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Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 7min

ZACK SNYDER on filmmaking & Netflix's Rebel Moon with actors Ed Skrein & Sofia Boutella

Today, we welcome three big stars from Hollywood: writer-director-producer Zack Snyder as well as actors Ed Skrein & Sofia Boutella. I mean, we've all seen their movies. Zack obviously directed Dawn of the Dead (2004), 300 (2006), Watchmen (2009), and Justice League (2017) - just to name a few. Ed starred in movies & TV shows such as Game of Thrones (2013) & Deadpool (2016). And you might know Sofia from Kingsman (2014), Atomic Blonde (2017) or Climax (2018). Our hosts Dom Lenoir and Giles Alderson sat down with them and talked all about how Rebel Moon came about storyboarding working with Netflix making 4 movies at the same time rehearsals & action scenes working with Zack Snyder ... and much more!REBEL MOON Parts I & II are out on Netflix now! | TRAILER LINKSCheck out From Shorts to a Netflix debut feature film with 'I Used To Be amous' writer-director Eddie Sternberg - The Filmmakers PodcastCheck out the YES SHE CANNES workshop and get 20% off with the code “FILMPOD”Or check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR GIVEAWAYGet a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW! They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod 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 hosted, produced, edited and written 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 29min

Making a Netflix hit -SCOOP with Rufus Sewell, Keeley Hawes, Philip Martin & Sam McAlister.

Today, on the show host Dom Lenoir welcomes not only one, not two or three, but four lovely guests: Philip Martin, Sam McAlister, Rufus Sewell & Keeley Hawes. They talk all about the making of the new Netflix film Scoop (2024): directing a movie based on true events writing a book based on your life preparing to play real-life people who are still alive filmmaking tips & tricks and much more! SCOOP is out on Netflix now! | TRAILERHow the BBC obtained the bombshell interview with Prince Andrew about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. LINKSCheck out the YES SHE CANNES workshop and get 20% off with the code “FILMPOD”Or check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR GIVEAWAYGet a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW! They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod 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 JMonroeKarenNewmanWant 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 hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 22min

How to Make a Micro Budget i-Phone Found Footage Indie Movie (Dagr) with Tori & Matthew Butler Hart

Filmmakers Tori Butler Hart & Matthew Butler Hart join us this week to chat about thier Making their Found Footage Indie Movie Dagr.The filmmakers behind Two Down, The Isle and Infinitum: Subject Unknown chat with Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins about why they wanted to make another movie on an i-phone, why found footage and how they created another hit movie.They also discuss:How they found their location before they had written the script.Why they got their actors to be their crew.Found Footage tricks and tipsWhat Apps and filters their used to elevate their film.Budget, casting and why you need good sound.We discuss acting and producing with Tori and Directing with Matt.Why they had a Q&A cinema run and why you should do it too!WATCH Dagr is OUT now on Apple, Prime and all other good and evil streaming services. BUY Tori and Matt's Book on Filmmaking.Fizz and Ginger Films https://www.fizzandgingerfilms.co.uk/filmsLINKSCheck out the YES SHE CANNES workshop and get 20% off with the code “FILMPOD”Check out Terri Dwyer’s latest film BOLANS SHOESCheck out Giles Alderson’s new documentary ALL TOWN AREN’T WECheck out Andrew Rodger’s latest film NO WAY UP 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 yourfilm projects! SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 1min

Tye Sheridan - Actor and Producer - Asphalt City, Ready Player One, Mud & Tree of Life

Actor and Producer Tye Sheridan, Asphalt City, Ready Player One, Mud & Tree of Life joins us to chat his career, stepping up to produce and working with a whole host of talents including Stephen Spielberg, Terence Malick and Sean Penn.Tye chats to Dom Lenoir about:His journey as an actor.Auditions and nearly quitting.Breaking through with Tree of Life and Mud.Working with Spielberg on Ready Player One.Setting up his Production Company Dogwood PicturesCreating his AI film tech firm Wonder Dynamics & Wonder Studio to help indie filmmakers.Making Asphalt City in 20 days, getting Sean Penn to star and going deep into prep and on set.Asphalt City is OUT NOW in cinemas!LINKSCheck out the YES SHE CANNES workshop and get 20% off with the code “FILMPOD”Check out Terri Dwyer’s latest film BOLANS SHOESCheck out Giles Alderson’s new documentary ALL TOWN AREN’T WECheck out Andrew Rodger’s latest film NO WAY UPOr check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR GIVEAWAYGet a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW! They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspodPODCAST 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 yourfilm projects! SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 26, 2024 • 58min

The Beekeeper director David Ayer on making blockbuster movies such as Fury, End of Watch & Suicide Squad

David Ayer is a writer, director and producer of numerous blockbuster films starring Hollywood actors such as Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Will Smith, Jake Gyllenhaal, and many more. During his press tour for The Beekeeper, host Dom Lenoir had the opportunity to sit down with him and have a nice chat about working with Jason Statham the beginning of his career the importance of knowing how to story directing & producing The Beekeeper the magic of working with UK crews And stick around after the conversation as Giles Alderson and Dom discuss their latest insights from working on set!THE BEEKEEPER is out now! | TRAILER LINKSCheck out the YES SHE CANNES workshop and get 20% off with the code "FILMPOD”Check out Terri Dwyer’s latest film BOLANS SHOES Check out Giles Alderson’s new documentary ALL TOWN AREN’T WECheck out Andrew Rodger’s latest film NO WAY UPOr check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR GIVEAWAYGet a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW! They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod 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 JMonroeKarenNewmanWant 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 yourfilm projects! SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 8min

POOR THINGS: making a Yorgos Lanthimos’ Oscar-winning film with producers Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Oscar-winning Poor Things (2023) starring Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo and many more, currently excites audiences around the globe. Today, producers Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe from Element Pictures come on to our show to chat with primo-host Dom Lenoir about working Yorgos Lanthimos making Poor Things running a successful production company tax credit in Hungary what project they are looking for tips & tricks for young filmmakers POOR THINGS is out now! | TRAILER LINKSCheck out Giles Alderson’s new documentary ALL TOWN AREN’T WECheck out Andrew Rodger’s latest film NO WAY UPOr check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR GIVEAWAYGet a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW!They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod 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 JMonroeKarenNewmanWant 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 yourfilm projects! SUPPORTTHE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 12, 2024 • 45min

UK film tax relief explained with Sam Ampah & director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo discusses Netflix’s Damsel

On today’s show, we welcome you two to join us not in one but in two lovely conversations. In our first chat, Sam Ampah explains the new UK film tax relief to our hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir. And in our second one, we have Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, director of Netflix’s Damsel (2024), starring Millie Bobby Brown, Robin Wright, and Angela Bassett, talking about: directing Millie Bobby Brown overcoming fears working with Netflix DAMSEL is out on Netflix now! | TRAILERAlliotts Accountants https://www.alliotts.com/ LINKSCheck out Giles Alderson’s new documentary ALL TOWN AREN’T WECheck out Andrew Rodger’s latest film NO WAY UPOr check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR GIVEAWAYGet a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW!They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod 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 yourfilm projects! SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyLearn more about your ad choices.Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 5, 2024 • 51min

Making an Olivia Colman starring StudioCanal movie with “Wicked Little Letters” director Thea Sharrock & writer Jonny Sweet

On today’s show, we not only welcome one but two fabulous guests! Dom Lenoir sat down with director Thea Sharrock known for her work on “Britannia” (2017-2021) or “Me Before You” (2016), and writer Jonny Sweet – “Together” (2015), “Chickens” (2013) - to talk about their latest feature film “Wicked Little Letters” (2023), starring Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Timothy Spall, and many more. They also talk about: having a background in theatre writing “Wicked Little Letters” working with StudioCanal directing Olivia Colman  WICKED LITTLE LETTERS is out in cinemas now! | TRAILER LINKSCheck out Giles Alderson’s new documentary ALL TOWN AREN’T WECheck out Andrew Rodger’s latest film NO WAY UPOr check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR GIVEAWAYGet a FREE copy of the excellentShotlister App. Just download the App using this link andyou can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available sobe quick and GET IT NOW!They need to be redeemed on an iPhone oriPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod PODCAST 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 filmmaking?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 hosted,produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 27, 2024 • 48min

From struggling filmmaker to Showrunner on True Detective: Night Country -Director and writer Issa López

Writer and Director Issa López join us to chat how she went from struggling filmmaker to showrunner on HBO's True Detective: Night Country.Issa joins Dom Lenoir to chat getting THAT call from HBO and how she brought a beloved franchise back to it's roots.She talks:Shooting in dramatic locations in Alaska.Extensive development notes.Waiting years for her big break.& Developing a chilling (literally) and confrontational character in Jodie Foster's Liz Danvers.Plus directing and screenwriting tips and tricks.All episodes of True Detective: Night Country are now on Sky Atlantic, streaming service and is available to download and own on digital platformsLINKSCheck out Giles Alderson's new documentary ALL TOWN AREN'T WECheck out Andrew Rodger’s latest film NO WAY UPOr check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR GIVEAWAYGet a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW!They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod 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 hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveySongs on the podcast Billi Eilish - Bury a Friend & Tony K - Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 23, 2024 • 51min

From King Richard to Bob Marley: One Love - working with Studios with writer & director Reinaldo Marcus Green

On today’s special Friday episode, Dom Lenoir sat down with writer & director Reinaldo Marcus Green, the man behind films and TV shows such as Amend: The Fight for America (2021), King Richard (2021) and We Own This City (2022) to chat about his latest feature film: Bob Marley: One Love (2024).They talk about making a studio movie bringing HODs from project to project shooting in multiple countries and getting the right cast. Enjoy!BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE is out in cinemas now! Watch the TRAILER! LINKSCheck out Andrew Rodger’s latest film NO WAY UPOr check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR GIVEAWAYGet a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW!They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod 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 hosted, produced and written 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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