The Filmmakers Podcast

Hello and welcome! This show’s guests: the writer-director duo Scott Beck & Bryan Woods. You might know them from movies like A Quiet Place (2018) or The Boogeyman (2023). Today, however, they’re here to talk about their latest film, Heretic (2024), starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East. In their honest conversation with hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir, they discuss the challenges of directing Heretic working with Hugh Grant & A24 how the edit can shape a movie the importance of test screenings celebrating mistakes and so much more! HERETIC is out now | TrailerTwo young religious women are drawn into a game of cat-and-mouse in the house of astrange man. WATCH our interview with Wicked director Jon M Chu on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epEKxXs8F2APODCAST MERCHGet your very own Tees, Hoodies, onsetwater bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film?Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSEhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or somegreat bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on yourfilm projects! SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive onhow to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is written andproduced by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ace Producer Sarah Brocklehurst (Black Pond, Animals) chats with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about how she made her latest feature 'The Outrun' which stars and was also produced by Saoirse Ronan.We talk who she got the rights to the book.How a letter can work and why tenacity is key.How Saoirse came on board and became a producer along with Jack Lowden.How she raised the finance.And how they braved the elements to make The Outrun in Orkney, Scotland.The Outrun has made over £2M at the box office so far and has earned 9 BIFA nominations!Follow (and thank) Sarah and her company Brock Media on socials here:@wearebrockmedia and @sarahbrocklehurst on Instagram@wearebrockmedia and @S_Brocklehurst on XThe Outrun is out now.WATCH our interview with Wicked director Jon M Chu on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epEKxXs8F2APODCAST MERCHGet your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSEhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ 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 on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is written, produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The brilliant filmmaker Richard Linklater (Boyhood) and the uber talented Glen Powell (Any One But You) joins us to chat about their brilliant comedy movie Hit Man!Richard Linklater and Glen Powell discuss how the movie came about. Why they wrote it together on spec and how they made it with Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir.From his debut feature "It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books" – a film he made with almost no budget, Richard Linklater kick started his career. Shot on Super 8, and literally drove around the country screening himself – He made the cult classic "Dazed and Confused," the romantic trilogy "Before Sunrise," "Before Sunset," and "Before Midnight," the animated rotoscope experiments of "Waking Life" and "A Scanner Darkly," and the groundbreaking, 12-years-in-the-making "Boyhood," Linklater has consistently defied expectations and carvedhis own path with a signature style that's both intimate and epic. From his breakout role in "Scream Queens" to hisscene-stealing performance as Chad Radwell in "Everybody Wants Some!!" – Richard Linklater's ode to college life in the 80s – Glen Powell has been steadily building an impressive resume. He's charmed audiences in rom-coms like "Set It Up," and "Anyone But You" showcased his dramatic chops in the true-life war epic "Devotion," and, of course, soared to new heights as the cocky but ultimately heroic Hangman in "Top Gun: Maverick and very recently blew us away in the brilliant 'Twisters'.Hit Man is out now on NETFLIX!WATCH our interview with Wicked director Jon M Chu on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epEKxXs8F2APODCAST MERCHGet your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSEhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ 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 on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is written, produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sex Education director and exec producer Ben Taylor joins us to chat making his feature film Joy starring Thomasin Mackenzie, James Norton and Bill Nighy.He discussed casting, working with incredible actors, pitching and the difference between TV and Film with Dom LenoirJoy is OUT NOW on NETFLIXWATCH our interview with Wicked director Jon M Chu on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epEKxXs8F2APODCAST MERCHGet your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSEhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ 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 on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is written, produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wonderful director Jon M Chu joins Giles Alderson to talk directing WICKED!The director of Crazy Rich Asians, In The Heights, Step Up 3D discusses how he pitched for the film, what he wanted to do with colour, tone and the edit and making Wicked!Wicked is OUT in cinemas NOW!WATCH our interview with Jon M Chu on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epEKxXs8F2APODCAST MERCHGet your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSEhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ 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 on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is written, produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show, hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir welcome the cast of HBO's latest TV show Dune: Prophecy. They got the amazing opportunity to sit down with Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, and Chris Mason to talk all about acting in an epic HBO series what they want from a project and the director the importance of looking after each other on set choreography shooting big scenes with hundreds of extras ... and so much more!  DUNE PROPHECY is out now on Sky and HBO Max | TRAILERTV series set in the 'Dune' universe which centers on the lives of the Bene Gesserit.Watch our interview with the cast of Dune Prophecy on YOUTUBEPODCAST MERCHGet your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSEhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ 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 onhow to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is written andproduced by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, we welcome first-time writer-director Malcolm Washingtonand actress Danielle Deadwyler to the show. They sat down with Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to discuss their Netflix film The Piano Lesson, which also stars Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington. Malcolm talked about: directing a big-budget debut feature the importance of attaching cast balancing tone pitching to Netflix, Samuel L. Jackson & Denzel Washington In her conversation with Giles & Dom, Danielle chatted about what she looks for in a project what makes a great director the importance of protecting the difference between film & theatre  The Piano Lesson is out in cinemas now! And it's coming out on Netflix on the 22nd of November | TRAILERFollows the lives of the Charles family as they deal with themes of family legacy andmore, in deciding what to do with an heirloom, the family piano. SHORT FILM SHOWCASECenter Frame https://www.centerframe.com/industry-showcase.WATCH our interview with Elizabeth Olsen and CarrieSoon on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-TU39BmwLI&t=167s. PODCAST MERCHGet your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSEhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ 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 onhow to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is written andproduced by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks episode is with indie filmmaker Marc Coleman who joins us to chat how he made his debut 'calling car feature film ManFish for £13K and got it released on Shudder!Marc has a great chat with fellow filmmaker Giles Alderson about horror comedy filmmaking starting with his Gone in Sixty Seconds award winning Empire short mixing the Chuckles Brothers with two Tom Hardy's and making a 10ft testicle and carrying it around in a shopping trolley!!We also chat Acting to Directing.Shorts to FeaturesRehearsalsThe importance of filmmaking collaboration and teamwork.Negotiating contracts and sales and merchandising.ManFish is out now on Shudder, Sky, Prime and Hulu.Members Club is out now on Sky and Prime.Check out Marc Coleman's work https://www.marcsspace.com/filmHORROR FILMMAKING INITIATIVE FUNDHorror legends Jed Shepherd, Roman Coppola and Eduardo Sanchez bring an amazing opportunity to all filmmakers who have a passion for the horror genre. If you have ambitions to create a short horror film, this award is for you. https://app.decentralized.pictures/awards/672410812a5d37c4350a5252?action=submitProjectSHORT FILM SHOWCASECenter Frame https://www.centerframe.com/industry-showcase.WATCH our interview with Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-TU39BmwLI&t=167s.PODCAST MERCHGet your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSEhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ 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 on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is written, produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are honored this week as we are joined by Bafta Winning screenwriter Peter Straughn to talk about his latest film Conclave which stars Ralph Fiennes and is out NOW!Peter who is known for writing the feature films Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Mrs Radcliffs Revolution, Sixty Six, How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, The Men Who Stare at Goats, Frank, The Snowman and The Goldfinch chats with Pope 'Dom' Francis III and Cardinal 'Giles' Archibald ii about his rather excellent feature Conclave based on the book of the same name.They talk themes and plot, story structure and tone.His humble beginnings to indie film darling to Academy Award nominee.Writing an Oscar level drama contender with comedy and drama thrown into the heady mix.Conclave is in cinemas now. SHORT FILM SHOWCASECenter Frame https://www.centerframe.com/industry-showcase.WATCH our interview with Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-TU39BmwLI&t=167s.PODCAST MERCHGet your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSEhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ 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 on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is written, produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weeks episode we have a special Business of Film special for you - Do Horror Movies Make Money? Stephen Follows, Jennifer Handorf and Giles Alderson discuss Stephen's brand new The Horror Report which goes into wonderful detail into horror movies.What defines a horror movie?How many sub-genres do horror movies have?What is the average length of horror films?Where does the money go on horror features?What kind of posters and marketing do horror films tend to do?What revenue streams are there and do they make money?vStephen Follows' The Horror Movie Report is OUT NOW https://genrereports.com/Find out more info on film-making facts and figures here https://stephenfollows.com/Jennifer Handorf's credits include Prevenge, The Borderlands, The Watcher in the Woods, The Forgotten. Check out the Jen's amazing work here https://www.jenniferhandorf.com/Or check out Giles Alderson's work here www.gilesalderson.comSHORT FILM SHOWCASECenter Frame https://www.centerframe.com/industry-showcase.WATCH our interview with Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-TU39BmwLI&t=167s.PODCAST MERCHGet your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSEhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee 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 PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is written, produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveySHORT FILM SHOWCASECenter Frame https://www.centerframe.com/industry-showcase.WATCH our interview with Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-TU39BmwLI&t=167s.PODCAST MERCHGet your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSEhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee 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 PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is written, produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices