This episode of the No Film School Podcast welcomes back Charles Haine, who hosts a compelling conversation with filmmaker Aditya Kripalani and lead actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangada Satarupa. The group discusses their latest film, I'm Not an Actor, a cross-continental drama that was shot simultaneously in Mumbai and Frankfurt, using FaceTime as a primary storytelling and production tool. The film follows a virtual connection between a struggling actor and a melancholic retired banker, played by two of India's most compelling talents. They unpack the technological challenges, emotional resonance, and deeply collaborative process behind the movie, from remote acting and directing to editing via FaceTime itself. In this episode, we discuss: The challenges of filming across two continents using FaceTimeHow real-life technological constraints enhanced the storytellingRewriting and reshooting the ending based on audience feedbackUsing location to reflect character psychologyThe importance of creating seamless digital intimacy on screenHow Apple products unintentionally became integral to the productionRemote post-production workflows and their growing normalcyThe influence of Richard Linklater and conversational cinemaGuests: Aditya KripalaniNawazuddin SiddiquiChitrangada SatarupaSubscribe 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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