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Jan 19, 2021 • 1h 6min

The Writer's Journey with Christopher Vogler on screenwriting, filmmaking and the Heroes Journey

This week Giles and fellow filmmaker, director and screenwriter Matthew Butler-Hart sit down and chat with Christopher Vogler, who has written the highly acclaimed book ‘The Writers Journey’, in which he talks all about the heroes journey and his twelve steps that he created to making story. We go into depth about mythology, where stories are born and emotional connections. We also touch on how the hero’s journey is sowed into our well-being.We dive into his career at Disney and how he formed the idea behind the box office hit ’The Lion King’. Also, how he started writing coverage and developed memos of the hero’s journey. Lastly we talk about his knowledge behind power over writing and his collaborations with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky and actor Will Smith. Christopher gives some amazing tips and advice along the way, so do remember to get your hands on a copy of his book today.BUY The Writers Journey 25th Anniversary Edition here: https://mwp.com/product/writers-journey-25th-anniversary-edition-mythic-structure-writers/SPONSORSSo, you want to write for Hollywood? This episode’s sponsor is the ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship, now accepting applications from emerging screenwriters worldwide. You can apply with a feature script or a TV pilot script. The three winning writers chosen by the ScreenCraft Fellowship will receive a week of mentorship and personal introductions to managers, agents, studio executives and producers. Past ScreenCraft winners have signed with top management companies and have been hired by Netflix, Amazon, Universal, CBS, Disney and Warner Brothers. You can apply before the February deadline at ScreenCraft.org/Fellowship. ScreenCraft is dedicated to helping screenwriters and filmmakers succeed through education, talent-discovery programs and mentorship. Learn more about how ScreenCraft can help you with your career goals at ScreenCraft.org.TO SUPPORT US ON PATREON CLICK HEREListen to special pod episodes on Patreon currated for filmmakers SPREAD THE WORD WITH OUR MERCHOur NEW The Filmmakers Podcast MERCHANDISE is now available. T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. Have a look: https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/merch-2 SUBSCRIBEHelp us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Tell your friends, spread the world and choose film. WATCH OUR FILMSThe Dare Canada and USA | TrailerA Serial Killers Guide to Life | TrailerArthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUa | Trailer FOLLOW USFollow the Podcast @filmmakerspodFollow Make Your Film @makeyourfilm20 Follow Giles @gilesaldersonFollow Matthew @MButlerHartFollow our Regular Hosts @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @Cjamesdirect @dan710ths @philmblog @IanSharp1 @robbiemckaneFollow our Movies @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc LINKS and MORERaindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance InsuranceMusic from musicbed.comPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comHead to The Filmmakers Podcast for more episodes on film-makingGiles Alderson's website Get in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 12, 2021 • 1h 12min

How to Write, Direct & Produce your own micro budget, debut feature film with Silent Night’s Will Thorne

Joining us on this weeks podcast is Director, writer and producer Will Thorne who sits down with Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar (Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot) to discuss how he made his debut movie Silent Night.Not only did the movie go into cinemas during Covid but has done incredibly well on VOD and DVD. Will discuss the inception, how he wrote it, brought the producers on board and got distribution.He also talks about making shorts and working in TV before breaking out into features. He discuss the hard work that has gone into making Silent Night, the favours and the late nights, the casting, how it felt on set, working with fellow producers Mark Lacey and Judd Tillyard, going to film festivals and the joy of seeing your film released.Follow will on twitter @BreakemfilmsWATCH Silent Night here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Night-Bradley-Taylor/dp/B08NFHC5MMSUPPORT THE PODCASTJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects.Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.Subscribe 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.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Produced and edited by Robbie McKane @robbiemckane Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.comWATCH OUR FILMSThe Dare UK | TrailerThe Dare Canada and USA A Serial Killers Guide to Life | TrailerArthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUa | TrailerMORE FROM OUR FRIENDSFollow our Regular Hosts @LucindaRhodes @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @philmblog @IanSharp1 @Cjamesdirect @dan710thsFollow Make Your Film for Live Events with our Guests @makeyourfilm20 Follow our Movies @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc @FangedUpFilm Raindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance InsuranceMusic from musicbed.comGiles Alderson’s website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 29, 2020 • 2h 5min

Making Films, End of 2020 and a Film Quiz with the Filmmakers Podcast hosts.

The Filmmakers Podcast presents an all star cast of our regular cohosts talking filmmaking in 2020 and taking part in a End of Year Movie Quiz.Featuring the man himself Giles Alderson, producer extraordinaire Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar, the multi-talented Ian Sharp, pantheon directors Christian James, Dom Lenoir and Phil Hawkins, actor and activist Dan Richardson, ever-popular DOP Andrew Rodger and Producer/Editor Robbie McKaneWho will claim the ultimate quiz prize? PLUS win something for yourself by listening along to the end. SUPPORT THE PODCASTJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects.Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.Subscribe 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 and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Produced and edited by Robbie McKane @robbiemckane Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com WATCH OUR FILMSThe Dare UK | TrailerThe Dare Canada and USA A Serial Killers Guide to Life | TrailerArthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUa | Trailer MORE FROM OUR FRIENDSFollow our Regular Hosts @LucindaRhodes @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @philmblog @IanSharp1 @Cjamesdirect @dan710thsFollow Make Your Film for Live Events with our Guests @makeyourfilm20 Follow our Movies @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc @FangedUpFilm Raindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance InsuranceMusic from musicbed.comGiles Alderson's website  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 22min

Upending the Rom-Com Genre with Filmmakers Kimberley and Amy Datnow on their feature Daddy Issues

 Giles and regular co-host Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar chat to sister filmmakers Kimberley Datnow and Amy Datnow to discuss their quirky, playful romantic comedy Daddy Issues. Kim and Amy share how they both found themselves in the industry from different perspectives, how they decided to form a production company and how they wrote, financed and produced Daddy Issues, using a handful of crew, a group of UCB comedy actors and a reference book of rom-coms from the 90s and 00s. EPISODE LINKSWatch Daddy Issues on Amazon | Trailer SUPPORT THE PODCASTJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects.Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.Subscribe 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 and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Produced and edited by Robbie McKane @robbiemckane Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com WATCH OUR FILMSThe Dare UK | TrailerThe Dare Canada and USA A Serial Killers Guide to Life | TrailerArthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUa | Trailer MORE FROM OUR FRIENDSFollow our Regular Hosts @LucindaRhodes @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @philmblog @IanSharp1 @Cjamesdirect @dan710thsFollow Make Your Film for Live Events with our Guests @makeyourfilm20 Follow our Movies @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc @FangedUpFilm Raindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance InsuranceMusic from musicbed.comGiles Alderson's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 14, 2020 • 1h 19min

How to Make an Action-Packed Caper Thriller with Director James Kermack and his feature Knuckledust

This week we welcome back previous guest of the show writer, director and actor James Kermack to do a deep dive masterclass on how he made his 2nd feature Knuckledust.James was last with us on Episode 21 of the Filmmakers Podcast, talking about his debut feature Hi-Lo Joe, he returns now having moved up significantly in budget to chat to Giles and Robbie about Knuckledust, an action thriller/caper with nods to Guy Ritchie, Quentin Tarantino and Nicolas Winding Refn.We cover everything in this episode from sourcing finance and actors to world-building through script and storyboards. James also appears in the film in a supporting role, so offers some candid advice on how to direct yourself as an actor/director.Knuckledust is an incredibly ambitious film for its budget level, and excels in its visual style. We examine just how James managed to pull it off from script to shoot to edit.  EPISODE LINKSWatch the Trailer for Knuckledust Watch Knuckledust on iTunesListen to Our Previous Episode with James SUPPORT THE PODCASTJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects.Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.Subscribe 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 and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Produced and edited by Robbie McKane @robbiemckane Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com WATCH OUR FILMSThe Dare UK | TrailerThe Dare Canada and USA A Serial Killers Guide to Life | TrailerArthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUa | Trailer MORE FROM OUR FRIENDSFollow our Regular Hosts @LucindaRhodes @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @philmblog @IanSharp1 @Cjamesdirect @dan710thsFollow Make Your Film for Live Events with our Guests @makeyourfilm20 Follow our Movies @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc @FangedUpFilm Raindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance InsuranceMusic from musicbed.comGiles Alderson's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 8, 2020 • 1h 15min

How to Develop Your Screenwriting Career with actor Jordan Waller, writer and star of Two Heads Creek and Off the Rails.

This week Giles Alderson and fellow director Christian James sit down and chat with acclaimed actor and writer Jordan Waller, to discuss his satirical horror Two Heads Creek as well as his career in film and television. Jordan’s starred in The Darkest Hour, Love and Friendship and the ITV historical drama series Victoria, all whilst developing his screenwriting career, with Two Heads Creek and his upcoming film Off the Rails starring Judi Dench and Sally Phillips.Jordan talks about his start in the industry writing and performing a play to meet directors and producers, he encourages you not to over-think your path but to be instinctual, to go out there and make something. He also covers how he collaborates both with other writers as well as directors. Jordan also shares some secrets of how he approaches high profile actors to take a chance on his scripts, some of which have to be heard to be believed. EPISODE LINKSWatch Two Heads Creek Now | Trailer SUPPORT THE PODCASTJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects.Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.Subscribe 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 and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Produced and edited by Robbie McKane @robbiemckane Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com WATCH OUR FILMSThe Dare UK | TrailerThe Dare Canada and USA A Serial Killers Guide to Life | TrailerArthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUa | Trailer MORE FROM OUR FRIENDSFollow our Regular Hosts @LucindaRhodes @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @philmblog @IanSharp1 @Cjamesdirect @dan710thsFollow Make Your Film for Live Events with our Guests @makeyourfilm20 Follow our Movies @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc @FangedUpFilm Raindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance InsuranceMusic from musicbed.comGiles Alderson's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 1, 2020 • 1h 21min

How to write Hook, Dracula and Contact with Screenwriter James Hart

Giles and regular co-host Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar chat to screenwriter and producer James V. Hart, known for his writing on Hook, Bram Stocker’s Dracula and Contact.Jim expands on his story mapping tool The Hart Chart, how it came about when re-writing Dracula with Francis Ford Coppola, and how he has used it ever since in his own and writing and to help other screenwriters through workshops.We get a full backstory into how Hook and Dracula went from the scripts no one wanted before eventually getting noticed and picked up by Spielberg and Coppola. Jim recounts his memories of Robin Williams and Bob Hoskins on the set of Hook, and Giles quizzes Jim on how he went about writing the sci-fi cult hit Contact. EPISODE LINKS Check out Jim’s website at www.hartchart.comGet a 20% discount on Jim’s Screenwriting toolkit with the code ISA20 SUPPORT THE PODCASTJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects.Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.Subscribe 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 and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Produced and edited by Robbie McKane @robbiemckane Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com WATCH OUR FILMSThe Dare UK | TrailerThe Dare Canada and USA A Serial Killers Guide to Life | TrailerArthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUa | Trailer MORE FROM OUR FRIENDSFollow our Regular Hosts @LucindaRhodes @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @philmblog @IanSharp1 @Cjamesdirect @dan710thsFollow Make Your Film for Live Events with our Guests @makeyourfilm20 Follow our Movies @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc @FangedUpFilm Raindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance InsuranceMusic from musicbed.comGiles Alderson's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 24, 2020 • 1h 14min

Borat 2 Writer and Producer Dan Mazer in our AFM Talk on Screenwriting, Producing and Directing

Listen to our full talk at the American Film Market for earlier this month with regular hosts Giles Alderson and Ian Sharp joined by writer, director and producer Dan Mazer to discuss filmmaking on both an indie and studio level.Dan talks about his start in the world of film through his writing for television with Sacha Baron Cohen on Da Ali G Show, how from there he got involved with writing and producing the features Ali G Indahouse, Borat and Bruno. Whilst continuing to write further features Bridget Jones’s Baby and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Dan has also directed I Give It a Year, Dirty Grandpa and the upcoming Home Alone - the latter of which was filmed during the current pandemic.Ian and Giles compare their experience on the indie side with Dan’s studio work, discussing how they’ve each managed to get their respective projects off the ground, dealing with financiers and maintaining good relationships with studios, as well as fellow producers and directors.Finally, Dan discusses the strategy of releasing Borat Subsequent Moviefilm on Amazon for on-demand viewing, why the decision was taken and how they used the timing of the global pandemic and the US election to their advantage. SUPPORT THE PODCASTJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects.Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.Subscribe 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 and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Produced and edited by Robbie McKane @robbiemckane Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com WATCH OUR FILMSThe Dare UK | TrailerThe Dare Canada and USA A Serial Killers Guide to Life | TrailerArthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUa | Trailer MORE FROM OUR FRIENDSFollow our Regular Hosts @LucindaRhodes @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @philmblog @IanSharp1 @Cjamesdirect @dan710thsFollow Make Your Film for Live Events with our Guests @makeyourfilm20 Follow our Movies @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc @FangedUpFilm Raindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance InsuranceMusic from musicbed.comGiles Alderson's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 17, 2020 • 1h 5min

Sales & Distribution: Getting Your Film Seen with a High Impact Distribution Plan with Shaked Berenson

Giles chats with producer, writer and international film sales veteran Shaked Berenson in this very special masterclass on how to guide your movie through the complex world of distribution. After an unconventional start in the film industry, Shaked built up his own distribution empire in the form of his company Epic Pictures. After wanting to work closer to filmmakers, Shaked now runs The Horror Collective, a personalised distributor that aims to give horror filmmakers high impact release and marketing strategies. Shaked gives us his top Dos and Don’ts when distributing your indie film, how to find the best sales companies and avoid the sharks. What questions should you ask your distributor? And at what stage should you involve them in social media? Finally, we hear from Giles about his experience working with The Horror Collective on the release of The Dare. EPISODE LINKSVisit The Horror CollectiveCheck out The Mother Tongues Award SUPPORT THE PODCASTJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects.Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.Subscribe 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 and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Produced and edited by Robbie McKane @robbiemckane Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com WATCH OUR FILMSThe Dare UK | TrailerThe Dare Canada and USA A Serial Killers Guide to Life | TrailerArthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUa | Trailer MORE FROM OUR FRIENDSFollow our Regular Hosts @LucindaRhodes @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @philmblog @IanSharp1 @Cjamesdirect @dan710thsFollow Make Your Film for Live Events with our Guests @makeyourfilm20 Follow our Movies @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc @FangedUpFilm Raindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance InsuranceMusic from musicbed.comGiles Alderson's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 10, 2020 • 55min

How to Pitch your Movie to Get the Green Light with John Livesay & Producer Aaron Scotti

This week we’re shaking things up a bit with a masterclass on pitching your dream project to studios and financiers. Joining Giles Alderson is regular co-host Director/Producer Dom Lenoir as they both sit down with presentation and pitching expert John Livesay and Producer of the indie hit The Peanut Butter Falcon Aaron Scotti to talk pitching your film.John covers different formats for your elevator pitch, including how to reverse engineer your concept for an unfamiliar audience, encouraging conversation and linking the story to your own personality.Aaron gives valuable first-hand examples of his pitching journey on The Peanut Butter Falcon where he used John’s tips on presentation to win round his target financiers.John talks about the different types of investor and how to tailor your pitch to their sensibilities. Is your investor a believer or a bean counter? Find out how to speak to their values in this week’s deep dive on pitching. EPISODE LINKSGet more insights on pitching with John’s course https://gofrominvisibletoirresistible.com/aaron  SUPPORT THE PODCASTJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects.Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.Subscribe 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 and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Produced and edited by Robbie McKane @robbiemckane Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyPart of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com WATCH OUR FILMSThe Dare UK | TrailerThe Dare Canada and USA A Serial Killers Guide to Life | TrailerArthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUa | Trailer MORE FROM OUR FRIENDSFollow our Regular Hosts @LucindaRhodes @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @philmblog @IanSharp1 @Cjamesdirect @dan710thsFollow Make Your Film for Live Events with our Guests @makeyourfilm20 Follow our Movies @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc @FangedUpFilm Raindance events www.raindance.orgThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance InsuranceMusic from musicbed.comGiles Alderson's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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