The Filmmakers Podcast

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, Terri gives tips on balancing her producer role with her own role as an actor. Dean provides unique and empowering examples of how a film of this budget level and genre can be marketed, sold and self-distributed in the UK, even during the current COVID social restrictions. Watch the Trailer for BREAK DETAILS FOR BREAK'S FREE LONDON DRIVE IN EVENT HERE This Week's Shoutouts Link to Innovation Productions Harpy Productions Audio Drama My Father Punished Me When I Talked to Ghosts LINKS SPONSORS FREEBIES EVENTS & PROMOS  Our NEW The Filmmakers Podcast MERCHANDISE is now available. T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. Have a look: https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/merch-2/WATCH The Dare FULL MOVIE Canada and USA - Or check out the TrailerWATCH A Serial Killers Guide to Life (OUT NOW) www.aserialkillersguidetolife.comBUY and WATCH Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot: DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUaWATCH Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot TrailerRaindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance here https://www.astonlark.com/performance/Giles Alderson's website  Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell you pals about this podcastFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @makeyourfilm20 @gilesalderson @robbiemckane @DirDomLenoir @Food4ThoughtDoc @35mmdop @Cjamesdirect @dan710ths  @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @philmblog @IanSharp1Music from musicbed.comPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comHead to The Filmmakers Podcast for more episodes on film-makingGet in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 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 Rodger still on hosting duties.On the second part of the special Ep the team talk about filming in castle, choosing camera, shots and colour palettes. Giles, Lucinda and Andrew then chat to actors Joel. Jen and Stella about their experiences of being on set, how to play their roles and give some great tips for actors.After discussing the final bits of filming the team then chat to production designer Jamie Foote about setting the scene, where to get props from and how to be creative on set before chatting about editing the film with Oliver Parker about the best ways to prep the edit before shooting, how he likes to cut the film and how to work with directors in the edit suite. Plus some great tips for upcoming editors.Then the team bring on Producer and Post supervisor Jeet Thakrar as they wrap this epic podcast up by discussing how to deliver a film on time and on budget and the best ways to work with you post team form VFX to sound mix to score and grade.BUY and WATCH Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot: DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUaWATCH Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot trailer https://vimeo.com/426306134 LINKS SPONSORS FREEBIES EVENTS & PROMOS Our NEW The Filmmakers Podcast MERCHANDISE is now available. T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. Have a look: https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/merch-2/WATCH The Dare FULL MOVIE Canada and USA - Or check out the Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5aZVm2drjYWATCH A Serial Killers Guide to Life (OUT NOW) www.aserialkillersguidetolife.comRaindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance here https://www.astonlark.com/performance/Giles Alderson's website Andrew Rodger's websiteLucinda Rhodes Thakrar websiteHelp us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell you pals about this podcastFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @makeyourfilm20 @gilesalderson @robbiemckane @DirDomLenoir @Food4ThoughtDoc @35mmdop@Cjamesdirect @dan710ths  @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @philmblog @IanSharp1Music from musicbed.comPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comHead to The Filmmakers Podcast for more episodes on film-makingGet in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This 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 Rodger hosting the marathon.First up the team talk about how the film came about and how Lucinda as producer finds the scriptwriters and approaches a historical action film like A&M and how she asked Giles to come on board. They go into detail about the beginnings of the project and how Giles pitched for the directing job before bringing their first guest Richard Brake (Game of Thrones, Batman Begins) on to chat about playing Merlin.Giles, Lucinda and Andrew then chat to 1st AD Stu Laurie and Production Manager (and 2nd AD) Jess Gardner about their roles on the film, how to prepare a film like this, Do’s and Don’ts, how to steady the shop and how to make a film set run smoothly.After discussing casting and how it can shape a film the team bring on King Arthur himself and his trusty (or not) partner Lancelot in the shape of actors Richard Short (Mary Kills People) and Tim Fellingham (Vikings) to talk about playing lead roles, what to expect on an indie film, working with directors and crew and how important it is to be fit, have stamina, great focus, support and work ethic as an actor on a film.Then the team bring on the noise! The wonderful cacophony of the Knights as the actors who play them talk about their experiences on set. The Knights are Kris Johnson, Ronan Summers, James G Nunn, Ian Sharp, Daniel Schutzmann, Aaron May and Stephen Uppal.Then to end Part One of this special episode we bring on the wonderful Make Up and hair designer Brodie Mayhew and the fabulous costume designer Robyn Manton who talk about the importance of prep, continuity, blood effects, the colour palate and working with the director and team to make sure everyone is on the same page.Join us for Part 2 on Friday as we have:Actors Joel Phillimore, Stella Stocker and Jen Matter as well as Art Director Jamie Foote, editor Ollie Parker and Producer and post Supervisor Jeet Thakrar.BUY and WATCH Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot: DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUaWATCH Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot trailer https://vimeo.com/426306134 LINKS SPONSORS FREEBIES EVENTS & PROMOS Our NEW The Filmmakers Podcast MERCHANDISE is now available. T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. Have a look: https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/merch-2/WATCH The Dare FULL MOVIE Canada and USA - Or check out the Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5aZVm2drjYWATCH A Serial Killers Guide to Life (OUT NOW) www.aserialkillersguidetolife.comRaindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance here https://www.astonlark.com/performance/Giles Alderson's website Andrew Rodger's websiteLucinda Rhodes Thakrar websiteHelp us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell you pals about this podcastFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @makeyourfilm20 @gilesalderson @robbiemckane @DirDomLenoir @Food4ThoughtDoc @35mmdop@Cjamesdirect @dan710ths  @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @philmblog @IanSharp1Music from musicbed.comPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comHead to The Filmmakers Podcast for more episodes on film-makingGet in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This 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, his career, the importance of understanding if not mastering editing as a director and having brilliant collaborators such as fight choreographer Tim Mann, Production designer Paul Bentley and DoP Simon Rowling to help him create his vision.Ross Boyask’s directed feature film credits include: Left For Dead, Ten Dead Men, Warrioress, I Am Vengeance and his latest feature I Am Vengeance: Retaliation (Out on July 13th)LinksRoss’ Website www.rossboyask.comEvolutionary Films www.evolutionaryfilms.comI Am Vengeance: Retaliation Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpUqwbU9q4ELINKS SPONSORS FREEBIES EVENTS & PROMOS Our NEW The Filmmakers Podcast MERCHANDISE is now available. T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. Have a look: https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/merch-2/MAKE YOUR FILM - online summit v4 - 9th July - with announced guests showrunner Dara Resnik and Hollywood producer Todd Garner and BAFTA winning director Neasa Hardiman PLUS Rocky composer Vince Dicola !! GRAB TICKETS HERE https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-your-film-online-summit-v4-tickets-109138474114WATCH Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot trailer https://vimeo.com/426306134PRE ORDER Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot: DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUaWATCH The Dare FULL MOVIE Canada and USA - Or check out the Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5aZVm2drjYWATCH A Serial Killers Guide to Life (OUT NOW) www.aserialkillersguidetolife.comRaindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance here https://www.astonlark.com/performance/Giles Alderson's website Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell you pals about this podcastFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @makeyourfilm20 @gilesalderson @robbiemckane @DirDomLenoir @Food4ThoughtDoc @35mmdop@Cjamesdirect @dan710ths  @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @philmblog @IanSharp1Music from musicbed.comPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comHead to The Filmmakers Podcast for more episodes on film-makingGet in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0MSt8xtdPc&list=PLABtAlsRvKyho8Etmk4MBlohGbB2kPugSHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This 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 William Shatner’s Full Moon Fright Night’s Horror Vision, Danny Draven’s Masters of Terror & Horror Vault, Patient Seven, Stuart Gordon Presents Deathbed, The Offerings (a.k.a. Ghost Month), Hell Asylum, and Reel Evil.We chat about his books, he has written three on making films plus how he got his break in film-making.They discuss his debut feature, Patient Seven shot in four days and starring Michael Ironside which shot him into the horror making world with a bang. How he learned to edit, He has edited over 200 movies, working with horror master Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) and how he learned to delegate, working with blood and gore and how having a great UPM and VFX supervisor is essential.And we discuss his latest feature the puppet frenzy/rubber monsters madness that is Weedjees: Halloweed Night which he also shot in four days and LIVE streamed the whole process on YouTube as he went.LINKSDanny Draven’s series on Amazon Prime - tons of behind the scenes that is incredibly informative.Danny Draven’s Masters of TerrorUSA: https://www.amazon.com/Danny-Dravens-Masters-Terror/dp/B07FP8V5Q8UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Danny-Dravens-Masters-Terror/dp/B07FPDGQYFDanny Draven’s Horror VaultUSA: https://www.amazon.com/Danny-Dravens-Horror-Vault/dp/B07NW3332DUK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Danny-Dravens-Horror-Vault/dp/B07NSFKDSCWeedjees : Halloweed Night TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mapNTePcKcBehind the Scenes LIVE STREAM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0MSt8xtdPc&list=PLABtAlsRvKyho8Etmk4MBlohGbB2kPugS LINKS SPONSORS FREEBIES EVENTS & PROMOS Our NEW The Filmmakers