101 Writing Prompts, Best '60s Film Directors, & Lighting Car Scenes for 'Obsession'

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Ryan Koo | June 22, 2026 Hey Stu, Welcome back! Want to know what’s new on No Film School? Check out our top craft stories of the week. 🖋️ Screenwriting 101 Genre Movie Writing Prompts to Spark Your Next Screenplay 'Furious 6' Credit: Universal Are you stuck without an idea? Do you need a shake-out of your comfort zone and some help coming up with your next screenplay? We got you covered. We assembled some genre movie ideas that can help you on your journey to becoming a writer and set you up for success. Continue Reading - 101 Genre Movie Writing Prompts to Spark Your Next Screenplay 🗞️ Quick Reads for Screenwriting Want to Sell a TV Show? Study Eric Kripke's Original 'The Boys' Pitch - This is an invaluable tool for people who want to learn how to pitch. What Filmmakers Can Learn from 3 Iconic Western Duos - Sometimes two heads are better than one when it comes to surviving the wild west. Your First Move on Any Script Is to Find the Dilemma - Writing advice from Jeff Kitchen. 🎬 Directing The Best Film Directors of the 1960s The 1960s in cinema were a time defined by various cultural shifts. More singular, conscientious auteurs were entering the mix, and films felt less legal and cultural restrictions to depict the subject matters that they wanted without any form of repercussions. The decade saw both the birth and the dominance of several artists that the modern landscape considers to be the greatest of all time. Here are some of those filmmakers. Continue Reading - The Best Film Directors of the 1960s  🎥 Cinematography ​How 'Obsession's Car Scenes Were Lit on an LED Volume for Almost Nothing Obsession Credit: Focus Features Obsession has grossed over $290 million worldwide on a budget somewhere between $750,000 and $1 million. Its driving scenes look like something shot on a major studio stage. They weren't! They were lit inside an LED volume by a small crew doing a lot with very little. Here’s how they did it. Continue Reading - How 'Obsession's Car Scenes Were Lit on an LED Volume for Almost Nothing 🗞️ Quick Reads for Cinematography One Lighting Lesson from 'One Battle After Another' That Will Change How You Expose - And learn how to recreate it. How They Pulled Off Hyperreal Worldbuilding and Practical Design in 'I Love Boosters' - We speak with production designer Christopher Glass. 🎙️ Podcast ​The Art of Curation: Inside Kanopy’s Approach to Film Discovery Credit: Kanopy In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins speaks with Kanopy’s Erin Spears and Matt Lewis about curation, film discovery, and how independent films find audiences in a streaming landscape shaped by algorithms. The conversation covers Kanopy’s library- and university-based model, the importance of human-led programming, how poster art and social media influence discovery, and why theatrical and festival experiences still matter for the long-term life of a film Continue Reading - The Art of Curation: Inside Kanopy’s Approach to Film Discovery 📚 Recommended Reads: Want to Enter the Backrooms? Here’s a Crash Course in Creating Your Own Backrooms Videos If you’ve been wanting to learn how to create your own entrance to the backrooms, here’s a helpful video tutorial series to clip into. The 5 Best Sam Elliot Performances The mustachioed actor has been in some landmark roles. A Character Who Never Appears on Screen Ranked Among Hollywood's Greatest Villains And how this can help our writing. Film Quote of the Day: The Sam Elliott Line From 'The Quick and the Dead' That Asked a Dark Question "Why is it that the man who begs for mercy never gives it?" Film Quote of the Day: The 'Casablanca' Line Created a Revolutionary "Round up the usual suspects." – Captain Louis Renault Explore more articles → Visit No Film School 🎬 Never Miss an Update! Subscribe Now Want the latest filmmaking news, industry insights, and indie success stories delivered straight to your inbox? 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive tips and resources: 👉 Sign up here 🎙️ Check out the No Film School Podcast for gear updates, trending film topics, and interviews with some of the biggest names in the industry. 🎥 Keep learning, keep creating. Visit No Film School for daily updates, expert guides, and in-depth tutorials. 📢 Join the conversation on social media and connect with fellow filmmakers: Instagram | Twitter/X | YouTube | Facebook See you next time with more filmmaking goodness! 🎬 Share on:Facebook|Threads|X|LinkedIn   © 2026 No Film School 14205 N Mo Pac Expy Ste 570 PMB 39920 Austin, TX 78728-6529, United States Unsubscribe Terms of Service