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The Filmmakers Podcast

Giles Alderson
Filmmaking
Bob Marley
Rebel Moon
Netflix
The Promised Land
Independent Film
Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC)
Asphalt City
Sofia Boutella
Ed Skrein
Zack Snyder
Reflect
Memory
Wicked Little Letters
The Beekeeper
Found Footage
Film Production
Mental Health
Jodie Comer
The End We Start From

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), Ch... more

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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... more

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 Orla... more

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... more

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,... more

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Mark Hampton
Film director and actor, known for his micro-budget indie feature film 'Unlicensed'.
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: How to Write, Produce, Direct and Star in your own micro budget movie. Mark Hampton talks Unlicensed
Itzchak Maghen
Sales Agent at The Exchange
The Exchange
Episode: How to Sell and Distribute Your Film with Sales Agent Itzchak Maghen
James Vanderbilt
Writer and Director of Nuremberg, known for Zodiac and The Amazing Spider-Man
Episode: Michael Shannon & James Vanderbilt: The Craft of Directing and Acting the "Nuremberg" Trials
Michael Shannon
Oscar-nominated actor known for roles in Revolutionary Road, Boardwalk Empire, and Man of Steel
Episode: Michael Shannon & James Vanderbilt: The Craft of Directing and Acting the "Nuremberg" Trials
Felicity Jones
Oscar-nominated actress known for Rogue One and The Theory of Everything
Episode: From Sundance to Netflix: The Making of Train Dreams with Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, Clint Bentley & Joel Edgerton
Kerry Condon
Star of The Banshees of Inisherin and Better Call Saul
Episode: From Sundance to Netflix: The Making of Train Dreams with Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, Clint Bentley & Joel Edgerton
Joel Edgerton
Actor and Executive Producer of Train Dreams
Episode: From Sundance to Netflix: The Making of Train Dreams with Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, Clint Bentley & Joel Edgerton
Edgar Wright
Director and writer known for films like 'Shaun of the Dead' and the Cornetto Trilogy.
Episode: EDGAR WRIGHT: The Running Man Director on Writing & Directing Indie Blockbusters (Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim & The Cornetto Trilogy)
Riz Ahmed
Oscar and Emmy-winning actor, rapper, and producer known for his roles in *Sound of Metal* and *The Night Of*.
Relay Productions
Episode: Riz Ahmed: The Art of Acting - From Oscar Winner to Relay's Silent Fixer

Hosts

Giles Alderson
Host and filmmaker known for his work on independent films with an emphasis on storytelling and industry insights.
Dom Lenoir
Co-host and independent filmmaker who shares experiences from the filmmaking process, particularly in the indie space.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 273 ratings
  • In my very humble opinion..

    ..this is THE go-to podcast for anyone who wants to make a feature film. This podcast has been a source not only of amazing knowledge with fantastic guests, but also of encouragement and support, with Giles’ always positive pep-talks and genuine desire for filmmakers to get out there and do it.

    Through the difficult process of getting a film made, The Filmmaker’s Podcast has been a consistent source of inspiration and really kept me going through the challenges of getting my first feature film ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark.Hampton
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Informative and Essential

    If you’re an independent film maker then this is the most informative and essential podcast you can listen to on a weekly basis. It’s motivating, educational and inspiring. The hosts always seem to ask the right questions to the array of industry guest. Everyone involved in film & TV should listen and hopefully one day be a guest on The Filmmakers Podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    apm44
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • By Filmmakers for Filmmakers

    Great podcast for filmmakers, by filmmakers who are in the trenches actually making films. Fun to listen to as well as informative! Including interviews with professionals working at all levels of the industry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dudley33
    United States2 years ago
  • Robbie

    This show is the light at the end of the tunnel for anyone in the industry. It keeps you going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rmartin733
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Must listen

    It’s so good, they ask all the questions you want them to, incredible artists and filmmakers given lots of space to go into detail about their work and process. Fascinating, compelling and really daft jokes thrown in for good measure. Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Propjo
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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A great mix of humor and depth in the filmmaking process discussions.
Highlights industry insights from filmmakers' real-world experiences.
Hosts engage genuinely with guests, making the content relatable.
Inspirational for aspiring filmmakers with practical advice.
Vast range of topics covering all aspects of filmmaking, from indie to Hollywood.

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NOAH BAUMBACH: Directing George Clooney & Adam Sandler in "Jay Kelly" | Directing Process & Working with actors
Q: What's some like maybe quick advice in terms of like maybe you've been with an actor on, it doesn't have to be this project in the past and you're really trying to get them to a sort of emotional and there's some kind of block?
Baumbach suggests treating emotional scenes just like any other day to alleviate pressure on the actors, fostering comfort during the process.
NOAH BAUMBACH: Directing George Clooney & Adam Sandler in "Jay Kelly" | Directing Process & Working with actors
Q: What was the process in those discussions when you first started talking about the project, and just the character discussions?
He explains that knowing the actors and their personal traits were essential in crafting their characters, leading to meaningful performances.
NOAH BAUMBACH: Directing George Clooney & Adam Sandler in "Jay Kelly" | Directing Process & Working with actors
Q: Did you have the cast in mind when you started off?
Baumbach reveals he had George Clooney and Adam Sandler in mind early on, emphasizing their suitability to capture the characters' essence.
NOAH BAUMBACH: Directing George Clooney & Adam Sandler in "Jay Kelly" | Directing Process & Working with actors
Q: Can you maybe talk a little bit about how the idea and how you started the initial phases came about?
Baumbach discusses the emotional and psychological themes that compelled him, intertwining a reflection on filmmaking and identity.
Michael Shannon & James Vanderbilt: The Craft of Directing and Acting the "Nuremberg" Trials
Q: How do you approach playing a real-life character?
I try to capture the spirit of the person rather than impersonating them.

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Recent guests on The Filmmakers Podcast include:

1. Mark Hampton
2. Itzchak Maghen
3. James Vanderbilt
4. Michael Shannon
5. Felicity Jones
6. Kerry Condon
7. Joel Edgerton
8. Edgar Wright

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