Podcast MERCHANDISE is now available. T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. Have a look: https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/merch-2/MAKE YOUR FILM - online summit v4 - 9th July - with announced guests showrunner Dara Resnik and hollywood producer Todd Garner. GRAB TICKETS HERE https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-your-film-online-summit-v4-tickets-109138474114WATCH Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot trailer https://vimeo.com/426306134PRE ORDER Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot: https://amzn.to/30dCdUaWATCH The Dare FULL MOVIE Or check out the Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5aZVm2drjYWATCH A Serial Killers Guide to Life (OUT NOW) www.aserialkillersguidetolife.comRaindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance here https://www.astonlark.com/performance/Giles Alderson's website Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell you pals about this podcastFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @makeyourfilm20 @gilesalderson @robbiemckane @DirDomLenoir @Food4ThoughtDoc @35mmdop@Cjamesdirect @dan710ths  @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @philmblog @IanSharp1Music from musicbed.comPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comHead to The Filmmakers Podcast for more episodes on film-makingGet in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0MSt8xtdPc&list=PLABtAlsRvKyho8Etmk4MBlohGbB2kPugSHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This 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 $7K.We talk about dealing with difficult crew and how he loves to give a voice to first time filmmakers.Check out James' incredible body of work here https://www.jamescullenbressack.com/WATCH Beyond the Law TRAILER here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWFVPgU23LwLINKS SPONSORS FREEBIES EVENTS & PROMOS Our NEW The Filmmakers Podcast MERCHANDISE is now available. T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. Have a look: https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/merch-2/ MAKE YOUR FILM - online summit v4 - 9th July - GRAB TICKETS HERE https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-your-film-online-summit-v4-tickets-109138474114Check out Ian Sharp's production company SHARPHOUSE hereHelp FUND 'Charlotte Movie' on Greenlit here: https://greenlit.fund/project/charlotte-movieWATCH Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot trailer https://vimeo.com/426306134PRE ORDER Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot: https://amzn.to/30dCdUaWATCH The Dare FULL MOVIE Or check out the Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5aZVm2drjYWATCH A Serial Killers Guide to Life (OUT NOW) www.aserialkillersguidetolife.comRaindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance here https://www.astonlark.com/performance/Giles Alderson's website Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell you pals about this podcastFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @makeyourfilm20 @gilesalderson @robbiemckane @DirDomLenoir @Food4ThoughtDoc @35mmdop@Cjamesdirect @dan710ths  @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @philmblog @IanSharp1Music musicbed.comPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comHead to The Filmmakers Podcast for more episodes on film-makingGet in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This 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 The Droving at a real festival in Lake District, How he built the world, used a lot of the same cast and crew, Raised the finance, found the locations and shot the practical SFX deaths.We also talk about knowing the business and marketing of your film BEFORE you start putting pen to paper and Andrew tells us about PLANAR WATCHES (available now)WATCH The Droving https://www.amazon.co.uk/Droving-Daniel-Oldroyd/dp/B087FWC8NCWATCH HEX https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hex-Daniel-Oldroyd/dp/B07V95J462/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=hex+george+popov&qid=1592275507&s=instant-video&sr=1-1LINKS SPONSORS FREEBIES EVENTS & PROMOS Our NEW The Filmmakers Podcast MERCHANDISE is now available. T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. Have a look: https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/merch-2/ MAKE YOUR FILM - online summit v4 - 9th July - GRAB TICKETS HERE https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-your-film-online-summit-v4-tickets-109138474114PLANAR WATCHES https://www.planarwatches.com/WATCH Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot trailer https://vimeo.com/426306134PRE ORDER Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot: https://amzn.to/30dCdUaWATCH The Dare FULL MOVIE Or check out the Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5aZVm2drjYWATCH A Serial Killers Guide to Life (OUT NOW) www.aserialkillersguidetolife.comRaindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance here https://www.astonlark.com/performance/Giles Alderson's website Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell you pals about this podcastFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @makeyourfilm20 @gilesalderson @robbiemckane @DirDomLenoir @Food4ThoughtDoc @35mmdop@Cjamesdirect @dan710ths  @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @philmblog @IanSharp1Music musicbed.comPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comHead to The Filmmakers Podcast for more episodes on film-makingGet in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exec 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 loads more.Signature Entertainment was founded in 2011 by Marc Goldberg and has become one of the leading distribution companies in the UK.  Having released over 800 films since its inception, Signature’s recent releases include the international breakout Shia LaBeouf drama The Peanut Butter Falcon, the acclaimed true story Mr Jones starring James Norton, Sienna Miller’s powerful drama American Woman and Daniel Radcliffe’s prison escape thriller Escape from Pretoria.Website https://www.signature-entertainment.co.uk/Follow Signature Ent on Twitter https://twitter.com/SignatureEntUK LINKS SPONSORS FREEBIES EVENTS & PROMOS Our NEW The Filmmakers Podcast MERCHANDISE is now available. T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. Have a look: https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/merch-2/ WATCH Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot trailer https://vimeo.com/426306134PRE ORDER Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot: https://amzn.to/30dCdUaWATCH The Dare FULL MOVIE Or check out the Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5aZVm2drjYWATCH A Serial Killers Guide to Life (OUT NOW) www.aserialkillersguidetolife.comRaindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance here https://www.astonlark.com/performance/Giles Alderson's website Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell you pals about this podcastFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @makeyourfilm20 @gilesalderson @robbiemckane @DirDomLenoir @Food4ThoughtDoc @35mmdop@Cjamesdirect @dan710ths  @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @philmblog @IanSharp1Music musicbed.comPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comHead to The Filmmakers Podcast for more episodes on film-makingGet in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna & 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 especially how to get money from people. The SEIS route Getting post help to complete the feature after being turning down for government funding Why and how to get Into film festivals and how to use them to your advantage John describes how Anna And The Apocalypse came about and having imposter syndrome and how it felt amazing to be directing and he gives some amazing advice for filmmakers WATCH Anna and the Apocalypse here: AATAWATCH Where do we go from Here? here: WDWGFHFollow John on Twitter here https://twitter.com/worryingdrakeLINKS SPONSORS FREEBIES EVENTS & PROMOS Our NEW The Filmmakers Podcast Merchandise is now available. T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. Have a look: https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/merch-2/MAKE YOUR FILM is back!Joining us on June 4th at 6pm (GMT) for our ONLINE SUMMIT are guests Sharon Maguire (Bridget Jones Dairy, Bridget Jones' Baby) Dan Mazer (Borat, Bruno, Home Alone re-boot), Angie Peters (UK Actors Tweet Up) & Shakyra Dowling (Casting Director)!Grab your Tickets here: https://makeyourfilmwebinarv3.eventbrite.co.ukWe will, as per usual be donating to support FILM AND TV EMERGENCY COVID 19 FUND WATCH The Dare Or check out the Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5aZVm2drjYWATCH A Serial Killers Guide to Life (OUT NOW) www.aserialkillersguidetolife.comWATCH Fanged UpRaindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance here https://www.astonlark.com/performance/Giles Alderson's website Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell you pals about this podcastFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @makeyourfilm20 @gilesalderson @robbiemckane @DirDomLenoir @Food4ThoughtDoc @35mmdop@Cjamesdirect @dan710ths  @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @philmblog @IanSharp1Music musicbed.comPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comHead to The Filmmakers Podcast for more episodes on film-makingGet in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director 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 is just as hard.This such a fun episode and it's packed with stories and info and tips on how you can go and make your film too. Enjoy this weeks ep. And if so why not give us a review and share on Twitter.Jack Spring website https://www.jackspring.co.uk/LISTEN to Jack's podcast Locked Down But Not Out PodcastWATCH Destination Dewsbury here https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B07QBGJ9D6/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rLINKS SPONSORS FREEBIES EVENTS & PROMOS MAKE YOUR FILM is back!Joining us on June 4th at 6pm (GMT) for our ONLINE SUMMIT are guests Sharon Maguire (Bridget Jones Dairy, Briget Jones' Baby) Dan Mazer (Borat, Bruno, Home Alone re-boot), Angie Peters (UK Actors Tweet Up) & Shakyra Dowling (Casting Director) and more announced very soon!Grab your Tickets here: https://makeyourfilmwebinarv3.eventbrite.co.ukWe will, as per usual be donating to support FILM AND TV EMERGENCY COVID 19 FUND Check out The MacSmiths https://www.themacsmiths.com 020 7739 6633Need your Mac repairing. Then head to The MacSmithsFind them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/macrepairhackney/ WATCH The Dare Or check out the Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5aZVm2drjYWATCH A Serial Killers Guide to Life (OUT NOW) www.aserialkillersguidetolife.comWATCH Fanged UpRaindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance here https://www.astonlark.com/performance/Giles Alderson's website Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell you pals about this podcastFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @makeyourfilm20 @gilesalderson @robbiemckane @DirDomLenoir @Food4ThoughtDoc @35mmdop@Cjamesdirect @dan710ths  @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @philmblog @IanSharp1Music musicbed.comPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comHead to The Filmmakers Podcast for more episodes on film-makingGet in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices