The Filmmakers Podcast

Today, our hosts, Dom Lenoir & Conor Boru, welcome writer/director Phyllis Nagy to the show! She is the Oscar-nominated writer behind the brilliant Carol (2015), starring Cate Blanchett. Now, she’s back as a director with her feature film Call Jane (2022), starring Sigourney Weaver, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Messina, Kate Mara, only to name a few.In their chat, they discuss·      making a political film with a message·      creating the 1960s look·      finding the right cast·      the difference between theatre and film·      directing a film with big starsWe (Dom) are deeply sorry for the audio quality as we had to record this episode on our phones. However, our chat is more than worth listening to as you will hear. So, sit back, relax and enjoy our amazing conversation with Phyllis Nagy! CALL JANE is out!A married woman with an unwanted pregnancy lives in a time in America where she can't get a legal abortion and works with a group of suburban women to find help. EPISODE LINKSWatch Call Jane | TRAILERSupport The Wobble Club - a novel by Simon Rumley | Indiegogo PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community!https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast MERCHSpread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. SUPPORT THE PODCASTRead & Sign Up for The Wrap Up – Our weekly Newsletter with news and information from the world of filmSubscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts.Help us out and write us a review (a good one!), tell your friends and CHOOSE FILM.Get in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter Facebook and InstagramCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we have two exceptional first-time filmmakers who attached Jennifer Lawrence & Brian Tyree Henry to their script, got A24 on board and shot a wonderful little feature film called Causeway (2022) in only a few months. Our hosts, Dom Lenoir & Conor Boru, welcome director Lila Neugebauer & producer Justine Ciarrocchi!They chat about topics we have never covered on the podcast before. They discuss-         working with Jennifer Lawrence-         exploring PTSD in film-         the difference between directing theatre vs feature films-         developing the script-         the biggest challenges as a producer-         collaborating with A24 & AppleGet ready for an amazing conversation! Sit back, relax and listen to our lovely chat with Lila Neugebauer & Justine Ciarrocchi. CAUSEWAY is out on Apple TV+!A US soldier suffers a traumatic brain injury while fighting in Afghanistan and struggles to adjust to life back home. EPISODE LINKSWatch Causeway | TRAILER PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCASTRead & Sign Up for The Wrap Up – Our weekly Newsletter with news and information from the world of filmGet in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter Facebook and Instagram CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week’s Friday special, we’ve invited actor Sophie Lowe and director Petr Jákl to the show. Together, they made the historical epic feature film Medieval, also starring the great Michael Caine, Ben Foster, Til Schweiger, only to name a few.You might know Sophie from the TV shows Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013), The Returned (2015) The Beautiful Lie (2015), or Romper Stomper (2018). Petr’s credits include Ghoul (2015) and as an actor/stuntman, he has worked on films like xXx (2002), Alien vs. Predator (2004) and Borgia (2011).Today’s host Giles Alderson chats with Sophie about-       getting into acting-       the importance of feeling confident-       dealing with rejection & pressure… while Petr talks about-       the secret behind making successful movies-       directing Michael Caine-       raising funds-       his directing style-       creating the look in camera Sit back, relax and listen to our lovely chat with Sophie Lowe & Petr Jákl. MEDIEVAL is out!The story of fifteenth-century Czech icon and warlord Jan Zizka, who defeated armies of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire. EPISODE LINKSWatch Medieval | TRAILER SPONSORSSoldo: Prepaid Company Cards & Automated Expenses Platform  www.soldo.comYou get 3 months FREE Soldo with code ‘FILMMAKERSPOD’ PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community!https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we thought of treating you again with amazing guests. That’s why in this week’s episode, we welcome actors Daniel Brühl & Albrecht Schuch as well as director Edward Berger to the show. Together, they made Netflix’s new film All Quiet on the Western Front (2022).If the name Daniel Brühl doesn’t ring a bell – which it should –, then here are some films he has been in: Good Bye Lenin! (2003), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Rush (2013), Captain America: Civil War (2016), and The Alienist (2018), only to name a few. You might also know Albrecht from epic films such as System Crasher (2019) or Berlin Alexanderplatz (2020), and Edward from Eden (2022).In their conversation, Ed chats about-       finding a cinematic language with the DOP-       getting through rough days on set-       telling a story from your POV-       adapting a novel-       learnings from shooting battle scenes … while Daniel & Albrecht talk about-       what helps them get into the role-       choosing the right projects-       the importance of the film’s message-       acting techniques-       how directing influenced Daniel’s work as an actor It’s needless to say that it has been an absolute blast chatting with these three legends. So what are you waiting for? Sit back, relax and listen to our epic chat with Daniel Brühl, Albrecht Schuch & Edward Berger. ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT is out on Netflix!A young German soldier's terrifying experiences and distress on the western front during World War I. EPISODE LINKSWatch the TRAILER PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our 301st episode and we’ve thought of giving you another treat. This time, it’s primo-host Dom Lenoir chatting with two Oscar-nominated filmmakers! We welcome – for the third time – writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns & for the first-time writer and director Tobias Lindholm to the show! You know Krysty from films like 1917 (2019) & Last Night in Soho (2021) and Tobias from The Hunt (2012), A War (2015), Mind Hunter (2017), and Another Round (2020). Together, they made the film The Good Nurse, starring the two Oscar-winning actors Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne.In their conversation, Krysty chats about-         adapting a book based on a true story-         finding the truth of a story… while Tobias discusses-         working with Krysty-         making a film about a true story-         choosing the right crew-         different ways of using the camera-         working with Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne-         making his first American feature-         writing for the TV show Borgen-         his learnings as a directorThis is the kind of episode you definitely don’t want to miss. Both, Krysty and Tobias, are masters of their craft. Hearing them talk about filmmaking was not only very educational but also inspirational. So, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat with Krysty Wilson-Cairns & Tobias Lindholm. THE GOOD NURSE is out in cinemas now!An infamous caregiver is implicated in the deaths of hundreds of hospital patients. EPISODE LINKSWatch The Good Nurse | TRAILER PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community!https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to episode 1, 2, 3…. 299, 300 of The Filmmaker’s Podcast! Yes, 300 episodes! We can’t believe it. Thank you so much for listening and supporting us. Thank you so much for being part of our indie film community.Today, we brought (most of) our hosts together to look back at 300 episodes. Join Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Christian James, Phil Hawkins, Matthew Butler-Hart, Tori Butler-Hart & Tobias Vees in their madness!Some of the many topics we talk about are:-         What have we learned from 300 episodes of TFP?-         What do audiences want from indie films?-         How are we choosing our projects?-         working with the wrong people-         on-set demands-         listener’s questionsSit back, relax, and enjoy! PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community!https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcastCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome the writer-director duo Kristina Buozyte & Bruno Samper to the show! Together, they made the epic post-apocalyptic sci-fi feature film Vesper (2022), starring Raffiella Chapman, Eddie Marsan, Richard Brake, and many, many more. The film is about to come out in the UK on the 21st of October and it’s a stunning piece of cinema, so be sure to catch it on the biggest screen possible. You won’t regret it.In their conversation with our hosts, Giles Alderson & Christian James, Kristina & Bruno talk about:-       creating a dialogue with the audience-       starting out and failing as a filmmaker-       finding partners to collaborate with-       making the first feature film-       working as a directing-duo-       how to survive in times when you’re not making movies-       how they raised the money for Vesper-       storyboarding-       VFX vs practical effectsWe had great fun chatting with them. Their hustle is really inspirational. So, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat with Kristina Buozyte & Bruno Samper. VESPER is out soon!Struggling to survive with her father after the collapse of Earth's ecosystem, 13-year-old Vesper must use her wits, strength and bio-hacking abilities to fight for the future. EPISODE LINKSWatch Vesper | TRAILER PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community!https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It’s October! Therefore, it’s scary season. That’s why we decided to share with you our live event that we recorded a couple of months ago. It was the scary success live panel run by Peter Storey of Greenlit in association with Kino. On the panel were Jake West, Frighfest’s Paul McEvoy, Alix Austin, Keir Siewert, Sarah Appleton, Giles Alderson and director/sales agent Julian Richards.In their conversation they talked about:-      making horror films in 2022-      film festivals-      the importance of cast-      knowing your audience-      platforms for horror content-      value of short films nowadays-      new ways of marketing-      merchandise-      how to animate your audience-      casting and getting cast-      getting named actors on board… and so much more. This is a feature-length masterclass in indie filmmaking with a focus on the horror genre. You. Don’t. Want. To. Miss. This. So, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat! PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community!https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, we have another special episode for you, lovely listener. BUT this time it’s not about another Giles Alderson movie, no. This time, we’re talking about the rather fantastic mockumentary When The Screaming Starts (2021) with writer/director/producer Conor Boru, star/producer Octavia Gilmore AND producer Dom Lenoir. Yes, today it’s Dom’s turn to shed some light on his latest feature film.In their conversation with our host, Giles Alderson, they talk about: how they got involved in the project talking to investors how to produce a feature film dealing with problems on set making a mockumentary editing distribution & festivals Again, we would really appreciate your support. Do go watch the film, give it a nice rating, and write an honest review, it would mean the world to us. But for now, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat with the lovely team behind When The Screaming Starts, Conor Boru, Octavia Gilmore & Dom Lenoir. WHEN THE SCREAMING STARTS is out NOW!When Norman Graysmith is invited into the home of an aspiring serial killer, Aidan Mendle, he believes he has the subject for the documentary that will make his career. EPISODE LINKSWatch When The Screaming Starts | TRAILER SPONSORCheck out Q SCRIPTS PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community!https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast MERCHSpread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. SUPPORT THE PODCASTRead & Sign Up for The Wrap Up – Our weekly Newsletter with news and information from the world of filmSubscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts.Help us out and write us a review (a good one!), tell your friends and CHOOSE FILM.Get in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter Facebook and InstagramCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com WATCH OUR FILMSThe Dare UK | TrailerThe Dare Canada and USAA Serial Killers Guide to Life | TrailerArthur & Merlin: Knights of CamelotThe Stranger in Our Bed | TrailerWolves of War | TrailerWinter Ridge UKThe IsleFanged UpThe MarkerStar Wars: Origins MORE FROM OUR FRIENDSFollow our Regular Hosts @LucindaRhodes @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @philmblog @IanSharp1 @Cjamesdirect @dan710thsFollow Make Your Film for Live Events @makeyourfilm20 Follow our Movies @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc @FangedUpFilmRaindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance InsuranceMusic from musicbed.comGiles Alderson’s websiteHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices