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The Filmmakers Podcast

A podcast about how to make film and TV by filmmakers who actually make them. Interviewing guests from the film-making world from Indie film to Hollywood and everything in between. Hosts Giles Alderson (The Dare), Dom Lenoir (Winter Ridge) Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar (Wolves of War), Tori & Matthew Butler-Hart (Two Down), Phil Hawkins (Prancer: A Christmas Tale), Stephen Follows (Film Data Analyst), Christian James (Fanged Up), Andy Rodger (Three Day Millionaire) and many others explore the world

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63:06

Jai Courtney and Sean Byrne talk making indie feature...

The Filmmakers Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Join us this week as we invite actor Jai Courtney (Suicide Squad) and director & writer Sean Bryne (The Loved Ones) onto The Filmmakers Podcast to chat about their latest feature film Dangerous Animals which is out in cinemas on the 6th June!Giles Alderson sits and has a great natter with Jai Courtney about acting on the sea, why he takes parts, filming in Australia, what he looks for in a director and shooting Dangerous Animals. Then he talks to director Sean Bryne about genre filmmaking, action,

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123:41

Business of Film: Cannes, Festivals, Indie Films, AI...

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2025/05/26

Our brand new Business of Film SPECIAL: Join Enfys Dickinson, Dom Lenoir, Stephen Follows and Giles Alderson, as we talk Cannes, Festivals, Indie Films, AI and What Makes an American Film. Plus we do the QUIZ!On this special MASSIVE BUMPER episode we are joined by the wonderful Stephen Follows who's website stephenfollows.com is a must read by an indie filmmaker. PLUS we are also joined by the wonderful Enfys Dickinson who has more than 250 productions under her belt incl: HIGH FIDELITY, CHOCOLAT,

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65:37

Waypoint Entertainment's Ken Kao on Producing...

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2025/05/21

This week, Giles Alderson is absolutely thrilled to be joined by one of the most influential and respected producers in independent cinema today: the visionary Ken Kao!As the co-founder and President of Waypoint Entertainment, Ken Kao has been the driving force behind an incredible slate of diverse and thought-provoking films and has recently formed a strategic partnership with the acclaimed distributor Neon. Ken has produced a dozen feature films, with an impressive filmography that includes

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87:50

How to Sell and Distribute Your Film with The...

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2025/05/12

This week we are joined by Sales Agent Itzchak Maghen!Itzchak has works on indie gems to studio movies including THE ABSENCE OF EDEN starring Zoë Saldana and Adria Arjona, DREAMIN' WILD with Casey Affleck and Zooey Deschanel, THE CUT featuring Orlando Bloom and John Turturro, and MASERATI: THE BROTHERS with Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba. He talks to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about why he picks projects, what filmmakers should do when speaking to sales agents. They also talk: Does your

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101:29

Making an indie feature on a shoe string budget with...

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2025/04/28

Making an indie feature on a shoe string budget and getting it released around the world with today's guests director, writer and producer Mitchell Tolliday, producer and actress Lauren Cornelius and producer and writer Neil Rickatson on Murder Ballads: How to Make it in Rock and Roll.Host Giles Alderson talks with Mitchell, Lauren and Neil about how they made 'Murder Ballads', how they went from Short to Feature. How their raised finance and Crowdfunded the movie. How 'issues' on set can

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45:17

Gareth Evans - 'Havoc', 'The Raid' and 'Gangs of...

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2025/04/21

Gareth Evans - 'Havoc', 'The Raid' and 'Gangs of London' Director and writer on his process.Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast, where we delve deep into the world of cinema with the artists who bring unforgettable stories to the screen. This week, your host, Giles Alderson, is beyond excited to welcome a true master of action and suspense, the phenomenal director Gareth Evans! Gareth Evans isn't just a director; he's a cinematic force. He exploded onto the global stage with his groundbreaking

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63:11

'The Amateur': Shooting an Action Thriller around the...

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2025/04/14

Today on the show, we’re joined by the brilliant James Hawes - director of Slow Horses, Black Mirror, and One Life - alongside the wonderfully talented Caitríona Balfe, acclaimed for her Golden Globe-nominated performance in Outlander and her standout role in Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast. They each sat down with host Dom Lenoir to dive into their latest feature film, The Amateur (2025), an edge-of-your-seat espionage thriller starring Rami Malek, Jon Bernthal, and Rachel Brosnahan. In this wide-ranging

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77:19

Natalie Dormer & Ami Mann on making the indie feature...

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2025/04/07

She's an actress who commands the screen with her intelligence, intensity, and undeniable presence, bringing complex characters to life with remarkable depth. Please welcome the incredibly talented Natalie Dormer!Known for her unforgettable roles as the cunning Anne Boleyn in "The Tudors," the politically astute Margaery Tyrell in "Game of Thrones," the rebellious Cressida in "The Hunger Games" franchise, and her captivating performances in films like "Picnic at Hanging Rock," "The Professor and

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80:22

ADOLESCENCE: Creating the new Netflix One-Take hit...

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2025/03/18

On today’s episode, our primo host Dom Lenoir sits down with the team behind Netflix’s latest hit, Adolescence – a groundbreaking mini-series where every episode is shot in a single take. It’s an incredible achievement from the entire cast and crew, and we couldn’t wait to find out how they pulled it off. Joining us for this fascinating conversation are:Stephen Graham & Erin Doherty (actors) Philip Barantini (Director) Jack Thorne (Writer) Together, they dive into: How Stephen, Jack, and Philip

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72:06

'Casino Royal', 'The Legend of Zorro' director Martin...

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2025/03/11

We had the distinct privilege of sitting down with the legendary director Martin Campbell for an exclusive, in-depth conversation about his remarkable career. Martin Campbell's filmography speaks for itself. He's the director who not only breathed new life into the James Bond franchise with the explosive "Golden Eye," but also delivered the critically acclaimed and emotionally resonant "Casino Royale," introducing Daniel Craig as 007. He gave us the thrilling "The Mask of Zorro," the politically

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56:39

Small Things Like These & Peaky Blinders Director Tim...

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2025/02/25

Joining is today is acclaimed director Tim Mielants. Tim's career has been a captivating blend of genres and styles, from his work on the visually stunning and mind-bending series "Legion" to his contributions to the historical drama "Peaky Blinders," where he directed Cillian Murphy as the iconic Tommy Shelby. Now, he brings his unique vision to "Small Things Like These," a powerful film exploring themes of faith, family, and community in 1980s Ireland.Tim talks with Dom Lenoir about

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55:06

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy director Michael...

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2025/02/18

Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast! This week, we're revisiting a beloved character and diving headfirst into the world of Bridget Jones, but with a modern twist! We're joined by the talented director who brought us "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy," Michael Morris!Michael's career has been a fascinating journey through the worlds of film and television. He's directed episodes of critically acclaimed shows like "Better Call Saul," "Bloodline," "Halt and Catch Fire," "13 Reasons Why," and

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89:30

MAKING OF 'September 5' cast & writer-director...

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2025/02/11

On today's epic episode, host Dom Lenoir sits down multiple times with the team behind the Oscar-nominated film September 5. He speaks with writer-director Tim Fehlbaum and cast members Peter Sarsgaard, Leonie Benesch, John Magaro, and Ben Chaplin.Together, they dive deep into the making of September 5, discussing the brilliance of the script developing the character the actor-director collaboration creating authenticity good & bad notes from directors and so much more! Enjoy the

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69:46

Zoë Saldaña, ‘Emilia Pérez’, Juliette Welfling and...

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2025/02/04

On today's show, host Dom Lenoir sat down for two conversations with three guests. First, he chatted with the one and only Zoë Saldaña and Marco Perego all about how they made their new Oscar-longlisted short film Dovecote (2024). And then, Dom discussed how Emilia Pérez (2024) came about and what the editing process was like with Oscar-nominated editor Juliette Welfling. Epic! All this is coming up for you. Enjoy!EMILIA PÉREZ is out in cinemas NOW | Trailer Emilia Pérez follows four remarkable

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41:24

Guy Pearce on Acting, On set tips, Working with...

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2025/01/30

The wonderful actor Guy Pearce joins us this week to talk acting and his new feature film The Brutalist.Already nominated for a BAFTA and an OSCAR for Best Supporting Actor, Giles Alderson sat down with the aforementioned nominated Guy Pearce to chat working with inspirational directors, how he creates his roles and what sparks choices in him as an Actor. Plus Guy discusses: Reading Memento for the first time, Why scripts appeal to him and why he loves rehearsals. We chat about his audition for

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81:52

The Brutalist writer-director Brady Corbet &...

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2025/01/28

This is the first of two episodes of our chats centred around the Oscar-nominated epic The Brutalist. First, Dom Lenoir sits down with writer-director Brady Corbet. Starting out as an actor, he seamlessly transitioned into a highly successful career behind the camera. Some of his acclaimed works include The Childhood of a Leader (2015) and Vox Lux (2018). Today, he talks all about: Writing and directing The Brutalist Putting the cast together Storyboarding and rehearsals The challenges of

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58:21

From Editing to Making Amazon Prime Directorial Debut...

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2025/01/14

Renowned editor William Goldenberg (Argo, Transformers, Air, Zero Dark Thirty, The Imitation Game) joins us talk making his directorial debut, the Jennifer Lopez starring Unstoppable!William chats with Dom Lenoir about working with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, creating long term relationships in the film industry. Editing and working with Michael Mann on Heat. Talks the process of cutting, mood and tone of his film. Directing ad working with Jennifer Lopez. and making a real life true story sports

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94:57

FILMMAKING QUIZ 2024, XMAS Special with hosts Giles...

The Filmmakers Podcast ·

2024/12/24

Join us as your hosts of 2024 compete in the annual Christmas QUIZ.Who will be victorious? Who will take the filmmaking quiz crown from Dom Lenoir,which actual guest was the most played episode of the year in our top 9 rundown, what do we expect for 2025, why has Giles' voice gone and why does Phil get two answers? Find out this and more on this last episode of 2024! Thank you all for listening to the podcast this year. If you like any guest episodes mentioned go to www.thefilmmakerspodcast.com

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44:01

Tyler Perry and Nicole Avant on making 'The Six...

The Filmmakers Podcast ·

2024/12/20

The incredible one man studio Tyler Perry joins us to chat about The Six Triple Eight his latest written and directed feature film as well as his inspiration producer Nicole Avant!! Tyler and Nicole sit with Giles Alderson about how they made their true story WW2 epic. They discuss: Finding ideas and sizzle reels. Pitching to studios and not waiting for anyone to tell you that you can't. How Nicole pitched the idea, inspiration and Netflix. Directing, Producing movies, Quincy Jones and Ted

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87:51

A24's HERETIC writers & directors Scott Beck and...

The Filmmakers Podcast ·

2024/12/17

Hello and welcome! This show’s guests: the writer-director duo Scott Beck & Bryan Woods. You might know them from movies like A Quiet Place (2018) or The Boogeyman (2023). Today, however, they’re here to talk about their latest film, Heretic (2024), starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East. In their honest conversation with hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir, they discuss the challenges of directing Heretic working with Hugh Grant & A24 how the edit can shape a movie the importance

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