The Filmmakers Podcast

In today’s special Friday episode, our hosts, Dom Lenoir & Conor Boru, welcome director Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre to the show! She started out as an actor but quickly shifted into directing. Her second film, Lady Chatterley's Lover (2022), which we are talking about today, written by the Oscar-nominated writer David Magee (Life of Pi) and starring Emma Corrin, Jack O’Connell and Matthew Duckett, is a new adaptation of the famous novel by D.H. Lawrence.Laure talks about·      adopting a novel·      finding the right cast·      pros of having an acting background as a director·      shooting intimate scenes·      creating the look for the film·      moving from shorts to feature films·      thoughts on the characters of Lady Chatterley’s LoverIt’s Friday, so this is a shorter episode. Nevertheless, we enjoyed listening to Laure's insights. We hope you do too. So, sit back, relax and enjoy our lovely conversation with Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre! LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER is out on Netflix!An unhappily married aristocrat begins a torrid affair with the gamekeeper on her husband's country estate. EPISODE LINKSWatch the Lady Chatterley's Lover TRAILERGet your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day Millionaire PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community!https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast MERCHSpread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s special episode, we finally talk about the movie our hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir won’t shut up about: Three Day Millionaire (2022), starring Colm Meaney, Jonas Armstrong, and Robbie Gee only to name a few! Along with young first-time director Jack Spring, they sat down during their cinema run to chat all about their journey on how they made the film.They talk about·      ADHD·      breaking down a script as a producer & director·      the importance of a good trailer·      the art of casting·      the cinema run·      Shush films·      The soundtrack of Three Day Millionaire·      talking to investors·      working with the DOPThree Day Millionaire is out now! And we would really appreciate your support. Do go watch it, check it out in cinemas if you can, write some lovely reviews, and give it a nice rating, it would mean the world to us. Thank you! But for now, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat with Jack Spring and Giles Alderson. THREE DAY MILLIONAIRE is out in cinemas!A raucous black comedy about a gang of Grimsby Trawler-men who carry out the heist of a lifetime EPISODE LINKSWatch the Three Day Millionaire TRAILERGet your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day MillionaireCheck out Film — Shush (shushfilms.co.uk)Check out Jack Spring’s book recommendations:The Film Director's Intuition: Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques: Amazon.co.uk: Weston, Judith: 9780941188784: Booksand Directing Actors: 25th Anniversary Edition: Creating Memorable Performances for Film and Television : Judith Weston: Amazon.co.uk: Books PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the credits? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, dream team Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir, welcome writer/director Sally El Hosaini, who you might know from her film My Brother the Devil (2012), and part of her wonderful cast of her latest film The Swimmers (2022), Matthias Schweighöfer (Army of Thieves), Manal Issa & Nathalie Issa.Sally chats about·      choosing the right project for your career·      finding the right cast·      collaborating with Working Title & Netflix·      tips & tricks on working with non-actors·      working with the DOP·      the shooting of The Swimmers·      dealing with notesAnd her cast talks about·      working with directors·      being a first-time actor·      the responsibility to tell a story in an authentic wayThe Swimmer is a truly impressive and important film. Sally and her cast gave a very interesting insight into the making of it. So do check out the movie and enjoy this week’s conversation with Sally El Hosaini, Matthias Schweighöfer, Manal Issa & Nathalie Issa. THE SWIMMERS is out on Netflix!A story of the miraculous journey made by swimming sisters Yusra and Sarah Mardini who fled as refugees from war-torn Syria all the way to the 2016 Rio Olympics. EPISODE LINKSWatch The Swimmers TRAILERGet your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day Millionaire PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Friday special, we are back with a classic TFP episode. Hosts, Giles Alderson & Phil Hawkins, welcome writer/director Julian Gilbey to the show to talk about his inspiring journey as a filmmaker and his exciting features films. You might know him from films like Rise of the Footsoldier (2007), A Lonely Place to Die (2011), or Plastic (2014). Now he’s back with his intense Drama/Thriller Summit Fever (2022).Julian chats about·      starting one’s career in today’s world·      his film Rise of the Footsoldier·      his film A Lonely Place to Die·      shooting Summit Fever in the mountains·      pre-production·      formats & lenses·      action sequencesAnd on Patreon, he talks about·      watching films with your kids·      meeting Paul Greengrass·      his film Plastic·      Pros & Cons of operating the camera yourself·      script ideas drawn from real lifeJulian was a great guest! He had so many stories, tips & tricks to share. Just hearing him talk will make you want to go out and shoot your next movie. So sit back, relax and enjoy our exciting chat with Julian Gilbey. SUMMIT FEVER is out!A daring dream to scale the world's most challenging trio of mountains soon turns into a terrifying nightmare for a group of friends when a deadly storm traps the climbers near the summit and cuts off all hope of rescue. With the odds stacked against them, the friends are forced to trust each other to save themselves by any means necessary. EPISODE LINKSWatch Summit Fever | TRAILERGet your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day MillionaireSupport When It's Over by Bruno Chiecco — Kickstarter SPONSORSSoldo: Prepaid Company Cards & Automated Expenses Platform PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, our host Dom Lenoir not only welcomes one brilliant guest, but three. Actor Niamh Algar, who you might know from TV shows like The Virtues (2019), Deceit (2021) or Raised by Wolves (2020), director Sebastián Lelio, whose credits include The Year of the Tiger (2011), the Oscar-winning feature film A Fantastic Woman (2017) and Gloria Bell (2018), and the Oscar-nominated writer Emma Donoghue, who you should know from the excellent film Room (2015). Together, they made The Wonder (2022), also starring Florence Pugh, Tom Burke, Toby Jones, and Ciarán Hinds, only to name a few.Niamh chats about·      her preparation process·      choosing projects·      and about what makes a good director?Sebastián talks about·      directing The Wonder·      collaboration and prepping with his HODs·      bringing together a great cast… while Emma discusses·      adapting her novel·      her writing process·      playing with genreThree amazing guests in just one episode. What are you waiting for? Sit back, relax and enjoy our lovely conversations with Emma Donoghue, Sebastián Lelio & Niamh Algar! THE WONDER is out in cinemas and on Netflix!A tale of two strangers who transform each other's lives, a psychological thriller, and a story of love pitted against evil. EPISODE LINKSWatch The Wonder | TRAILERGet your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day Millionaire PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, our hosts, Dom Lenoir & Conor Boru, welcome writer/director Phyllis Nagy to the show! She is the Oscar-nominated writer behind the brilliant Carol (2015), starring Cate Blanchett. Now, she’s back as a director with her feature film Call Jane (2022), starring Sigourney Weaver, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Messina, Kate Mara, only to name a few.In their chat, they discuss·      making a political film with a message·      creating the 1960s look·      finding the right cast·      the difference between theatre and film·      directing a film with big starsWe (Dom) are deeply sorry for the audio quality as we had to record this episode on our phones. However, our chat is more than worth listening to as you will hear. So, sit back, relax and enjoy our amazing conversation with Phyllis Nagy! CALL JANE is out!A married woman with an unwanted pregnancy lives in a time in America where she can't get a legal abortion and works with a group of suburban women to find help. EPISODE LINKSWatch Call Jane | TRAILERSupport The Wobble Club - a novel by Simon Rumley | Indiegogo PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community!https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast MERCHSpread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. SUPPORT THE PODCASTRead & Sign Up for The Wrap Up – Our weekly Newsletter with news and information from the world of filmSubscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts.Help us out and write us a review (a good one!), tell your friends and CHOOSE FILM.Get in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter Facebook and InstagramCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we have two exceptional first-time filmmakers who attached Jennifer Lawrence & Brian Tyree Henry to their script, got A24 on board and shot a wonderful little feature film called Causeway (2022) in only a few months. Our hosts, Dom Lenoir & Conor Boru, welcome director Lila Neugebauer & producer Justine Ciarrocchi!They chat about topics we have never covered on the podcast before. They discuss-         working with Jennifer Lawrence-         exploring PTSD in film-         the difference between directing theatre vs feature films-         developing the script-         the biggest challenges as a producer-         collaborating with A24 & AppleGet ready for an amazing conversation! Sit back, relax and listen to our lovely chat with Lila Neugebauer & Justine Ciarrocchi. CAUSEWAY is out on Apple TV+!A US soldier suffers a traumatic brain injury while fighting in Afghanistan and struggles to adjust to life back home. EPISODE LINKSWatch Causeway | TRAILER PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCASTRead & Sign Up for The Wrap Up – Our weekly Newsletter with news and information from the world of filmGet in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter Facebook and Instagram CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week’s Friday special, we’ve invited actor Sophie Lowe and director Petr Jákl to the show. Together, they made the historical epic feature film Medieval, also starring the great Michael Caine, Ben Foster, Til Schweiger, only to name a few.You might know Sophie from the TV shows Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013), The Returned (2015) The Beautiful Lie (2015), or Romper Stomper (2018). Petr’s credits include Ghoul (2015) and as an actor/stuntman, he has worked on films like xXx (2002), Alien vs. Predator (2004) and Borgia (2011).Today’s host Giles Alderson chats with Sophie about-       getting into acting-       the importance of feeling confident-       dealing with rejection & pressure… while Petr talks about-       the secret behind making successful movies-       directing Michael Caine-       raising funds-       his directing style-       creating the look in camera Sit back, relax and listen to our lovely chat with Sophie Lowe & Petr Jákl. MEDIEVAL is out!The story of fifteenth-century Czech icon and warlord Jan Zizka, who defeated armies of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire. EPISODE LINKSWatch Medieval | TRAILER SPONSORSSoldo: Prepaid Company Cards & Automated Expenses Platform  www.soldo.comYou get 3 months FREE Soldo with code ‘FILMMAKERSPOD’ PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community!https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we thought of treating you again with amazing guests. That’s why in this week’s episode, we welcome actors Daniel Brühl & Albrecht Schuch as well as director Edward Berger to the show. Together, they made Netflix’s new film All Quiet on the Western Front (2022).If the name Daniel Brühl doesn’t ring a bell – which it should –, then here are some films he has been in: Good Bye Lenin! (2003), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Rush (2013), Captain America: Civil War (2016), and The Alienist (2018), only to name a few. You might also know Albrecht from epic films such as System Crasher (2019) or Berlin Alexanderplatz (2020), and Edward from Eden (2022).In their conversation, Ed chats about-       finding a cinematic language with the DOP-       getting through rough days on set-       telling a story from your POV-       adapting a novel-       learnings from shooting battle scenes … while Daniel & Albrecht talk about-       what helps them get into the role-       choosing the right projects-       the importance of the film’s message-       acting techniques-       how directing influenced Daniel’s work as an actor It’s needless to say that it has been an absolute blast chatting with these three legends. So what are you waiting for? Sit back, relax and listen to our epic chat with Daniel Brühl, Albrecht Schuch & Edward Berger. ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT is out on Netflix!A young German soldier's terrifying experiences and distress on the western front during World War I. EPISODE LINKSWatch the TRAILER PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our 301st episode and we’ve thought of giving you another treat. This time, it’s primo-host Dom Lenoir chatting with two Oscar-nominated filmmakers! We welcome – for the third time – writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns & for the first-time writer and director Tobias Lindholm to the show! You know Krysty from films like 1917 (2019) & Last Night in Soho (2021) and Tobias from The Hunt (2012), A War (2015), Mind Hunter (2017), and Another Round (2020). Together, they made the film The Good Nurse, starring the two Oscar-winning actors Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne.In their conversation, Krysty chats about-         adapting a book based on a true story-         finding the truth of a story… while Tobias discusses-         working with Krysty-         making a film about a true story-         choosing the right crew-         different ways of using the camera-         working with Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne-         making his first American feature-         writing for the TV show Borgen-         his learnings as a directorThis is the kind of episode you definitely don’t want to miss. Both, Krysty and Tobias, are masters of their craft. Hearing them talk about filmmaking was not only very educational but also inspirational. So, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat with Krysty Wilson-Cairns & Tobias Lindholm. THE GOOD NURSE is out in cinemas now!An infamous caregiver is implicated in the deaths of hundreds of hospital patients. EPISODE LINKSWatch The Good Nurse | TRAILER PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community!https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices