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The Filmmakers PodcastXMAS SPECIAL: FILM QUIZ & LOOKING BACK ON 2022 WITH THE FILMMAKER’S PODCAST HOSTSIt’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 madnes...2022-12-271h 34
The Filmmakers PodcastPrancer: A Christmas Tale – Directing your first Studio Movie with Phil HawkinsToday 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
• directin...2022-12-131h 12
The Filmmakers PodcastA24’s Causeway: Directing Jennifer Lawrence with Lila Neugebauer and Justine CiarrocchiToday, 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...2022-11-0850 min
The Filmmakers Podcast"The Good Nurse": Directing Oscar-winning actors with Krysty Wilson-Cairns & Tobias LindholmIt’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...2022-10-2557 min
The Filmmakers PodcastSPECIAL: Episode 300! Learnings from our The Filmmaker’s Podcast hostsHello 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 pr...2022-10-181h 48
The Filmmakers PodcastDistribution, streaming platforms and filmmaking with Tello owner Christin BakerToday, 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 b...2022-09-201h 06
The Filmmakers PodcastCraig Roberts talks Acting, Directing, Screenwriting & Filmd with co-owner Craig HeyworthToday, we welcome not just one amazing Craig, but TWO fantastic Craigs: actor, director, and writer Craig Roberts who worked on films like Submarine (2010), 22 Jump Street (2014), Just Jim (2015), Tolkien (2019), Eternal Beauty (2019), The Phantom of The Open (2021), and many more; and actor Craig Heyworth, who starred in films like Eternal Beauty (2019) or The Return of the Yuletide Kid (2019). Together, they founded a new platform for filmmakers called Filmd.
They sat down with our host, Giles Alderson, to chat about how Filmd came about, what it’s about, and how you can sign up for free today. But they also talked about Et...2022-08-161h 02
The Filmmakers Podcast“Prey” - on making a Hollywood Blockbuster with producer Jhane Myers & director Dan TrachtenbergThis week, we have two more filmmaking legends for you on the show: Producer Jhane Myers & director Dan Trachtenberg!
Jhane has worked on movies like Apocalypto (2006), The Lone Ranger (2013), and Wind River (2017), and today she’s here to chat with our hosts, Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir, all about the Predator-prequel Prey: She talks about how she turned Marvel down to get on board as well as her involvement on the script and on set.
Dan, on the other hand, talks about how he thought about making this film for over 30 years and how he prepped the film. He also di...2022-08-021h 00
The Filmmakers PodcastStephen Fry on Harry Potter, Acting, Directing, and Mental HealthToday on the show, we welcome the living legend Stephen Fry. You may recognise his voice from the Harry Potter audiobooks or from many of the films you’ve probably seen. His long list of credits includes V for Vendetta (2005), Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011), The Hobbit films, The Dropout (2022), and many, many more.
Stephen sat down with our hosts, Giles Alderson, Tori Butler-Hart and Matt Butler-Hart, to talk about his amazing career. He goes in-depth about his work in the Harry Potter world and talks about what he’s learned from the big directors he’s worked with. He giv...2022-05-171h 12
The Filmmakers Podcast"The Office" - masterclass in directing & editing TV and documentaries with Roger NygardToday, we welcome director & editor Roger Nygard to the show! His long list of credits includes Trekkies (1997), The Office (2006), The Truth about Marriage (2018), Grey’s Anatomy (2018), Who is America (2018), Veep (2016), Curb Your Enthusiasm (2007), and many, many more.
Roger chatted with our host, Giles Alderson, about how he got into editing in the first place, how he directs and edits documentaries and how he raises money for his films, his pitching strategies, and his famous documentary Trekkies. He also talks about the difference between editing comedy vs drama as well as the difference between editing TV vs feature film, his editing pr...2022-05-101h 03
The Filmmakers PodcastA24's "X" - How to produce modern Cult Classics with Peter PhokToday on the show, we welcome the one and only Peter Phok, the legendary horror film producer of films and TV shows like The House of the Devil (2009), The Innkeepers (2011), V/H/S (2012), Deadwax (2018), A24’s X (2022), and many, many more.
He came to talk with our hosts, Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins, all about his long and amazing filmmaking career: How he started out in film school, how he met Ti West, the director of X, and many of the other collaborators with whom he works to this day. He also discusses the difference between an executive producer and a...2022-04-191h 14
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to get your Indie TV Show on Amazon Prime and be successful with Sonja O’HaraToday, we welcome the amazing Sonja O’Hara to the podcast! Her writing & directing credits include Mid-Century & Root Letter, which will be out soon, and the indie TV show Doomsday (2016-2022).
She’s here to talk with our hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about her inspirations, her start in the film industry, the female gaze, and how she sold her eggs – YES, HER EGGS – to make her first feature film at the age of 25. She also discusses how to find and speak to investors as a first-time filmmaker and how she made the jump from feature filmmaking to TV.
She obvi...2022-04-121h 06
The Filmmakers PodcastFinancing & Producing 5 Feature Films in 5 years with Tracy Jarvis & Steve JarvisOn today’s show, we welcome the producer couple Tracy Jarvis & Steve Jarvis. Their credits include the BAFTA-nominated Anna & the Apocalypse (2017), A Christmas Gift from Bob (2020), The Kindred (2021), Followers (2021) & A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2022).
With our host Giles Alderson, they not only chatted about why they decided to become filmmakers when they both had “normal” jobs, but also about what it was like to produce their first feature film and the difficulties of that. They also discuss their filmmaking journey, what it’s like to work on different budgets, the different ways they put the money together, and the importance of taking...2022-03-221h 13
The Filmmakers PodcastSir Ian McKellen on Acting in Film & Theatre, Producing, Directors & his CareerToday is the day, dear listener. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Tori Butler-Hart and Matt Butler-Hart welcome the one and only Sir Ian McKellen to the show. Yes, THE Ian McKellen.
You probably know him from films like The Lord of the Rings series, the X-Men series, Mr Holmes (2015), The Da Vinci Code (2006), Infinitum: Subject Unknown (2021) by Matt & Tori, and many, many more.
Giles, Tori and Matt sat down with Sir Ian at his wonderful home to dive deep into his long acting career: Ian talks about when his love for theatre and movies began, the difference between acting on stage...2022-02-0853 min
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to make a critically acclaimed debut feature, The Novice with Lauren HadawayOn today’s show, Giles Alderson welcomes writer-director Lauren Hadaway to chat about her brilliant feature debut, The Novice (2021), starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Amy Forsyth, Dilone and many more.
They dive deep into her filmmaking career: How she got started in sound as a supervising ADR editor and dialogue editor, working on films like Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight (2015), Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash (2014) or Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) to name a few.
Lauren also talks about how she made the transition from sound to writing/directing and why it’s important to differentiate yourself. She also discusses her writing process, w...2022-01-251h 07
The Filmmakers PodcastThe Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain: Making meaningful Films based on True EventsToday on the show, Giles Alderson and co-host Dom Lenoir welcome the team behind the incredible and hugely important film The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain that is based on the true story of the events leading up to the death of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr.: Writer-director-producer David Midell and actor-producer Enrico Natale.
They dive deep into the making of their feature film: How they found the story, how they reached out not only to the Kenneth Chamberlain’s family but also to the police, and how they dealt with making a film based on real events with a sensitive topic like th...2022-01-181h 00
The Filmmakers PodcastXMAS SPECIAL: Film Quiz & looking back on 2021 with The Filmmaker’s Podcast HostsIt’s Christmas! That’s why we have another special episode for you! Our Christmas present for you, so to speak, lovely listener. Take it – we’re not taking it back.
We brought (most of) our hosts together to take part in our annual Movie Quiz! Who will claim Giles’ fancy prize? And we look back on 2021: We not only talk about our favourite films of the year, the most successful episodes on the podcast, but also about the current state of the film industry, keeping focus in difficult times, and much more. Join us in our madness!
Featuring the legends, G...2021-12-231h 29
The Filmmakers PodcastLapwing – Making a Historical Drama on a Micro-Budget with the Lapwing-TeamOn today’s show, Giles Alderson welcomes not one, not two, but THREE great filmmakers of the fantastic historical drama Lapwing (2021): Writer Laura Turner, director Philip Stevens and leading actress Hannah Douglas.
They dive deep into the making of their feature film: Laura talks about how the film came about, what her writing process was like, and how they turned an initial short film idea into a feature script. Hannah talks about collaboration, how she approaches a role, what it was like on set, and shares some juicy tips and tricks for actors. Aaaand Philip discusses what he learned from ma...2021-12-071h 03
The Filmmakers Podcast250th SPECIAL EPISODE! Tips, Tricks and Advice on Filmmaking with our HostsHello and welcome to episode 250 of The Filmmaker’s Podcast! Another very, very special one for you lovely listeners. 250 episodes!! Today, WE talk filmmaking! In OUR VERY, VERY HUMBLE OPINION!
For this special episode, our hosts Giles Alderson, Phil Hawkins, Christian James, Dom Lenoir & Tobias Vees sat down to talk about THEIR filmmaking tips and tricks. They discuss how to build good working relationships, how to approach producers with your script, and what a good pitch deck looks like.
They also talk about the life of a director on set, how to make it through a 3-week shoot, and the di...2021-11-231h 20
The Filmmakers PodcastREPEAT – How to make a 10k-Feature with Writer-Director Richard Miller and Lead CastToday, we have another special episode for you lovely listeners! REPEAT (2021) is finally OUT! REPEAT (2021) is finally OUT! – The Si-Fi-Thriller that host Giles Alderson and co-host Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar have produced during lockdown. Together, they welcome writer-director Richard Miller and lead actors Tom England & Charlotte Ritchie!
Richard dives deep into his filmmaking career, what he learned from making his first feature, how Repeat came about, how he brought Giles on board by sending him a message on Twitter, and how he turned his house into a film set.
They also discuss the difference between confidence and ego, shot-lists and storyboards, wo...2021-11-161h 22
The Filmmakers PodcastWarning - Starring in Indie & Blockbuster Films with Actress Alice EveToday, in this special episode, Dom Lenoir welcomes the wonderful actress Alice Eve to chat about her latest film Si-Fi feature film Warning (2021), which is out now! She is known for films like Men in Black 3 (2012), Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013), She’s out of my League (2010), Bombshell (2019), and The Stolen (2017), to name a few.
Dom and Alice sat down to talk about the deeper themes of Warning and Si-Fi as a reflection on current issues. Alice also discusses downtime between projects, how directors should approach actors, and why a good script is important.
And because we didn’t have that much...2021-11-1252 min
The Filmmakers PodcastThe War Below – Making High Concept Indie Films with debut feature director JP WattsToday on the show, Giles Alderson and co-host Tobias Vees welcome the amazing writer-director JP Watts to talk about his debut feature film, The War Below (2021).
During World War I, a group of British miners are recruited to tunnel underneath no man’s land and set bombs from below the German front in hopes of breaking the deadly stalemate of the Battle of Messines.
JP talks about how the movie came about, how he co-wrote the film, how he got producers on board, and why connections in the film industry are vitally important. He discusses how he directs actors, how he...2021-11-0958 min
The Filmmakers PodcastMaking Animation Blockbusters with Phil Lord & Christopher MillerThis week, Giles Alderson and co-host CJ welcome the incredible producing-writing-directing duo Phil Lord & Christopher Miller. They are known for animation & live-action films such as Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), 21 Jump Street (2012), The Lego Movie (2014), and The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021) to name a few.
Phil & Chris dive deep into their filmmaking career: Where they met each other, how they became friends by burning someone’s hair, and how they failed at their first job. They also talk about their early inspirations, anxiety, what the animation scene was like back in the day, and how they go from idea to...2021-11-021h 00
The Filmmakers PodcastMaking a Blumhouse Film for Amazon Prime with The Manor Writer-Director Axelle CarolynOn today’s show, Giles Alderson and co-host Dom Lenoir welcome the fantastic writer-director Axelle Carolyn! Her credits include Soulmate (2013), The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), Creepshow (2021), American Horror Story (2021), and she’s here to talk about her latest feature film, The Manor (2021), which is part of the Welcome to the Blumhouse series on Amazon Prime.
Axelle dives deep into her filmmaking career. She talks about how she made the transition from actress to director and how she made her first feature film, Soulmate. She also discusses directing for TV, working with horror-legend Mike Flanagan, and the difference between indie and stud...2021-10-261h 02
The Filmmakers PodcastThe Beta Test - Writing, Directing, and Starring together in your Film with Jim Cummings & PJ McCabeToday on the show, Giles Alderson and co-host Dom Lenoir welcome writer, director and actor duo Jim Cummings (Thunder Road) & PJ McCabe to talk about their latest indie feature, The Beta Test (2021).
After working together on the studio film The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020), they talk about the differences between indie and studio films. They also discuss what it’s like to direct and act at the same time, why film festivals matter, and how to make your day on set.
And obviously, they dive deep into the making of The Beta Test. Not only do they talk about how th...2021-10-191h 04
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to make Indie Films in the current market with Bizhan TongOn today’s show, Giles Alderson welcomes writer, director & producer Bizhan Tong to the show to talk about his latest feature film Lockdown (2021), starring Xander Berkeley, Kevin Leslie, Olivia Moyles and many, many more!
Bizhan was on episode 81 of the podcast, now he’s back to talk about how he shot Lockdown during lockdown! He dives deep into the making of the film: How he came up with the idea, how he turned it into a script, and how he financed the movie.
He also talks about directing remotely, why he had to shoot the movie twice, the Hongkong industry, why...2021-10-1255 min
The Filmmakers PodcastIndie Documentary Masterclass with One Man and His Shoes filmmakers Will Thorne & Yemi BamiroOn today’s show, Giles Alderson welcomes producer Will Thorne and director Yemi Bamiro to talk about the journey of their latest documentary, One Man and His Shoes (2020).
Will and Yemi dive deep into the making of their indie documentary. How it all started with a little short, how they financed the movie themselves in the beginning, and how they managed to bring on more and more people. They discuss what it was like to do all the paperwork for their first feature project, why hiring a lawyer is important, and what it takes to do a successful Crowdfunder.
They al...2021-10-0554 min
The Filmmakers PodcastFrom Short to Feature with Clubhouse of Horror Host and Sound of Violence Director Alex NoyerOn today’s show, Giles Alderson and co-host Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar sit down with Alex Noyer, the producer and director of Sound of Violence, which premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 2021.
Alex dives deep into Clubhouse of Horror, what the room is about, what it’s like to be a judge, and not just what you need to do to get your horror short script financed, but also how to make an ace short.
Coming from documentaries, he discusses how he made his first narrative short Conducter (2018), the importance of a one-line pitch, and how he turned his...2021-09-281h 15
The Filmmakers PodcastFind Funding for your Feature using NFTs Blockchain and Crypto with Filmio’s Orlando PedregosaToday, Giles Alderson and co-host Ian Sharp have a chat with Orlando Pedregosa. He’s a producer, the co-founder of Babieka Films as well as the VP and director of the blockchain-based entertainment platform Filmio.
Blockchain? NFT’s? Crypto? Yes indeed! Welcome to a new world! But don’t worry, we’ve got the answers to all your questions in this episode. Orlando discusses the meaning of all these terms and how they can help indie filmmakers to fund and finance their films. And he dives deep into how his platform Filmio works and how you can use it.
He also tal...2021-09-2147 min
The Filmmakers PodcastMaking an Action-Thriller with named cast with Gunpowder Milkshake Writer-Director Navot PapushadoOn this week’s episode, Giles Alderson and co-host Dom Lenoir welcome writer & director Navot Papushado to speak about his latest feature film Gunpowder Milkshake (2021), starring Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Carla Gugino, Michelle Yeoh, and many, many more. What an incredible cast!
Navot dives deep into the making of Gunpowder Milkshake, how he got these fantastic names attached, what it was like to work with them, and the importance of an easy-to-read script.
He also talks about his first two features Kalevet (2011), which got into over a hundred film festivals, and Big Bad Wolves (2013), as well as about his influences, hi...2021-09-1458 min
The Filmmakers PodcastMaking Indie Films in Hollywood with Saving Paradise producer & director Jay SilvermanToday on the show, Giles Alderson and co-host Dom Lenoir welcome producer & director Jay Silverman to talk about his latest feature film Saving Paradise (2021), starring William Moseley, Johanna Braddy, Mimi Kennedy and many more.
Jay dives deep into what it’s like to live and work in Hollywood. Not only does he talk about how he made his latest feature, Saving Paradise, but also how he went from doing the show The Cleaner (2008-2009) to his first two feature films, Girl on the Edge (2015) and Off the Menu (2018).
He also talks about directing, how he built his own sound stage, th...2021-09-0758 min
The Filmmakers PodcastFrom Short to Feature – a strategy to make your debut film with The Toll director Ryan Andrew HooperThis week, Giles Alderson and co-host Dom Lenoir welcome director Ryan Andrew Hooper to talk about his debut feature film The Toll, starring Michael Smiley, Annes Elwy, Iwan Rheon, Paul Kaye, Gary Beadle, Steve Oram and many, many more.
Ryan dives deep into the making of his debut film. He talks about why it’s important to know how each department works, why having a strategy for making a debut film is vital, and how to deal with reviews.
He also discusses pitching, storyboards, his directing style, how he shoots coverage, how he works with actors, and why having a po...2021-08-311h 00
The Filmmakers PodcastMaking Indie Films with Chinese Academy Award-winning writer & director Ann HuOn this week’s podcast, Giles Alderson welcomes writer & director Ann Hu to the show. She is the Chinese Academy Award-winning director of the feature film Shadow Magic (2000), starring Jared Harris. Now Ann is back with her delightful second feature film, Confetti, which is out now.
Ann dives deep into her filmmaking career, what it was like to win an Academy Award for her debut film as well as dealing with arrogance and success. She also talks about the making of Confetti, how she raised the money, why you should take ideas from real life, and why it’s important to h...2021-08-2449 min
The Filmmakers PodcastFrom Indie Film to TV Producing for HBO with Ado Yoshizaki CassutoToday on the show, Giles Alderson and co-host Dom Lenoir welcome producer Ado Yoshizaki Cassuto. His credits include Last Passenger (2013), City of Tiny Lights (2016), starring Oscar-nominee Riz Ahmed, The Pale Horse (2020), and the new Channel 4 TV Mini-Series Deceit (2021) with Niamh Algar, Eddie Marsan, Nathaniel Martello-White, and many more.
Ado dives deep into his journey from Indie Film to TV producing. He talks about how Deceit came about, what to consider when making a true-crime drama, and what it was like to produce a TV show during the pandemic.
He also discusses his process when starting a new project as a...2021-08-171h 06
The Filmmakers PodcastFrom Crowdfunder to Proof of Concept to Feature Film with directors John C. Lyions & Dorota SwiesThis week, Giles Alderson welcomes directors John C. Lyions & Dorota Swies. Together they directed, produced and edited the rather brilliant fracking horror story Unearth (2020), starring Adrienne Barbeau, Marc Blucas, Allison McAtee, and many more.
John and Dorota are true indie filmmakers. They dive deep into their filmmaking journey, how they made their first feature films together with little to no budget, and what they learned in the process.
They discuss how Unearth came about, how they raised money on Kickstarter, and how they pitched their project to investors. They talk about location, practical effects, directing together, distribution, and why you...2021-08-101h 14
The Filmmakers PodcastEditing the Emmy-nominated HBO show Mare of Easttown with Amy E. DuddlestonToday on the show, Giles Alderson and co-host Dom Lenoir welcome editor Amy E. Duddleston. She has worked on shows like The Killing, Dexter, Hunters and HBO’s Emmy nominated Mare of Easttown, starring Kate Winslet, Julianne Nicholson and Jean Smart.
They dive deep into the making of Mare of Easttown. So if you haven’t seen it – do go watch it. It’s a brilliant show and Amy goes into great detail about how she put the episodes together.
She talks about her process, tone and genre, the director-editor relationship, how she cuts performance, and how she handled the multiple...2021-07-2759 min
The Filmmakers PodcastThe Writer-Director Collaboration in Indie Filmmaking with Tracy Wren & Jennifer CooneyToday on the show, Giles Alderson welcomes director & producer Tracy Wren and screenwriter & producer Jennifer Cooney. Together they made the indie feature film Rain Beau’s End (2020), which is out now on VOD on lesflicks.com.
They dive deep into their collaboration on the film, how they made it, and how they found distribution. Tracy talks about what she learned from editors, how she creates storyboards, how she works with actors, and what directing is really about. Jennifer discusses how she came on board as a first-time writer and how she became a better screenwriter by being on set.
Sit ba...2021-07-1352 min
The Filmmakers PodcastWriting and Directing a multiple-award-winning Debut Feature Film with Nóra LakosToday on the show, Giles Alderson and co-host Dom Lenoir chat with the Hungarian writer and director Nóra Lakos about her debut feature film, Cream/Hab (2020).
They dive deep into her filmmaking career, how she went from award-winning short films and TV to making her first feature film. They also discuss why you should go to film festivals and you’ll hear about what it’s like to make a film in Hungary.
Nóra talks about her writing routine, directing actors, the director’s mindset, how she made Cream, and why preproduction is the most important part of filmmaki...2021-07-061h 03
The Filmmakers PodcastProducing Emmy-nominated Indie Films with Carolina GroppaOn today’s show, Giles Alderson and co-host Dom Lenoir chat with producer Carolina Groppa. She is an Emmy-nominated producer of such films as Miss Virginia (2019), Hysterical (2021), and the rather excellent Autism in Love (2015).
They dive deep into her journey, from her beginnings as an actress to becoming a producer in Hollywood, how she built her career, and what it was like to be the talk of the town. She discusses the difference between producing narrative feature films and documentaries, her producer’s life, and why it’s important to cherish the little moments on set.
Carolina gives great advice on how...2021-06-291h 08
The Filmmakers PodcastBen Wheatley – from Indie Films to Studio Movies and back againWe are delighted to welcome the great Ben Wheatley to this week’s episode! He’s a writer and director, who has made films like Kill List (2011), High-Rise (2015), Free Fire (2016), Rebecca (2020) and many, many more.
Hosted by Giles Alderson and co-host Dom Lenoir, we chat about Ben’s latest indie feature, In the Earth (2021), which he shot during the pandemic. We dive deep into the making of the film. Ben discusses storyboarding, why he doesn’t like rehearsing, how he works with actors, pacing, coverage and performance, editing, writing, … He also talks about the difference between indie films and studio films, aud...2021-06-2254 min
The Filmmakers PodcastMaking the Indie Hit Nina Forever with the Blaine BrothersToday on the show, Giles Alderson and his co-host Dom Lenoir welcome the fantastic Blaine Brothers, Chris and Ben. They are the writers and directors of the award-winning indie hit film Nina Forever and the directors of the new BBC2 comedy series Out of her Mind.
Chris and Ben dive deep into their filmmaking journey, how they started making films and earning money with them in school, and how one of their short films was shortlisted for BAFTA.
They also talk about working, writing and directing together as brothers, and discuss how they made their debut feature film Nina Forever...2021-06-151h 28
The Filmmakers Podcast"Host" Screenwriter Gemma Hurley on Writing a Hit MovieToday, Giles Alderson and his co-host Andrew Rodger welcome screenwriter Gemma Hurley to the podcast. She is one of the writers on the upcoming show The Rising and the co-writer of the amazing streaming horror hit Host, which took the internet by storm in 2020.
Gem dives deep into the making of Host, how she came on board, how they managed to write and make a feature in just a few months during Lockdown, and what impact it had on her career as a female genre writer, including a three-picture deal with Blumhouse Production.
They talk about collaborating with other writers...2021-06-0854 min
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Turn your Short Film into a Feature Film with Surge director & writer Aneil KariaToday on The Filmmaker’s Podcast, Giles Alderson and his co-host Dom Lenoir chat with Aneil Karia, the writer and director of Surge starring Ben Whishaw, which premiered at the World Competition at Sundance Film Festival 2020.
They dive deep into how Aneil turned his short Beat into an award-winning feature. He discusses how they developed the script, how the thematic heart of the film drove the writing process, how they raised the money and what it was like to work with Ben Whishaw (Perfume: The Story of a Murderer; Skyfall).
Aneil also talks about his inspiring filmmaking journey. What it’s li...2021-06-0157 min
The Filmmakers PodcastDirecting two-time Oscar-winning Anthony Hopkins in an Indie Film with Nick StaglianoThis weeks episode features producer, writer and director Nick Stagliano, whose latest feature The Virtuoso is out now! It’s starring Anson Mount, Abbie Cornish aaaand the legendary, two-time Oscar-winning Anthony Hopkins!
He talks to Giles Alderson and his co-host Dom Lenoir about how he got Anthony Hopkins for his indie film and how you can reach out to stars like him as well.
Nick talks about his journey to get The Virtuoso made, how he works with actors, and how his budget changed with Anthony Hopkins on board.
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The Filmmakers PodcastThe Making of Mank - with HoD's Erik Messersmidt, Gigi Williams, Don Burt & Trish SummervilleWe are delighted to bring to you our SPECIAL bumper episode on the Making of David Fincher’s BAFTA & OSCAR nominated ‘Mank’.
Come join us as we go behind the scenes on how to create movie magic. We start with Giles Alderson and Andrew Rodger having a chat with 'Mank' Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt about going from Gaffer on Fincher’s Gone Girl to DoP on Mank and how he made the transition to make his debut feature film.
He talks pre production, how he works with Fincher especially during the repeated takes, what the process was to shooting in black and whit...2021-04-061h 45
The Filmmakers PodcastChristopher Smith - Making Genre movies The Banishing, Creep, Severance and TriangleWe are delighted to have legendary director Christopher Smith on this weeks episode. He has been a firm favorite of host Giles Alderson who has wanted him as guest since the start and finally he is here to talk about his latest gripping film The Banishing.
Joining Giles as co host is fellow director Christian James as they discuss Chris’ journey to becoming a filmmaker. His first brilliant film Creep and how he met producer Jason Newmark who has since been a team with him pretty much all his journey as a filmmaker.
We also chat about pitching and personality, wh...2021-04-061h 09
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to make a successful feature with no crew on an i-phone - Matthew Butler-Hart & Tori Butler-HartWriter, Producer & Director 'Matthew Butler-Hart' & Actress, Writer & Producer 'Tori Butler-Hart' join us on this episode and sit down to chat with host Giles Alderson about their latest feature 'Infinitum: Subject Unknown' a film they made together, just the two of them in the crew during lockdown.
Matt and Tori talk about how Sir Ian McKellen came on board and how a tweet from Edgar Wight inspired them to make a movie in the pandemic. They discuss how using locations you know is a must, why they didn't expect to release I;SU and how shooting on an i-phone with no...2021-04-061h 06
The Filmmakers PodcastJessica Hynes on making her debut feature film as Writer & Director and starring in ‘The Fight’We are joined on this episode by Writer, Director, Producer and Actress 'Jessica Hynes', who sits down to chat with Giles Alderson & CJ about her brilliant directorial debut 'The Fight'.
Jessica who has starred in Spaced, Learners, 2012, Shaun of the Dead, Bridget Jones 2&3, Dr Who, Son of Rambow, The Royle Family, Years and Years, & Paddington 2 to name a few, makes her directorial debut with 'The Fight' and she explains how and why she made it.
We chat all about how you should leave the actor at the door whilst you are directing and how to collaborate with DOP's on particular...2021-03-2059 min
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Make and Release a micro budget Indie Film - Joshua Smith on making ‘BuckShot’We are joined on this Friday Special release episode by director, producer and screenwriter Joshua Smith who sits down to chat with Giles Alderson about his western, road trip, comedy, music feature film ‘Buckshot’.
Josh talks about working on big features as an assistant and how a chance meeting set him on his career path.
We talk crowd funding and raising finance and making your script fit to the budget you have.
We casting and making Buckshot and getting a big name attached. Josh also give screenwriting, scheduling and budgeting tips as well as the importance of getting help and advi...2021-03-201h 03
The Filmmakers PodcastMatthew Modine - on Stranger Things, Wrong Turn, Acting, Directing & legendary filmmakers.Legendary Actor Matthew Modine joins us to chat about his latest role in the highly-anticipated reboot of 'Wrong Turn' as well as working with amazing directors, Stranger Things as well as a career and life on set.
Matthew, who has starred in many Hollywood films such as 'Full Metal Jacket', 'Birdy', 'Vision Quest', 'Shortcut', 'Memphis Belle', 'Dark Knight Rises', '47 Meters Down', and hit TV shows such as 'Weeds' and 'Stranger Things'. sits down (in his Make Up Chair) to chat to writer & director 'Giles Alderson' (The Dare) & co-host 'Lucinda Rhodes-Thakrar' (Confession) about his career and film-making.
Matthew has also...2021-03-2055 min
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to turn your short film into an award winning feature with Jill Gevargizian, Writer & DirectorWe are joined on this episode by director, producer and screenwriter Jill Gevargizian who sits down to chat with Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir about her brilliant directorial debut the clever horror film 'The Stylist' and how she turned it from a short into a full-length feature film.
Jill talks about learning how to trust your crew and how you must have your vision locked in.
We talk crowd funding and how to raise the finance when you are on a very tight budget.
Jill also dives into her method on how to organise a shoot, adjusting to making a feature...2021-03-201h 10
The Filmmakers PodcastTo Olivia - Donall And John Podcast V3 Revised VersionGiles Alderson sits down with Director and screenwriter John Hay & producer Donall McCusker to discuss their latest film 'To Olivia', now on Sky, which is the story of the tumultuous marriage between actress Patricia Neal and renowned writer Roald Dahl. It stars the fantastic Keeley Hawes and Hugh Bonneville and is a beautiful, heart warming , well made and brilliantly directed film.
Donall McCusker has produced films such as 'Falling for Figaro'. 'Division 9', 'Kajaki', 6 Days' and the 'Hurtlocker'. John Hay is the director and screenplay writer of 'To Olivia' but he's also directed 'There's Only One Jimmy Grimble', 'Lost Christmas...2021-02-281h 21
The Filmmakers PodcastEmma Biggins & Oliver Milburn - Schools Out Forever'Schools Out Forever' Producer 'Emma Biggins' and Director and screenwriter 'Oliver Milburn' join Director & Producer, Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Actor and Producer Dan Richardson (Food For Thought) for a mini reunion to discuss their first feature 'The Harsh Light of Day' and Emma and Oliver's latest feature School's Our Forever' which is available to buy on all platforms NOW!
Oliver discusses how he shifted focus in the business and left directing behind for a few years and the reason why, how they released 'The Harsh Light of Day' and how they sold that film to distributors within the industry.
...2021-02-211h 21
The Filmmakers PodcastGerard Johnson talks making three award winning indie films, Tony, Hyena and MuscleJoining us on this weeks podcast is director, writer and producer Gerard Johnson who sits down with Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Dom Lenoir (Winter Ridge) to discuss how he directed the movie 'Tony' (2009), Hyena (2014) and his latest feature Muscle (2019).
We spoke about what it was like working with swingers, yes swingers! How Gerard creates his distinctive shooting styles and his workshops with actors to help set the scene. He mentioned how important it is to have close relationships on-set and what it means to have a good, strong bond with your DOP/Cinematographer to help create a unique pallet...2021-02-0955 min
The Filmmakers PodcastAaron Moorhead and Justin Benson talk SYNCHRONIC and making indie filmsDirectors Aaron Moorhead & Justin Benson chat to Giles Alderson and Robbie McKane about their feature film 'Synchronic', a mind-altering, sci-fi thriller, horror starring Hollywood stars Jamie Dornan (The Fall, Fifty Shades of Grey franchise) and Anthony Mackie (The Avengers franchise, Detroit) as two New Orleans paramedics who encounter a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug.
On this episode we talk about co-directing and how they managed multiple jobs, including Aaron as a cinematographer, Justin who wrote the screenplay and producing together. We dive deep into their history and the films that they've made before. The first one...2021-02-0954 min
The Filmmakers PodcastThe Writer’s Journey with Christopher Vogler on screenwriting, filmmaking and the Heroes JourneyThis week Giles and fellow filmmaker, director and screenwriter Matthew Butler-Hart sit down and chat with Christopher Vogler, who has written the highly acclaimed book ‘The Writers Journey’, in which he talks all about the heroes journey and his twelve steps that he created to making story. We go into depth about mythology, where stories are born and emotional connections. We also touch on how the hero’s journey is sowed into our well-being.
We dive into his career at Disney and how he formed the idea behind the box office hit ’The Lion King’. Also, how he started writing coverage a...2021-01-191h 03
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to write, direct and produce you own micro budget, debut feature film with Will ThorneJoining us on this weeks podcast is Director, writer and producer Will Thorne who sits down with Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar (Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot) to discuss how he made his debut movie Silent Night.
Not only did the movie go into cinemas during Covid but has done incredibly well on VOD and DVD. Will discuss the inception, how he wrote it, brought the producers on board and got distribution.
He also talks about making shorts and working in TV before breaking out into features. He discuss the hard work that has gone into making...2021-01-121h 09
The Filmmakers PodcastNoel Clarke - Making feature films as a writer, producer, director and actorThe very talented writer, producer, director and actor Noel Clarke joins us as a very special guest for our 200th episode!
Noel starred in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and Dr. Who before writing and staring in his breakout hit Kidulthood, He since set up his own production company, Unstoppable with Jason Maza and has made over 20 feature films and TV shows including the ‘Hood trilogy, 4321, The Anomaly and Bullet Proof of which the new series starts on Sky One on Jan 20th.
Noel had a lovely natter with Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Ian Sharp (Arthur & Merlin) in this week episode ta...2021-01-121h 27
The Filmmakers PodcastMaking Films, End of 2020 and a Film Quiz with the Filmmakers Podcast HostsThe Filmmakers Podcast presents an all star cast of our regular cohosts talking filmmaking in 2020 and taking part in a End of Year Movie Quiz.
Featuring the man himself Giles Alderson, producer extraordinaire Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar, the multi-talented Ian Sharp, pantheon directors Christian James, Dom Lenoir and Phil Hawkins, actor and activist Dan Richardson, ever-popular DOP Andrew Rodger and Producer/Editor Robbie McKane
Who will claim the ultimate quiz prize? PLUS win something for yourself by listening along to the end.2020-12-312h 03
The Filmmakers PodcastUpending the Rom-Com Genre with Filmmakers Kimberley and Amy Datnow on their feature Daddy IssuesUpending the Rom-Com Genre with Filmmakers Kimberley and Amy Datnow on their feature Daddy Issues by The Filmmakers Podcast2020-12-221h 19
The Filmmakers PodcastActor Dominic Monaghan on Pet, Lost and the Lord of the Rings TrilogyGiles is joined by regular co-host Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar as they sit down and chat with cult actor Dominic Monaghan to discuss the psychological thriller Pet, a bold, unsettling chamber piece starring Dominic in the lead role of Seth.
Dom shares stories of his humble beginnings as an actor in the Manchester youth performance scene, why he got into acting and how he moved from regional theatre to acting on the stage in London to being cast in one of the biggest movie franchises of a generation - but what is the secret to giving off the ‘perfect hobbit vibe’ at a...2020-11-031h 00
The Filmmakers PodcastJulie Delpy: Actor, Screenwriter & Director on filmmaking, acting and her latest feature 'My Zoe'Giles and Robbie are humbled to sit down and chat with the incredible tour de force that is Julie Delpy. Whilst many of us may know and love her from Richard Linklater’s the 'Before' series or her work with Kieslowski on the Three Colours trilogy, we also know her prolific directing career from her debut 'Looking for Jimmy' all the way up to her latest feature 'My Zoe'.
Julie talks frankly about her personal philosophy about film-making, her love of sci-fi and her directing process from writing to production to post - including how she made a name for he...2020-10-2856 min
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Make a Disney+ Superhero Hit with Director Anna MastroThis week Giles and Robbie interview Anna Mastro to talk about how she built herself up from assistant to established film and tv director, accumulating in her new film Secret Society of Second-Born Royals, streaming now on Disney+.
Anna talks about her start working as a development assistant and script reader for directors McG and J.J. Abrams, working in music videos and television before getting her debut feature Walter made with Milo Ventimiglia, Neve Campbell and William H. Macy.
We also talk directing tv with Anna’s extensive list of TV credits including Shameless, The Bold Type and UnREAL, as...2020-10-131h 08
The Filmmakers Podcast'The Dare' - Behind the MaskThis is Part 2 of ‘The Dare’ podcast special as our hosts own movie is now released in the UK!
You can find the movie on SkyStore, Amazon, iTunes, Playstation, Virgin Store, Google Play etc
Giles Alderson (director & co writer) Julian Kostov (producer) and Andrew Rodger (cinematographer) pick up where the left off on Part 1 and are joined by cast members Bart Edwards (The Witcher), Alexandra Evans (Redistributors), Richard Short (Mary Kills People) and Devora Wilde (The Tombs).
They wrap up their experiences making The Dare and talk sequels as well as what they learnt and took away from the filming proc...2020-10-0944 min
The Filmmakers PodcastThe Dare - Making a horror film with the cast and crewThis is ‘The Dare’ podcast special as our hosts own movie is now released in the UK!
You can find the movie on SkyStore, Amazon, iTunes, Playstation, Virgin Store, Google Play etc
Giles Alderson (director & co writer) Julian Kostov (producer) and Andrew Rodger (cinematographer) are joined by the co-writer & cast of film for this special episode of podcsat
In the first section they chat with co-writer Jonny Grant (Arthur & Merlin) about how the film came about, how Giles and Jonny wrote it, How Julian came on board to produce and how it got green lit and shot in a studio in B...2020-10-091h 08
The Filmmakers PodcastCaroline Goodall - Producing and writing Bay of SilenceActress, producer and screenwriter Caroline Goodall had a chat with Giles and Robbie all the way from Croatia about her debut written and produced feature film Bay of Silence starring Claes Bang, Olga Kurylenko and Brian Cox.
Caroline who starred in the feature films Hook, Schindler’s List, Cliffhanger, The Princess Diaries, Dorian Gray and Hunter Killer to name a few, talks about filming during Covid, choosing to produce, turning the novel of Bay of Silence into a screenplay, how she raised the finance, got the amazing cast on board and how they filmed it.
She also talks about working wi...2020-10-031h 06
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to write, direct, produce and star in your own movie with filmmaker Faleena HopkinsThis week Giles Alderson tells you The Dare is two weeks away from being released in the UK, that aside he sits down with Robbie McKane and special guest Faleena Hopkins who chats to you about how she made her indie film Just One More Kiss.
She talks about how she came up with the idea, goes in-depth about how she wrote the screenplay, then turned it into a novel, raised the finance, got the cast and crew on board, directed it, learned to edit and finally on how she sold the movie !
She gives some amazing tips and advice...2020-10-031h 10
The Filmmakers PodcastFilm-maker Sarah Gavron on how she directed her feature films Suffragette, Brick Lane and RocksThis weeks episode is with celebrated director Sarah Gavron who not only won a BAFTA for her first feature but worked with some acting greats including Meryl Streep and Carey Mulligan on Suffragette but with first timers on her latest feature Rocks.
Learn how Sarah cast, collaborated and directed the amazing kids in Rocks, how she worked with Meryl Streep and Carey Mulligan and how she preps before a shoot and how she made her first feature This Little Life. She also gives advice to her younger self and some incredible and honest thoughts on how to make feature films.
...2020-09-151h 08
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Move from Shorts, Commercials & Docs to Indie Features with Ben Mole & Lucinda Rhodes ThakrarToday we welcome back producer Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar as well as director Ben Mole to talk about their WW2 indie Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk.
We dive into how writer/director Ben Mole came up with a fresh concept for a WW2 thriller, how Lucinda and rallied an art department meticulous enough to handle 1940’s’ period accuracy - and how a simple coffee in a Colchester car park can lead to a great collaboration.
Just like a classic genre flick, Behind the Line was shot back to back with this years earlier release We Go in at Dawn. Ben and Lucinda...2020-08-041h 09
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Direct Bruce Willis, Matt Eskandari on Survive the NightOn this week's episode, we welcome writer and director Matt Eskandari to discuss his career which includes three collaborations with action superstar Bruce Willis. From the recently released Survive the Night, to their first feature together Trauma Center, and the upcoming Hard Kill.
Matt lets us in on his approach to building a good rapport with bigger name actors, tells us the benefits of learning about cinema history and how he made his first short with off-cuts of 35mm film given to him by Sir Ridley Scott.
We also discuss Matt's claustrophobic thriller 12 Feet Deep which got him noticed by...2020-08-031h 14
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Make a British Independent Sports Drama with the team behind 'Break'On this episode, we welcome the team behind Break, a competitive sports/crime drama from first-time writer/director Michael Elkin, first-time producer Terri Dwyer and veteran producer Dean Fisher
Giles discusses scripting with Michael and the challenges of getting the film financed and greenlit with Terri and Dean, including their pitch deck and presentation strategies to individual investors. They also talk about purposefully incorporating international elements to the story such as filming in China as well as on location and set in the UK.
As an actor/director Michael lets us in on his approach to working with the cast...2020-07-211h 04
The Filmmakers PodcastArthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot podcast Special Part 2 edition with cast and crewPart 2 of our inspiring Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot podcast Special Making Of Master Class with cast and crew from the film with Production Designer Jamie Foote, Editor Oliver Parker, Producer and Post Supervisor Jeet Thakrar and actors Jennifer Matter (Vortigone), Joel Phillimore (Modred) and Stella Stocker (Guinevere)
We go deep into making a single film on this weeks bumper edition as some of the main cast and crew from the recently released Arthur & Merlin : Knights of Camelot come and chat about how they made the film with it’s director Giles Alderson, Producer Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar and cinematographer Andrew Ro...2020-07-171h 42
The Filmmakers PodcastArthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot podcast Special edition with cast and crewThis is a Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot podcast Special Making Of with cast and crew from the film with actors including Richard Brake (Merlin) & Richard Short (King Arthur) and his Knights, crew members from Art Dept, Make Up, Costume, 1st AD, Production Manager, Editor and Post Supervisor.
We go deep into making a single film on this weeks bumper edition as some of the main cast and crew from the recently released Arthur & Merlin : Knights of Camelot come and chat about how they made the film with it’s director Giles Alderson, Producer Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar and cinematographer Andrew Ro...2020-07-142h 04
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Make Independent Action Films with Ross Boyask, director of I Am Vengeance : RetaliationThis weeks we chat to experienced filmmaker and all round great guy Ross Boyask about making action films, creativity on set and his latest film and sequel, I am Vengeance: Retaliation starring Stu Bennett and Vinnie Jones .
Hosts Giles Alderson (Arthur & Merlin) and producer Robbie McKane dive deep with Ross into action film-making, how to prepare the scenes, working on set, getting performance from actors and creating a safe environment to do so.
We discuss the virtual Cannes Film Festival just gone as his international sales agency and production company Evolutionary Films he runs with John Adams and Diane Shorthouse...2020-07-071h 01
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to make indie films with horror legend Danny DravenThis week Giles Alderson (The Dare) sits down for a natter with directing & producing legend AND master of horror Danny Draven to talk about his journey and how and why he can make very successful movies some in just four days! Including Horror Vision, Danny Draven’s Masters of Terror, Patient Seven, Deathbed, Deadtime Tales, Ghost Month, Aliens Gone Wild & Hell Asylum.
We chat about his books, he has written three and his excellent Cinestudy Academy Course on film-making plus how he got his break in filmmaking.
They discuss his debut feature, Patient Seven shot in four days and starring Mi...2020-06-301h 23
The Filmmakers PodcastMaking over 50 films before the age of 30 with director James Cullen BressackThis week we are joined by prolific filmmaker James Cullen Bressack who has made over 50 released feature films and he's not yet 30!
Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Ian Sharp (The Marker) had a good ol' natter with James about his career and what goes into making so many feature films.
We talk about one of his latest feature films Beyond the Law starring Steven Segal and how he loves to change genres. We discuss how he was coming up with ideas for his Dad's shows when he was 3 and made his first feature My Pure Joy when he was 18 for $7...2020-06-231h 02
The Filmmakers PodcastMaking successful indie films & distributing & marketing them with director George PopovThis week we are joined by returning hero George Popov who appeared on Ep 28 talking about his first feature film HEX made for just 10k. Now after a very successful release with that film he is back to talk about his second feature film The Droving.
He sits down (remotely, obviously) with director Giles Alderson (The Dare) and DoP Andrew Rodger (Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot) to chat about self distribution on Amazon, hoe he got success with HEX and how he brought on a distribution company, Indie Rights to help him sell the film further.
We talk about filming...2020-06-161h 08
The Filmmakers PodcastSellling, distributing & makng movies with Marc Goldberg CEO of Signature EntertainmentExec Producer Marc Goldberg, CEO of Signature Entertainment and producer of movies including Final Score, The Courier, The Peanut Butter Falcon, American Woman, Robin Hood: The Rebellion, The Birdcatcher and Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot has a chat with Giles Alderson from his home in LA.
They talk about acquiring and distributing films and the strategy behind producing movies, understanding the model and business of films and how a distribution company like Signature Ent. works.
They also discuss the practical steps to distribution, the best way to approach distributors and producers such as himself & tips and tricks for filmmakers. Plus...2020-06-091h 01
The Filmmakers PodcastAnna and the Apocalypse. How to Make a zombie Musical with director John McPhailAnna & The Apocalypse director John McPhail joins Giles Alderson to chat how to make films.
They discuss what makes us fall in love with movies ? How important it is to know your audience. How John made a short called ‘Notes’ based on a real story of not ever meeting a guy he used to live with.
They also chat about going from shorts to his first feature ‘Where do we go from Here?’ by using some of his award money winnings to pay for it. How important it is to have the ability to phone up and ask for things - and es...2020-06-021h 14
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to make an award winning debut feature at 19yrs old with Jack SpringDirector Jack Spring joins Giles Alderson and Christian James to talk about how he made his debut feature 'Destination Dewsbury'.
Jack tells us how he taught himself to raise money for his film by setting up a hot tub business at 18 years old and after netting over a £100K turnover sold it a year later so he could make his feature film Destination Dewsbury.
He tells us how he learnt how to package a film, how he got Destination Dewsbury into cinemas, how he get signed with William Morris Agency. What happens after filming and making a second film made i...2020-06-021h 00
The Filmmakers PodcastThe joy of filmmaking with BAFTA winning director Neasa Hardiman - Director of Sea FeverEp 164 - The delightful and very talented Neasa Hardiman joins us this week to talk about her new feature film, the excellent Sea Fever (OUT NOW!)
Neasa joins Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Dom Lenoir (Winter Ridge) remotely to talk about her joy of film-making, the journey she took to get here and what she learnt along the way.
They chat going from shorts and documentaries to TV and film. Making Happy Valley and winning a BAFTA for doing so, going on to big US TV shows such as Jessica Jones and how Sea Fever came about.
They talk working...2020-06-021h 11
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to make an Action Movie with Cagefighter's Jesse Quinones and Shayne PutzlocherJesse Quinones and producer and Shayne PutzlocherThis week we talk making a MMA style Cagefighting movie with director Jesse Quinones and producer Shayne Putzlocher which releases this SAT May 16th on FITE.com
Giles Alderson had a chat with Jesse and Shayne about their careers, how they got to where they are. They talk about shooting and choreographing a action film, pre vis and storyboards and why you need to come as prepared as possible.
They talk about Jesse's debut movie Calloused hands and what he learnt as a filmmaker and how he met Shayne at Cannes Film Festival and...2020-05-121h 17
The Filmmakers PodcastFilm producer Esther Turan on Neil Marshall's The Reckoning and how to co pro a feature filmThis week MovieBar co owner and producer & director Esther Turan joins us to talk how to make feature films and specifically how to co-pro with a production company.
Esther whose production company Movie Bar, based in Budapest in Hungary, Europe has produced over 500 commercials and 30 films and TV productions sits down with Giles Alderson (The Dare, A Serial Killers Guide to Life) to chat about her career, how she made a name for herself producing and directing BP Underground and moving to Hollywood.
They also talk Film School, casting, self funding feature films, getting money from the government and producing...2020-05-051h 07
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to make Hollywood movies with Todd Garner, Giles Alderson and Ian SharpThis week Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Ian Sharp (The Marker) had a natter with very well established movie producer Todd Garner about the state of the film industry, how you can get movies made and why now is the best time to get your projects ready!
Todd Garner, the Hollywood veteran has overseen 170 films (and counting) who's credits include xXx, Are We There Yet, Next, 13 Going on 30, Anger Management, The Fog, The Sorcerers Apprentice, Scouts Guide to the Apocalypse, Haunt, HellBoy, Tag and Black Hawk Down to name a few, talks about the movie business today, how he got...2020-04-281h 09
The Filmmakers PodcastHOW TO MAKE A FILM ON YOUR OWN WITH NO CREW! SURVIVING THE OUTBACK WITH DIRECTOR MIKE ATKINSONThe adventure filmmaker Mike Atkinson joins us on the Filmmakers Podcast to chat how he went about making a feature film all on his own! with no crew and in the middle of nowhere! The extreme outdoors, photography and filming are his passion. This led him to start filming his own adventures. “When I watch TV and the internet, what I see doesn’t capture what it’s really like to be alone in the extreme outdoors. Nearly everyone you see is being followed by a film crew and it detracts from the realism of what could otherwise be something intere...2019-09-1858 min
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Make an Indie Feature when you are still in School with Hillary & Anna Shakespeare.Giles Alderson (The Dare) and producer/editor Robbie McKane sit down with the lovely and talented Shakespeare Sisters to chat how they made their micro budget indie films 'Soundtrack to Sixteen' and 'Much Ado' without ever having made a film before.
Now deep into the edit on their second film the girls regale us with their stories about how they roped their friends into making the film, how they chose to make the film last minute before Hilary went off to University and how they learned on te job by hiring great people around them.
How they wrote the film...2019-08-0654 min
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Make Indie Films with director, producer and screenwriter John LangridgeJoining us on the podcast this week is the director, writer and producer of the newly released horror drama 13 Graves!
John joins hosts Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Julian Kostov who produced the The Dare to chat the ins and outs of indie film-making
John talks about his issues making his 'first' feature film and the investor problems and his actual 'debut' feature film Four and what happened on that film set which will scare all filmmakers.
We talk screenwriting- using index cards and magic whiteboards Training under the Monty Python school making 16mm shorts Taking out a second mortgage...2019-08-0654 min
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Make A Sci Fi Time Travel Movie in TWO Days with Grant Pichla and Giles AldersonGrant Pichla joins Giles Alderson to chat how he made his feature film Making Time in TWO DAYS!!
Giles and Grant had a good natter on film-making and the joys and sacrifices we make to make films.
We talk about Grant's background, how he got into filmmaking and his first feature film 'Niners'
How making a feature film whilst having a job and renovating a house is a tough thing to do but so rewarding at the same time.
And how Grant used the renovation as production design in the film.
How he devised a way to shoot 'Making Time...2019-07-091h 29
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to make a period War movie for 80K with the team behind indie film Lancaster SkiesThis week we are joined by the team behind brilliant indie film Lancaster Skies. Giles Alderson (The Dare, World of Darkness) sits down with director Callum Burn, Producer Andy Burn, Cinematographer Sam Parsons and actor Kris Saddler to chat how they made their World War II epic
We talk about their backgrounds, how they became filmmakers and their journey to Lancaster Skies
We ask why they shot Lancaster skies in 5 blocks and all for only £80k. How they built miniatures and the the inside of a spitfire to create the look they wanted .
We talk to Sam about having very l...2019-07-041h 14
The Filmmakers PodcastEp 97 How to Direct, Produce, write and star in your own feature film with Love is Dead's Josh FolanGiles Alderson is joined on this weeks podcast by quadruple treat Josh Folan who talks about he makes his movies from just producing or being in them or directing them to all four.
We talk making a feature on an i-phone and turning a stage play into a feature. What compromises you have to make and how to self distribute your feature film.
How he made the films 'All God's Creatures' and 'What would Bear do?' and got an advance from sales and how he distributes his movies and give you advice on how you can produce your own...2019-03-071h 06
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Make a hit Documentary, with Bros: After the Screaming Stops director Joe PearlmanThis week we chat to ace documentary filmmaker Joe Pearlman about how he makes his docs.
How he started in the business and worked at well known Fulwell 73 Production company, got his foot in the door and started making indie docs.
Living with Mo Farah the Olympic gold winning Marathon runner whilst he made the documentary on him.
How he was asked to make the Bros doc and his original opinion.
We ask if the doc was staged or is it all real?
How you can make a doc about twins from an 80’s boy band and hit the zeitgeist in...2019-01-1557 min
The Filmmakers PodcastNEIL MARSHALL Part 2 Directing Films 'Doomsday', 'Centurion', 'The Reckoning' & TV's Game of ThronesIn Part 2 of our podcast with Neil Marshall he talks directing Doomsday. How he deals with studios and issues on set. Living with commercial and critical failure and is that is good for a director to grow.
Working with actors ( and difficult ones) and directing tips. What it is like when you are not HOT any more and the work dries up.
How he got Game or Thrones and had a week to prep. Getting nominated for an Emmy & What can happen at the Emmy Awards.
He talks Making the TV show Hannibal and Being an exec producer on TV...2019-01-1146 min
The Filmmakers PodcastEp 87 How to Make a feature in Six Days from a short with director & screenwriter Nicole AlbarelliThis week Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Christian James (Fanged Up) chat to director Johnny Kevorkian (The Disappeared) & producer (God's Own Country) Jack Tarling about creating creatures, reversing footage and camera tricks, marketing your film, keeping audiences engaged when the movie is set in one location and their new sci-fi horror Await Further Instructions.
Johnny Kevorkian, shooting anything he could, and later refining his craft studying film at University. After making a series of ambitious shorts, he directed, cowrote and co-produced his debut Horror feature ‘The Disappeared’ which won him awards and critical acclaim.
Jack Tarling has produced BAFTA nominated God...2018-12-1855 min
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to make an indie horror sci fi with director Johnny Kevorkian & producer Jack TarlingThis week Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Christian James (Fanged Up) chat to director Johnny Kevorkian (The Disappeared) & producer (God's Own Country) Jack Tarling about creating creatures, reversing footage and camera tricks, marketing your film, keeping audiences engaged when the movie is set in one location and their new sci-fi horror Await Further Instructions.
Johnny Kevorkian, shooting anything he could, and later refining his craft studying film at University. After making a series of ambitious shorts, he directed, cowrote and co-produced his debut Horror feature ‘The Disappeared’ which won him awards and critical acclaim.
Jack Tarling has produced BAFTA nominated God...2018-12-111h 05
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Make a Improvised feature Film in 24hrs on New Years Eve with director Sarah Jayne PortelliHow to Make a Improvised feature Film in 24hrs on New Years Eve with writer and director Sarah Jayne Portelli and host Giles Alderson
Giles has a chat with Sarah Jayne about how she made Friends, Foes and Fireworks, what was the inspiration behind it, how to make the movie in one night using your own money all the while shooting on New Years Eve.
How you get one chance to get things right and how planning is vital.
What she learned making an improvised film and what she would do and is doing differently moving forward with her next...2018-11-2754 min
The Filmmakers PodcastMaking an Indie Film in One Location with Two People with Bizhan Tong, Olivia Moyles & Kevin LeslieHow to Make an Indie Film in one Location with Two People - The Escort's director Bizhan Tong and actors Olivia Moyles and Kevin Leslie chat with directors Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Christian James (Fanged Up).
We talk about how the idea for the feature film The Escort came from, Bizhan encounter with a real escort.
We talk problems on set. How to work around your only location having building work and noise around it.
We discuss story boarding, writing, shot-listing and casting and how having five people around you that like you can shape your career.
https://www...2018-11-2058 min
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to go from short films to big budget comedy You, Me And Him with director & writer Daisy AitkensHow to go from short films to big budget romantic comedy You, Me And Him starring David Tennant, Faye Marsay & Lucy Punch with director & screenwriter Daisy Aitkens and hosts Giles Alderson and Christian James
Daisy sits down with Giles Alderson and Christian James to chat about her career going from shorts to features, working with star names, directing on set and preparing for the every day, being professional and the process of screenwriting.
Daisy is a screenwriter, actress and director
Working as an actress since 2005 she has appeared in Life As We Know It, Wire in the Blood, The Bill...2018-11-1358 min
The Filmmakers PodcastEp 43 Five Essentials To Know Before Making Your Feature Films - The Filmmakers Podcast PresentOur Podcast Hosts and Filmmakers Giles Alderson (The Dare), Dan Richardson (Retribution) and Andrew Rodger (World of Darkness) sit down to chat about the Five Things they Wish they Known Before Making their first Feature Films.
They chat about who you know and if that could be Ridley Scott
How less is more and how you should make yourself useful on set regardless of your role..
How you should try and enjoy it and be in the moment.
how having a solid script is essential before getting to set and how vital it is to get feedback.
They talk filmmaking...2018-03-2746 min
The Make Your Movie Podcast: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting ShowEpisode 208 - Giles Alderson (The Filmmakers Podcast & #MakeYourFilmIn2018)Giles Alderson is a British filmmaker, and host of, The Filmmakers Podcast. Giles recently directed the psychological horror feature film 'The Dare' which he co-wrote with Jonny Grant for Millennium Films at Nu Boyana Studios and stars Richard Brake (Batman, 31), Alexandra Evans (Redistributors), Bart Edwards (Fantastic Beasts), Richard Short (Vinyl, Public Enemies), Robert Maaser (M.I 5 Rogue Nation). The film is scheduled for a June 7th, 2018 release. Pre Show Notes— Why almost no one is making a living on YouTube - " One of the main attractions of YouTube is that anyone can become a star: There are no gatek...2018-03-111h 03
The Filmmakers PodcastEp25 HOW TO GET NOTICED AS A FILMMAKER & CROWDSOURCING YOUR FILM with guest Rich BottoRich Botto aka RB joins Giles Alderson on The Filmmakers Podcast to chat film-making, screenwriting and crowdsourcing your film, which means building your tribe, your army, your boots on the ground essentially one of the most important factors of being a filmmaker, your fans. We discuss how to bring value to a project, how to stand out form the crowd, what makes a good low budget indie and his book Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers.
RB is the Founder and CEO of Stage 32 (www.stage32.com), the world's largest social media site and educational hub for film, television and theater creatives.
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