I went to Film School

Zach and Moss have an announcement. We'd like to give a big thank you to all our listeners and guests. Without your support, this podcast never would have existed. Thank you for a great three years!

We're joined by long time friend of the podcast and fellow York University survivor, Emma Thornley. We discuss pre film school aspirations and what's changed since.

This episode we're joined by fellow York University survivor, Laura Gladwell. We discuss Laura's time completing a BFA and an MFA in screenwriting. And maybe we talk about some Jim Carrey, you'll have to listen to find out.

Moss and Zach take over the mics without a guest this episode. Zach leads a discussion on the ups and downs of screenwriting contests, from the perspective of aspiring writers.

We're joined by fellow York grad Maiesha, a talented filmmaker from the production program. We discuss their experience making a short documentary and how some feedback can be less than helpful.

Moss and Zach are joined by fellow YorkU alum, Sarini. We discuss her time in Cinema Media Studies and her transition to the Screenwriting program, including what she learned about film and her own writing.

This episode, Moss and Zach are joined by a dear friend of the podcast, and a fellow York University victim, Rachel Chaves. Rachel sits down to discuss her path to film school and where said path has taken her.

This episode we talk with Canadian prodcuer Brendan Whelton. We talk about his time in the CFC, his experience producing his first feature film with his Blockbuster severance money, and his recent experience producing a Talent to Watch feature. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAGiEiyc82A&fbclid=IwAR2ymTAzxy-7ROhZZLKaq2p3xIOoDT0JKqsXV5FWEJwme38FrYmrCf4qD0c&ab_channel=InteriorityEntertainment

This episode you're stuck with just the hosts! There's no host, can you believe it? We're giving advice to all our listeners who might be entering their first year of film school this September.

Moss and Zach are joined by Eyan Weiss, a peer from (you guessed it) the York University film production program. Eyan discusses his time tranferring from screenwriting to production, his filmmaking ventures, and different students approaches to film education. Check us out on instagram: @Iwenttofilmschool Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/I-Went-to-Film-School-125204342210670

We're joined by writer Mike McPhaden, known for his work on Jann, Magic School Bus Rides Again, and Corner Gas Animated. Mike discusses his time attending the CFC's Bell Prime Time Media Program and his subsequent career in television, including the ins and outs of writing for 3D animation and just how far a strong spec script can go.

This episode we're joined by CJ who completed her bachleors in the Radio and Television Arts program at Ryerson University. CJ is an aspiring Toronto filmmaker in the midst of completing her first short film titled "Garden Salad." We discuss the ins and outs of the program at Ryerson, her experience directing a short film, and the importance of PAs on set. Check out CJ's instagram @cjdaze Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/I-Went-to-Film-School-125204342210670 Follow us on instagram: @iwenttofilmschool

Moss and Gabe complete their countdown of their top 10 favourite Criterion releases!   Check us out on instagram: @iwenttofilmschool

Moss and Gabe count down their top 10 favourite Criterion releases! Part 2 coming next week. Check us out on instagram: @iwenttofilmschool

This week we're joined by Arvind Kang, who completed an MA in Cinema and Media Studies at York University. Arvind and Moss discuss their experiences navigating the waters of film academia and how one's movie watching habits change in grad school.

We're once again joined by Lammii baker as we discuss two Spike Lee movies, Jordan Peele's "Get Out", and Malcolm X. Moss and Lammii even get some one-on-one time after Zach has a hard out (like he's so important).

Happy new year! In our first episode of 2021, we're joined by Jesse Doyle who went attended Seneca. Moss and Zach learn what it's like to have an actual useful film education with hands on experience!

Just in time for the holidays, Moss and Zach count down their top 10 underrated TV Christmas specials, with special guest Kyra Hubbert! Just a heads up, there are some technical hiccups with Zach's mic here and there (at one point it sounds like he's underwater). Happy holidays! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Today we're joined by Lammii Baker as we discuss switching majors, meeting our profs at Wine Rack, and what we've been up to post-degree.

We're joined by Siddarth Nair as we discuss disasters from student film sets, the push and pull of using film school equipment, and proper faculty conduct.

Part 2 of our countdown of the top 10 best episodes of Tales From the Crypt! Listen to Braden and Moss disagree with all of Zach's choices for the top three.

In our second Halloween episode, we are joined by Braden Brickner, the first returning guest on the podcast, to count down the top 10 episodes of Tales From the Crypt! This is part 1 of 2. Enjoy!

On this spooky episode (and extra long) of "I Went to Film School" we're joined by screenwriter and horror connoisseur Julia Galle as we count down the Top 10 Universal Monster Movie Sequels. These are the original classic horror films that helped develop the genre as we know it today.

We're joined by Layla Amiel, graduate of College of Makeup, Art, and Design. Layla tells us about the ups and downs of prosthetic makeup, working on various horror sets, and we possibly discuss musicals for a little longer than we should. Check out her instagram @layla_amiel_makeup

This episode Julian Hoffman of Jhofffilms joins us to discuss his experience at York University, running his YouTube channel, and directing a successful horror short. Check out his website screechernet.com and don't forget to rate and subscribe. Do you have an interesting story from film school? Would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Then shoot us an email at iwenttofilmschoolpodcast@gmail.com

We're back! This episode we are joined by recent film grad Ophelia Spinosa as we discuss switching film schools, the ups and downs of different programs, and festival submissions in this crazy world of Covid. Please excuse the slight dip in audio quality, this is our first Zoom episode.

We’re joined by film grad students Thomas Wishloff and Chris Luciantonio as we talk about the academia world of film school. We discuss grad school projects, weird cameos, and maybe plug some other film podcasts? For once, Moss isn’t the only grad student on the podcast this episode.

We’re back in 2020 with an all new episode! Our guest is Rowan O’Brien, a fourth year student in the film production program at York University. Rowan tells us about her process of choosing a film school, what she’s learned so far, and the different types of jobs she takes on when working on student … Continue reading 6. Second Choices (ft. Rowan O’Brien) →

I Went to Film School is back, but no guest this time! Moss and I are having a good old fashioned talk, breaking down our top 10 favourite Christmas movies! Do you agree? Write a review! Disagree? Keep it to yourself! We’ll be back in 2020, but until then happy holidays!

This week our guest is Gabe, good friend of Moss and possibly someone from Zach’s past? We talk to Gabe about his experience at Durham’s video program, nasty stories of losing precious footage, and the misadventures of a 48 hour film challenge. And yes, we finally have a guest who didn’t go to York’s film … Continue reading 4. Heart of Gold (ft. Gabe) →

This week our guest is Braden Brickner, who went to two film schools if you can believe it! We discuss his experiences in and out of film school as well as the classic 80’s horror movie Re-Animator (1985). Check out Braden’s web-series The Psyborgs on Amazon Prime and like the page on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thepsyborgs/

We’re back with another episode of “I Went to Film School” and this week we have Natasha Levinski on as a guest. Natasha also attended the York University screenwriting program and she talks to us about what she learned in film school and what she’s doing with that knowledge today. If you like the podcast, … Continue reading 2. Frogs (ft. Natasha Levinski) →

Hello, and welcome to the first episode of “I Went to Film School” a podcast about film school and life after film school. We’re your hosts, Zach Gladstone and Anthony Moss. On this podcast we’ll be discussing our education film, what helped and what didn’t, while also chronicling our pursuit of careers in the Canadian … Continue reading 1. We Went to Film School →