The Filmmakers Podcast

We welcome onto today's show Bella Gonzales, an accomplished director of photography whose remarkable work spans across several prestigious series.

Bella is known for her exceptional contributions to episodic series such as FX's

Fargo, Apple TV+'s The Big Door Prize, and Hulu's PEN15.

Her unique vision and technical prowess have made her a standout talent in the industry, and her recent projects are a testament to her skill and creativity.

On the show, Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir chat with Bella about:

What lenses she uses, camera angles and working with different directors.

She talks about what light means to story and why should pick your battles in prep and on set.

We also dive into blocking, floor plans and not coming from a world of 'no'.

We talk Alien, the new TV show she has just finished working on and what is like being part of history and we dive deep into the making of Fargo.

For the new Apple TV+ series, Me, Bella was the sole director of photography for the pilot and all 10 episodes of this series, working closely with director Michael Dowse. Her role allowed her to set the show's visual tone, treating it with the care and precision of a feature film. 

For Fargo Bella also previously worked on season 5 of Fargo, where she built on her previous contributions to the series and her work and relationship with showrunner, Noah Hawley. She lensed episodes 3&4 of the new series which is out now on Apple TV+ and stars Juno Temple and Jon Hamm.

Check out more of Bella's work here https://www.bellagonzales.com/cinematography

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.

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PATREON

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Serena Gardner

Mark Hammett

Lee Hutchings

Marli J Monroe

Karen Newman

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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.

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PATREON

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Mark Hammett

Lee Hutchings

Marli J Monroe

Karen Newman

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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

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Lee Hutchings

Marli J Monroe

Karen Newman

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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!

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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!

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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!

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Lee Hutchings

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Karen Newman

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On this weeks episode we chat with up and

coming director and writer George Jaques and his producing partner Ken Petrie

about their recently released indie feature film Black Dog.

They talk with Giles Alderson and Dom

Lenoir about raising funds, getting sales agents on board, the casting process

and making your debut feature.

They also talk about:

Filming in water.

Getting Producers attached.

How George started a production company at

16 and why he wanted to make movies.

Why Ken, an experienced producer came on

board and into George’s world.

Making 3 ambitious shorts in one week!

Being prepared and organised.

George talks film directing tips and

techniques, rehearsals , cameras and lenses.

Ken gives some great advice on working on a

film set and unlocking peoples potential.

And they discuss getting a great producer

in Ian Sharp and Exec Producer David Parfitt on board.

Black Dog stars Jamie Flatters, Keenan Munn-Francis, Nicholas Pinnock, Paul Kaye, Ruby Stokes, Hattie Morahan, Jason Flemyng and Leanne Best is out now!

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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

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This week we chat with filmmakers Stephanie Lynn and Bryden Lando about making their micro budget indie film 'Aloha Also Means Goodbye' with a one man rig and no crew.

Husband and wife team Stephanie and Bryden sat down with hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to chat making their feature and the trials and tribulations of doing so.

They talk:

Shooting where you know (Hawaii)

Having a small cast.

Buying your own equipment.

Learning as go.

Gettng favours and controlling the narrative.

How to make a film with no crew and how you can too

And the mistakes they made along the way.

Getting the film distributed and seen.

Aloha Also Means Goodbye is OUT NOW

Trailer:

https://youtu.be/m-KpX4F8d8E?si=wF_6ZUeU-vHPQsoI

Watch Link:

https://geni.us/AlohaAlsoMeansGoodbye

Aloha Instagram:

@alohaalsomeansgoodbye

Personal Instagrams:

@stephanielynnofficial

@brydenlando

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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

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Want to make a Streaming hit movie (for Sky Cinema or others) then you can't go wrong by listening to this feature length episode masterclass with regular filmmakers podcast host and successful indie filmmaker Phil Hawkins who joins us to chat with new movie 'Robin and the Hoods'.

Phil Hawkins, who is know for Prancer: A Christmas Tale and Star Wars Origins sits down for well deserved and well publicised natter with hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to talk Arrows, Rob Hood, directing kids and working with Oscar winners in his latest action adventure feature film Robin and the Hoods which is released on Sky Cinema this Friday 26th July!

Phil chats with Giles and Dom about:

Fantasy filmmaking and directing style.

Cool Production values.

Wipes, reveals and metaphors.

How he got the job.

His pitching process.

Why you should have a commitment to your vision.

Tones, lenses, shots lists, visual bibles and blocking plans.

Stamina and endurance on set.

Robin and the Hoods is out on Friday 26th July on Sky Cinemas.

Watch Phil's work here https://philm.co.uk/

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Karen Newman

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On this weeks episode we pretty much go from the mail room to Assisting to Exec Producing one of this summers soon to be biggest hit 'Twisters'. Well, we don't but Ashley Jay Sandberg does as she sits and chats to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir all about the twists and turns to her huge rise to Exec Producer at Kennedy/Marshal and working with Spielberg.

Ashley also discusses:

Problem Solving in prep.

How to talk to people you look up to.

How you get in the running for making a studio movie and how to get one made.

How to make a script or package sell-able.

Test screening, budgets, strikes and releases.

Twisters is OUT this Wed 17th July 2024 in cinemas around the UK.

LINKS

Check out and support Keep Young and Beautiful (greenlit.com)

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Karen Newman

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Today, hosts Giles Alderson and Andrew Rodger welcome cinematographer Oona Menges to the show. They sat down to chat all about her latest feature film Lola as well as:

• her career path
• the pros and cons of virtual production
• shooting on film
• building trust
• the importance of prep
• working with archival footage
• lighting with reflectors
• and so much more!

LOLA is out now | Trailer

1940, Thom and Mars have built a machine, LOLA, that can intercept radio and TV broadcasts from the future. Unknown to them sharing these broadcasts the devastating changes it will have on the future of the world but to them also.

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Karen Newman

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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

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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.

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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!

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Today, host Dom Lenoir welcomes Ryan J. Condal to the show! He is not only the writer of Hollywood blockbusters such as Hercules (2014) or Rampage (2018), he is also the showrunner, writer, AND executive producer of House of the Dragon, one of HBO's biggest television shows at the moment. That's right. House of the Dragon. How cool is that? Dom sat down with Ryan to chat all about

• shooting on several locations at the same time
• creating and writing House of the Dragon
• the key to great networking
• how Ryan got the job
• working with HBO
• and so much more!

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 2 is out NOW | Trailer

An internal succession war within House Targaryen at the height of its power, 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen.

LINKS

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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

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400 EPISODES!!!!

We are back with another Business of Film Explained chatting about the latest industry news, answering audience film-making questions.

We also discuss the Film Tax Credit which is officially here, and A.I which is also here unofficially!

We also chat film festivals, Cannes, Tiff, AFC, and AFM moving to Los Vegas!!, The changes of hands in streaming head hochos, what needs to change in the industry and film grants PLUS other film updates with your hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir and Phil Hawkins and special guest Stephen Follows!

Film Tax Credit Calculator https://tcc.precession.studio/

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On today's show, host Giles Alderson welcomes director Oliver Krimpas to talk all about how he made his first feature film Around the Sun on a low budget. We've had guests like Zack Snyder and Matthew Vaughn in the past months, but with this episode, we bring the show back to its roots. Oliver chats with Giles about

• the importance of a casting director
• producing on a low-budget
• the magic of editing
• releasing a drama worldwide and getting a cinema release
• and so much more!

AROUND THE SUN is out now! TRAILER

Touring a repossessed chateau, a film location scout falls for its flirtatious representative, who recounts the story of an influential book written there. But is their connection for real, or just a projection of the book's characters?

Check out the film's website: Around the Sun movie (aroundthesunfilm.com)

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Today, we welcome legend Mike Mitchell to the show. He worked on films such as Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999), Shrek Forever After (2010), The SpongeBob Movie (2015), Trolls (2016), and The Lego Movie 2 (2019), and is here to talk all about his latest animated feature film: Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024). Hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir had a lovely conversation with him. They chatted about:

• the importance of character and story
• the creative process behind animated movies
• creating Kung Fu Panda 4
• working with Phil Lord and Chris Miller

KUNG FU PANDA 4 is out now! TRAILER

After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm.

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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.

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Today, host Giles Alderson welcomes two amazing guests to the show to talk all about their latest feature film No Way Up (2024): director Claudio Fäh and co-host and cinematographer Andrew Rodgers. They chat about:

• doing a plane crash
• working in a water tank
• shooting in virtual production
• the DOP-director collaboration
• special effects
• shot lists
• test screenings
• and so much more!

NO WAY UP is out now! TRAILER

Characters from different backgrounds are thrown together when the plane they're traveling on crashes into the Pacific Ocean. A nightmare fight for survival ensues with the air supply running out and dangers creeping in from all sides.

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Lee Hutchings

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Monroe

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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!

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PATREON

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Serena Gardner

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Monroe

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Today, we welcome three big stars from Hollywood: writer-director-producer Zack Snyder as well as actors Ed Skrein & Sofia Boutella. I mean, we've all seen their movies. Zack obviously directed Dawn of the Dead (2004), 300 (2006), Watchmen (2009), and Justice League (2017) - just to name a few. Ed starred in movies & TV shows such as Game of Thrones (2013) & Deadpool (2016). And you might know Sofia from Kingsman (2014), Atomic Blonde (2017) or Climax (2018). Our hosts Dom Lenoir and Giles Alderson sat down with them and talked all about

• how Rebel Moon came about
• storyboarding
• working with Netflix
• making 4 movies at the same time
• rehearsals & action scenes
• working with Zack Snyder

... and much more!

REBEL MOON Parts I & II are out on Netflix now! | TRAILER

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Today, on the show host Dom Lenoir welcomes not only one, not two or three, but four lovely guests: Philip Martin, Sam McAlister, Rufus Sewell & Keeley Hawes. They talk all about the making of the new Netflix film Scoop (2024):

• directing a movie based on true events
• writing a book based on your life
• preparing to play real-life people who are still alive
• filmmaking tips & tricks and much more!

SCOOP is out on Netflix now! | TRAILER

How the BBC obtained the bombshell interview with Prince Andrew about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Filmmakers Tori Butler Hart & Matthew Butler Hart join us this week to chat about thier Making their Found Footage Indie Movie Dagr.

The filmmakers behind Two Down, The Isle and Infinitum: Subject Unknown chat with Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins about why they wanted to make another movie on an i-phone, why found footage and how they created another hit movie.

They also discuss:

How they found their location before they had written the script.

Why they got their actors to be their crew.

Found Footage tricks and tips

What Apps and filters their used to elevate their film.

Budget, casting and why you need good sound.

We discuss acting and producing with Tori and Directing with Matt.

Why they had a Q&A cinema run and why you should do it too!

WATCH Dagr is OUT now on Apple, Prime and all other good and evil streaming services.

BUY Tori and Matt's Book on Filmmaking.

Fizz and Ginger Films https://www.fizzandgingerfilms.co.uk/films

LINKS

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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

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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

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Yorgos Lanthimos’ Oscar-winning Poor Things (2023) starring Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo and many more, currently excites audiences around the globe. Today, producers Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe from Element Pictures come on to our show to chat with primo-host Dom Lenoir about

• working Yorgos Lanthimos
• making Poor Things
• running a successful production company
• tax credit in Hungary
• what project they are looking for
• tips & tricks for young filmmakers

POOR THINGS is out now! | TRAILER

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On today’s show, we welcome you two to join us not in one but in two lovely conversations. In our first chat, Sam Ampah explains the new UK film tax relief to our hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir.

And in our second one, we have Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, director of Netflix’s Damsel (2024), starring Millie Bobby Brown, Robin Wright, and Angela Bassett, talking about:

• directing Millie Bobby Brown
• overcoming fears
• working with Netflix

DAMSEL is out on Netflix now! | TRAILER

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LINKS

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Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative 

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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

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Or check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR

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you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so

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Writer and Director Issa López join us to chat how she went from struggling filmmaker to showrunner on HBO's True Detective: Night Country.

Issa joins Dom Lenoir to chat getting THAT call from HBO and how she brought a beloved franchise back to it's roots.

She talks:

Shooting in dramatic locations in Alaska.

Extensive development notes.

Waiting years for her big break.

& Developing a chilling (literally) and confrontational character in Jodie Foster's Liz Danvers.

Plus directing and screenwriting tips and tricks.

All episodes of True Detective: Night Country are now on Sky Atlantic, streaming service and is available to download and own on digital platforms

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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!

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Director and Screenwriter Nikolaj Arcel joins us to talk about having a career as filmmaker, his latest film The Promised Land starring Mads Mikkelsen and why you should write your own films.

Award winning filmmaker Nikolaj joins fellow filmmakers Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss the film industry and why is not proud of all of his films.

Nikolaj also discusses:

Working as a filmmaker in Denmark, being on the conveyor belt , financing films and having a career.

How he learnt to be a filmmaker by failing.

Director Actors and an very interesting tip.

