The Filmmakers Podcast

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 CINEMASSUPPORTBOLANS 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=DI9QzAloicoPATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Red, White and Royal Blue" director and screenwriter Matthew López discusses his hit film as his debut feature. He talks about pitching to the studio, choosing his crew and cast, directing actors, and the importance of master shots. He also shares insights on shooting in the UK for a US-set movie, coping with mental health, and the challenges of sound on set. The chapter descriptions cover topics such as pre-production planning, filming challenges, and coping strategies for mental health during the process.

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 locationsIssue 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/.PATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weeks episode we have writer and director Jeff Rowe and Exec Producer Ramsay McBean talking all about how they made the new feature film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem with Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg.Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir had a chat with Jeff and Ramsey from their turtle lairs on animation, story structure and keeping it improvised.They also discuss:How to pitch to studios.Moving from writing to directing.Overseeing productions and winning projects at Paramount.& working together as a team to creative something incredible.TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES : MUTANT MAYHEM now in CINEMASPATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weeks episode we welcome director & writer Dan Clark and actress & writer Kelly Wenham to discuss their indie film A Kind of Kidnapping, how they turned their short film into a feature, got the team together, raised finance, shot principal photography in twelve days, and made the movie in difficult circumstances.The sit down for a chat with Giles Alderson to discuss the film and also:Their writing processes.Filmmaking abusive relationships and how to avoid them.Why you have to ask for favours.Directing actors and the difference between shorts and features.And advice for filmmakers.A Kind of Kidnapping is OUT NOW in select cinemas and on DEMAND link and trailer https://bulldog-film.com/films/a-kind-of-kidnapping/SUPPORT As we have just gone past our 350th episode do jump onto Apple/itunes and give us a 5 star review! Go on!Help DAGR crowdfunder for Matt and Tori Butler Hart hereTRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloicoPATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

On this weeks episode we have a MASTERCLASS in short film making with Chris Overton who won an Oscar for his short film The Silent Child.Chris chats with Giles Alderson about the steps to making 10 award winning short film (with 4 in post) with his company Slick Films which he runs with his partner Rachel Shenton.The also discuss why he wanted to learn his craft as a filmmaker before making his first feature film, what it was like winning an Oscar, how he did it and how you can too.Plus:Why the script has to be the best it can be.What to do when approaching people and crew to help you make your film.Financing, crowdfunding and festival strategies.Why location, size of crew and running time is vital.How ambitious should you be?All that and more on this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast.Watch and check on Slick Films herePOST PRODUCTION DEMYSTIFIED COURSE linkJoin 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=checkoutSUPPORT DAGR crowdfunder for Matt and Tori Butler Hart herePATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 linkJoin 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=checkoutPATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The magnificent legend that is Christopher McQuarrie joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir for a full hour to talk story, structure, creating magic, working with Tom Cruise and directing Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One.We also discuss:His debut movies, Public Access, The Way of the Gun and wining an Oscar for Usual Suspects.Working with Tom Cruise and pushing boundaries in film-making.In-depth into his mind on story and structure of making films.Trouble shooting moments and looking at bad reviews.How to make the audience care about action.Listener questions.And many, many tips on directing and screenwriting.Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning is in cinemas July 10th!Christopher's credits include:As writer: Public Access, Usual Suspects, Valkyrie, The Tourist, Jack the Giant Slayer, Edge of Tomorrow, The Mummy, Top Gun: MaverickAs writer & director: The Way of the Gun, Jack Reacher, Mission Impossible Rogue Nation, Mission Impossible Fallout, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One.----POST PRODUCTION DEMYSTIFIED COURSE linkJoin 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=checkoutPATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music BedHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On part 2 of our Transformers: Rise of the Beasts special with chat going from indie films to huge studio movies with director Steven Caple jr. Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir are also joined by Judas and the Black Messiah actor Dominique Fishback and In the Heights star Anthony Ramos to chat about making a Transformers movies.They also discuss:How Stephen pitched for the director gig.How he shot the huge fight sequences.Why he cut out big finished sequences from the final edit and why he had voice actors on set.Anthony and Dominique discuss why they choose their projects and what they want from directors.Listen to Part 1 with producers Lorenzo di Bonaventura hereTransformers: Rise of the Beasts in is CINEMAS now.PATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music BedHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices