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The Filmmakers Podcast

Can you make an indie film with your friends? 'Bolans Shoes' writer and director Ian Puleston-Davies and producer Terri Dwyer prove you can.

Sep 18, 2023
01:09:26

Hey filmmakers podcast family, we have on two amazing guests in director and writer Ian Puleston-Davies and returning legend Terri Dwyer to talk making Bolans Shoes which in is UK cinemas now!

They sit down at the Everyman cinemas in London the night after their premiere to discuss making the film with Giles Alderson and guest host Nina Kristofferson!

They also discuss:

Working with your friends, why we make films, the fear we possess and imposter syndrome.

As a debut director why it's important to work with experienced crew and why it is okay to ask for help.

Dealing with reviews and winning awards.

Coping with issues on set and having a back bone.

Believing in yourself as a filmmaker and why being a dictator is the worst trait.

BOLAN'S SHOES in OUT NOW in UK CINEMAS - link to where you can watch. https://www.buffalodragon.co.uk/theatricalrelease/ TRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloico

DISCUSSED ON THE POD

Nina Kristofferson sings Billie Holiday link https://www.nkproductions.co.uk/#tickets

SAG Podcast https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/business-of-film-iv-how-is-the-sag-strike-affecting-you-as-creatives-filmmakers-and-directors-more/

COURSES

Want to learn how to finish your film?

Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE special OFFER only $33 for Septemeber

https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/

SUPPORT

SIGNS OF LIFE’ Kickstarter Campaign from Joseph Millson https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/care-film/signs-of-life-0?ref=backertracker&utm_medium=web&utm_source=backerkit

PATREON

Big thank you to:

Serena Gardner

Mark Hammett

Lee Hutchings

Marli J Monroe

Karen Newman

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CREDITS

The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson

Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep

Marketing Huw Siddle

Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative 

Theme Music by John J. Harvey

Music supplied by – Music Bed

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