The Filmmaker’s Playbook

Welcome to episode #18 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.--On today’s show I talk to Producer, John Wallace. John’s credits include acclaimed feature films like Rialto, Lola, Ballywalter and Songs for While I’m Away. TV credits include dramas such as Redemption, Too Good To Be True and the upcoming Dead and Buried.--In our conversation we discuss how John became a producer, the importance of reflection, learning to understand the ‘why’ behind a no, working between documentary and drama, first time feature filmmakers and much more. --The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make real-world, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned professional, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.--If you're enjoying the podcast, please share, follow and rate the show.--If you have comments, questions or topics you'd like covered on the podcast follow us and leave a comment on instagram @thefilmmakersplaybookpodcast--Follow Jason on instagram @jasonbranagandirectorFor more information on John's work visit cowtownpictures.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging conversation, Sarah Lucas, a seasoned 1st Assistant Director known for her work on 'A Gentleman in Moscow' and 'Boiling Point,' shares her journey from locations assistant to leading the AD role. She emphasizes the importance of kindness and respect on set, especially in a male-dominated industry. Sarah discusses the intricacies of scheduling productions and the collaborative spirit required to foster a supportive environment. With valuable insights for aspiring filmmakers, she highlights the significance of networking and continuous learning in the industry.

Welcome to episode #16 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.--On today’s show I talk to Writer, Script Editor and Development Executive, Nadine Flynn. Nadine currently works in Development with Galway based Danú Media where she heads up their slate. Other work includes script editing on TV series like EastEnders and Fair City, as well as writing her own scripts. --Some of the topics we cover include how Nadine got started in television, what she learned working in the script departments on Fair City and EastEnders, what a development executive does, how she works with writers and what she loves about her job. --The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make real-world, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned professional, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.--If you're enjoying the podcast, please share, follow and rate the show.--If you have comments, questions or topics you'd like covered on the podcast follow us and leave a comment on instagram @thefilmmakersplaybookpodcast--Follow Jason on instagram @jasonbranagandirectorFollow Nadine on instagram @flynstagram_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode #15 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.--On today’s show I talk to directors Rob and Ronan Burke. Rob and Ronan direct as a duo and individually and their credits include Red Rock, Harry Wild, Netflix's Free Rein, Find Me In Paris and the feature films Standby and Damo & Ivor: The Movie.--In our conversation we discuss how they started in the industry, directing as a duo, the role their short films played in growing their careers, the challenges they faced making their debut feature film, Standby, and the lessons they learned, the differences between directing television and feature films, and much more.--The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make honest, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned professional, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.--If you're enjoying the podcast, please share, follow and rate the show.--If you have comments, questions or topics you'd like covered on the podcast follow us and leave a comment on instagram @thefilmmakersplaybookpodcast--Follow Jason on instagram @jasonbranagandirectorFollow Rob on instagram @robkoburkeFollow Ronan on instagram @ronan.burke1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jermain Julien, a talented director behind top UK TV series like "Grantchester" and "Death in Paradise." He shares his journey from second assistant director to directing and how he leveraged innovative strategies, like circulating currency notes with a URL, to build an audience for his short films. Jermain emphasizes the importance of resilience, respect for schedules, and the fine balance between meticulous preparation and creative improvisation in directing. His insights offer inspiration for aspiring filmmakers seeking to carve out their own paths.

Welcome to episode #13 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.--On today’s show I talk to 1st Assistant Director, Ger Duffy. Ger’s credits include KIN, Game of Thrones, Normal People, Witness Number 3, Smother, Blackshore and much more. --In our conversation we talk about the importance of a good 1st AD, what the role actually involves and how an AD solves the puzzle of scheduling and production. We also discuss our love of the industry, the challenges involved in working freelance, the importance of clarity in communication, being transparent and our experiences of making short films.--The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make information about filmmaking accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned pro, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.--If you're enjoying the podcast, please share, follow and rate the show.--If you have comments, questions or topics you'd like covered on the podcast follow us and leave a comment on instagram @thefilmmakersplaybookpodcast--Follow Jason on instagram @jasonbranagandirectorFollow Ger on instagram @gerduffy13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode #12 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.--On today’s show I talk to actor, Amanda Abbington. Amanda’s credits include BBC’s 'Sherlock', the Netflix Number 1 series 'Desperate Measures', Harlan Coben’s smash hit original series, 'SAFE', 'Mr. Selfridge', 'Wolfe' and more. --In our conversation Amanda shares her advice for young actors and we discuss the importance of discipline and how to keep your acting muscle in shape when you’re not working, why you need to know your lines back to front, being a conduit for your character and letting the text do the work, learning every day, and being truthful in performance.--The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make information about filmmaking accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned pro, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.--If you're enjoying the podcast, please share, follow and rate the show.--If you have comments, questions or topics you'd like covered on the podcast follow us and leave a comment on instagram @thefilmmakersplaybookpodcast--Follow Jason on instagram @jasonbranagandirectorFollow Amanda on instagram @amanda_abbington74 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode #11 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.--On today’s show I talk to producer Julie Ryan. Julie’s work includes feature films like 'The Young Offenders', 'Christmas Perfection', 'A Bend in the River', 'Finding You' and 'I Never Cry'. Her television credits include Netflix number one shows like 'Desperate Measures' and 'Maxine' as well as acclaimed drama series like 'Vardy V. Rooney: A Courtroom Drama' and 'The House Across The Street'.--In our conversation we discuss how Julie got started in the industry, the importance of trust in building long term collaborative relationships, setting up her company MK1 (mark-one), owning your mistakes, the difference between producing and executive producing, set backs and more. --The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make information about filmmaking accessible to everyone, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned pro, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.--If you're enjoying the podcast, please share, follow and rate the show.--If you have comments, questions or topics you'd like covered on the podcast follow us and leave a comment on instagram @thefilmmakersplaybookpodcast--Follow Jason on instagram @jasonbranagandirectorFollow Julie on instagram @julieryan99  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.My guest today is actor Elva Trill. Since we recorded this episode Elva has been nominated for a Best Actress IFTA (TV Drama) for her performance as Áine in Stephen Jones’ 'Northern Lights'. Some of Elva’s other credits include 'Red Rock', 'Line of Duty' and 'Jurassic World Dominion'. In our conversation we discuss how Elva got started in the industry, being a stand in for Sarah Bolger on 'The Tudors' as a teenager, training in The Factory (which is now Bow Street Academy), using music and colour to help her guide her performance as Áine in Northern Lights, experiencing an emotional freeze after wrapping the show and much more.The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make information about filmmaking accessible to everyone, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned pro, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.If you're enjoying the podcast, please share, follow and rate the show.If you have comments, questions or topics you'd like covered on the podcast follow us and leave a comment on instagram @thefilmmakersplaybookpodcastFollow Jason on instagram @jasonbranagandirectorFollow Elva on instagram @elvatrill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.My guest today is actor and writer Stephen Jones. Stephen’s television series, Northern Lights, in which he plays the lead, Lloyd, has just been nominated for 4 IFTAs including Best Drama, and Best Script for Stephen himself. Some of Stephen’s other credits include Love/Hate, KIN, Nowhere Fast and Red Rock as well as his critically acclaimed plays, From Eden and Northern Lights.On today’s show we talk about Stephen starting acting in the drama society in UCD, how he writes and letting ideas simmer for a long period of time, developing his play Northern Lights into a TV series, focusing on the job at hand instead of worrying about the next one, and much more. The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make information about filmmaking accessible to everyone, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned pro, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.If you're enjoying the podcast, please share, follow and rate the show.If you have comments, questions or topics you'd like covered on the podcast follow us and leave a comment on instagram @thefilmmakersplaybookpodcastFollow Jason on instagram @jasonbranagandirectorFollow Stephen on instagram @jonesydublin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.