In this episode of No Film School, Jason Hellerman interviews Tyler Nielsen and Michael Schwartz, the dynamic directing duo behind the bold and provocative film Los Frikis. Known for their previous success with Peanut Butter Falcon, Tyler and Michael take listeners on a journey into the making of their latest project—a darkly comedic and deeply human tale about the Los Frikis generation in 1990s Cuba. The film explores themes of rebellion, freedom, and survival, centering on punks who willfully injected HIV to escape oppression.In this episode, No Film School’s Jason Hellerman, Tyler Nielsen, and Michael Schwartz discuss:How Tyler and Michael transitioned from Peanut Butter Falcon to Los FrikisThe challenge of balancing dark humor with historical and cultural authenticityWhy the directors learned Spanish to ensure authenticity in directing Cuban actorsTheir approach to punk rock aesthetics, both musically and visually, in the filmPractical advice for filmmakers tackling deeply unconventional and emotional storiesResources:Microbudget Workshop with GG HawkinsTyler Nielsen IMDbMichael Schwartz IMDbSubscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.com.Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins....
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