Greenlight (Horror Collective), and the documentary feature Conversion (Gravitas Ventures) narrated by Zachary Quinto. Powell's love for intense genre content extends into his short form work as well, having shot multiple short films for CryptTV, Hulu Bite Size Halloween, and independent shorts like 10 Shots premiering at Screamfest in Los Angeles, Marked at Beyondfest, and Accomplice at Dances with Films and Shriekfest Connect with the Film School'd Podcast: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmschoold – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmschooldpod/ – Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilmSchooldPod – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgrswiL4AGviAOcbzfYCAw Continue the Conversation in the Official Film School'd Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmschoold

    57 min

  5. 10/21/2023

    049: From Viral Horror Short to Feature Film | Director Colin Krawchuk Interview

    In this exclusive interview, I sit down with the talented filmmaker, Colin Krawchuk, to delve deep into the making of his debut horror film, "The Jester." This must-listen discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at the film, its journey from a YouTube sensation to a full-length feature, and more! 🤡 "The Jester," brought to you by L.A.-based distribution and financing company, DREAD, under the Epic Pictures horror label, hit North American theaters with a limited run starting on September 29, 2023. Now, you can catch the film on VOD. 📝 Colin Krawchuk, the mind behind "The Jester," talks about the inspiration behind this supernatural entity and the making of his popular YouTube shorts with over 30 million views! 🎥 Krawchuk, who both wrote and directed "The Jester," will reveal the secrets behind turning his original concept into a truly terrifying feature film. The movie boasts a cast including Lelia Symington, Matt Servitto, Ken Arnold, Sam Lukowski, and Delaney White, all of whom contribute to making "The Jester" a spine-tingling experience. 📖 The official synopsis of the film sets the stage for an unforgettable Halloween night: "After the recent death of their father, two estranged sisters find themselves being stalked by a malevolent being known as The Jester. Revealing himself to be more than just a man in a mask, the evil entity begins to further torment the inhabitants of this small town. The path to defeating this unholy monster lies with the two sisters who realize that the only way to survive is to figure out how to right the wrongs of their dark past." Join us as we uncover the journey from a short film trilogy to a spine-tingling feature, and explore the challenges and creative process that brought "The Jester" to life. With insights from the director himself, this is an interview you won't want to miss! 🔥 Don't forget to subscribe to the Film School Podcast and hit the notification bell, so you'll be the first to know when we drop this hair-raising episode. If you're a horror movie enthusiast, a fan of the supernatural, or just curious about what it takes to turn a short into a feature, this interview is a must-watch!

    1h 5m

  6. 09/22/2023

    048: Saw X Cinematographer Nick Matthews

    Raised in the American South, Nicholas Matthews is a Los Angeles based cinematographer. He recently photographed Lionsgate's SAW X in Mexico City starring Tobin Bell, LD Entertainment's erotic horror film Bone Lake, the southern crime thriller Mob Land (starring John Travolta & Stephen Dorff), and Shudder film Spoonful of Sugar (Fantastic Fest 2022). Throughout his career, he has worked with horror legends including Dan Myrick (director and writer of Blair Witch Project) and Ted Raimi (Evil Dead 2) who starred in "Red Light" which premiered at prestigious horror festival Sitges. He has shot music videos for artists from Ice Cube to Rise Against and award winning commercials for a variety of brands including Nike and Specialized Bikes.

    1h 23m

  7. 09/16/2023

    047: Re-Imagining the Tale as Old as Time with "Belle" Composer Matt Orenstein

    Matt Orenstein is a Los Angeles-based composer. He has scored several shorts, features, and trailers, and has written music for branded content from companies including Mercedes-Benz, Square, and DoorDash. Films with Matt's scores have screened at several film festivals around the world, including Mostra São Paulo, Prix Videoformes (Paris), Chicago Independent Film Festival, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Cinequest and SXSW. In 2022, he scored the Webby-nominated documentary short “Nearside: Pink Mahogany,” directed by Max Gold. Matt got his start as a bass player in the relentlessly experimental Minneapolis music scene as an adolescent in the early 2000's, the spirit of which he carried with him to Oberlin, OH. While at Oberlin Conservatory, he studied bass with Peter Dominguez (and Eddie Gomez during Dominguez's sabbatical), studied electronic music and composition, and played in as many different kinds of ensembles as he could. He spent 2011 to 2015 in Chicago, where he worked as a teacher, composer, songwriter, sound designer, and instrumentalist. Matt's work and performances have seen favorable coverage in several publications, including The New York Times, The LA Times, Entertainment Weekly, and the Allmusic Guide. He has worked with Four Larks, Laboratory Dancers (Chicago), Le Tour, Oberlin Dance Company, Fonema Consort, Jacaranda Music, High Concept Laboratories, Access Contemporary Music, Death & Pretzels, Sheet Ghosts, Naomi Greene, Lyris Quartet, Antonio Lysy, and several other artist and groups around the Minneapolis, Oberlin, Chicago, and Los Angeles areas. Matt has toured the country several times under several different banners, including his longtime project Lionel O, which released six albums between 2006-15.

    58 min

  8. 08/14/2023

    046: "Dark Windows" - Behind the Scenes with Director Alex Herron

    In this exclusive behind-the-scenes interview, we dive deep into the mind of Alex Herron, the creative genius behind the thrilling horror film "Dark Windows." Join us as we explore the inspirations, challenges, and artistic choices that shaped this gripping cinematic experience. 🎥 About "Dark Windows": Teenagers, Tilly, Monica, Peter, and Allison are involved in a car crash. Allison dies from her injuries and at her memorial, Allison's uncle confronts the group and blames them for her death. Monica suggests that they get out of town and stay at her grandparents' summerhouse in the countryside to work through the grief of losing their friend and to be out of sight until things have calmed down. When they get to the summerhouse everything is normal and peaceful until a masked man starts to terrorize and punish them in the most horrific ways. 🎟️ Watch "Dark Windows" on August 18 👍 Like, Share, and Subscribe for more captivating interviews and behind-the-scenes insights! #DarkWindows #HorrorFilm #BehindTheScenes #DirectorInterview #FilmTalk #CinematicExperience

    21 min
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Filmmakers make films. Films make filmmakers. From blockbuster premieres to grindhouse theaters, late-night cable to the local video store – there is no greater classroom for aspiring filmmakers than cinema itself. Join your host, Eric Skwarczynski, as he dives deep into the minds of legendary directors, producers, actors, and more to discover their biggest influences… and to explore the impact their films are leaving behind. This is Film School'd. Grab your popcorn, class is about to begin.

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  • Creator
    Eric Skwarczynski
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Film School'd