The Filmmakers Podcast

The delightful and utterly charming actress Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, Simple Favour, The Accountant) Joins Dom Lenoir to talk on this special episode about directing her debut movie 'Woman of the Hour'.Woman of the Hour is out now on Netflix.FUNNY LIFE FILM FESTIVAL LIVE The Filmmakers Podcast chatSat 19th Oct at The Hen & Chickens Theatre in Islington, London.Link for tickets here filmfreeway.com/FunnyLifeFilmFestivalSHORT 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

We are delighted to welcome onto the show ALICE LOWE.The incredible actress, writer and director talks to us about her latest feature Timestaker.How she talks to actor, creates a safe environment on set,We talk directing and acting and doing both at the same time.Doing your own stunts.Writing and why film sets should be a joyous experience.Alice has appeared as Dr. Haynes in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. She wrote, directed, and starred in the 2016 film Prevenge and starred in and co-wrote the 2012 film Sightseers. She also starred in TV series Horrible Histories, Hot Fuzz and Greatest Days.Timestalker is in cinemas NOWFUNNY LIFE FILM FESTIVAL LIVE The Filmmakers Podcast chatSat 19th Oct at The Hen & Chickens Theatre in Islington, London.Link for tickets here filmfreeway.com/FunnyLifeFilmFestivalSHORT 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

This weeks conversation between filmmakers is Austin Peters who has made his debut feature film Skincare.Dom Lenoir discuss with Austin his journey as a filmmaker and his film Skin Care. They chat about the film's tone, which is described as "Southern California Gothic" and "sunshine noir," and its themes of obsession with image and success. Peters also talks about the process of making the film, from developing the script to working with the actors and composing the music. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and preparation, especially given the tight shooting schedule. The interview concludes with Peters offering advice to his younger self, highlighting the importance of resilience and continuous writing and this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast as we talk from music videos to short films to making your feature debut with Skincare director and writer Austin Peters.Skincare is OUT NOW in the US and will be release in the UK soon.FUNNY LIFE FILM FESTIVAL LIVE The Filmmakers Podcast chatSat 19th Oct at The Hen & Chickens Theatre in Islington, London.Link for tickets here filmfreeway.com/FunnyLifeFilmFestivalSHORT 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

Returning Guest Josh Greenbaum joins us to chat about his latest Will Ferrell starring movie, this time the touching documentary 'Will & Harper'.Dom Lenoir chatting Josh about documentary's to story-led feature films, how he wen about making Will & Harper and what techniques he used in the edit.Josh who has directed the brilliant Strays staring the voice of Will Ferrell, Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar and TV including Fresh of the Boat and New Girl.'Will & Harper is on NETFLIX 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 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

We welcome onto today's show Bella Gonzales, an accomplished director of photography whose remarkable work spans across several prestigious series.Bella is known for her exceptional contributions to episodic series such as FX's Fargo, Apple TV+'s The Big Door Prize, and Hulu's PEN15.Her unique vision and technical prowess have made her a standout talent in the industry, and her recent projects are a testament to her skill and creativity.On the show, Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir chat with Bella about:What lenses she uses, camera angles and working with different directors.She talks about what light means to story and why should pick your battles in prep and on set.We also dive into blocking, floor plans and not coming from a world of 'no'.We talk Alien, the new TV show she has just finished working on and what is like being part of history and we dive deep into the making of Fargo.For the new Apple TV+ series, Me, Bella was the sole director of photography for the pilot and all 10 episodes of this series, working closely with director Michael Dowse. Her role allowed her to set the show's visual tone, treating it with the care and precision of a feature film. For Fargo Bella also previously worked on season 5 of Fargo, where she built on her previous contributions to the series and her work and relationship with showrunner, Noah Hawley. She lensed episodes 3&4 of the new series which is out now on Apple TV+ and stars Juno Temple and Jon Hamm.Check out more of Bella's work here https://www.bellagonzales.com/cinematographySHORT 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

Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon and director Azazel Jacobs talk making His Three Daughters.Alright, cinephiles, welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast! This week, we're in for a treat as we delve into the world of "His Three Daughters" with the film's director, Azazel Jacobs, andtwo of its brilliant stars, Carrie Coon and Elizabeth Olsen.Carrie Coon, known for her unforgettable roles in "Gone Girl", "The Leftovers," and "The Gilded Age," brings her signature depth and nuance to the screen. Elizabeth Olsen, acclaimed for her portrayal of Wanda Maximoff in WandaVision and stars as Scarlet Witch / Wanda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and her recent performance in "Love & Death," adds another layer of complexity to the film's ensemble. The Movie also stars the ace Natasha Lyonne as the third sister. Other actors we have had on the filmmakers podcast include:Lucy Boynton & Kelvin Harrison Jr.Rebecca Ferguson and Simon Pegg.Mark Strong. Ian McKellen.Ed Skrien, Sofia Boutella.Rufus Sewell and Keely Hawes to name a few.Seek them out and have a listen.Today, Dom Lenoir sits with them and discusses their creative process, the challenges of bringing such intricate characters to life, and the film's exploration of family dynamics andthe complexities of human connection. And Azazel talks making the movie, raiding the finance and getting it to the screen.So, settle in and get ready for a fascinating conversation with three of the industry's most talented individuals.This is The Filmmakers Podcast.His Three Daughters is out on NETFLIX this Friday 20th September 2024SHORT 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

On this weeks episode we are joined by director and writer Baltasar Kormákur.He talks to Dom Lenoir about going from indie films to studio films and back again with his latest film TOUCH.Baltasar has made films such as Contraband (2012), 2 Guns (2013), Everest (2015) and Beast (2022) and has worked with star-actors such as Mark Wahlberg, Denzel Washington, Jason Clarke and Idris Elba to name a few.TOUCH is OUT NOWWATCH 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 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

This week we are joined by the team behind the superb prison drama Sing Sing!Dom Lenoir sits and chats with Producer Monique Walton and Writer Clint Bentley and also Director Greg Kwedar about how they made their movie starring Coleman Domingo, the difficulties of making an indie film in a prison with many non actorsThey talk about: Working with and adapting real stories and peoples experiences into narrative. The process of writing, rewriting and rebuilding a script to find the purest version Attaching a top actor early on a project and allowing them to help form and collaborate the story Working on an indie budget and schedule in a small window of time between Colman's other films Pitching to producer Monique and others and what materials to have in place Working around the penitentiary system and finding alternatives to filming in challenging working prison environments Having to cut scenes due to cast availability restrictions and how to turn that into a benefit The importance of collaboration and letting people into the process. Sing Sing is OUT NOW!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 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

Screenwriter Rob Yescombe joins us the week to chat about going from failing with a game to succeeding with his screenwriting feature film 'Jackpot' starring John Cena and Awkwafina and directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids).Rob chats with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about how he wrote Jackpot, where the idea came from and why it 'moved so quickly into production.They talk development, selling the 2nd act, why you should have a process and having a presence.Working with Paul Feig.Going from game writing to film writing.And why it is important to pay the bills.Jackpot is OUT now on Amazon Prime!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 produced, edited and written 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 chat with up andcoming director and writer George Jaques and his producing partner Ken Petrieabout their recently released indie feature film Black Dog. They talk with Giles Alderson and DomLenoir about raising funds, getting sales agents on board, the casting processand making your debut feature. They also talk about:Filming in water.Getting Producers attached.How George started a production company at16 and why he wanted to make movies.Why Ken, an experienced producer came onboard and into George’s world.Making 3 ambitious shorts in one week!Being prepared and organised.George talks film directing tips andtechniques, rehearsals , cameras and lenses.Ken gives some great advice on working on afilm set and unlocking peoples potential.And they discuss getting a great producerin Ian Sharp and Exec Producer David Parfitt on board. Black Dog stars Jamie Flatters, Keenan Munn-Francis, Nicholas Pinnock, Paul Kaye, Ruby Stokes, Hattie Morahan, Jason Flemyng and Leanne Best is out now!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 produced, edited and written 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