The Filmmakers Podcast (Giles Alderson)

On today's epic episode, host Dom Lenoir sits down multiple times with the team behind the Oscar-nominated film September 5. He speaks with writer-director Tim Fehlbaum and cast members Peter Sarsgaard, Leonie Benesch, John Magaro, and Ben Chaplin. Together, they dive deep into the making of September 5, discussing the brilliance of the script developing the character the actor-director collaboration creating authenticity good & bad notes from directors and so much more! Enjoy the episode!   SEPTEMBER 5 is out NOW | Trailer During the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, an American sports broadcasting team must adapt to live coverage the Israeli athletes being held hostage by a terrorist group.   PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Renowned editor William Goldenberg (Argo, Transformers, Air, Zero Dark Thirty, The Imitation Game) joins us talk making his directorial debut, the Jennifer Lopez starring Unstoppable! William chats with Dom Lenoir about working with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, creating long term relationships in the film industry. Editing and working with Michael Mann on Heat. Talks the process of cutting, mood and tone of his film. Directing ad working with Jennifer Lopez. and making a real life true story sports movie Unstoppable. Dom then chats with fellow filmmaker Giles Alderson about the editor director relationship, what it means to them and how editing helped them become better filmmakers. Plus our film term of the week! Unstoppable stars Jharrel Jerome as championship wrestler Anthony Robles, the film’s cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Don Cheadle and Anthony Robles himself, and is directed by William Goldenberg in his directorial debut. Unstoppable is RELEASED on Friday 16th Jan on Amazon Prime. WORLD PREMIERE of Food For Thought – Giles’ documentary. Tickets for 24th Jan in London here https://tinyurl.com/3ssnpj94 WATCH OUT YOUTUBE CHANNEL our interview with Skeleton Crew showrunners Jon Watts and Christopher Ford here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHKr20viJYM&t=33s PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, edited and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weeks guest is Sean Durkin, the writer and director of not only of the ace Martha, Marcy, May, Marlene but of the excellent The Iron Claw which stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Lily James and Harris Dickinson. Dom Lenoir sat down with Sean and had a wonderful chat about his process as a writer, producer and director. They discussed: Challenging the misconceptions of wrestling and putting that onto film. How to adapt a true story, and meeting real life wrestlers. Going through the development process with Tessa Ross. Making an important decision of cutting a character out of the movie. Getting his career start through a major festival success at the Cannes and Sundance labs. And the importance of collaborating with his own “brat pack”. The Iron Claw is OUT in cinemas NOW! GIVEAWAY Get a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies available so be quick and GET IT NOW! They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, written and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey CONTACT THE PODCAST email us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us on this special episode as we chat with producer Daniel Emmerson and director Kibwe Tavares as they chat their Netflix movie The Kitchen. The Kitchen written and co directed by Oscar Winner Daniel Kaluuya is out now on NETFLIX. Daniel Emmerson who's previous movies were Calm with Horses and Scrapper talks about his producing background and how The Kitchen was a ten year marathon to get made via the Sundance Labs and Film 4 before landing with Netflix. Kibwe Tavares talks about moving from short films to feature debut, co directing with Daniel Kaluuya, how he worked with his cast, his vision and belief in the film to stick with it over the ten year development process. LINKS PUNCHING BAG Support Rob Ayling and the crowdfunder for his short film on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1095957799/punching-bag PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, host Giles Alderson welcomes not one but two amazing guests: producer Meg Thomson and director Matt Brown. They're here to talk all about their latest indie feature film Freud's Last Session, starring Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode, and many other great actors. Giles sat down with Meg and Matt to chat about... getting Anthony Hopkins on board pitch decks the producer-director-relationship directing legends shooting in a different location every day the challenges of making an indie drama FREUD'S LAST SESSION is out NOW! TRAILER Freud invites iconic author C.S. Lewis to debate the existence of God. And his unique relationship with his daughter, and Lewis' unconventional relationship with his best friend's mother. LINKS Check out Samuel's latest short film Tomorrow, I'll Be Thirty on YouTube: Plot: A woman, struggling to accept her age is met with conflicting feelings of where she is in life and who she is as a person. Starring Courtenay Webster & Gabriella Tavini. Written & Directed By Samuel H. Evans Music by Gareth Foy PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, we welcome a legend to our show: the one and only Renny Harlin. He’s the director of films like Die Hard 2 (1990), A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), Cliffhanger (1993), and honestly, so many more great movies. Host Dom Lenoir sat down with him to look back at his long career and to chat all about: the horror genre shooting in Europe reimagining The Strangers working with Bruce Willis making Die Hard 2 and so much more! The Strangers: Chapter 1 is out in cinemas on Friday! TRAILER After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple is forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive. Going CANNES? Check out the YES SHE CANNES workshop and get 20% off with the code “FILMPOD” Our survival guide BLOG https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/a-cannes-do-attitude-a-filmmakers-mini-guide-to-surviving-at-the-cannes-film-festival-and-market-2023/   PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week it is all about the Mongoose!! A talking one, called Gef no less as we are joined by director, writer and exec producer Adam Sigal as he discusses making Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose!! He joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir on trial (well, in a court room) to discuss his film-making process. Adam chats about: Why film in Harrogate (Giles' home town). Getting Simon Pegg attached.  Raising Finance. The difference between shooting in the US and the UK.  His unique way of learning to write scripts.  Exec'ing and helping other filmmakers.  Why he doesn’t do pitch decks.  And red flags to notice when speaking with investors.  Nandor Fodor and the talking Mongoose is out NOW Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yua1KVzAmRA&t=10s COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ EVENT Join Cassius Raynor at this Short 2 Feature event this Sat 11th Nov 2023 Link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-secrets-of-shorts-2-features-producers-directors-qa-networking-tickets-741405181857 PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She's an actress who commands the screen with her intelligence, intensity, and undeniable presence, bringing complex characters to life with remarkable depth. Please welcome the incredibly talented Natalie Dormer! Known for her unforgettable roles as the cunning Anne Boleyn in "The Tudors," the politically astute Margaery Tyrell in "Game of Thrones," the rebellious Cressida in "The Hunger Games" franchise, and her captivating performances in films like "Picnic at Hanging Rock," "The Professor and the Madman," and her recent work in "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels," Natalie has consistently delivered powerful and nuanced performances across film, television, and even video games. We'll be discussing her diverse career, her meticulous approach to character development, her work as a screenwriter and producer, and her latest projects, delving into the nuances of her craft and exploring the stories that resonate with her. Ami Mann is an award-winning TV and film writer/director and fiction writer. Her most recent film, Audrey’s Children, was released theatrically on March 28, 2025.  Set in 1969 Philadelphia, the film stars Natalie Dormer as Dr. Audrey Evans, the revolutionary pediatric oncologist who gained worldwide recognition for her groundbreaking work in treating children with neuroblastoma.     Mann’s passion for filmmaking comes through her body work across both the big and small screen. Her debut feature film Morning won several festival awards, and her follow-up Texas Killing Fields, starring Jessica Chastain, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Chloe Grace Moretz, was nominated for the Golden Lion at the 68th Venice International Film Festival. Additionally, her film Jackie and Ryan, starring Ben Barnes and Katherine Heigl was nominated for the Orizzonti at the 71st Venice International Film Festival. Her feature film     In television/streaming, Mann’s pilot episode block of the Netflix series In From the Cold reached Netflix’s Top 10 in the US and internationally. Other series directing work includes House of Cards, Shots Fired and Sneaky Pete. Her episode of Friday Night Lights, “I Can’t”, received a Television Academy Honors Award for Television with a Conscience. And we’re lucky to chat with her today about how she brought her latest indie film, Audrey’s Children, to life. AUDREY'S CHILDREN is out NOW | Trailer 1969. Dr. Audrey Evans joins a world-renowned children's hospital and battles sexism, medical conventions, and the subterfuge of her peers to develop revolutionary treatments and purchase the first Ronald McDonald House, impacting millions. FOOD FOR THOUGHT is finally out NOW | Watch it HERE A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world.   And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helps us share the film’s important message with more people. Your support truly makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weeks guest is J. A. Bayona the director of Society of the Snow, Netflix’s new smash hit movie. He is also the director of The Orphanage, A Monster Calls, The Impossible, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and the TV series Rings of Power. J.A sits down with fellow director Giles Alderson to discuss Society of the Snow and making disaster films. Creating huge set pieces and THAT plane crash. He talks planning and shooting in the snow and cold, creating tension, story boarding, animatics and actors creativity. Plus: Shooting chronologically and not cutting. Why he wants his actors to take risks. How has he changed as a director since he made his debut movie The Orphanage. What is the biggest hurdle he over came and what it means to be a director. Society of the Snow is OUT NOW on NETFLIX. J. A. Bayona Twitter @FilmBayona WATCH Giles's latest produced feature All Town Aren't We, the documentary on Grimsby Town FC https://cleethorpes.parkwaycinemas.co.uk/ataw MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey CONTACT THE PODCAST email us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The End We Start From' director Mahalia Belo chats with Dom Lenoir about making he Jodie Comer starring debut feature and why cinema is a healing machine. Mahalia discusses screening at Toronto and the feeling of releasing a movie to audiences. Adapting a novel, working with a screenwriter Alice Birch & collaborations. Trying to keep an emotional truth within storytelling. Writing letters to cast potentials. Useful or not? The push and pull between cast and financial . Working with babies . Working with cinematographer Susie Lavelle and flooding a set. Music and score  And why even after a Sundance and BIFA success there are difficulties for filmmakers and nothing is an instant success story. The End we Start From is OUT NOW in CINEMAS  Produced by Liza Marshall who's excellent episode on TFP you can listen to here GIVEAWAY Get a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies available so be quick and GET IT NOW! They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey CONTACT THE PODCAST email us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon and director Azazel Jacobs talk making His Three Daughters. Alright, cinephiles, welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast! This week, we're in for a treat as we delve into the world of "His Three Daughters" with the film's director, Azazel Jacobs, and two of its brilliant stars, Carrie Coon and Elizabeth Olsen. Carrie Coon, known for her unforgettable roles in "Gone Girl", "The Leftovers," and "The Gilded Age," brings her signature depth and nuance to the screen. Elizabeth Olsen, acclaimed for her portrayal of Wanda Maximoff in WandaVision and stars as Scarlet Witch / Wanda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and her recent performance in "Love & Death," adds another layer of complexity to the film's ensemble. The Movie also stars the ace Natasha Lyonne as the third sister.   Other actors we have had on the filmmakers podcast include: Lucy Boynton & Kelvin Harrison Jr. Rebecca Ferguson and Simon Pegg. Mark Strong. Ian McKellen. Ed Skrien, Sofia Boutella. Rufus Sewell and Keely Hawes to name a few. Seek them out and have a listen. Today, Dom Lenoir sits with them and discusses their creative process, the challenges of bringing such intricate characters to life, and the film's exploration of family dynamics and the complexities of human connection. And Azazel talks making the movie, raiding the finance and getting it to the screen. So, settle in and get ready for a fascinating conversation with three of the industry's most talented individuals. This is The Filmmakers Podcast. His Three Daughters is out on NETFLIX this Friday 20th September 2024 SHORT FILM SHOWCASE Center Frame https://www.centerframe.com/industry-showcase. WATCH our interview with Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-TU39BmwLI&t=167s. PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actress Michelle Monaghan (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Mission Impossible) & writer and exec producer Bill Lawrence (Scrubs, Ted Lasso) join Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to talk making their new series Bad Monkey. Michelle talks acting, improv, working with Vince Vaughn, the difference between directors and how to cope and gives some great acting advice. Bill Lawrence goes deep into why he writes, his process, why he got fired from writing on Friends. We talk Ted Lasso, Scrubs and what it takes to make a hit TV show. And we talk with both Michelle and Bill about Bad Monkey, Apple TV's new comedy starring Vaughn as a former Miami detective investigating the mysterious appearance of a severed arm. Bad Monkey on Apple TV PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining us this week is Uber Hollywood producer Kelly McCormick who has not only produced Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw, Nobody, Bullet Train, Violent Night but also The Fall Guy directed by David Leitch and starring Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling!! She joins Dom Lenoir to talk about creating action on film. Shooting real stunts cost effectively. Casting and working with talent. The important of supporting cast and their character arcs, Finding the tone between rom-com and action. And shooting in Australia for Tax credits. Dom and Giles Alderson also chat about their experiences on set working with stunt choreographers and creating action in indie films. The Fall Guy is OUT on 2nd May in CINEMAS. Go SEE it! Going CANNES? Our survival guide BLOG https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/a-cannes-do-attitude-a-filmmakers-mini-guide-to-surviving-at-the-cannes-film-festival-and-market-2023/ LINKS Check out the YES SHE CANNES workshop and get 20% off with the code “FILMPOD” PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ace Producer Sarah Brocklehurst (Black Pond, Animals) chats with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about how she made her latest feature 'The Outrun' which stars and was also produced by Saoirse Ronan. We talk who she got the rights to the book. How a letter can work and why tenacity is key. How Saoirse came on board and became a producer along with Jack Lowden. How she raised the finance. And how they braved the elements to make The Outrun in Orkney, Scotland. The Outrun has made over £2M at the box office so far and has earned 9 BIFA nominations! Follow (and thank) Sarah and her company Brock Media on socials here: @wearebrockmedia and @sarahbrocklehurst on Instagram @wearebrockmedia and @S_Brocklehurst on X The Outrun is out now. WATCH our interview with Wicked director Jon M Chu on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epEKxXs8F2A PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us as your hosts of 2024 compete in the annual Christmas QUIZ. Who will be victorious? Who will take the filmmaking quiz crown from Dom Lenoir,which actual guest was the most played episode of the year in our top 9 rundown, what do we expect for 2025, why has Giles' voice gone and why does Phil get two answers? Find out this and more on this last episode of 2024! Thank you all for listening to the podcast this year. If you like any guest episodes mentioned go to www.thefilmmakerspodcast.com and type their names in the search bar and have a listen. Big love to you to so you can rise up and send the elevator back down in 2025! GRAB TICKETS to the WORLD PREMIERE of Giles Alderson and Dan Richardson' feature documentary Food For Thought in London on the 24th Jan 2025 tinyurl.com/ycyxr99j READ Stephen Follows' The Horror Movie Report https://genrereports.com/ WATCH our interview with Wicked director Jon M Chu on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epEKxXs8F2A PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, edited and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are joined by the team behind the superb prison drama Sing Sing! Dom Lenoir sits and chats with Producer Monique Walton and Writer Clint Bentley and also Director Greg Kwedar about how they made their movie starring Coleman Domingo, the difficulties of making an indie film in a prison with many non actors They talk about: Working with and adapting real stories and peoples experiences into narrative. The process of writing, rewriting and rebuilding a script to find the purest version Attaching a top actor early on a project and allowing them to help form and collaborate the story Working on an indie budget and schedule in a small window of time between Colman's other films Pitching to producer Monique and others and what materials to have in place Working around the penitentiary system and finding alternatives to filming in challenging working prison environments Having to cut scenes due to cast availability restrictions and how to turn that into a benefit The importance of collaboration and letting people into the process. Sing Sing is OUT NOW! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Ayer is a writer, director and producer of numerous blockbuster films starring Hollywood actors such as Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Will Smith, Jake Gyllenhaal, and many more. During his press tour for The Beekeeper, host Dom Lenoir had the opportunity to sit down with him and have a nice chat about working with Jason Statham the beginning of his career the importance of knowing how to story directing & producing The Beekeeper the magic of working with UK crews And stick around after the conversation as Giles Alderson and Dom discuss their latest insights from working on set! THE BEEKEEPER is out now! | TRAILER   LINKS Check out the YES SHE CANNES workshop and get 20% off with the code "FILMPOD” Check out Terri Dwyer’s latest film BOLANS SHOES   Check out Giles Alderson’s new documentary ALL TOWN AREN’T WE Check out Andrew Rodger’s latest film NO WAY UP Or check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR   GIVEAWAY Get a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW! They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod   PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode we have a MASTERCLASS in short film making with Chris Overton who won an Oscar for his short film The Silent Child. Chris chats with Giles Alderson about the steps to making 10 award winning short film (with 4 in post) with his company Slick Films which he runs with his partner Rachel Shenton. The also discuss why he wanted to learn his craft as a filmmaker before making his first feature film, what it was like winning an Oscar, how he did it and how you can too. Plus: Why the script has to be the best it can be. What to do when approaching people and crew to help you make your film. Financing, crowdfunding and festival strategies. Why location, size of crew and running time is vital. How ambitious should you be? All that and more on this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast. Watch and check on Slick Films here POST PRODUCTION DEMYSTIFIED COURSE link Join us on Zoom on Saturday, July 22nd at 1pm BST, when our team of film professionals will guide you through all the elements you’ll need to plan, all the people you’ll need to hire, and all the questions you’ll need to answer in order to effectively schedule and budget for post-production. https://cutting-room.ck.page/products/post-production-demystified?step=checkout SUPPORT DAGR crowdfunder for Matt and Tori Butler Hart here PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wonderful director Jon M Chu joins Giles Alderson to talk directing WICKED! The director of Crazy Rich Asians, In The Heights, Step Up 3D discusses how he pitched for the film, what he wanted to do with colour, tone and the edit and making Wicked! Wicked is OUT in cinemas NOW! WATCH our interview with Jon M Chu on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epEKxXs8F2A PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Director and writer George C. Wolfe is our guest on the podcast this week as he chats with Dom Lenoir about re-creating black civil rights marches and moments of American history with his latest award winning film RUSTIN!. George, who has won five Tony Awards, also directed the feature Ma Rainey's Black Bottom discusses: Making a complicated homosexual factual film. Financing through President Obama. Adapting a true story using a mix of documentary techniques. Starting out in Theatre, what to show and not show when adapting for the screen. The screenwriting process and casting the perfect lead. Rustin is out now on NETFLIX! PODCAST MERCH Get your Xmas pressies here with our very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey CONTACT THE PODCAST email us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The incredible one man studio Tyler Perry joins us to chat about The Six Triple Eight his latest written and directed feature film as well as his inspiration producer Nicole Avant!! Tyler and Nicole sit with Giles Alderson about how they made their true story WW2 epic. They discuss: Finding ideas and sizzle reels. Pitching to studios and not waiting for anyone to tell you that you can't. How Nicole pitched the idea, inspiration and Netflix. Directing, Producing movies, Quincy Jones and Ted Serandos. The Six Triple Eight (aka The 6888) is out now on NETFLIX!! WATCH our interview with Wicked director Jon M Chu on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epEKxXs8F2A PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, edited and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the first of two episodes of our chats centred around the Oscar-nominated epic The Brutalist. First, Dom Lenoir sits down with writer-director Brady Corbet. Starting out as an actor, he seamlessly transitioned into a highly successful career behind the camera. Some of his acclaimed works include The Childhood of a Leader (2015) and Vox Lux (2018). Today, he talks all about: Writing and directing The Brutalist Putting the cast together Storyboarding and rehearsals The challenges of making a 3.5-hour epic with a budget of under $10 million Next, Giles Alderson chats with production designer Judy Becker. You might recognise her incredible work from films like Brokeback Mountain (2005), Shame (2011), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), American Hustle (2013), and Carol (2015), just to name a few. She shares insights on: Breaking into the industry Working on The Brutalist Workflow and mood boards Sit back, relax, and enjoy our epic conversations with Brady Corbet and Judy Becker. And don’t miss part two with Guy Pearce, coming this Friday!   THE BRUTALIST is out in cinemas NOW! | Trailer When a visionary architect and his wife flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern United States, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, wealthy client.   WATCH OUT YOUTUBE CHANNEL our interview with Skeleton Crew showrunners Jon Watts and Christopher Ford here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHKr20viJYM&t=33s   PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sex Education director and exec producer Ben Taylor joins us to chat making his feature film Joy starring Thomasin Mackenzie, James Norton and Bill Nighy. He discussed casting, working with incredible actors, pitching and the difference between TV and Film with Dom Lenoir Joy is OUT NOW on NETFLIX WATCH our interview with Wicked director Jon M Chu on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epEKxXs8F2A PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, we not only welcome one but two fabulous guests! Dom Lenoir sat down with director Thea Sharrock known for her work on “Britannia” (2017-2021) or “Me Before You” (2016), and writer Jonny Sweet – “Together” (2015), “Chickens” (2013) - to talk about their latest feature film “Wicked Little Letters” (2023), starring Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Timothy Spall, and many more. They also talk about: having a background in theatre writing “Wicked Little Letters” working with StudioCanal directing Olivia Colman   WICKED LITTLE LETTERS is out in cinemas now! | TRAILER   LINKS Check out Giles Alderson’s new documentary ALL TOWN AREN’T WE Check out Andrew Rodger’s latest film NO WAY UP Or check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR   GIVEAWAY Get a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW! They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod   PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor and Producer Tye Sheridan, Asphalt City, Ready Player One, Mud & Tree of Life joins us to chat his career, stepping up to produce and working with a whole host of talents including Stephen Spielberg, Terence Malick and Sean Penn. Tye chats to Dom Lenoir about: His journey as an actor. Auditions and nearly quitting. Breaking through with Tree of Life and Mud. Working with Spielberg on Ready Player One. Setting up his Production Company Dogwood Pictures Creating his AI film tech firm Wonder Dynamics & Wonder Studio to help indie filmmakers. Making Asphalt City in 20 days, getting Sean Penn to star and going deep into prep and on set. Asphalt City is OUT NOW in cinemas! LINKS Check out the YES SHE CANNES workshop and get 20% off with the code “FILMPOD” Check out Terri Dwyer’s latest film BOLANS SHOES Check out Giles Alderson’s new documentary ALL TOWN AREN’T WE Check out Andrew Rodger’s latest film NO WAY UP Or check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR   GIVEAWAY Get a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW! They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The importance of PR & Marketing when producing movies - For this special Part 2 of 'Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose' we speak to producer, PR and Marketing expert Clare Bateman King all about what you need (and should have) to promote your indie films. Clare sat down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss; Why you put money from your budget into marketing your films and how much. Why you should do your own press and marketing for your films (and premiere - should the distributor not want to do one) She talks about how she became a film producer and why it is important we keep the good people in the industry. And why she is looking to set up her own distribution company. 'Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose' is OUT on Prime NOW! Clare's PR team at Legion M https://legionm.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ EVENT Join Cassius Raynor at this Short 2 Feature event this Sat 11th Nov 2023 Link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-secrets-of-shorts-2-features-producers-directors-qa-networking-tickets-741405181857 PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode we are joined by director and writer Baltasar Kormákur. He talks to Dom Lenoir about going from indie films to studio films and back again with his latest film TOUCH. Baltasar has made films such as Contraband (2012), 2 Guns (2013), Everest (2015) and Beast (2022) and has worked with star-actors such as Mark Wahlberg, Denzel Washington, Jason Clarke and Idris Elba to name a few. TOUCH is OUT NOW WATCH our interview with Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-TU39BmwLI&t=167s. PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, host Dom Lenoir welcomes director Nicol Paone to the show! Nicol has just released an indie film called The Kill Room (2023) starring Joe Manganiello, Uma Thurman, and Samuel L. Jackson and is here to tell you all about how Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson got involved directing A-List stars the importance of networking the making of The Kill Room and so much more! THE KILL ROOM is out now | Trailer A hitman, his boss, an art dealer and a money-laundering scheme that accidentally turns the assassin into an overnight avant-garde sensation, one that forces her to play the art world against the underworld. And don't forget to follow DiiiirrrDomLenoir on social media: Twitter/X: @DirDomLenoir Instagram: @directordomlenoir PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, we welcome producer Sarah Green and one of Dom's favourite writer-directors, Jeff Nichols. Both have had an amazing career so far. Sarah has worked with legendary director Terrence Malick on films such as The Tree of Life (2011) or Knight of Cups (2015) and also produced most of Jeff's films, including Mud (2012), Midnight Special (2016), and now, The Bikeriders (2024), starring Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Michael Shannon, only to name a few. Hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sat down with Sarah and Jeff to talk all about the difficulties of producing The Bikeriders the difference between working with Terrence Malick and Jeff Nichols how to find the right project Jeff's filmmaking career tips and tricks for producers, directors and writers and so much more! THE BIKERIDERS is out in cinema NOW | Trailer After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, a member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club. PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we welcome the brilliant creative team behind the highly entertaining and thought-provoking feature film Companion (2025): writer-director Drew Hancock and editors Brett W. Bachman & Josh Ethier. They sat down with our hosts, Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir, for a fantastic conversation about the filmmaking process - diving deep into: How the script evolved from idea to screen Finding one’s unique voice as a filmmaker The challenges and rewards of directing a debut feature Mastering the delicate balance of tone and genre The collaboration between editors And so much more! COMPANION is out NOW | Trailer A weekend getaway with friends at a remote cabin turns into chaos after it's revealed that one of the guests is not what they seem. FOOD FOR THOUGHT is finally out NOW | Watch it HERE A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world.   And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helps us share the film’s important message with more people. Your support truly makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a bumper episode for you with not one, not two but three Oscar nominated or Oscar winning filmmakers who work with David Fincher. We have Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt, Editor Kirk Baxter and Sound Designer Ren Kylce who have all worked with Fincher multiple times who talk about their latest collaboration The Killer which starring Michael Fassbender and Tilda Swinton. First Up. Dom Lenoir chats to Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt: Discussing lighting techniques. How do you tell a story with the camera and the camera as a character Why he didn’t want to let David down. How they shot fight scenes and why you need to be efficient and responsible. Editor - Kirk Baxter Why as an editor he wanted to make The Killer Fassbenders 'moments' What he starts with when he gets the rushes Why he shows David early cuts. What he looks for as an editor and tips and tricks. and finally Sound Designer Ren Kylce David likes to get them to start sound design straight away. Where he finds sounds. Collecting Foley. Sharing sound files among other sound mixers Creating tension in sound design. Defining tone with the director. The Killer is OUT now on NETFLIX COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ EVENT Join Cassius Raynor at this Short 2 Feature event this Sat 11th Nov 2023 Link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-secrets-of-shorts-2-features-producers-directors-qa-networking-tickets-741405181857 PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dana Kippel joins fellow filmmaker Giles Alderson to chat about her journey creating her micro budget indie film, Reflect. She talks why she chose to direct, Addiction and mental health. Why having a beginners mind is useful and her planning and prep. She talks finance and crowdfunding, writing the script in two weeks and giving notes to fellow actors when you are also acting. She also discusses why she rushed her edit and release, marketing the movie and why you should be kind to yourself. Reflect is OUT NOW on Prime and all good and great streaming services. GIVEAWAY Get a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies available so be quick and GET IT NOW! They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, written and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey CONTACT THE PODCAST email us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, we welcome first-time writer-director Malcolm Washington and actress Danielle Deadwyler to the show. They sat down with Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to discuss their Netflix film The Piano Lesson, which also stars Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington. Malcolm talked about: directing a big-budget debut feature the importance of attaching cast balancing tone pitching to Netflix, Samuel L. Jackson & Denzel Washington In her conversation with Giles & Dom, Danielle chatted about what she looks for in a project what makes a great director the importance of protecting the difference between film & theatre   The Piano Lesson is out in cinemas now! And it's coming out on Netflix on the 22nd of November | TRAILER Follows the lives of the Charles family as they deal with themes of family legacy and more, in deciding what to do with an heirloom, the family piano.   SHORT FILM SHOWCASE Center Frame https://www.centerframe.com/industry-showcase. WATCH our interview with Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Soon on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-TU39BmwLI&t=167s.   PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year and as a treat for you for 2024, Dom Lenoir sits down with director James Hawes to talk making award season features and huge streaming series and discuss his latest feature 'One Life' starring Anthony Hopkins which is out NOW. James talks about his career how he got involved in One Life, how he dealt with the difficult but rewarding story. Working with young children in a psychological situation and casting. He also with Dom about having breakfast with Anthony Hopkins and persuading him that he can direct the film. Why cinema will make a comeback. Finance, scripting and editing. Camera moves, design and finding new crew. Why you should keep coming up with collaborations and ideas. Plus he chats about making Slow Horses and the pitching scenario. ONE LIFE is OUT NOW in cinemas. Join Giles at the premiere of his latest produced feature on 5th January, the documentary on Grimsby Town FC https://cleethorpes.parkwaycinemas.co.uk/atawpremiere MERCH Get your Xmas pressies here with our very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello and welcome! This show’s guests: the writer-director duo Scott Beck & Bryan Woods. You might know them from movies like A Quiet Place (2018) or The Boogeyman (2023). Today, however, they’re here to talk about their latest film, Heretic (2024), starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East. In their honest conversation with hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir, they discuss the challenges of directing Heretic working with Hugh Grant & A24 how the edit can shape a movie the importance of test screenings celebrating mistakes and so much more! HERETIC is out now | Trailer Two young religious women are drawn into a game of cat-and-mouse in the house of a strange man.   WATCH our interview with Wicked director Jon M Chu on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epEKxXs8F2A PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s special Friday episode, Dom Lenoir sat down with writer & director Reinaldo Marcus Green, the man behind films and TV shows such as Amend: The Fight for America (2021), King Richard (2021) and We Own This City (2022) to chat about his latest feature film: Bob Marley: One Love (2024). They talk about making a studio movie bringing HODs from project to project shooting in multiple countries and getting the right cast. Enjoy! BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE is out in cinemas now! Watch the TRAILER!   LINKS Check out Andrew Rodger’s latest film NO WAY UP Or check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR   GIVEAWAY Get a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW! They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod   PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining is today is acclaimed director Tim Mielants. Tim's career has been a captivating blend of genres and styles, from his work on the visually stunning and mind-bending series "Legion" to his contributions to the historical drama "Peaky Blinders," where he directed Cillian Murphy as the iconic Tommy Shelby. Now, he brings his unique vision to "Small Things Like These," a powerful film exploring themes of faith, family, and community in 1980s Ireland. Tim talks with Dom Lenoir about collaboration, working with and directing Cillian Murphy. immersing historical facts and story. Shooting on location. Creating surreal metaphors within the film. Going from TV to film and back again and making movie and TV magic Cillian's captivating performances have made him a household name, from his breakout role in "28 Days Later" to his unforgettable portrayals in "Inception," "Dunkirk," and "Batman Begins." In "Small Things Like These," he delivers a nuanced and deeply moving performance as a coal merchant who uncovers a dark secret in his community. Join us for a fascinating conversation with Tim Mielants as we explore the making of "Small Things Like These," the challenges of bringing a sensitive story to the screen, and the power of film to spark important conversations. Only on The Filmmakers Podcast! Small Things Like These is OUT NOW. WATCH Food for Thought - released on 28th February 2025 here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adue0xef8pY The Film School Notting hill.https://thefilmschoolofnh.live-website.com/ PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, edited and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, we not only have one but two juicy conversations. In our first chat, our primo-host Dom Lenoir sat down with writer-director-producer Michel Franco to have a quick talk about working with Jessica Chastain how his latest feature film “Memory” came about his learnings from his filmmaking career And then, Dom and Giles sat down to have an honest talk about the current state of the indie film industry making a living as a filmmaker their current and next projects Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   MEMORY is in UK cinemas from 23rd February memoryfilm.uk | Trailer   GIVEAWAY Get a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies available so be quick and GET IT NOW! They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod   PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey   CONTACT THE PODCAST email us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He launched the career of Keira Knightley with the cult classic thriller The Hole. He explored the complexities of Northern Ireland in The Journey. He took us on a wild ride with the crime drama Driven, and unraveled a sun-drenched mystery in White Lines. Now, Nick Hamm takes aim at a timeless legend with his latest film, William Tell. Join Giles Alderson as we sit down with the acclaimed filmmaker, Nick Hamm. We'll delve into his diverse career, from his early days in theater with the Royal Shakespeare Company to his captivating work in film and television. We'll discuss his knack for discovering talent, his passion for bringing complex stories to life, and the challenges of directing everything from intimate dramas to historical epics. And of course, we'll discuss his bold new take on the iconic story of William Tell, starring Claes Bang and Ben Kingsley. How do you re-imagine a classic tale for a modern audience? What does it take to film that legendary apple scene? And what message does this timeless story hold for today's world? Get ready for a conversation with a master storyteller and our guest today is Nick Hamm. WILLIAM TELL is out in CINEMAS NOW! WORLD PREMIERE of Food For Thought – Giles’ documentary. Tickets for 24th Jan in London here https://tinyurl.com/3ssnpj94 WATCH OUT YOUTUBE CHANNEL our interview with Skeleton Crew showrunners Jon Watts and Christopher Ford here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHKr20viJYM&t=33s PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, edited and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On our 350th episode --- The Business of Film Explained is BACK and we dive into the SAG Strike and how this will affect you as creatives, filmmakers and directors. The fab Stephen Follows joins Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir and Phil Hawkins to discuss what is happening with the SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Strike, how long could it go on for and can we can shoot in the UK and Europe? We also discuss how much Studios profited in 2022 and what the actors are asking for. Is this an opportunity for indie filmmakers? What is the status of the WGA writers Strike? And the usual Business of Film Explained quiz as we go along. Will Dom finally win? Visit Stephen Follows amazing website here https://stephenfollows.com/ LISTEN: Business of Film Explained I - Is there a typical route to becoming a film director LINK Business of Film Explained II - Is it a failure or not if you don’t make a second film? LINK Business of Film Explained III - The WGA writers strike special LINK SUPPORT  As it's our 350th episode do jump onto Apple/itunes and give us a 5 star review! Go on! Help DAGR crowdfunder for Matt and Tori Butler Hart here PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode we welcome director & writer Dan Clark and actress & writer Kelly Wenham to discuss their indie film A Kind of Kidnapping, how they turned their short film into a feature, got the team together, raised finance, shot principal photography in twelve days, and made the movie in difficult circumstances. The sit down for a chat with Giles Alderson to discuss the film and also: Their writing processes. Filmmaking abusive relationships and how to avoid them. Why you have to ask for favours. Directing actors and the difference between shorts and features. And advice for filmmakers. A Kind of Kidnapping is OUT NOW in select cinemas and on DEMAND link and trailer https://bulldog-film.com/films/a-kind-of-kidnapping/ SUPPORT  As we have just gone past our 350th episode do jump onto Apple/itunes and give us a 5 star review! Go on! Help DAGR crowdfunder for Matt and Tori Butler Hart here TRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloico PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode we have writer and director Jeff Rowe and Exec Producer Ramsay McBean talking all about how they made the new feature film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem with Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg. Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir had a chat with Jeff and Ramsey from their turtle lairs on animation, story structure and keeping it improvised. They also discuss: How to pitch to studios. Moving from writing to directing. Overseeing productions and winning projects at Paramount. & working together as a team to creative something incredible. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES : MUTANT MAYHEM now in CINEMAS PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode we welcome director Jane Gull and producer Karen Newman who made the award winning indie film Love without Walls. They chat with Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir about creating, writing, financing and distributing their brilliant indie film. They also discuss: Cinema Q&A tour tips and tricks. Why Jane wrote the film and why networking is important. Their distribution deal and how they got it. Dealing with large cast and many locations Issue on set and over coming challenges. Directing and producing on set. Editing via zoom, deliverables and great indie filmaking advice. PLUS so much more. Watch the film Love Without Walls here: https://bulldog-film.com/films/love-without-walls/. PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red, White and Royal Blue director and screenwriter Matthew López join us this week to chat making hit movie as your debut feature. Based on the best selling novel of the same name Matthew discusses why this film came to him and why he wanted to make it. He sits with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir in an apartment suite in the heart of London to discuss making the film They discuss: Why he is not talking about writing on this episode (hint WGA writers strike) Pitching to the studio. How he chose his DP and cast and directing actors, famous and not. Why coming from a theatre back ground helped and why actors coming to set off book is so time saving. He also talks about why his master shots were important, locations and shot lists. How he shot UK for the USA, planning and prep, How he coped with his mental health while shooting, And why he loved editing the film! Plus so much more. Red, White and Royal Blue is OUT on Amazon PRIME now! LISTEN to the Stephen Fry episode here https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/stephen-fry-on-harry-potter-acting-directing-and-mental-health/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome director Josh Greenbaum on The Filmmakers Podcast to talk making R-rated comedy Strays starring Will Ferrell and Jamie Fox. Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir had a chat with Josh all about making his doggy comedy and how he made it work. Josh who has directed the brilliant Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar and TV including Fresh of the Boat and New Girl discusses working with animals creating an emotional pull with R rated comedy, working with big stars and why you need to root for the characters you create. Josh also talks about: How he pitched to Universal. Creating moving-masters with the camera. Working with Lord and Miller. Storyboarding, shot lists and animatics. And why you have to find people who feel the same way as you do. STRAYS is OUT NOW in CINEMAS SUPPORT BOLANS SHOES in cinemas from 15th September find out where here https://www.buffalodragon.co.uk/theatricalrelease/ TRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloico PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks podcast we have a double whammy of Foe (and Friends) director Garth Davis and co writer Iain Reid who talk making their film based on the novel of the same name Foe. Foe stars Saoirse Ronan, Aaron Pierre and Paul Mescal and our on Prime NOW. Garth and Iain sit down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to chat film-making. They discuss: Casting, how they got Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal on board. Building a believable sci-fi world. masking plot twists. Making Garth's debut movie Lion starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman. And adapting a novel into a screenplay. Trailer for FOE here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fKa3h-Qg6o LINKS for JOBS and JOBS BOARDS Mandy.com Talent Manager LinkedIn Facebook groups including: UK Film and TV Jobs (LOVING YOUR WORK) London Film Crew Jobs PAID Film and TV Jobs UK Film Crew Jobs network COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s October! Therefore, it’s scary season. That’s why we decided to share with you our live event that we recorded a couple of months ago. It was the scary success live panel run by Peter Storey of Greenlit in association with Kino. On the panel were Jake West, Frighfest’s Paul McEvoy, Alix Austin, Keir Siewert, Sarah Appleton, Giles Alderson and director/sales agent Julian Richards. In their conversation they talked about: -      making horror films in 2022 -      film festivals -      the importance of cast -      knowing your audience -      platforms for horror content -      value of short films nowadays -      new ways of marketing -      merchandise -      how to animate your audience -      casting and getting cast -      getting named actors on board … and so much more. This is a feature-length masterclass in indie filmmaking with a focus on the horror genre. You. Don’t. Want. To. Miss. This. So, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat!   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community! https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Today, we welcome the writer-director duo Kristina Buozyte & Bruno Samper to the show! Together, they made the epic post-apocalyptic sci-fi feature film Vesper (2022), starring Raffiella Chapman, Eddie Marsan, Richard Brake, and many, many more. The film is about to come out in the UK on the 21st of October and it’s a stunning piece of cinema, so be sure to catch it on the biggest screen possible. You won’t regret it. In their conversation with our hosts, Giles Alderson & Christian James, Kristina & Bruno talk about: -       creating a dialogue with the audience -       starting out and failing as a filmmaker -       finding partners to collaborate with -       making the first feature film -       working as a directing-duo -       how to survive in times when you’re not making movies -       how they raised the money for Vesper -       storyboarding -       VFX vs practical effects We had great fun chatting with them. Their hustle is really inspirational. So, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat with Kristina Buozyte & Bruno Samper.   VESPER is out soon! Struggling to survive with her father after the collapse of Earth's ecosystem, 13-year-old Vesper must use her wits, strength and bio-hacking abilities to fight for the future.   EPISODE LINKS Watch Vesper | TRAILER   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community! https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Part of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello and welcome to episode 1, 2, 3…. 299, 300 of The Filmmaker’s Podcast! Yes, 300 episodes! We can’t believe it. Thank you so much for listening and supporting us. Thank you so much for being part of our indie film community. Today, we brought (most of) our hosts together to look back at 300 episodes. Join Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Christian James, Phil Hawkins, Matthew Butler-Hart, Tori Butler-Hart & Tobias Vees in their madness! Some of the many topics we talk about are: -         What have we learned from 300 episodes of TFP? -         What do audiences want from indie films? -         How are we choosing our projects? -         working with the wrong people -         on-set demands -         listener’s questions Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community! https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Part of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s our 301st episode and we’ve thought of giving you another treat. This time, it’s primo-host Dom Lenoir chatting with two Oscar-nominated filmmakers! We welcome – for the third time – writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns & for the first-time writer and director Tobias Lindholm to the show! You know Krysty from films like 1917 (2019) & Last Night in Soho (2021) and Tobias from The Hunt (2012), A War (2015), Mind Hunter (2017), and Another Round (2020). Together, they made the film The Good Nurse, starring the two Oscar-winning actors Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne. In their conversation, Krysty chats about -         adapting a book based on a true story -         finding the truth of a story … while Tobias discusses -         working with Krysty -         making a film about a true story -         choosing the right crew -         different ways of using the camera -         working with Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne -         making his first American feature -         writing for the TV show Borgen -         his learnings as a director This is the kind of episode you definitely don’t want to miss. Both, Krysty and Tobias, are masters of their craft. Hearing them talk about filmmaking was not only very educational but also inspirational. So, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat with Krysty Wilson-Cairns & Tobias Lindholm.   THE GOOD NURSE is out in cinemas now! An infamous caregiver is implicated in the deaths of hundreds of hospital patients.   EPISODE LINKS Watch The Good Nurse | TRAILER   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community! https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we thought of treating you again with amazing guests. That’s why in this week’s episode, we welcome actors Daniel Brühl & Albrecht Schuch as well as director Edward Berger to the show. Together, they made Netflix’s new film All Quiet on the Western Front (2022). If the name Daniel Brühl doesn’t ring a bell – which it should –, then here are some films he has been in: Good Bye Lenin! (2003), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Rush (2013), Captain America: Civil War (2016), and The Alienist (2018), only to name a few. You might also know Albrecht from epic films such as System Crasher (2019) or Berlin Alexanderplatz (2020), and Edward from Eden (2022). In their conversation, Ed chats about -       finding a cinematic language with the DOP -       getting through rough days on set -       telling a story from your POV -       adapting a novel -       learnings from shooting battle scenes   … while Daniel & Albrecht talk about -       what helps them get into the role -       choosing the right projects -       the importance of the film’s message -       acting techniques -       how directing influenced Daniel’s work as an actor   It’s needless to say that it has been an absolute blast chatting with these three legends. So what are you waiting for? Sit back, relax and listen to our epic chat with Daniel Brühl, Albrecht Schuch & Edward Berger.   ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT is out on Netflix! A young German soldier's terrifying experiences and distress on the western front during World War I.   EPISODE LINKS Watch the TRAILER   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week’s Friday special, we’ve invited actor Sophie Lowe and director Petr Jákl to the show. Together, they made the historical epic feature film Medieval, also starring the great Michael Caine, Ben Foster, Til Schweiger, only to name a few. You might know Sophie from the TV shows Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013), The Returned (2015) The Beautiful Lie (2015), or Romper Stomper (2018). Petr’s credits include Ghoul (2015) and as an actor/stuntman, he has worked on films like xXx (2002), Alien vs. Predator (2004) and Borgia (2011). Today’s host Giles Alderson chats with Sophie about -       getting into acting -       the importance of feeling confident -       dealing with rejection & pressure … while Petr talks about -       the secret behind making successful movies -       directing Michael Caine -       raising funds -       his directing style -       creating the look in camera   Sit back, relax and listen to our lovely chat with Sophie Lowe & Petr Jákl.   MEDIEVAL is out! The story of fifteenth-century Czech icon and warlord Jan Zizka, who defeated armies of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire.   EPISODE LINKS Watch Medieval | TRAILER   SPONSORS Soldo: Prepaid Company Cards & Automated Expenses Platform  www.soldo.com You get 3 months FREE Soldo with code ‘FILMMAKERSPOD’   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community! https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we have two exceptional first-time filmmakers who attached Jennifer Lawrence & Brian Tyree Henry to their script, got A24 on board and shot a wonderful little feature film called Causeway (2022) in only a few months. Our hosts, Dom Lenoir & Conor Boru, welcome director Lila Neugebauer & producer Justine Ciarrocchi! They chat about topics we have never covered on the podcast before. They discuss -         working with Jennifer Lawrence -         exploring PTSD in film -         the difference between directing theatre vs feature films -         developing the script -         the biggest challenges as a producer -         collaborating with A24 & Apple Get ready for an amazing conversation! Sit back, relax and listen to our lovely chat with Lila Neugebauer & Justine Ciarrocchi.   CAUSEWAY is out on Apple TV+! A US soldier suffers a traumatic brain injury while fighting in Afghanistan and struggles to adjust to life back home.   EPISODE LINKS Watch Causeway | TRAILER   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Read & Sign Up for The Wrap Up – Our weekly Newsletter with news and information from the world of film Get in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Facebook and Instagram   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, our hosts, Dom Lenoir & Conor Boru, welcome writer/director Phyllis Nagy to the show! She is the Oscar-nominated writer behind the brilliant Carol (2015), starring Cate Blanchett. Now, she’s back as a director with her feature film Call Jane (2022), starring Sigourney Weaver, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Messina, Kate Mara, only to name a few. In their chat, they discuss ·      making a political film with a message ·      creating the 1960s look ·      finding the right cast ·      the difference between theatre and film ·      directing a film with big stars We (Dom) are deeply sorry for the audio quality as we had to record this episode on our phones. However, our chat is more than worth listening to as you will hear. So, sit back, relax and enjoy our amazing conversation with Phyllis Nagy!   CALL JANE is out! A married woman with an unwanted pregnancy lives in a time in America where she can't get a legal abortion and works with a group of suburban women to find help.   EPISODE LINKS Watch Call Jane | TRAILER Support The Wobble Club - a novel by Simon Rumley | Indiegogo  PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community! https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast   MERCH Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Read & Sign Up for The Wrap Up – Our weekly Newsletter with news and information from the world of film Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us out and write us a review (a good one!), tell your friends and CHOOSE FILM. Get in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Facebook and Instagram Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, our host Dom Lenoir not only welcomes one brilliant guest, but three. Actor Niamh Algar, who you might know from TV shows like The Virtues (2019), Deceit (2021) or Raised by Wolves (2020), director Sebastián Lelio, whose credits include The Year of the Tiger (2011), the Oscar-winning feature film A Fantastic Woman (2017) and Gloria Bell (2018), and the Oscar-nominated writer Emma Donoghue, who you should know from the excellent film Room (2015). Together, they made The Wonder (2022), also starring Florence Pugh, Tom Burke, Toby Jones, and Ciarán Hinds, only to name a few. Niamh chats about ·      her preparation process ·      choosing projects ·      and about what makes a good director? Sebastián talks about ·      directing The Wonder ·      collaboration and prepping with his HODs ·      bringing together a great cast … while Emma discusses ·      adapting her novel ·      her writing process ·      playing with genre Three amazing guests in just one episode. What are you waiting for? Sit back, relax and enjoy our lovely conversations with Emma Donoghue, Sebastián Lelio & Niamh Algar!   THE WONDER is out in cinemas and on Netflix! A tale of two strangers who transform each other's lives, a psychological thriller, and a story of love pitted against evil.   EPISODE LINKS Watch The Wonder | TRAILER Get your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day Millionaire   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s Friday special, we are back with a classic TFP episode. Hosts, Giles Alderson & Phil Hawkins, welcome writer/director Julian Gilbey to the show to talk about his inspiring journey as a filmmaker and his exciting features films. You might know him from films like Rise of the Footsoldier (2007), A Lonely Place to Die (2011), or Plastic (2014). Now he’s back with his intense Drama/Thriller Summit Fever (2022). Julian chats about ·      starting one’s career in today’s world ·      his film Rise of the Footsoldier ·      his film A Lonely Place to Die ·      shooting Summit Fever in the mountains ·      pre-production ·      formats & lenses ·      action sequences And on Patreon, he talks about ·      watching films with your kids ·      meeting Paul Greengrass ·      his film Plastic ·      Pros & Cons of operating the camera yourself ·      script ideas drawn from real life Julian was a great guest! He had so many stories, tips & tricks to share. Just hearing him talk will make you want to go out and shoot your next movie. So sit back, relax and enjoy our exciting chat with Julian Gilbey.   SUMMIT FEVER is out! A daring dream to scale the world's most challenging trio of mountains soon turns into a terrifying nightmare for a group of friends when a deadly storm traps the climbers near the summit and cuts off all hope of rescue. With the odds stacked against them, the friends are forced to trust each other to save themselves by any means necessary.   EPISODE LINKS Watch Summit Fever | TRAILER Get your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day Millionaire Support When It's Over by Bruno Chiecco — Kickstarter   SPONSORS Soldo: Prepaid Company Cards & Automated Expenses Platform   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, dream team Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir, welcome writer/director Sally El Hosaini, who you might know from her film My Brother the Devil (2012), and part of her wonderful cast of her latest film The Swimmers (2022), Matthias Schweighöfer (Army of Thieves), Manal Issa & Nathalie Issa. Sally chats about ·      choosing the right project for your career ·      finding the right cast ·      collaborating with Working Title & Netflix ·      tips & tricks on working with non-actors ·      working with the DOP ·      the shooting of The Swimmers ·      dealing with notes And her cast talks about ·      working with directors ·      being a first-time actor ·      the responsibility to tell a story in an authentic way The Swimmer is a truly impressive and important film. Sally and her cast gave a very interesting insight into the making of it. So do check out the movie and enjoy this week’s conversation with Sally El Hosaini, Matthias Schweighöfer, Manal Issa & Nathalie Issa.   THE SWIMMERS is out on Netflix! A story of the miraculous journey made by swimming sisters Yusra and Sarah Mardini who fled as refugees from war-torn Syria all the way to the 2016 Rio Olympics.   EPISODE LINKS Watch The Swimmers TRAILER Get your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day Millionaire   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s special episode, we finally talk about the movie our hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir won’t shut up about: Three Day Millionaire (2022), starring Colm Meaney, Jonas Armstrong, and Robbie Gee only to name a few! Along with young first-time director Jack Spring, they sat down during their cinema run to chat all about their journey on how they made the film. They talk about ·      ADHD ·      breaking down a script as a producer & director ·      the importance of a good trailer ·      the art of casting ·      the cinema run ·      Shush films ·      The soundtrack of Three Day Millionaire ·      talking to investors ·      working with the DOP Three Day Millionaire is out now! And we would really appreciate your support. Do go watch it, check it out in cinemas if you can, write some lovely reviews, and give it a nice rating, it would mean the world to us. Thank you! But for now, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat with Jack Spring and Giles Alderson.   THREE DAY MILLIONAIRE is out in cinemas! A raucous black comedy about a gang of Grimsby Trawler-men who carry out the heist of a lifetime   EPISODE LINKS Watch the Three Day Millionaire TRAILER Get your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day Millionaire Check out Film — Shush (shushfilms.co.uk) Check out Jack Spring’s book recommendations: The Film Director's Intuition: Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques: Amazon.co.uk: Weston, Judith: 9780941188784: Books and Directing Actors: 25th Anniversary Edition: Creating Memorable Performances for Film and Television : Judith Weston: Amazon.co.uk: Books   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the credits? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s special Friday episode, our hosts, Dom Lenoir & Conor Boru, welcome director Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre to the show! She started out as an actor but quickly shifted into directing. Her second film, Lady Chatterley's Lover (2022), which we are talking about today, written by the Oscar-nominated writer David Magee (Life of Pi) and starring Emma Corrin, Jack O’Connell and Matthew Duckett, is a new adaptation of the famous novel by D.H. Lawrence. Laure talks about ·      adopting a novel ·      finding the right cast ·      pros of having an acting background as a director ·      shooting intimate scenes ·      creating the look for the film ·      moving from shorts to feature films ·      thoughts on the characters of Lady Chatterley’s Lover It’s Friday, so this is a shorter episode. Nevertheless, we enjoyed listening to Laure's insights. We hope you do too. So, sit back, relax and enjoy our lovely conversation with Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre!   LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER is out on Netflix! An unhappily married aristocrat begins a torrid affair with the gamekeeper on her husband's country estate.   EPISODE LINKS Watch the Lady Chatterley's Lover TRAILER Get your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day Millionaire   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community! https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast   MERCH Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Part of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Dom Lenoir welcomes one of the biggest guests we’ve ever had on the podcast: director Joseph Kosinski. His filmography includes feature films like Tron: Legacy (2010), Oblivion (2013), Only the Brave (2017), and Top Gun: Maverick (2022), starring legendary actors such as Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer to name a few. Top Gun: Maverick grossed over $1 billion at the box office, making it the highest-grossing film of 2022. Joseph definitely knows what he’s doing. And we sat down with him for almost an hour to let him talk about ·      working with legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer ·      pitching Top Gun: Maverick to Tom Cruise ·      developing and making a Blockbuster ·      getting the cast and crew together ·      the importance of good taste ·      notes and test audiences ·      IMAX, cameras and working with the DOP ·      the opening of the film ·      humour ·      the most difficult scenes to shoot ·      directing Tom Cruise & Miles Teller ·      rewriting the film in the edit ·      working with composer Hans Zimmer & Lady Gaga Top Gun: Maverick is easily one of our favourite films of the year. If you haven’t seen it, do check it out as soon as possible. It’s a movie made for the cinema. But for now, sit back, relax and enjoy our conversation with legendary director Joseph Kosinski.   TOP GUN: MAVERICK is out in cinemas again!! After thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.   EPISODE LINKS Watch Top Gun: Maverick | TRAILER Get your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day Millionaire   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!   MERCH Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Get in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir welcome a familiar face: friend & host of the podcast Phil Hawkins! But today, he’s not interviewing anyone else, no – he’s our guest because his first studio movie, Prancer: A Christmas Tale (2022), starring the Oscar-nominated James Cromwell, has just been released. We’re over the moon. This is a dream come true for Phil and that’s why we had a lot to talk about. Phil chats about ·      pitching to Universal ·      putting your stamp as a director on ·      making a family film with serious topics ·      working with animals on set ·      using CGI ·      directing the actors ·      mastering “oners” … and on Patreon, he discusses ·      the editing process ·      showing the first cut to the studio Phil’s heartwarming film is out now! Do go watch it, write some lovely reviews, and give it a nice rating. It would mean the world to him and us. Thank you! But for now, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat with Phil Hawkins.   PRANCER: A CHRISTMAS TALE is out now! Ten-year-old Gloria and her recently widowed grandfather Bud befriend a mysterious reindeer when the family gather for Christmas. Bud comes to believe that Prancer may actually be magical, but Gloria fears his theory will send him straight to a retirement home.   EPISODE LINKS Watch Prancer: A Christmas Tale | TRAILER Get your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day Millionaire Check out Star Wars Origins - The award-winning, Mark Hamill approved “epic masterpiece” - Star Wars Fan Film - YouTube Listen to TFP presents: The Hosts chat filmmaking Vol 1 - Giles Alderson & Phil Hawkins -PATREON Special - The Filmmakers Podcast   SPONSOR Check out Q SCRIPTS   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s Friday special, hosts Dom Lenoir & Tobias Vees welcome a man who has worked on your favourite animation films in the last 20 years – animator & story creator Shawn Krause. He has worked at Pixar since their early days – his filmography includes masterpieces such as Finding Nemo (2003), Cars (2006), Up (2009), Cars 2 (2011), Inside Out (2015), Incredibles 2 (2018), only to name a few. In 2020, he joined the newly formed animation studio Spire as a creative director. In our conversation, Shawn chats about ·      starting a new studio ·      storyboarding ·      difference between live-action & animation ·      learnings from Disney & Pixar ·      favourite movie moments in his work ·      leadership ·      career paths in animation … and on Patreon, he talks about ·      distribution ·      influences and getting into animation Shawn gave a very interesting insight into the world of animation. Nothing you want to miss! So sit back, relax and listen to our lovely chat with Shawn Krause.   EPISODE LINKS Check out Spire Animation Studios   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community! https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast   MERCH Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Read & Sign Up for The Wrap Up – Our weekly Newsletter with news and information from the world of film Get in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our last episode before Christmas, hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir welcome writer/director Sean Anders. He is the man behind films such as Sex Drive (2008), Horrible Bosses 2 (2014), and Daddy’s Home 1 & 2 (2015/2017). Now he’s back with his Apple TV+ production Spirited (2022), a comedy Christmas musical, starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer. In our conversation, Sean chats about ·      his filmmaking journey ·      getting an agent ·      working with higher budgets ·      what makes a good line producer ·      Spirited: writing & shooting a musical ·      getting the cast together ·      working with Apple TV+ ·      how comedy has changed over time ·      tips & tricks on how to become a better filmmaker … and on Patreon, he talks about ·      shooting a Christmas film ·      his learning as a director We had a hilarious conversation with Shawn – he shared lots of funny anecdotes and brilliant filmmaking wisdom. So, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat with Sean Anders.   SPIRITED is out now! A musical version of Charles Dickens's story of a miserly misanthrope who is taken on a magical journey.   EPISODE LINKS Watch Spirited | TRAILER   SPONSOR Check out Q SCRIPTS PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community! https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast   MERCH Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Christmas! That’s why we have our annual Christmas quiz for you! Who will win this year and get another Blu-ray of Giles’ The Dare? And obviously, we look back on 2022. What a year that was! Some things we talk about are: -       our favourite films of the year -       what has changed in the industry in 2022 -       rising stars -       how to keep focus in tough times & mental health -       learnings from 2022 & advice for 2023 Featuring the legends, Giles Alderson, Phil Hawkins, Dom Lenoir, Ian Sharp, Kalli Pasqualucci & Tobias Vees. Sit back, relax and join us in our madness!   EPISODE LINKS Don’t miss our top episodes of this year: Top Gun: Maverick - Directing a Hollywood Blockbuster starring Tom Cruise with Joseph Kosinski - The Filmmakers Podcast Stephen Fry on Harry Potter, Acting, Directing, and Mental Health - The Filmmakers Podcast Sir Ian McKellen on Acting in Film & Theatre, Producing, Directors & his Career - The Filmmakers Podcast How to make a critically acclaimed debut feature, The Novice with Lauren Hadaway - The Filmmakers Podcast   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giles Alderson chats with filmmakers Sam Bradford, Kyla Frye and Sam Benjamin about their heist feature The Pay Day. They discuss going from short film to making your feature film debut as a team. -How music can be used as a unlocking mechanism to finding characters. -How they wrote The Pay Day, from structure to working as a trio -Parents going back to work and making it. Raising finance and speaking to investors. -The importance of clearances before shooting . -AND Having belief and why you should JUMP IN and get it made what ever obstacles get thrown at you. You can find The Pay Day on Amazon Prime, Sky, Apple and many other platforms. The Pay Day A broke and frustrated IT technician decides to embark on a one woman heist to steal valuable data worth millions on the black market. Directed by Sam Bradford Produced written and starring Kyla Frye & Sam Benjamin WATCH: 'Double Cross' on Amazon Prime Video http://amzn.eu/eo1ccpj  PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What percentage of directors, producers and writers make more than one feature film. The first in a new strand of episodes on the business of film wonderfully called 'The Business of Film Explained'. The fabulous Stephen Follows joins Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins to talk facts and figures of the film industry to help you, the filmmaker understand why certain films do well and others don't by crunching the numbers of films and filmmakers. In this episode we ask the question What percentage of directors, producers and writers make more than one feature film. We go in depth into the the numbers and also discuss: Is it a failure or not if you don't make a second film? Why you should be a 'verb' not a 'noun'. Is it harder to get a second screenwriter credit within five years? Knowing your worth in the film industry What is financial success? & does failure exist? Do you have any questions for us for the next Business of Film Explained episode? Answer below or email thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Stephen Follows Stephen is an established data researcher in the film industry whose work has been featured in the New York Times, The Times and many more and he runs the fabulous website stephenfollows.com where you can find pages and pages of filmmaking facts and figures.   Stephen has taught at major film schools and his script-writing has won Virgin Media Shorts, the Reed Film Competition and IVCA awards; has been nominated at the British Independent Film Awards, and long-listed for a BAFTA   Stephen has produced over 100 short films and two features, Baseline and The Grind. Further LINKS https://stephenfollows.com/how-many-films-does-the-average-director-make/ PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BAFTA and BIFA winning director Mark Jenkin talks to Giles Alderson on this weeks episode about making his films and they dive deep into shooting on 16mm film and his latest feature, Enys Men which is OUT NOW! One of the most exciting filmmakers working in the UK today. Mark has been showered with praise for his BAFTA-winning feature film 'BAIT'. A native son of Cornwall, Mark Jenkin is a British director, editor, screenwriter, cinematographer and producer. ENYS MEN is in cinemas now. The Cinematic DNA of ENYS MEN season [curated by director Mark Jenkin] runs at BFI Southbank until 31 January with selected films and Jenkin’s shorts collection available on BFI Player now. ENYS MEN will be released on Blu-ray/DVD and BFI Player on 1 May. The ENYS MEN Original Score by Mark Jenkin is out now digitally via Invada Records and released on vinyl on 24 February. On the episode Giles and Mark talk about: -The success Bait -Why they brought on film4 to finance Enys Men -Why he shoot on film not digital  -Inspiration & passion  -Why most of edit decisions are made before the shoot or on set  -And why simplicity on set is key Mark was previously on the filmmakers podcast recorded at Dirt in the Gate's LIVE screening and Q&A chat for the BAIT. You can listen to that here https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/bait-how-to-make-a-bafta-nominated-indie-film-on-16mm-live-qa-with-director-cinematographer-writer-mark-jenkin/ PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristie Macosko Krieger who produces movies for and with Stephen Spielberg sits down for a chat with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about making the Golden Globe winning The Fabelmans! Kristie is an American film producer and is a longtime associate of Steven Spielberg at DreamWorks/ Amblin Partners. Her works include such titles as; The Last Days (1998), A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Minority Report, Catch Me If You Can, War of the Worlds, Flags of Our Fathers, Letters from Iwo Jima, Hereafter, True Grit, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, War Horse, Lincoln. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture — Bridge of Spies, Best Picture — The Post & Best Picture — West Side Story (2021) and produced The Fabelmans. On the episode we talk about: Working with Mr Spielberg What she looks for as a producer at Amblin How she went from an assistant to an Oscar nominated producer and making The Fabelmans - in cinemas this Friday 27th January SPONSOR Check out Q SCRIPTS Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Join our Patreon   The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samuel D Hunter on writing 'The Whale'. He sits down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to chat: Adapting his own play into a feature screenplay Creating characters Working on dialogue Brendan Fraser and Sadie Sink & working with director Darren Aronofsky The Whale is our in cinemas on Friday 3rd February SPONSOR Check out Q SCRIPTS Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Join our Patreon   The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlotte Wells joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir on this weeks episode to talk about her remarkable debut feature film Aftersun On the podcast we talk: Structuring an unstructured film Street Casting Working with her actors on set Developing a relationship with her DoP Her writing process and why it took eight years to get Aftersun made. Aftersun has been nominated for the below BAFTAs:   Best British Film Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer – Charlotte Wells Leading Actor – Paul Mescal Casting – Lucy Pardee And nominated for the below Academy Award .Leading Actor - Paul Mescal Aftersun is out now on Mubi and Prime NOW Join us on Friday as we talk with Aftersun casting director Lucy Pardee Links Three Day Millionaire OUT NOW Will be released in the USA and Canada on21st February Much A Do screening 25th February - Prince Charles cinema Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Join our Patreon   The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra special mini episode for you as we are joined by AFTERSUN casting director Lucy Pardee Lucy has not only been BAFTA nominated for casting Aftersun but has also cast the BAFTA winning Rocks, Perfect 10 and American Honey to name a few. She chats with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about: What she looks for in a young actor Street Casting Working with directors Why directors need to be open minded How to get known by Casting directors And what actors can bring to a room / zoom. Aftersun is out now on Mubi and Prime NOW Join us on Friday as we talk with Aftersun casting director Lucy Pardee Links Three Day Millionaire OUT NOW in the UK and will be released in the USA and Canada on21st February Much A Do screening 25th February – Prince Charles cinema PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Join our Patreon   The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar Nominated director Todd Field chats with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir all about his Academy Award nominated feature Tár. It's a real 'Field Good' episode! He talks: Going from Acting to Directing How Tom Cruise challenged him Casting Cate Blanchett What he learnt from Stanley Kubrik and Jan de Bont Working with high profile talent on his debut (and Oscar nominated) feature In The Bedroom How he wrote Tar Why he likes rehearsal Advice for filmmakers Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra. Trailer Tár is OUT now in cinemas Three Day Millionaire OUT NOW in the UK and will be released in the USA and Canada on21st February Much A Do screening 25th February – Prince Charles cinema PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Join our Patreon   The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Returning hero Ben Caron joins Giles Alderson and Christian James to chat about his new film Sharper. Ben is the director of 11 episodes of The Crown winning an Emmy along the way he resently directed the last two episodes of Andor And his feature film Sharper stars Julianne Moore and Sebastian Stan. They chat about: Working with actors Name dropping Pitching your projects to get the job Being in the star wars world on set of Andor What i meant to make Sharper Julianne Moore in the mist & Mindfulness "Sharper”, a new, stylish thriller hailing from Apple Original Films and A24, starring Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith, newcomer Briana Middleton and John Lithgow. The film is directed by British director, Benjamin Caron, and will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on February 17, 2023. You can watch the trailer here. Three Day Millionaire OUT NOW in the UK and will be released in the USA and Canada on 21st February PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Join our Patreon   The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Make Netflix Original Comedy Horror films with director and writer Christopher Landon! On this fabulous episode we chat to Freaky, Happy Death Day, Disturbia, Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse & Paranormal Activity 2,3 and 4 screenwriter and/or director dive deep into making horror films and comedy and a Netflix Original film with We Have A Ghost's director and screenwriter Christopher Landon! Chris chats with fellow director and screenwriter Giles Alderson about: -Jason Blum, making found footage and how Paranormal Activity came to him. -writing Disturbia and many others on spec -Blocking, One-ers, Unmotivated camera moves -How he got his first paid gig -Outlining scripts -Why casting is important -Turning down big movies & -Sticking to your guns as a filmmaker & -How he made he latest feature the comedy 'We Have a Ghost '. We Have A Ghost is available on NETFLIX now! Three Day Millionaire OUT NOW in the UK on Prime and the USA and Canada and will be on NETFLIX UK on Sat 25th February. Go watch & SUPPORT PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Join our Patreon   The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode is Peyton Reed! The Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania director chats with Giles Alderson about making the movie. They discuss -The Volume and filmming in a new space -Directing giants of the acting game -How he learnt film-making from making films and watching other directors work -The disappointments - Fantastic Four -Pitching to Marvel -Why you have to passionate about the project -Success and making mistakes -and why relationships with the crew is vital Ant-man and The Wasp: Quantumania is OUT NOW in cinemas SUPPORT INDIE FILM Three Day Millionaire OUT NOW in the UK on Prime and the USA and Canada and will be on NETFLIX UK now! Go watch & SUPPORT ManFish on Prime now https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0B8TJFZZ8/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Cinema for a Pound - https://princecharlescinema.com/PrinceCharlesCinema.dll/WhatsOn?f=25893799 PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Join our Patreon   The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, written and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode we chat with writer, producer and director Mali Elfman. Mali chats with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about her debut feature as a director NEXT EXIT. They discuss: -How she learnt to run and set and become a producer first -Benefits to writing your own script -Directing Karen Gillen -Film festivals and tips for attending -Why shooting in order worked for her -How worrying does not work -The stamina of a making a feature film and how to make your film for under $1M NEXT EXIT is OUT now WATCH HERE Three Day Millionaire OUT NOW in the UK on Prime and the USA and Canada and will be on NETFLIX UK now! Go watch & SUPPORT PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Join our Patreon   The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, written and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, we chat with writer, director, and actor Nathaniel Martello-White! He chats with Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir about his debut feature film The Strays (2023).   They discuss:   - acting to directing -pros & cons of collaborating with funding bodies - references - rehearsing for key sequences - shifting from actor to director - working with Netflix - screenwriting - making a psychological horror   THE STRAYS is out now on Netflix!   Get your tickets here: Much Ado | shakespearesisters (shakespeare-sisters.com) Triple Exposure Launch Tickets, Wed 22 Mar 2023 at 12:00 | Eventbrite   Three Day Millionaire is OUT NOW in the UK on Prime and the USA and Canada and will be on NETFLIX UK now! Go watch & SUPPORT   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Join our Patreon   The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced & written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Friday's show we talk to award winning writer and director Saim Sadiq on his Pakistani trans culture feature debut Joyland. Giles Alderson, Tori Butler-Hart & Matthew Butler-Hart chat with Saim about: -Where ideas come from -Pakistani film-making. -How he raised the finance. -Short to feature process -Trans culture, Patriarchy and creative desire. -His writing process and collaboration. -Why you need to be patient as a director -Editing process and why he shot the film in 4:3 A patriarchal family yearn for the birth of a baby boy to continue the family line, while their youngest son secretly joins an erotic dance theatre and falls for an ambitious trans starlet. JOYLAND is out in UK cinemas now. For more information please head here EVENTS & LINKS Get your tickets here: Triple Exposure Launch Tickets, Wed 22 Mar 2023 at 12:00 | Eventbrite Much Ado | shakespearesisters (shakespeare-sisters.com) Buy the Book  Full to the Brim with Fizz, Ginger, and Fierce Determination A Modern Guide to Independent Film-making. Watch Three Day Millionaire is OUT NOW in the UK on Prime and the USA and Canada and will be on NETFLIX UK now! Go watch & SUPPORT   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Join our Patreon   The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited & written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this lovely Tuesday, we chat with writer-director Eddie Sternberg! He chats with Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir about his filmmaking journey to get his debut feature film I used to be famous (2022) made.   They discuss:   - networking events - the thing about making shorts - balancing building a career and making a living - developing a feature script - getting I used to be famous made - pitching to Netflix - learnings from making the first feature - working with a neurodivergent cast   Watch I USED TO BE FAMOUS on Netflix!   Follow Eddie on Instagram & Twitter   Get your tickets here: Much Ado | shakespearesisters (shakespeare-sisters.com) Triple Exposure Launch Tickets, Wed 22 Mar 2023 at 12:00 | Eventbrite   Three Day Millionaire is OUT NOW in the UK on Prime and the USA and Canada and will be on NETFLIX UK now! Go watch & SUPPORT   PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Join our Patreon   The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced & written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One the 2nd episode of our new strand on the filmmakers podcast called The Business of Film Explained we go deep in facts, stats, percentages and figures of film-making with film data researcher Stephen Follows and directors and producers Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins -We discuss how we got our films made. -Is there a typical route to becoming a film director -Why is their a gender equality in directors -Getting your film on Netflix and the benefits for filmmakers/ -What percentage of directors do other roles (ie DoP, stunt co-ordinator ). -Films with more than one director. -And who will get more answers right? Giles or Phil? Do you have any questions for us for the next Business of Film Explained episode? Answer below or email thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Stephen Follows is an established data researcher in the film industry, has been nominated at the British Independent Film Awards, and long-listed for a BAFTA Stephen has produced over 100 short films and two features, Baseline and The Grind. Check his amazing website at https://stephenfollows.com/ LINKS we discussed https://stephenfollows.com/how-many-films-does-the-average-director-make/  https://stephenfollows.com/become-film-director/ https://stephenfollows.com/actor-directors/ https://stephenfollows.com/do-writer-directors-make-better-movies-than-directors-who-dont-also-write/ https://stephenfollows.com/do-more-experienced-directors-make-longer-movies/ PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode we welcome Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves with directors John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein and producer Jeremy Latcham Hosts Christian James and Huw Siddle chat with the gang about how they made their huge blockbuster. The story behind D&D How the MCU got started On set of a bug budget film How you make a film that makes you laugh, cry and cheer in one and the new rise of genre. Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is released in cinemas Friday 31st April. SPONSOR a movie premiere at BAFTA - short action/sci-fi film “Ascendants” for a cast and industry screening of the film and networking drinks after. contact Chloe Chudasama chloe@nocturnalpictures.co.uk  Some more details here though - https://sponsorseeker.co.uk/listing/ascendants-movie-premiere/ CROWDFUNDER Kelly Holmes - The Sin Eater LIVE EVENT - TFP at London Independent Film Festival 16th April 2pm TICKETS - https://genesiscinema.co.uk/GenesisCinema.dll/WhatsOn?f=30747623 PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @huwsiddle Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks show we welcome Sir Richard Eyre director of the Oscar nominated Iris, Notes on a Scandal and the recent feature film Allelujah. Richard sits down for a chat with Giles Alderson, Tori Butler-Hart and Matthew Butler -Hart all about his career up until this point. They talk about: Moving from Theatre to TV and TV to film How he learnt on the job and became a better director. The importance of rehearsal The differences between actors How editing is key to making a film work And he gives some amazing advice for filmmakers. Allelujah is in CINEMAS now. Filmmaking Book:Full to the Brim with Fizz, Ginger, and Fierce Determination;A Modern Guide to Independent Filmmaking AVAILBLE HERE Crowdfunder Unravelling https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/unravellingshortfilm LIVE EVENT – TFP at London Independent Film Festival 16th April 2pm TICKETS – https://genesiscinema.co.uk/GenesisCinema.dll/WhatsOn?f=30747623 PATREON Big thank you to: Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar winner Florian Zeller join us to talk his Anthony Hopkins starring The Father and his latest film The Son. Florian's debut feature The Father was nominated for7 Academy Awards, winning Best Adapted screenplay and nominated for six bafta's sits down for a chat with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir in London and they discuss: -Adapting his plays in feature films -Mental health and male suicide in films -His writing process -Why he often doesn't rehearse and kept actors apart before filming -How to direct actors -Working with Anthony Hopkins and why an email from Hugh Jackman was a game changer -How he believes anyone can learn to be a filmmaker -And why Cows become quite a bit topic on this weeks episode The Son is OUT NOW - Trailer here LIVE EVENT – The Filmmakers Podcast (Make Your Film 9) at the London Independent Film Festival at Genesis Cinema This Sunday 16th April 2pm TICKETS – https://genesiscinema.co.uk/GenesisCinema.dll/WhatsOn?f=30747623 PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, award winning cinematographer Eben Bolter, who talks about HBO's huge TV show The Last of Us. Eben is the DoP of feature films such as, Confine, Chicken, Night Teeth, iBoy, Acres and Acres, Level Up, Road Games and The Hoarder and TV shows such as The Woman in White, The Feed, The Girl Before, Avenue 5, The Last of Us and the upcoming Marvel series Secret Invasion. He chats to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about: Making over 100 short films The Last of Us on set process The art of filmmaking Working collaboration with crew Why there is no magic formular to get projects made Getting TV work Cinematic Naturalism The Last of Us on on HBO and Sky now! PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by - Music Bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dexter Fletcher, the award winning director join us to talk making Wild Bill, Sunshine on Leith, Eddie the Eagle, Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman and his latest feature Ghosted staring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas. Dexter also chats with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about: -Pitching for movies. -First film vs studio movie . -Why is still has work to harder and harder. -Action and stunts. -Why rehearsals are v important . -Responding to notes.  -Why he started directing as an actor. -Dealing with pressure situations.  -Why directing is a lonely job . -Why he chooses his projects . -Advice for filmmakers. GHOSTED is out on APPLE TV now! PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are LIVE (well it was recorded LIVE) at Genesis Cinema at the Make Your Film event from the London Independent Film Festival. with guests: Debs Paterson who is known for helming the Paramount + TV series Halo, Disney's Willow, Strike Back, A discover of Witches and the feature films Africa United and The Skywalker Legacy. Coz Greenop the director of the films Dark Beacon, Demon Baby, The Last Heist, Sweet Street, Velvet and House Red and has just wrapped on his latest feature It All Comes with the Cold Water Francis Annan wrote and directed the political-thriller ESCAPE FROM PRETORIA starring Daniel Radcliffe and Ian Hart was released theatrically to great success around the world. Other credits include Woyzeck, Holby City, The Longest Drive, Unsaid Stories and the upcoming Count of Monte Cristo. They squeeze onto the stage with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir discuss: The state of the industry. Pitching your film to actors and studios. How they made their first feature films. The benefits of Cannes. Why shorts are a calling card. Raising finance. Working with stars and how to tackle it. and why Trust is so important. Thanks to: Natasha and all at the London Independent Film Festival Conor Buru PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The trials and tribulations of making your debut indie film with Kindling director and writer Connor O'Hara Connor joins Giles Alderson and Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar to talk making indie films They discuss: How you feel on release of your film. Going from Short to feature. Why it took eight years to get Kindling made. Getting a producer on board. Why teh director can be a plug hole of a sink. The producer / director relationship The importance of creating a creating atmosphere on set. Kindling is OUT NOW on all good streaming sites - Trailer LINKS Surviving the Cannes Film Festival - Our 'Cannes Do Attitude' BLOG PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How will will the writers strike and AI affect filmmakers? On the 3rd episode of our new strand on the filmmakers podcast called The Business of Film Explained we go deep in facts, stats, percentages and figures of film-making with film data researcher Stephen Follows and directors, producers and screenwriters Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir and Phil Hawkins! Why is the WGA writers strike happening? What are the studios offering? Can UK writers and producers work in the UK and Hollywood right now? Why you need to be careful not to step over the picket line. We answer audience questions and discuss A.I and it's effect on screenwriting and film-making Are A.I plagiarizing machines?, can they fill in BFI forms for us? Should we embrace AI? And we ask Chat GBT to ask us some film-making questions to quite remarkable results. Link to Stephen Follows' website Further reading https://stephenfollows.com/how-we-got-hired-to-create-an-ai-generated-feature-film-screenplay/ Links to previous Business of Film Explained episodes: Ep. 1 What percentage of directors, producers and writers make more than one feature film. LINK Ep 2 How and Why you can become a filmmaker LINK PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode director, producer and writer Erige Sehiri joins us to talk How to make festival films, raise finance and win awards with her debut move Under The Fig Trees. Joining Giles Alderson as fellow host this week is Female Film Club's CEO Liza van der Smissen! Erige, Giles and Liza discuss: How to make festival films and win awards. Why you should just start. How she raised finance. How she got the film finished . Why she made the film over two years and how to make continuity work.  Working with non actors. The importance of following your intuition as filmmakers. And so much more. Under the Fig Trees is out now Link Female Film Club PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode Oscar winning director and producer team Rob Marshall (Chicago) and John DeLuca (Mary Poppins Returns) chat with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about re-creating Disney's classic The Little Mermaid as a live action epic. They also discuss: Using under water stages. Virtual Backgrounds. Shooting huge action sequences. Casting a classic. Longstanding collaborations. and how their previous work made them perfect for The Little Mermaid. The Little Mermaid is in Cinemas NOW PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Director Rob Savage (Host) joins us to chat about his latest horror feature 'The Boogeyman'. He sits down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss how he made the leap to studio movie and creating horror scares. They also discuss: How to shoot scare ad big horror scenes. Pitching, how he got in the room and what to do when in there. Casting incredible actors. Lighting and the 'Moon Ball'. How a light-saber and Disney helped create a defining image. Any why major issues and mistakes can lead to brilliant creativity. The Boogeyman in OUT in cinemas NOW! VOTE The Stranger in our Bed for Best Thriller at the National Film Awards here WATCH Breaking Infinity on it's cinema tour here PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week episode we chat with the director and stars of 'Chevalier'. Actors Kelvin Harrison Jr and Lucy Boynton and Director Stephen Williams join Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir. They talk making a studio indie film Why you should tailor the text as a director when you are not the screenwriter. Why you are only as good as your collaborators. Why Stephen used screen-grabs to inspire the crew. Why he directed TV and met JJ Abrams. On set 'moments' and advice. What works for actors on set. And why you should (possibly) hold out to make the film you want to make. Chevalier is out NOW in cinemas EVENTS Acting for screen workshop - Acting Lincs VOTE The Stranger in our Bed for Best Thriller at the National Film Awards here WATCH Breaking Infinity on it’s cinema tour here PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode we chat with Hollywood legend Lorenzo di Bonaventura! He chats to Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir about his career, on set advice and how to produce movies. He also talks about: What he looks for in directors. Filming huge set pieces. Shooting and getting permission in remote locations. How they find the transformers stories. Why learning psychology and reading history is vital for filmmakers. How he raises finance and why getting a good script takes time. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts in is CINEMAS now. Link to BOOK recommendation Mr and Mrs Hollywood EVENTS Acting for screen workshop – Acting Lincs VOTE The Stranger in our Bed for Best Thriller at the National Film Awards here WATCH Breaking Infinity on it’s cinema tour here PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode director Coky Giedroyc tells us how she made her latest feature 'Greatest Days'! Coky, who has not only directed the feature 'How to Build a Girl' and many many TV shows including Sherlock, Penny Dreadful and Save Me, sat with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss making a musical based on a stage show with Take That songs!. She also discusses: Financing a big budget film outside of the studio system. What is like to shoot in a foreign country. Guiding new actors through the process of film-making. Choreographing big set pieces. And also what it is like learning the craft of TV directing. What it is like filming a musical. And gives some amazing advice if you are breaking in as a director. PLUS Cakes shenanigans and Puntastics ahoy. Did you guess the flavour or number? Greatest Days is OUT in CINEMAS now!! VOTE The Stranger in our Bed for Best Thriller at the National Film Awards here WATCH Breaking Infinity on it’s cinema tour here PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On part 2 of our Transformers: Rise of the Beasts special with chat going from indie films to huge studio movies with director Steven Caple jr. Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir are also joined by Judas and the Black Messiah actor Dominique Fishback and In the Heights star Anthony Ramos to chat about making a Transformers movies. They also discuss: How Stephen pitched for the director gig. How he shot the huge fight sequences. Why he cut out big finished sequences from the final edit and why he had voice actors on set. Anthony and Dominique discuss why they choose their projects and what they want from directors. Listen to Part 1 with producers Lorenzo di Bonaventura here Transformers: Rise of the Beasts in is CINEMAS now. PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The magnificent legend that is Christopher McQuarrie joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir for a full hour to talk story, structure, creating magic, working with Tom Cruise and directing Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One. We also discuss: His debut movies, Public Access, The Way of the Gun and wining an Oscar for Usual Suspects. Working with Tom Cruise and pushing boundaries in film-making. In-depth into his mind on story and structure of making films. Trouble shooting moments and looking at bad reviews. How to make the audience care about action. Listener questions. And many, many tips on directing and screenwriting. Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning is in cinemas July 10th! Christopher's credits include: As writer: Public Access, Usual Suspects, Valkyrie, The Tourist, Jack the Giant Slayer, Edge of Tomorrow, The Mummy, Top Gun: Maverick As writer & director: The Way of the Gun, Jack Reacher, Mission Impossible Rogue Nation, Mission Impossible Fallout, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One. ---- POST PRODUCTION DEMYSTIFIED COURSE link Join us on Zoom on Saturday, July 22nd at 1pm BST, when our team of film professionals will guide you through all the elements you’ll need to plan, all the people you’ll need to hire, and all the questions you’ll need to answer in order to effectively schedule and budget for post-production. https://cutting-room.ck.page/products/post-production-demystified?step=checkout PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir welcome the cast of HBO's latest TV show Dune: Prophecy. They got the amazing opportunity to sit down with Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, and Chris Mason to talk all about acting in an epic HBO series what they want from a project and the director the importance of looking after each other on set choreography shooting big scenes with hundreds of extras ... and so much more!   DUNE PROPHECY is out now on Sky and HBO Max | TRAILER TV series set in the 'Dune' universe which centers on the lives of the Bene Gesserit. Watch our interview with the cast of Dune Prophecy on YOUTUBE PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Screenwriter Rob Yescombe joins us the week to chat about going from failing with a game to succeeding with his screenwriting feature film 'Jackpot' starring John Cena and Awkwafina and directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids). Rob chats with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about how he wrote Jackpot, where the idea came from and why it 'moved so quickly into production. They talk development, selling the 2nd act, why you should have a process and having a presence. Working with Paul Feig. Going from game writing to film writing. And why it is important to pay the bills. Jackpot is OUT now on Amazon Prime! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19-year-old Grant Heslov met 21-year-old George Clooney at drama school. Forty years later, they are a successful, Oscar-winning producer-director-actor duo. Would you like to learn more about their inspiring story? Luckily for us, Dom Lenoir sat down with Grant Heslov, producer of films like Argo (2012), Monuments Men (2014) and The Boys in the Boat (2023), to chat about... - production for director George Clooney - building long-term relationships - how they made the movie The Boys in the Boat - finding good material - tips & tricks for producers   Enjoy! THE BOYS IN THE BOAT is out now!   PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey CONTACT THE PODCAST email us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices