The Filmmakers Podcast

Producers Aaron Ryder and Teddy Schwarzman, along with writers Lauren Schuker Blum & Rebecca Angelo, talk about budgeting, raising finance, and screenwriting for indie films. They discuss the challenges of filmmaking, scriptwriting tips, and the journey of getting a blockbuster indie film made. Learn about IP acquisition, pitching, WGA/SAG strikes, and the intricacies of film production.

This week BAFTA winning director Alice Troughton joins us to chat about her debut movie The Lesson starring Richard E Grant, Julie Delpy, Stephen McMillan and Daryl McCormack.Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sat down with Alice to discuss why it took five years to get to the screen, how it suddenly all came together and working with a brilliant team.They also discuss:The despicable art of monstrous men.Script changes and themes.Why music is important.Feeling responsible for crews health and safety.Why you should plan, plan, plan then bend like a willow.What are Koi Pou?And why having a great team is vital.The Lesson is OUT NOW in cinemas.Produced by Camille GatinDOP Anna Patarakina.Written by Alex Mackeith.The Lesson - TrailerCOURSESWant to learn how to finish your film?Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE special OFFER only $33 for Septemeberhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/DISCUSSED ON THE PODBOLAN’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=DI9QzAloicoSUPPORT‘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=backerkitPATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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=DI9QzAloicoDISCUSSED ON THE PODNina Kristofferson sings Billie Holiday link https://www.nkproductions.co.uk/#ticketsSAG Podcast https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/business-of-film-iv-how-is-the-sag-strike-affecting-you-as-creatives-filmmakers-and-directors-more/COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film?Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE special OFFER only $33 for Septemeberhttps://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=backerkitPATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weeks episode Director Marc Jobst gives you a Masterclass in directing tv series. Marc who has directed episodes of TV series including: Daredevil, The Punisher, Hannibal, Eastenders, Casualty, Upstairs Downstairs, Lark Rise to Candleford, The Musketeers, Hemlock Grove, Luke Cage, Jupiters Legacy and the brand new NETFLIX series One Piece which he also serves as Exec Producer.He sits down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss all things TV directing including:What the differences are between UK and US TV series directing.How agents are useful.Why you should be prepared to get fired or walk away.How to walk on set with confidence.Working with Netflix and Marvel and how to pitch and talk to them.Why you should make mistakes and why being a parachute for actors and crew is vital.One Piece, the action adventure swashbuckling comedy is available now on NETFLIX.COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film?Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE special OFFER only $33 for Septemeberhttps://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=backerkitBOLANS SHOES in cinemas from 15th September find out where here https://www.buffalodragon.co.uk/theatricalrelease/ TRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloicoPATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us this week as we chat to self taught Ugandan writer, director and producer Isaac Nabwana all about how he makes his action packed and often hilarious indie films with his community, created Wakaliwood makes them for under £200 each. He also stars in the feature documentary 'Once Upon a Time in Uganda'.Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir had a great chat with Isaac all about his beginnings as a filmmaker and why he wanted to make movies.We talk how he went from music to movies.How he borrowed his brothers camera to start.Taught himself to shoot and edit via YouTube and built his own propswhy he now teaches others to do the same.All under very difficult circumstances.HELP Issac by contributing to his PATREON page here : https://www.patreon.com/wakaliwoodWATCH Isaac's movies and SUPPORT https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialWakaliwoodBe inspired by this episode. Go out there and make your films.PLUS watch the documentary 'Once Upon a Time in Uganda' starring Isaac in CINEMA's NOWCOURSESWant to learn how to finish your film?Take out POST PRODUCTION COURSE special OFFER only $33 for Septemeberhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/SUPPORTBOLANS SHOES in cinemas from 15th September find out where here https://www.buffalodragon.co.uk/theatricalrelease/TRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloicoPATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome director Josh Greenbaum on The Filmmakers Podcast to talk making R-rated comedy Strays starring Will Ferrell and Jamie Fox.Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir had a chat with Josh all about making his doggy comedy and how he made it work.Josh who has directed the brilliant Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar and TV including Fresh of the Boat and New Girl discusses working with animals creating an emotional pull with R rated comedy, working with big stars and why you need to root for the characters you create.Josh also talks about:How he pitched to Universal.Creating moving-masters with the camera.Working with Lord and Miller.Storyboarding, shot lists and animatics.And why you have to find people who feel the same way as you do.STRAYS is OUT NOW in CINEMASSUPPORTBOLANS SHOES in cinemas from 15th September find out where here https://www.buffalodragon.co.uk/theatricalrelease/TRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloicoPATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Red, White and Royal Blue" director and screenwriter Matthew López discusses his hit film as his debut feature. He talks about pitching to the studio, choosing his crew and cast, directing actors, and the importance of master shots. He also shares insights on shooting in the UK for a US-set movie, coping with mental health, and the challenges of sound on set. The chapter descriptions cover topics such as pre-production planning, filming challenges, and coping strategies for mental health during the process.

On this weeks episode we welcome director Jane Gull and producer Karen Newman who made the award winning indie film Love without Walls.They chat with Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir about creating, writing, financing and distributing their brilliant indie film.They also discuss:Cinema Q&A tour tips and tricks.Why Jane wrote the film and why networking is important.Their distribution deal and how they got it.Dealing with large cast and many locationsIssue on set and over coming challenges.Directing and producing on set.Editing via zoom, deliverables and great indie filmaking advice.PLUS so much more.Watch the film Love Without Walls here: https://bulldog-film.com/films/love-without-walls/.PATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weeks episode we have writer and director Jeff Rowe and Exec Producer Ramsay McBean talking all about how they made the new feature film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem with Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg.Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir had a chat with Jeff and Ramsey from their turtle lairs on animation, story structure and keeping it improvised.They also discuss:How to pitch to studios.Moving from writing to directing.Overseeing productions and winning projects at Paramount.& working together as a team to creative something incredible.TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES : MUTANT MAYHEM now in CINEMASPATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weeks episode we welcome director & writer Dan Clark and actress & writer Kelly Wenham to discuss their indie film A Kind of Kidnapping, how they turned their short film into a feature, got the team together, raised finance, shot principal photography in twelve days, and made the movie in difficult circumstances.The sit down for a chat with Giles Alderson to discuss the film and also:Their writing processes.Filmmaking abusive relationships and how to avoid them.Why you have to ask for favours.Directing actors and the difference between shorts and features.And advice for filmmakers.A Kind of Kidnapping is OUT NOW in select cinemas and on DEMAND link and trailer https://bulldog-film.com/films/a-kind-of-kidnapping/SUPPORT As we have just gone past our 350th episode do jump onto Apple/itunes and give us a 5 star review! Go on!Help DAGR crowdfunder for Matt and Tori Butler Hart hereTRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloicoPATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices