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A podcast about how to make film and TV by filmmakers who actually make them. Interviewing guests from the film-making world from Indie film to Hollywood and everything in between. Hosts Giles Alderson (The Dare), Dom Lenoir (Winter Ridge) Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar (Wolves of War), Tori & Matthew Butler-Hart (Two Down), Phil Hawkins (Prancer: A Christmas Tale), Stephen Follows (Film Data Analyst), Christian James (Fanged Up), Andy Rodger (Three Day Millionaire) and many others explore the world behind-the-scenes of making films and TV, talking to the actors, writers, directors and producers who make them!
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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
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.
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On today's show, host Dom Lenoir sat down for two conversations with three guests. First, he chatted with the one and only Zoë Saldaña and Marco Perego all about how they made their new Oscar-longlisted short film Dovecote (2024). And then, Dom discussed how Emilia Pérez (2024) came about and what the editing process was like with Oscar-nominated editor Juliette Welfling. Epic! All this is coming up for you. Enjoy!
EMILIA PÉREZ is out in cinemas NOW | Trailer
Emilia Pérez follows four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. Cartel leader Emilia enlists unappreciated lawyer Rita to help fake her death so that she can finally live authentically as her true self.
DOVECOTE
Confined to a seaside prison in Venice, women's final moments before release are explored.
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The wonderful actor Guy Pearce joins us this week to talk acting and his new feature film The Brutalist.
Already nominated for a BAFTA and an OSCAR for Best Supporting Actor, Giles Alderson sat down with the aforementioned nominated Guy Pearce to chat working with inspirational directors, how he creates his roles and what sparks choices in him as an Actor.
Plus Guy discusses:
Reading Memento for the first time,
Why scripts appeal to him and why he loves rehearsals.
We chat about his audition for Michael Mann's Heat and accents.
Plus working with David Cronenberg, Christopher Nolan and Brady Corbet in the Brutalist and what can happen if you ask for another take!
Guy's career has spanned decades and genres, showcasing his remarkable range and captivating screen presence. From his breakout role as the morally ambiguous Ed Exley in "L.A. Confidential," a performance that earned him widespread recognition, to his mind-bending turn in Christopher Nolan's "Memento," Guy has consistently delivered nuanced and unforgettable characters. He's graced our screens in period dramas like "The King's Speech," sci-fi epics like "Prometheus," and everything in between, including "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert," "Ravenous," "The Count of Monte Cristo," and more recently, "Mare of Easttown.
The Brutalist is in CINEMAS now. We urge you to go see it!
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.
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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:
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:
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.
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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!
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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.
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We are delighted to welcome on director and writer Coralie Fargeat.
The award winning director of Revenge joins us to chat about her latest feature, the much hyped The Substance.
The Substance stars Demi Moore, who won the Golden Globe best actress award this week, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid and is a stunning sophomore feature from Coralie. A truly award winning film that is remarkable achievement.
Coralie chats to us about how she got the film made:
Why it s 'Never Give up' kind of business.
How she had a champion in Eric Fellner from Working Title.
Making a intense and visceral watch.
Repeating theme, tone and getting the cast you want.
Demi Moore plays Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading Hollywood star who loses her job due to her age.Desperate to reclaim her youth and fame, she turns to a mysterious black market drug called "The Substance."This drug promises to create a younger, more perfect version of herself.
If you're a fan of body horror or psychological thrillers with a thought-provoking edge, "The Substance" will be up your alley. Just be prepared for some disturbing and intense scenes!
The Substance is OUT NOW!
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Skeleton Crew showrunners Christopher Ford & Jon Watts chat with Dom Lenoir about their ace 'Goonies in Space' Star Wars spin off series.
They chat how they pitched the series, working on a Star Wars show and getting the tone right.
Phil Hawkins joins Giles Alderson and Dom for the intro and outro as they discuss the topics on today's show, working with,casting and directing children and the Film Term of the Week.
Skeleton Crew now on DISNEY +
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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!
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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!!
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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
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.
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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.
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The brilliant filmmaker Richard Linklater (Boyhood) and the uber talented Glen Powell (Any One But You) joins us to chat about their brilliant comedy movie Hit Man!
Richard Linklater and Glen Powell discuss how the movie came about. Why they wrote it together on spec and how they made it with Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir.
From his debut feature "It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books" – a film he made with almost no budget, Richard Linklater kick started his career. Shot on Super 8, and literally drove around the country screening himself – He made the cult classic "Dazed and Confused," the romantic trilogy "Before Sunrise," "Before Sunset," and "Before Midnight," the animated rotoscope experiments of "Waking Life" and "A Scanner Darkly," and the groundbreaking, 12-years-in-the-making "Boyhood," Linklater has consistently defied expectations and carved
his own path with a signature style that's both intimate and epic.
From his breakout role in "Scream Queens" to his
scene-stealing performance as Chad Radwell in "Everybody Wants Some!!" – Richard Linklater's ode to college life in the 80s – Glen Powell has been steadily building an impressive resume. He's charmed audiences in rom-coms like "Set It Up," and "Anyone But You" showcased his dramatic chops in the true-life war epic "Devotion," and, of course, soared to new heights as the cocky but ultimately heroic Hangman in "Top Gun: Maverick and very recently blew us away in the brilliant 'Twisters'.
Hit Man is out now on NETFLIX!
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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
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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!
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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
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.
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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:
In her conversation with Giles & Dom, Danielle chatted about
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.
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This weeks episode is with indie filmmaker Marc Coleman who joins us to chat how he made his debut 'calling car feature film ManFish for £13K and got it released on Shudder!
Marc has a great chat with fellow filmmaker Giles Alderson about horror comedy filmmaking starting with his Gone in Sixty Seconds award winning Empire short mixing the Chuckles Brothers with two Tom Hardy's and making a 10ft testicle and carrying it around in a shopping trolley!!
We also chat Acting to Directing.
Shorts to Features
Rehearsals
The importance of filmmaking collaboration and teamwork.
Negotiating contracts and sales and merchandising.
ManFish is out now on Shudder, Sky, Prime and Hulu.
Members Club is out now on Sky and Prime.
Check out Marc Coleman's work https://www.marcsspace.com/film
HORROR FILMMAKING INITIATIVE FUND
Horror legends Jed Shepherd, Roman Coppola and Eduardo Sanchez bring an amazing opportunity to all filmmakers who have a passion for the horror genre. If you have ambitions to create a short horror film, this award is for you. https://app.decentralized.pictures/awards/672410812a5d37c4350a5252?action=submitProject
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We are honored this week as we are joined by Bafta Winning screenwriter Peter Straughn to talk about his latest film Conclave which stars Ralph Fiennes and is out NOW!
Peter who is known for writing the feature films Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Mrs Radcliffs Revolution, Sixty Six, How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, The Men Who Stare at Goats, Frank, The Snowman and The Goldfinch chats with Pope 'Dom' Francis III and Cardinal 'Giles' Archibald ii about his rather excellent feature Conclave based on the book of the same name.
They talk themes and plot, story structure and tone.
His humble beginnings to indie film darling to Academy Award nominee.
Writing an Oscar level drama contender with comedy and drama thrown into the heady mix.
Conclave is in cinemas now.
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On this weeks episode we have a special Business of Film special for you - Do Horror Movies Make Money? Stephen Follows, Jennifer Handorf and Giles Alderson discuss Stephen's brand new The Horror Report which goes into wonderful detail into horror movies.
What defines a horror movie?
How many sub-genres do horror movies have?
What is the average length of horror films?
Where does the money go on horror features?
What kind of posters and marketing do horror films tend to do?
What revenue streams are there and do they make money?
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Stephen Follows' The Horror Movie Report is OUT NOW
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Jennifer Handorf's credits include Prevenge, The Borderlands, The Watcher in the Woods, The Forgotten. Check out the Jen's amazing work here https://www.jenniferhandorf.com/
Or check out Giles Alderson's work here www.gilesalderson.com
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The delightful and utterly charming actress Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, Simple Favour, The Accountant) Joins Dom Lenoir to talk on this special episode about directing her debut movie 'Woman of the Hour'.
Woman of the Hour is out now on Netflix.
FUNNY LIFE FILM FESTIVAL LIVE The Filmmakers Podcast chat
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We are delighted to welcome onto the show ALICE LOWE.
The incredible actress, writer and director talks to us about her latest feature Timestaker.
How she talks to actor, creates a safe environment on set,
We talk directing and acting and doing both at the same time.
Doing your own stunts.
Writing and why film sets should be a joyous experience.
Alice has appeared as Dr. Haynes in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. She wrote, directed, and starred in the 2016 film Prevenge and starred in and co-wrote the 2012 film Sightseers. She also starred in TV series Horrible Histories, Hot Fuzz and Greatest Days.
Timestalker is in cinemas NOW
FUNNY LIFE FILM FESTIVAL LIVE The Filmmakers Podcast chat
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This weeks conversation between filmmakers is Austin Peters who has made his debut feature film Skincare.
Dom Lenoir discuss with Austin his journey as a filmmaker and his film Skin Care. They chat about the film's tone, which is described as "Southern California Gothic" and "sunshine noir," and its themes of obsession with image and success. Peters also talks about the process of making the film, from developing the script to working with the actors and composing the music. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and preparation, especially given the tight shooting schedule. The interview concludes with Peters offering advice to his younger self, highlighting the importance of resilience and continuous writing and this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast as we talk from music videos to short films to making your feature debut with Skincare director and writer Austin Peters.
Skincare is OUT NOW in the US and will be release in the UK soon.
FUNNY LIFE FILM FESTIVAL LIVE The Filmmakers Podcast chat
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Returning Guest Josh Greenbaum joins us to chat about his latest Will Ferrell starring movie, this time the touching documentary 'Will & Harper'.
Dom Lenoir chatting Josh about documentary's to story-led feature films, how he wen about making Will & Harper and what techniques he used in the edit.
Josh who has directed the brilliant Strays staring the voice of Will Ferrell, Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar and TV including Fresh of the Boat and New Girl.
'Will & Harper is on NETFLIX now.
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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
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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
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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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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:
Sing Sing is OUT NOW!
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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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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:
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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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
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.
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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 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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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
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.
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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...
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
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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!
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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
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?
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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:
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 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:
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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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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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
... 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):
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
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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!
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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
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
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:
DAMSEL is out on Netflix now! | TRAILER
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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:
WICKED LITTLE LETTERS is out in cinemas now! | TRAILER
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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
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
And then, Dom and Giles sat down to have an honest talk about
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.
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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.
J. A. Bayona Twitter @FilmBayona
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
Networking Xmas Party with LIFF & TFP - JOIN US. https://www.genesiscinema.co.uk/movie/liff-and-the-filmmakers-podcast-christmas-networking-party/
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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
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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
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EVENT
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Link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-secrets-of-shorts-2-features-producers-directors-qa-networking-tickets-741405181857
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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
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Link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-secrets-of-shorts-2-features-producers-directors-qa-networking-tickets-741405181857
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
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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
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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
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
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Karen Newman
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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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Karen Newman
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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
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
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Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep
Marketing Huw Siddle
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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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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 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
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COURSES
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Marketing Huw Siddle
Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative
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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
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Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
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Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep
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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
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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
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
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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
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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
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
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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
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
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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
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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
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
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The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson
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Marketing Huw Siddle
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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
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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
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
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Marketing Huw Siddle
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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!
to the Stephen Fry episode here https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/stephen-fry-on-harry-potter-acting-directing-and-mental-health/
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Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
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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/.
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
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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
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Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
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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/
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TRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloico
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Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
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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
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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.
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Serena Gardner
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Lee Hutchings
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Karen Newman
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Marketing Huw Siddle
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On this weeks podcast we are joined by actors Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson and editor Eddie Hamilton to discuss making Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One.
First up Simon Pegg (Star Trek, Shaun of the Dead) and Rebecca Ferguson (Silo, Dune) have fun with hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir discussing all things acting and being on set of a Mission Impossible film, being directed by Christopher McQuarrie and creating the characters.
Secondly we have a great natter with editor Eddie Hamilton (Top Gun Maverick, Kick Ass) about editing on such a big movie, how he got the job and working with Tom Cruise and McQaurrie.
We also discuss:
Editing Tom Gun Maverick and Mission Impossible movies.
Why and how they work with no script on MI films.
If you don't care about character then nothing matters.
Why it is just a pile of ingredients and why movies in post only come good in the last two weeks.
And why you fight for moments and let others go.
Listen to the Christopher McQaurrie episode here.
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning is in cinemas NOW!
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
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
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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.
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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
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
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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 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.
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
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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!!
The Stranger in our Bed for Best Thriller at the National Film Awards here
Breaking Infinity on it’s cinema tour here
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
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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
Acting for screen workshop – Acting Lincs
The Stranger in our Bed for Best Thriller at the National Film Awards here
Breaking Infinity on it’s cinema tour here
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Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
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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
Chevalier is out NOW in cinemas
Acting for screen workshop - Acting Lincs
The Stranger in our Bed for Best Thriller at the National Film Awards here
Breaking Infinity on it’s cinema tour here
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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!
The Stranger in our Bed for Best Thriller at the National Film Awards here
Breaking Infinity on it's cinema tour here
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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
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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
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Serena Gardner
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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
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Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
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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
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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
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Mark Hammett
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Karen Newman
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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!
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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:
The Last of Us on on HBO and Sky now!
PATREON
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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
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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
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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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is released in cinemas Friday 31st April.
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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 [email protected]
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-more-experienced-directors-make-longer-movies/
PATREON
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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
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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
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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:
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
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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
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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
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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/
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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 [email protected]
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.
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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
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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!
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Don’t miss our top episodes of this year:
Stephen Fry on Harry Potter, Acting, Directing, and Mental Health - The Filmmakers Podcast
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Yes, we have another special episode for you, lovely listener. BUT this time it’s not about another Giles Alderson movie, no. This time, we’re talking about the rather fantastic mockumentary When The Screaming Starts (2021) with writer/director/producer Conor Boru, star/producer Octavia Gilmore AND producer Dom Lenoir. Yes, today it’s Dom’s turn to shed some light on his latest feature film.
In their conversation with our host, Giles Alderson, they talk about:
Again, we would really appreciate your support. Do go watch the film, give it a nice rating, and write an honest review, it would mean the world to us. But for now, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat with the lovely team behind When The Screaming Starts, Conor Boru, Octavia Gilmore & Dom Lenoir.
WHEN THE SCREAMING STARTS is out NOW!
When Norman Graysmith is invited into the home of an aspiring serial killer, Aidan Mendle, he believes he has the subject for the documentary that will make his career.
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Today, we’re back with a regular episode. And yet this episode couldn’t be any better as our host Giles Alderson welcomes producer/writer/director Christin Baker to the show. She is also the co-founder of the Emmy-nominated streaming platform Tello, which focuses on stories for the lesbian/queer community. Their 2017 series “Secs & EXECS” earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for Austin Powers actress Mindy Sterling. Also, in 2019, their series Riley Parra received two Emmy nominations for actresses Liz Vassey and Carolyn Ratteray.
The SVOD platform has a wide library of the best LGBTQ+ women's titles and thousands of paid subscribers. The majority of their million-dollar revenue goes back to filmmakers, enabling them to make more shows. Christin has been playing with video production and storytelling since she was 13 after her family got their first VHS camcorder.
In 2016, she was awarded Best Director at the London Raindance Film Festival for her work on Maybelle, a series that follows the story of a 35-year old gay woman in the south after the death of her mother.
Over the last four years, as an indie producer, she has made five features on SAG Ultra Low Budgets, but she believes the storytelling quality is as high as anything on Netflix.
In her conversation with Giles, Christin chats about:
Christin was very insightful about her process. This episode is an absolute masterclass in production and distribution – a must-hear for any filmmaker working in the independent world. So, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat with the fantastic Christin Baker.
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