Why everyday on set is a compromise and how experience can help.

Dealing with Goats and Wolves.

And why he storyboards every shot on each of his films.

He takes you through a typical day on set and gives editing and screenwriting techniques and tips.

The Promised Land is out in CINEMAS NOW!

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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

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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!

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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.

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Matthew Vaughn joins us to discuss making his latest feature the spy action thriller Argylle as well as creating a brand identity and how he makes independent films.

The director, producer and writer of movies such as Kick Ass, Kingsman, X Men, Layer Cake, Snatch, Rocketman, Tetris and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels chats to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about making his movies.

He also talks discusses:

How he raised finance for his breakthrough film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

How he fell into directing via Guy Ritchie and his wife Claudia Schiffer.

Re-inventing the Spy Action Franchise with Kick Ass, Kingsman and his latest feature Argylle.

How Daniel Craig gave him advice on the set of his directing debut Layer Cake.

Why he does chemistry tests for his lead actors.

And gives some amazing advice for filmmakers.

ARGYLLE is OUT NOW in CINEMA'S

Thanks to Col Goudie for putting us in-front of Matthew eyes.

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'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

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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!

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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.

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Oppenheimer (2023) is one of the biggest films of last year. Two days ago, it won 5 Golden Globes, including Best Drama, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Original Score.

And this is why today, we treat you with our epic feature-length Oppenheimer-episode: our hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sat down with editor Jennifer Lame, costume designer Ellen Mirojnick, Make-Up and Prosthetics Designer Luisa Abel, and hair designer Jaime Leigh McIntosh to talk about

The creative process behind Oppenheimer.

Working with Christopher Nolan.

What they want from a director.

tips & tricks

We had a lot of fun recording this one. So we hope, you enjoy it too! Sit back, relax and ...!

OPPENHEIMER is out now!

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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!

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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.

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Our filmmaking wrap up and Christmas / New Year QUIZ of 2023!

Join Giles Alderson, Stephen Follows, Dom Lenoir, Sophie Rodger, Tobias Vees and Andrew Rodger as they discuss their films of the year, what has changed in the film industry this last year & filmmaking issues their would adapt if they could.

What can we/you do differently and positively in 2024 to make our films and make the change needed to do so.

Plus who will win the Christmas QUIZ? Does Dom stand a chance now Phil Hawkins can't make it?

AND we talk though our top ten podcasts of the year. And what will be the top listened to episode? Will it be our episode with Christopher McQuarrie? One of our Business of Film episodes? or perhaps Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson?

Find out this and more and Happy New Year!!

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Director Simon Cellan Jones joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to talk working with Hollywood stars, making a career as a filmmaker and directing the ace new action comedy The Family Plan starring Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan.

Simon discusses how he worked at 20th Century Fox in the mail room before working as a runner at the BBC then made a short film and sold to to them. He went to make TV series including Our Friends in the North, The Bill, The Expanse, Jessica Jones, Ballers, Years and Years, See, The Diplomat, as well as making his debut feature Some Voices starring Daniel Craig and being nominated for a BAFTA. He went on to direct the feature films The One and Only as well as two Mark Wahlberg films back to back: Arthur and the King and The Family Plan.

He also talks about:

Directing actors.

Making action work.

What to do when things go wrong.

And gives some amazing advice to filmmakers.

The Family Plan is our NOW on Apple TV Plus

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Joining us on this weeks podcast are 'Femme' directors and writers - Sam Freeman and Ng Choon Ping to talk about their BIFA winning short Femme which they then made a feature film starring George Mackay and Nathan Stewart Jarret.

Sam and Ping sat down with Giles Alderson to chat how they went from theatre directing and writing to making their BIFA winning short film which led onto their feature of the same name Femme.

How they got their cast onboard, How BBC films' Eva yates became involved and where the inspiration came from.

They discuss working as a writing and directing duo

short to feature and what that involved.

And what they took from directing their first feature.

Femme is screening in cinemas in the UK now.

MERCH

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COURSES

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SUPPORT

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PATREON

Big thank you to:

Serena Gardner

Mark Hammett

Lee Hutchings

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This week we are joined by directors Sam Boyd who's joins us to discuss making Working Title's 'Genie' starring Melissa McCarthy and Paapa Essiedu.

Sam sits down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to talk going from short film to indie feature then from writing and directing his hit TV series 'Love Life' to Working Title feature film with 'Genie'.

Sam also discusses pitching to the films writer and Love Actually creator Richard Curtis.

Why keeping working as a director and making films fuels confidence.

Why this business is luck and hard work and maintaining relationships.

Casting & financing - and the chicken and the egg situation.

And why he nearly gave up before he made his TV series and why he tried 'one more time'.

Genie is OUT NOW on Sky Cinema and Peacock.

MERCH

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COURSES

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SUPPORT

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PATREON

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Serena Gardner

Mark Hammett

Lee Hutchings

Marli J Monroe

Karen Newman

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CREDITS

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Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative 

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This week on the podcast we chat with writer and director Stuart Gatt about his debut feature film, the festival darling Catching Dust.

Stuart sits down with fellow filmmaker Giles Alderson and discusses making the leap from shorts to feature, how he felt making Catching Dust and what he learnt along the way. They also discuss:

Why making a short film a calling card is vital .

Why he wants to make movies in and set in the US.

His screenwriting process and using flow charts. 

Pitching to investors.

Why he feels likes he’s made films in a vacuum with no help from anyone before Catching Dust.

Why you should know your material.

Talking to the cast and crating connections 

Directing tips and tricks that are the core of the scene.

Directing process - what did he do? 

Being challenged by your DP in a good way.

Catching Dust

Directed and Written by: Stuart Gatt

Produced by: Mark David, Jon Katz, Stuart Gatt and Edward R. Pressman

Starring: Erin Moriarty, Jai Courtney, Dina Shihabi and Ryan Corr

Geena (Erin Moriarty) and her violent criminal husband Clyde (Jai Courtney) hide out in an abandoned commune in the Texas desert, hunted by the law and his former gang members looking to settle old scores. Geena is desperate for interaction with the outside world and exhausted by Clyde’s controlling ways. She decides to leave, but a trailer suddenly arrives carrying Amaya (Dina Shihabi) and Andy (Ryan Corr), a vacationing couple from New York City seeking to save their troubled marriage. Ignoring the risks their presence will bring, Geena convinces Clyde to let them stay, a decision with dangerous consequences for them all.

Writer, director Stuart Gatt is an award-winning British filmmaker of mixed Asian heritage whose stories are often influenced by topical social themes. His short film, My Beautiful White Skin, tackled skin lightening amongst the British Asian diaspora and starred Red Notice’s Ritu Arya. His penultimate film The Dead Sea, starred BAFTA-nominated Sope Dirisu and focused on the plight of Libyan refugees’ perilous journey into Europe. Catching Dust is Stuart Gatt’s feature debut, based on his original script and had its World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year.

EVENTS

Networking Xmas Party with LIFF & TFP - JOIN US. https://www.genesiscinema.co.uk/movie/liff-and-the-filmmakers-podcast-christmas-networking-party/

MERCH

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COURSES

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SUPPORT

Rob Ayling’s Greenlit campaign Punching Bag here https://greenlit.com/project/punching-bag

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?

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CREDITS

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Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative 

Theme Music by John J. Harvey

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Join us for the 5th edition of The Business of Film Explained ! Our series on the business aspects on our film industry and how we can help you over come them!

On this episode we dive into the fact that the SAG Strike is OVER! and now they are over what does this mean for you, the indie filmmaker.

We discuss what benefits the actors negotiated and what can we expect next. Joining your ears is the legend that is film data researcher Stephen Follows and directors and producers Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir and Phil Hawkins!

Link to Stephen Follows’ website

Further reading https://stephenfollows.com/how-has-the-cost-of-making-a-movie-changed-in-recent-years/

Links to previous Business of Film Explained episodes:

Business of Film. 1 What % of directors, producers &writers make more than one feature film. LINK

Business of Film 2 How and Why you can become a filmmaker LINK

Business of Film 3 Audience questions and A.I and it’s effect on screenwriting and film-making LINK

Business of Film 4 How much did Studios profit 2022 LINK

COURSES

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SUPPORT

Rob Ayling's Greenlit campaign Punching Bag here https://greenlit.com/project/punching-bag

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?

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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On this weeks episode we chat to writer and director Nadine Crocker about her latest feature film Desperation Road starring Academy Award Winner Mel Gibson (Braveheart), Garrett Hedlund (TRON: Legacy), and Willa Fitzgerald (Scream: The TV Series) and how she shot the movie in 16 days!

Nadine talks with Dom Lenoir about her first movie 'Continue', how she wore all the hats, raised the money, bought on Uber producer Cassian Elwes, went from acting to directing and how it felt like a film school.

She also dives into how she made her second written and directed feature Desperation Road, how she got her high profile cast attached and getting the movies made.

We also talk about:

Real life trauma, creating thread and working on the script.

Casting, depth and pitching to Mel Gibson.

Staying present and why you need to know your shit.

Why a director is only as good as their collaborators.

Being over prepared, knowing answers and why she doesn't show her 'look-book' of images and ideas to her crew before they have pitched.

And Nadine give you some amazing advice on being a filmmaker.

WATCH trailer for Desperation Road here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CV69aYkzl8

COURSES

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PATREON

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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?

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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

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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?

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PATREON

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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?

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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

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Adam Deacon & Jazzie Zonzolo join us this week to talk making comedy crime caper and sequel to Anuvahood, Sumotherhood.

They sit down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss making the movie.

We start with Adam who not only starred in Kidulthood and Adulthood but also won the BAFTA rising star award before openly struggling with mental health. He has since bounced back triuphantly with his latest film Sumotherhood with his solo directed for the first time as well as produced, wrote and starred in.

We discuss:

Why investors invest in you.

Why he had two cameras on set.

Making a comedy film and what you need to bring.

Why he took time to establish the look he wanted with his DoP.

Collaborating with Paramount,

Directing Ed Sheeran and Jeremy Corbin

Mental Health and why you should never give up.

Then Jazzie Zonzolo joins us and we discussed.

Screenwriting and producing collaboration.

Trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7_Vq7Sxsf4

Sumotherhood is in UK cinemas NOW!

LINKS

WATCH You Tube of this podcast recording https://youtu.be/sr_jEr-9sT0

Recdec https://www.recdek.com/ Life is short. Don’t waste it wondering what to watch.

COURSES

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PATREON

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Serena Gardner

Mark Hammett

Lee Hutchings

Marli J Monroe

Karen Newman

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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

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On this weeks episode we are joined by legendary indie filmmaker John Carney who is the director, writer and producer behind some of our favourite films 'Once', 'Begin Again', 'Sing Street' and his latest and recently released on Apple TV+ feature 'Flora & Son'.

Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sat with John and had a chat about why it is hard to find a niche as a director, how he went from short films and music videos to making his first feature.

Writing characters, good and bad.

Why music helped him as a filmmaker.

We discuss if story is over rated?

And where the idea came from for Flora and Son.

Flora and Son Trailer

LINKS

Recdec https://www.recdek.com/ Life is short. Don’t waste it wondering what to watch.

COURSES

Want to learn how to finish your film?

Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE

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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!

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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

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On this weeks BUMPER film-making podcast episode we have the team behind hit movie DUMB MONEY.

Producers Aaron Ryder, Teddy Schwarzman and screenwriters Lauren Schuker Blum & Rebecca Angelo delve deep into Budgeting, loosing and raisingfinance and screenwriting tips on getting an blockbuster indie film made.

We talk with producer Aaron Ryder (Arrival, Donnie Darko, The Prestige) about:

IP, And where he found the idea.

Christopher Nolan and why he produced his first movie.

Pitching and why producing movies is great.

We talk with screenwriters and Exec's Lauren and Rebecca (Orange is the New Black) about:

WGA /SAG strike, Why we need to stay strong.

Why you should know as much as possible about your project before starting writing it.

Their writing process & scripts that never got made.

And we talk with producer Teddy Schwarzman (The Imitation Game, Mudbound) about:

How he learnt the business of filmmaking.

Budgeting and raising finance.

What do producers actually do?

& Why the more films you make the less you freak out.

DUMB MONEY stars Paul Dano, Seth Rogan, Pete Davidson, America Ferrara, Anthony Ramos, Shailene Woodley, Sebastian Stan and Nick Offerman and is in CINEMA's NOW

Directed by Craig Gillespie (I-Tonya, Lars and the Real Girl) and is based on the Book the Anti-Social Network.

COURSES

Want to learn how to finish your film?

Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE special OFFER only $33 for Septemeber

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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

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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

This week BAFTA winning director Alice Troughton joins us to chat about her debut movie The Lesson starring Richard E Grant, Julie Delpy, Stephen McMillan and Daryl McCormack.

Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sat down with Alice to discuss why it took five years to get to the screen, how it suddenly all came together and working with a brilliant team.

They also discuss:

The despicable art of monstrous men.

Script changes and themes.

Why music is important.

Feeling responsible for crews health and safety.

Why you should plan, plan, plan then bend like a willow.

What are Koi Pou?

And why having a great team is vital.

The Lesson is OUT NOW in cinemas.

Produced by Camille Gatin

DOP Anna Patarakina.

Written by Alex Mackeith.

The Lesson - Trailer

COURSES

Want to learn how to finish your film?

Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE special OFFER only $33 for Septemeber

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DISCUSSED ON THE POD

BOLAN’S SHOES in OUT NOW in UK CINEMAS – link to where you can watch. https://www.buffalodragon.co.uk/theatricalrelease/ TRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloico

SUPPORT

‘SIGNS OF LIFE’ Kickstarter Campaign from Joseph Millson https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/care-film/signs-of-life-0?ref=backertracker&utm_medium=web&utm_source=backerkit

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

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Hey filmmakers podcast family, we have on two amazing guests in director and writer Ian Puleston-Davies and returning legend Terri Dwyer to talk making Bolans Shoes which in is UK cinemas now!

They sit down at the Everyman cinemas in London the night after their premiere to discuss making the film with Giles Alderson and guest host Nina Kristofferson!

They also discuss:

Working with your friends, why we make films, the fear we possess and imposter syndrome.

As a debut director why it's important to work with experienced crew and why it is okay to ask for help.

Dealing with reviews and winning awards.

Coping with issues on set and having a back bone.

Believing in yourself as a filmmaker and why being a dictator is the worst trait.

BOLAN'S SHOES in OUT NOW in UK CINEMAS - link to where you can watch. https://www.buffalodragon.co.uk/theatricalrelease/ TRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloico

DISCUSSED ON THE POD

Nina Kristofferson sings Billie Holiday link https://www.nkproductions.co.uk/#tickets

SAG Podcast https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/business-of-film-iv-how-is-the-sag-strike-affecting-you-as-creatives-filmmakers-and-directors-more/

COURSES

Want to learn how to finish your film?

Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE special OFFER only $33 for Septemeber

https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/

SUPPORT

‘SIGNS OF LIFE’ Kickstarter Campaign from Joseph Millson https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/care-film/signs-of-life-0?ref=backertracker&utm_medium=web&utm_source=backerkit

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

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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

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On this weeks episode Director Marc Jobst gives you a Masterclass in directing tv series. Marc who has directed episodes of TV series including: Daredevil, The Punisher, Hannibal, Eastenders, Casualty, Upstairs Downstairs, Lark Rise to Candleford, The Musketeers, Hemlock Grove, Luke Cage, Jupiters Legacy and the brand new NETFLIX series One Piece which he also serves as Exec Producer.

He sits down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss all things TV directing including:

What the differences are between UK and US TV series directing.

How agents are useful.

Why you should be prepared to get fired or walk away.

How to walk on set with confidence.

Working with Netflix and Marvel and how to pitch and talk to them.

Why you should make mistakes and why being a parachute for actors and crew is vital.

One Piece, the action adventure swashbuckling comedy is available now on NETFLIX.

COURSES

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SUPPORT

'SIGNS OF LIFE' Kickstarter Campaign from Joseph Millson https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/care-film/signs-of-life-0?ref=backertracker&utm_medium=web&utm_source=backerkit

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

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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

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Join us this week as we chat to self taught Ugandan writer, director and producer Isaac Nabwana all about how he makes his action packed and often hilarious indie films with his community, created Wakaliwood makes them for under £200 each. He also stars in the feature documentary 'Once Upon a Time in Uganda'.

Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir had a great chat with Isaac all about his beginnings as a filmmaker and why he wanted to make movies.

We talk how he went from music to movies.

How he borrowed his brothers camera to start.

Taught himself to shoot and edit via YouTube and built his own props

why he now teaches others to do the same.

All under very difficult circumstances.

HELP Issac by contributing to his PATREON page here : https://www.patreon.com/wakaliwood

WATCH Isaac's movies and SUPPORT https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialWakaliwood

Be inspired by this episode. Go out there and make your films.

PLUS watch the documentary 'Once Upon a Time in Uganda' starring Isaac in CINEMA's NOW

COURSES

Want to learn how to finish your film?

Take out POST PRODUCTION COURSE special OFFER only $33 for Septemeber

https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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