The Filmmakers Podcast

Actor and comedian Daniel O'Reilly AKA Dapper Laughs sets the record straight about his controversial past, how he made his name on social media and how he wrote and starred in his first feature film Fanged Up.He talks about his love for musicals, his first performance in fishnet tights and being a family entertainer before he became his famous alter ego Dapper Laughs.He talks about the controversy that surrounded him and tells the story of what happened with the media and how he rose up again and wrote Fanged Up and helped get the indie film made.He discusses acting, working with director CJ, emotional scenes and gives great advice to inspiring up and comers.SHOW NOTE LINKSFanged Up Film PRE ORDER www.amazon.co.uk/Fanged-Steven-Be…a/dp/B07D4VBSN7/Fanged Up Trailer youtu.be/zINUudvVwGkRaindance 99 MINUTE FILM SCHOOL DISCOUNT CODE: RDPODCAST20Click the LINK bit.ly/99FilmSchool and type in the code: RDPODCAT20 just before you payNight Feed short film WATCH here: www.cjdirector.com/Giles Alderson Official site www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson @Cjamesdirect @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @DapperLaughsPart of the www.podfixnetwork.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chatting screenwriting and acting in vampire comedy horror indie film Fanged Up with screenwriter and actor Dan Palmer and actress Danielle HaroldWith director Christian James and Giles Alderson on hosting duties.We delve into making the film, what happened on set and how the film came to CJ and Dan Palmer, how he re-wrote the script in a week and how Danielle got used to boys on set, the difference between TV and indie films and creating a character.Danielle Harold starred in TV drama Eastenders and recent feature films Two Graves, Fanged Up and the soon to be released Innocent CandyDan Palmer has written and starred in numerous films including Freak Out, Stalled, Night Feed, Small Town Folk and Fanged Up as well as staring in Jake West's Evil Aliens.LINKSFanged Up Film BUY HERE: www.amazon.co.uk/Fanged-Steven-Be…a/dp/B07D4VBSN7/Raindance 99 MINUTE FILM SCHOOL DISCOUNT CODE: RDPODCAST20Click the LINK bit.ly/99FilmSchool and type in the code: RDPODCAT20 just before you payGiles Alderson Official site www.directedbygiles.comINDIE FILM SHOUT OUT TO:Ethel short film www.indiegogo.com/projects/ethel-a…eimer-s-family#/Follow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson @Cjamesdirect @FangedUp @danielleharold @thedaremoviePart of the www.podfixnetwork.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indie film and career talk with Stu Bennett.Stu Bennett had his first acting role in the 2013 crime thriller film Dead Man Down, which starred Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Terrance Howard & Dominic Cooper In April 2015, it was announced that he would star as "Europe's most dangerous assassin" in a WWE Studios-Richwater Films action thriller film titled Eliminators  starring friend of the show and soon guest Scott Adkins & directed by James NunnHe then took his first lead role in Ross Boyask’s brilliant action film VengeanceDirector and writer Ross Boyask is on the podcast on Ep 27 with John Adams chatting about making Vengeance and other indie films too.And most recently in our very own host Christian James' latest film Fanged Up. A vampire comedy. Written by Dan Palmer, Dan O’Reilly and Nick Nevern and starring Daniel O’Reilly, Danielle Harold, Stu Bennett, Vas Blackwood and Stephen Berkoff.LINKSFanged Up Film PRE ORDER https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fanged-Steven-Berkoff-Lauren-Socha/dp/B07D4VBSN7/Raindance TASTER day FREE with our CODE: TASTERPODCAST20Click the LINK http://bit.ly/RaindanceTasterDay and type in the code: TASTERPODCAST20 just before you payNight Feed short film WATCH here: http://www.cjdirector.com/Giles Alderson Official site http://www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson  @Cjamesdirect @FangedUp @thedaremoviePart of the www.podfixnetwork.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Rumley talks with Giles Alderson about how he directed his latest feature films Fashionista, Crowhurst and Once Upon A Time in London.And he tells us about his Hollywood experience making Johnny Frank Garret's Last Stand and the dramas that surrounded the film.How he met many influential and future collaborators on the festival circuits, the problems shooting on a small boat and making, going head to head with Colin Firth's The Mercy and making a film that wasn't script ready.Simon’s feature film credits include: Club Le Monde, Strong Language, The Truth Game. The Living and the Dead, starring Roger Lloyd-Pack. Red White & Blue which starred Noah Taylor, Marc Senter and Amanda Fuller.Segments in the features Little Deaths which starred Tom Sawyer and Kate Braithwaite, The ABCs of Death, produced by Tim League and 60 Seconds of Solitude in Year ZeroJohnny Frank Garret’s The Last Word starring Sean Patrick Flannery.And the recently released Fashionista andCrowhurst which is based on the tragic real-life story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst, And recently filmed Once Upon a Time in London staring Geoff Bell, Le Gregory, Terry Stone, Kate Braithwaite, Micheal McKell and Jamie FormanCrowhurst Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FKYtyXhBSwBuy CROWHURST https://store.hmv.com/film-tv/dvd/crowhurstFashionista Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuxgMlNDOzcBuy FASHIONISTA https://www.amazon.com/Fashionista-Amanda-Fuller/dp/B0794C5QX5Fanged Up Film PRE ORDER https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fanged-Steven-Berkoff-Lauren-Socha/dp/B07D4VBSN7/Movie Money - Raindance course DISCOUNT 20% OFF Click the LINK http://bit.ly/MovieMoneyRD  and type in the code: RDPODCAST20 just before you payINDIE FILM SHOUT OUTXabier Saavedra - Another Luna - Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1049300045/another-luna-short-film/descriptionGiles Alderson Official site http://www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson @FangedUp @thedaremoviePart of the www.podfixnetwork.comRecorded at Just Voices Studio in London www.justvoicesagency.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making 'Of Gods and Warriors' an Indie action adventure with director and screenwriter David LG Hughes.He talks how he made the film, got the cast and got a cinematic release.Joined by Giles Alderson and Christian James who talk about 'Fanged Up' being released on the 30th July and Giles' new producing job on new feature film 'Cassette'.David LG Hughes is a screenwriter and directorAfter Film School, where he won a Fuji Film Scholarship for screenwriting, David began an award winning career in film advertising which allowed him to work directly with acclaimed directors including Darren Aronofsky, Roman Polanski and Guillermo Del Toro.David’s short film, A GIRL AND A GUN, was released internationally on iTunes, becoming one of the best selling shorts ever. A Top Ten hit in every country it was released in - including the US - it spent over 2 years in the UK Top 20 download chart.His first feature, HARD BOILED SWEETS, was made for just $60k. Bought by Universal and released theatrically in the UK it has secured distribution in the US, China, Germany, Latin America, Australia, the Middle East and many other territories.His 2nd Feature 'Of Gods and Warriors' (AKA Vicking Destiny) is OUT on the 17th July and stars Terrance Stamp, Will Mellor, Martyn Ford and Anna DemetriouLINKS'Of Gods and Warriors' Trailer www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCAJm7dlxoMWebsite with details of screenings www.ourscreen.com/film/Of-gods-and-warriorsFanged Up Film PRE ORDER www.amazon.co.uk/Fanged-Steven-Be…a/dp/B07D4VBSN7/The Power of Editing - Raindance course DISCOUNT 20% OFF Click the LINK bit.ly/PowerOfEditing and type in the code: RDPODCAST20 just before you payGiles Alderson Official site www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson@Cjamesdirect @FangedUp @thedaremovieBritPodScene Podcast https://britpodscene.podbean.com/e/episode-4-girls-on-film/Part of the www.podfixnetwork.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Screenwriters Namitas Kabilas and Jonny Grant join host and fellow screenwriter Giles Alderson to talk how they actually write their scripts.Where to get inspiration and keep writing even when you don't want to. When and where to write and Understanding how story structure.Joining director, screenwriter and host Giles Alderson is Jonny Grant who has written the screenplay The Nobodies, optioned by Park House Pictures, the team behind Anna and The Apocalypse, is co-writer on the darkly thrilling horror film The Dare (now in post and picked up by Millennium films). He has also written 8 other feature films and most recently a novel titled Cry Wolf.He has just been optioned to write new horror film Little Darlings which Giles is producing and will be directed by Alex HardyNamita is mainly a Screenwriter well known for her regular screenwriting tips online.She has written the feature Romantic Comedy BEAUTY QUEEN, a film about celebrating physical imperfection and self-love in aid to spread healthy self-esteem to young and adult audiences.She’s now a script consultant giving feedback on feature film screenplays and shortsThis is a great podcast for screenwriters to hear how other screenwriters do it.LINKSNamita Kabilas WEBSITE www.namitakabilas.com/Raindance www.raindance.orgRaindance MARKETING & DISTRIBUTING YOUR FILM bit.ly/FilmMarketingAndSelling code RDPODCAST20 for 20% offThe Filmmakers Podcast www.thefilmmakerspodcast.comGiles Alderson Official site www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson@JonnyDGrant @NamitaKabilasPart of the www.podfixnetwork.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Alex D'lerma has directed the recent indie hit Fear, Love and Agoraphobia which is out now on i-tunes and amazon.He sits down with host and fellow director Giles Alderson to talk making the most of life, making indie films, how he made his latest film and film-making in general.Alex D'Lerma is a writer, producer, and director. He created his own production company, TOSTADO PRODUCTIONS, in 2003 and made his screenwriting and directing debut with the feature film ALVAREZ & CRUZ.He is also the founder of the L.A. based acting & directing (for camera) studio THE CINEMA GYM which has trained and mentored actors and directors since 2006. And he also taught film studies & directing at UCLA extension for over a decade.Mr. D'Lerma's directing and writing credits include the feature films ALVAREZ & CRUZ (Slamdunk film fest) and BORN (Lions Gate screenwriter). In addition Alex has written and directed multiple prize winning short films and web series including YU-SOLVE, GOD'S LITTLE MONSTER, SELL OUT, STRIP POKER (Tahoe/Reno International film fest) & MEAT (Horror Fest winner) to name a few.Alex D'Lerma’s current feature film "FEAR, LOVE, and AGORAPHOBIA" has won 20 film festival awards and is available on Amazon and I-tunes nowLINKSFear, Love & Agoraphobia Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=6QAfAxubGJ4BUY Fear, Love & Agoraphobia here: https://www.amazon.com/Fear-Love-Agoraphobia-Linda-Burzynski/dp/B07BJL93CYRaindance www.raindance.orgRaindance PRODUCERS FOUNDATION COURSE http://bit.ly/ProducersFoundationRaindance use the code RDPODCAST20 for 20% offGiles Alderson Official site http://www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod@gilesaldersonPart of the www.podfixnetwork.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Timothy Spall & director Stephen Cookson talk acting, working on Harry Potter, directing tips and their new film Stanley A Man of Variety with Giles Alderson and Andrew RodgerWe talk with Stephen about finding the locations, Shooting black and white. The look and visuals of a feature film, VFX and the Editing process. Making his debut film My Angel where he brought in Timothy who made calls to bring on Brenda Blethin and it snowballed from there.Learning not to give to many notes to actors & being very respectful of older actors and their ability to be the role. We discuss that if you want to be a director. Direct something see if you like it.How the idea is the most important thing. No point spending years trying to make something of the idea is badWe learn how Stephen met Star Wars director Irvin Kershner on the tube and asking him questions and advice which he duly gave.Should we having agents as a director? Stephen gives a compelling argument regarding this.Timothy talks about being in Harry Potter and being seduced by director Alphonso Cuaron to take the part. How being in a massive franchise like that is a blessing and a curse.“Your either right for the part or you ain’t”There is a difference between film stars and actors. Film stars can fit into wish-fulfillment roles. Character actors can fit it different roles”LinksStanley A Man of Variety is OUT NOW at Picture House Cinema's.Link to screenings: https://www.picturehouses.com/film/stanley-a-man-of-varietyTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=QV5y7hN9bp4Raindance www.raindance.orgRaindance offer http://bit.ly/DeepCharacterisation use the code RDPODCAST20 for 20% offINDIE FILM SHOUT OUTSA Serial Killers Guide to Life facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ASerialKiIIersGuidetoLifeMovie/Official SITE of the podcast www.thefilmmakerspodcast.comPart of the www.podfixnetwork.comGiles Alderson Official site http://www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson @35mmdop.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 1 of our great chat with acting legend Timothy Spall and director Stephen Cookson.We discuss working with Tom Cruise & Cameron Crow. Making 'Rock Star' with Jennifer Aniston and Mark Walberg and how going to a Hollywood movie from indie films is the same but bigger. The difference between the two.How Tim and Stephen worked together for The first time on 'My Angel' feature film. Casting and delivering a project together after that.The go into detail about how they wrote STANLEY, A MAN OF VARIETY together.How Tim managed to play all 16 characters and be the only actor in the film and how directors differ.Raising the finance through Red Rock and working with a small crewMark Brailsford who was a stand in actor and deserves a shout out."The older I get the more worried I get about getting it right".We learn how Stephen went for being an extra to wanting to be a film directorWorking with directors and what makes them good.“The only thing as an actor you have to do is turn and be the part and make people believe you ”& working with Clint Eastwood.Part TWO will be out on Friday where we discuss Tim's work on Harry Potter, we learn about Stephen's directing background and whether an agent or manager is a good thing for a director to have.LinksStanley A Man of Variety is OUT NOW at Picture House Cinema's.Link to screenings: https://www.picturehouses.com/film/stanley-a-man-of-varietyTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=QV5y7hN9bp4Raindance www.raindance.orgRaindance offer http://bit.ly/DeepCharacterisation use the code RDPODCAST20 for % offINDIE FILM SHOUT OUTSEaten By Lions https://www.eatenbylions.com/Our Song - Scott Lyus IndieGoGo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/our-song-a-sci-fi-story-about-dementia/x/3041448#/Official SITE of the podcast www.thefilmmakerspodcast.comPart of the www.PodFixNetwork.comGiles Alderson Official site http://www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson @35mmdop.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brilliant chat with the very successful indie film producer and actor Tom Malloy who has raised over 25M for his own feature films. we chat indie film-making and how he made his latest film the found footage horror feature Screamers. (out now)Host Giles Alderson (The Dare) introduces our new collaboration with Raindance and speaks to founder Elliot Grove about the discount on their latest course Moneyball that you can get ONLY through the filmmakers podcast by using this code RDPODCAST20 Click this link and it will take you directly there bit.ly/RDMoneyball. Listen to the podcast for the details and % amountTom Malloy infoHow he worked with Oliver Stone as exec on his first film Gravesend and how from there wanted to learn how to be a producer to make films that he could act in.We discuss how important it is to have a publicist and how crowdfunders aren’t always the best route.How Tom approached a high networth individual (HNI) and got them to invest in his first film the Attic. Investors want to be in the film business. It sounds cooler than bitcoin on the golf courseHow you should always bring on producing partners you respect. If you can’t raise finance, partner with someone who can. Put strengths where your weakness are and how it gets easier to spot dodgy producers in the business the further you are along with your career.Learning bot Tom and Giles had the same composer on their debut film with Mario Grigorov on the Attic and The Dare respectively.Now Tom has moved into the distribution side of the business with Glass House distribution so he can guarantee x amount of returns no matter what.How his new found footage horror Screamers got picked up by Epic pictures, Peace West and Dread CentralThe best way to find investors “If the why is big enough the how is always possible”Links:Raindance www.raindance.orgRaindance offer bit.ly/RDMoneyball use the code RDPODCAST20 for % offSCREAMERS Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xca9w15DN0Buy SCREAMERS here: www.amazon.co.uk/Screamers-Tom-Ma…amers+tom+malloyTomMalloy.comBankrollyourmovie.comGlasshouseDistribution.comEthel short film Indie GoGO https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ethel-a-drama-about-dealing-with-alzheimer-s/x/3041448#/Exist Indie GoGo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/exist-a-fantasy-thriller-about-mental-health-horror/x/3041448#/Official site to the podcast www.thefilmmakerspodcast.comGiles Alderson Official site www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson @tommalloyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices