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The Global DiscussionThe Global Discussion - Giles Alderson: A Filmmakers Journey - Directing, Producing, and PodcastingGiles Alderson is a highly accomplished and multi-talented figure in the world of film. With a career spanning directing, producing, screenwriting, and podcast hosting, Alderson's creative journey is both diverse and inspiring. On The Global Discussion podcast, he shares valuable insights into his multifaceted career, shedding light on his passion for storytelling and unwavering dedication to his craft.
When it comes to directing, Alderson has an impressive repertoire of projects under his belt. His live-action feature, titled "The Stranger in Our Bed," is a captivating adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same name...
2023-06-191h 00
The Filmmakers PodcastMaking a cinema run with Three Day Millionaire director Jack Spring & producer Giles AldersonIn 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 Geem 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
T...
2022-11-291h 14
The Filmmakers PodcastThree Day Millionaire: Making a theatrical cinema run with your indie film featuring director Jack Spring, producer Giles Alderson and host Dom LenoirIn 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...
2022-11-291h 16
Life's Questions, AnsweredEpisode 10: Evan DohertyA couple of weeks back had the pleasure of talking to one of my oldest friends from back in the day. The highly talented fashion photographer Evan Doherty. Evan can be easily described as one of Ireland leading fashion and commercial photographers. He has stacked up a fantastic portfolio of work that counts enormous brands such as H&M, Jameson Whiskey, Bulmers and RTE, and high-class models and celebrities such as Ros Purcell and Conor McGregor, to name but a few, as clients of his.H...
2021-06-2230 min
Life's Questions, AnsweredEpisode 9 : Sorcha O' HigginsAbout five weeks ago, I had the fantastic opportunity to talk to an artist who I'm following at the moment—the fantastic collage artist Sorcha O Higgins. Before we sat down to do a zoom call, I had never met Sorcha before, so it was fun to interview her and learn more about her work.The images she creates are fun, colourful pieces that are full of humour. They pop from the page when you see them. Check Sorchas work out by following the links below.
2021-06-0129 min
The Dementia PodcastTalking Palliative Care: Normalising the conversationSend us a textJoin Colm, Helen Reeves, head of specialised services at St Giles Hospice and Professor Rod MacLeod, clinical medical advisor to Hospice New Zealand as they define palliation in the context of international dementia care. Together they provide a foundational discussion on the importance of palliative care for those with dementia, their carers and loved ones. This conversation highlights the current barriers around recognition and support for those with this life- limiting illness and identifies the changes that need to be considered in this space. HammondCare’s 'Palliative Centre' and the...
2021-05-2728 min
Life's Questions, AnsweredEpisode 8 : Barry LennonAbout two-week ago, I had the chance to catch up with one of my longest and closest friends, the legend who goes by the name of Barry Lennon.I've known now Barry since primary school days and as long as I have known him, Barry has also been involved with and pushing forward various exciting and creative projects. Currently, he is the Director of the enormous nationwide event called the ''Irish Youth Music Awards''. The IYMA'S are a youth music education programme. It...
2021-04-2730 min
Life's Questions, AnsweredEpisode 7 : Eoin ''Fuz'' ReillyA few weeks ago now, I was delighted with the chance to talk to a good friend and all-around legend, Eoin ''Fuz'' Reilly.I've known Fuz for a long time now. He was never too far away when we both played in Galway with numerous bands back in the day. He's a great guy and someone who has a big heart, who now finds himself in one of the most exciting bands coming out of Ireland at the moment, Slyrydes.
2021-04-2227 min
Life's Questions, AnsweredEpisode Six : Midnight WayneJust towards the end of February this year, I had the pleasure of having a great chat with the legend that is ''Midnight Wayne''.Midnight Wayne, also known as Wayne Soper, used the front of the brilliant Dublin band ''The Hot Sprockets''.The Sprockets were a tight-knit gang in the truest sense of the word. They looked great and had the tunes to back it up. Together for nearly 15 years, the band released three studio albums and toured extensively all...
2021-04-1529 min
Life's Questions, AnsweredEpisode 5 : Lana McGhee (Beanantees)About six weeks ago, I enjoyed having a fun chat with the fantastic Lana Mcghee towards the end of February.One half of the tremendous clothing range with a difference ''Beannantees''.Along with Bessie mate Ciara Gallagher, the duo have set up a fun clothing range that, in their own words, is '' a range of empowering apparel for Wild Irish Women (or whoever the hell wants to wear them)''The designs are fun and have a lot o...
2021-04-0827 min
Life's Questions, AnsweredEpisode 4 : Dan Doherty (Darklands Audio Recording Studio)Before Christmas last year, I met up with Dublin based producer Dan Doherty down at his recording studio, ''Darkland Audio''. Located in the creative hub known as ''The Chocolate Factory'' Dan has worked hard over the years to set up and create one of the best new studios in the city. And I was delighted that he took time out from his busy schedule to allow me to come down have a chat.Dan and I go way b...
2021-03-1130 min
Life's Questions, AnsweredEpisode 3 : Leah HewsonBack at the beginning of the year, in mid-January. In the depths of winter and lockdown 3, I had the pleasure of having a lovely, funny and engaging chat with the fantastic Dublin based artist Leah Hewson.Leah is a mover and shaker at the moment in the modern art world in both Ireland and abroad, and I was delighted that she gave me her time.Her style is abstract geometrical patterns and textures and bright, vibrant colours. She is influenced by studies of human behaviour and the...
2021-03-0926 min
Life's Questions, AnsweredEpisode 2 : Garr ClearyLate last year, around September, I sat down with the multi-talented, all-round round legend Garr Cleary. Garr is multi-talented and is always up to something. He is a cameraman by trade but is also a musician and a lecture in Dublin TU.He is full of energy and always has a million and one projects on the go, and I was grateful that he took time out to have a chat.We touched on a wide range of topics over some home-cooked...
2021-02-2027 min
Life's Questions, AnsweredEpisode 1: Sonofafox (Brian Giles)Hello, welcome to a new podcast called 'Life's Questions, Answered''. My name is Colm Giles, and over the next while, I'm going to be sitting down and having conversations with various guests who are all one way or another creative peopleThe aim of the podcast is too to have enjoyable and funny conversations with cool and interesting people. Simple !! I will be using my own version of the Proust questionnaire to get our guests to open up and have fun.The first guest...
2021-02-2027 min
The GAA HourTrevor Giles tribute show ft. Colm O'RourkeWooly and Trevor take a look back at his brilliant career in the company of Colm O'Rourke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-251h 05
VINTAGE BOOKSStealing the Master's ideas ᛫ Henry JamesA live event all about the wonderful new collection, 'Tales from a Master's Notebook, Stories Henry James Never Wrote' http://po.st/1tAWOl Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/vintagebooksSign up to our bookish newsletter to hear all about our new releases, see exclusive extracts and win prizes: po.st/vintagenewsletterWhen Henry James died he left behind a series of notebooks filled with ideas for novels and stories that he never wrote. Now ten of our best contemporary authors and James enthusiasts have written new short stories based o...
2018-06-2022 min