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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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77:43

Making "A Gangster's Life": The Reality of Low-Budget...

The Filmmakers Podcast ·

2026/01/23

In this special episode, host (and Executive Producer!) Giles Alderson sits down with actor/producer Tony Cook (Dune: Part Two) and director Zak Fenning to break down the making of their new British crime-comedy, A Gangster's Life.Joined by fellow filmmakers Dom Lenoir the team reveals exactly how they pulled off a low-budget feature film that spans two countries (London and Greece) without breaking the bank. They discuss the "hustle" behind casting rising stars like Jonny Weldon (One Day, House

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37:31

Nia DaCosta: Directing 28 Years Later: The Bone...

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2026/01/21

Director Nia DaCosta (Candyman, The Marvels) joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss directing the massive horror sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. In this deep-dive interview, Nia breaks down the incredible pressure and privilege of taking the baton from Danny Boyle for Part 2 of the new trilogy. She reveals her journey from the Sundance Labs with Little Woods to managing massive VFX budgets, and now returning to practical, visceral horror. We discuss working with legends like

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57:31

Paul Schrader: 'Taxi Driver' & 'Raging Bull' writer...

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2026/01/17

Legendary writer-director Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, First Reformed) joins Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to discuss his powerful new film, Oh, Canada. In this exclusive masterclass, Paul reveals how he shot the complex, multi-timeline drama in just 17 days and why he reunited with Richard Gere 45 years after American Gigolo.We dive deep into his screenwriting process, talking Taxi Driver, re-writing, the reherasal process and directing actors. Why he reads scenes in reverse. PLUS

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61:10

Hikari: Directing Brendan Fraser in Rental Family &...

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2026/01/13

Director Hikari (Beef, Tokyo Vice) joins The Filmmakers Podcast to discuss her new film Rental Family and working with Brendan Fraser. In this inspiring interview, Hikari breaks down her unique journey with Dom Lenoir to chat her journey from stunt extra to award-winning director. She discusses the process of crafting the visual language for the hit Netflix series Beef (directing the pilot), working with Michael Mann on Tokyo Vice, and the emotional journey of making Rental Family. We dive deep

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27:47

James L. Brooks: Directing Ella McCay, The Simpsons,...

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2026/01/06

It's 2026! Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast!The legendary James L. Brooks (Creator of 'The Simpsons', Director of 'As Good as It Gets') sits down with Conor Boru and Francis Annan to discuss his first film in 15 years, 'Ella McCay'. In this exclusive interview, the 3-time Oscar winner breaks down his return to the director's chair, working with Emma Mackey and Jamie Lee Curtis, and his unique process for finding the "truth" in comedy. We dive deep into his screenwriting craft, how he

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111:45

What will 2026 hold for Filmmakers | XMAS QUIZ |...

The Filmmakers Podcast ·

2025/12/23

In this regular festive episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, the hosts and guests engage in light-hearted banter, share personal updates, and discuss the joys and challenges of filmmaking, the TOP TEN podcast episodes of the year AND they compete in the ANNUAL QUIZ! Who will win (again?)Our hosts are: Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar, Phil Hawkins, Stephen Follows, Tobias Vees and Matthew Butler-Hart who all share their experiences and insights, highlighting the collaborative

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40:39

The Duffer Brothers: Creating STRANGER THINGS,...

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2025/12/18

Filmmakers, we have the creators of the biggest show on the planet. The masterminds who took 80s nostalgia, Dungeons & Dragons, and a group of kids on bikes, and turned it into a global empire. I am talking, of course, about Matt and Ross Duffer—The Duffer Brothers! Now, you know them as the creators of Stranger Things, the show that literally breaks the internet every time a new season drops. But what we love about this conversation is that we go right back to the start. We talk about their

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94:01

How to Write, Produce, Direct and Star in your own...

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2025/12/10

We are joined this week by Mark Hampton, who has not only written, produced, directed and edited his British Independent Boxing Drama Thriller (described as "Rocky meets Wall Street") but starred in it too.Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit and chat with Mark about how he made Unlicensed. How he raised the money, sales and distribution, why you have to push your own film out in the world. How he had been burnt and learnt from it, how he wrangled locations, worked with his great DP and crew and

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57:31

Kristen Stewart: Directing Her Feature Debut AND...

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2025/12/03

Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit down with writer/director (and actor) Kristen Stewart and actor Imogen Poots to discuss Kristen's highly anticipated feature directorial debut, The Chronology of Water. The director, acclaimed for her Oscar-nominated role in Spencer, breaks down the challenge of adapting Lidia Yuknavitch's raw memoir and her choice to shoot on 16mm film. Imogen Poots (The Father, Vivarium) shares her actor's process for embodying the difficult role and how the unique Stewart-Poots

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36:45

NOAH BAUMBACH: Directing George Clooney & Adam...

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2025/11/26

On this weeks episode with have Director and Writer Noah Baumbach.Dom Lenoir (Dombach meets Baumbach!!) sits down with the Oscar-nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach (Barbie, The Squid and The Whale, Marriage Story) to dive into his stunning new film, Jay Kelly. The director explains his intimate writing process for building emotionally complex characters, the challenge of directing superstars like George Clooney and Adam Sandler, and how he uses Hollywood fame as a device for poignant dramedy

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49:27

Michael Shannon & James Vanderbilt: The Craft of...

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2025/11/19

From Zodiac to Nuremberg: James Vanderbilt's Masterclass in Psychological Conflict.Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast, the place where we talk to the world’s most dynamic directors and actors about how they get films made! This week, we have an absolute heavyweight episode for you. We are diving deep into history with the new psychological thriller, Nuremberg. Joining me are the film’s writer and director, James Vanderbilt, and the incredible, Oscar-nominated actor, Michael Shannon. They’ll

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67:59

From Sundance to Netflix: The Making of Train Dreams...

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2025/11/12

This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, host Dom Lenoir welcomes the team behind Netflix’s Train Dreams: Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, Clint Bentley, and Joel Edgerton.Felicity Jones – celebrated for her roles in The Theory of Everything and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – & Kerry Condon – Academy Award-nominated actor known for The Banshees of Inisherin and Better Call Saul discuss the actor-director relationship, rehearsals, and what it was like working on the project. Clint Bentley – acclaimed

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62:06

EDGAR WRIGHT: The Running Man Director on Writing &...

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2025/11/04

On this week's episode, we sit down with the visionary writer and director, Edgar Wright—the man who invented Baby Driver's musical choreography and perfected the genre-bending Cornetto Trilogy (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End).Edgar discusses his philosophy of feature film writing, the meticulous craft of kinetic editing, and the process behind his latest, highly-anticipated action-thriller, The Running Man. Dom Lenoir sits with Edgar over a hot chocolate and breaks down the bold

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47:15

Riz Ahmed: The Art of Acting - From Oscar Winner to...

The Filmmakers Podcast ·

2025/10/30

On this weeks The Filmmakers' Podcast we are joined by the one-of-a-kind Riz Ahmed—Oscar winner, Actor, producer, and activist.Riz dives deep into his critically acclaimed performance as Ash, the elusive corporate 'fixer' in David Mackenzie’s tense new thriller, Relay. He discusses the unique challenges of playing a protagonist who uses silence and a telecommunications relay service as his only shield. Inside the Episode with Riz, Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir: The Weight of Silence: How Riz

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40:45

Director DAVID MACKENZIE: From Starred Up to Hell or...

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2025/10/27

What does it take to sustain a film career across vastly different genres? Director David Mackenzie sits down to discuss his evolution, from his early independent Scottish films (Young Adam, Red Road, Perfect Sense) to major studio productions. We focus on his signature style: building intense, character-driven narratives under extreme pressure. David shares insights into the filmmaking behind his new thriller, Relay, including how he captured the paranoia of corporate espionage, the creative

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70:10

CHANNING TATUM & KIRSTEN DUNST and director DEREK...

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2025/10/20

Welcome to The Filmmakers Podcast! We are thrilled to host two phenomenal actors, Channing Tatum (Magic Mike, Foxcatcher) and Kirsten Dunst (Fargo, The Virgin Suicides), to discuss their new film, ROOFMAN (Directed by Derek Cianfrance).In this exclusive interview, Channing and Kirsten open up to Dom Lenoir about: The Cianfrance Method: Working with visionary director Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines) and his unique approach to intimacy—including keeping them apart

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59:01

Jason Clarke, Haley Bennett, Dominic Cooper and...

The Filmmakers Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Join us for this bumper edition of The Filmmakers Podcast as we chat with the actors and showrunner behind 'The Last Frontier'.Actors Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett and Jason Clarke as well as showrunner Jon Bokenkamp chat with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about filming in snowy terrains, Acting choices and name changes and Jon talks about developing, story ideas and showrunning huge TV series. The Last Frontier is on AppleTV + now. Links FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it

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79:57

Making an Micro Budget, Award Wining indie film...

The Filmmakers Podcast ·

2025/10/06

This week we dive deep into indie filmmaking with Joseph Millson and his debut movie as director Signs of Life.Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir and Phil Hawkins talk to Joseph about writing his script, awards, directing, inspiration, financing his movie, getting the right people involved, why it worked for him, setting a date, what got him his 20 cinema screening run and distribution deal and what drove him to direct and they have a right laugh as well. Joseph has acted in films including: The

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50:36

BENNY SAFDIE (Uncut Gems): Directing Dwayne 'The...

The Filmmakers Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems, The Curse) joins this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast to discuss the challenging process of directing his solo feature debut, the gritty sports biopic The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr. Fellow filmmakers Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit with Benny and dive into the Safdie style, his approach to directing actors and making raw, kinetic cinema. As one half of the acclaimed Safdie Brothers duo, Benny co-directed, co-wrote, and edited

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54:58

Nicky Bentham & Suhayla El-Bushra on Their Powerful...

The Filmmakers Podcast ·

2025/09/26

Welcome back to the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, the show that takes you behind the scenes of making feature films and TV.This week, we are privileged to host the brilliant creative team behind Brides, an urgent and empathetic feature film that tackles one of the most complex and heartbreaking social issues of our time. First, we welcome our Oscar-nominated producer, Nicky Bentham. Known for critically acclaimed and diverse films like the sci-fi hit Moon starring Sam Rockwell, the

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