The Filmmakers Podcast

Simon Rumley talks with Giles Alderson about how he directed his latest feature films Fashionista, Crowhurst and Once Upon A Time in London.And he tells us about his Hollywood experience making Johnny Frank Garret's Last Stand and the dramas that surrounded the film.How he met many influential and future collaborators on the festival circuits, the problems shooting on a small boat and making, going head to head with Colin Firth's The Mercy and making a film that wasn't script ready.Simon’s feature film credits include: Club Le Monde, Strong Language, The Truth Game. The Living and the Dead, starring Roger Lloyd-Pack. Red White & Blue which starred Noah Taylor, Marc Senter and Amanda Fuller.Segments in the features Little Deaths which starred Tom Sawyer and Kate Braithwaite, The ABCs of Death, produced by Tim League and 60 Seconds of Solitude in Year ZeroJohnny Frank Garret’s The Last Word starring Sean Patrick Flannery.And the recently released Fashionista andCrowhurst which is based on the tragic real-life story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst, And recently filmed Once Upon a Time in London staring Geoff Bell, Le Gregory, Terry Stone, Kate Braithwaite, Micheal McKell and Jamie FormanCrowhurst Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FKYtyXhBSwBuy CROWHURST https://store.hmv.com/film-tv/dvd/crowhurstFashionista Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuxgMlNDOzcBuy FASHIONISTA https://www.amazon.com/Fashionista-Amanda-Fuller/dp/B0794C5QX5Fanged Up Film PRE ORDER https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fanged-Steven-Berkoff-Lauren-Socha/dp/B07D4VBSN7/Movie Money - Raindance course DISCOUNT 20% OFF Click the LINK http://bit.ly/MovieMoneyRD  and type in the code: RDPODCAST20 just before you payINDIE FILM SHOUT OUTXabier Saavedra - Another Luna - Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1049300045/another-luna-short-film/descriptionGiles Alderson Official site http://www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson @FangedUp @thedaremoviePart of the www.podfixnetwork.comRecorded at Just Voices Studio in London www.justvoicesagency.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making 'Of Gods and Warriors' an Indie action adventure with director and screenwriter David LG Hughes.He talks how he made the film, got the cast and got a cinematic release.Joined by Giles Alderson and Christian James who talk about 'Fanged Up' being released on the 30th July and Giles' new producing job on new feature film 'Cassette'.David LG Hughes is a screenwriter and directorAfter Film School, where he won a Fuji Film Scholarship for screenwriting, David began an award winning career in film advertising which allowed him to work directly with acclaimed directors including Darren Aronofsky, Roman Polanski and Guillermo Del Toro.David’s short film, A GIRL AND A GUN, was released internationally on iTunes, becoming one of the best selling shorts ever. A Top Ten hit in every country it was released in - including the US - it spent over 2 years in the UK Top 20 download chart.His first feature, HARD BOILED SWEETS, was made for just $60k. Bought by Universal and released theatrically in the UK it has secured distribution in the US, China, Germany, Latin America, Australia, the Middle East and many other territories.His 2nd Feature 'Of Gods and Warriors' (AKA Vicking Destiny) is OUT on the 17th July and stars Terrance Stamp, Will Mellor, Martyn Ford and Anna DemetriouLINKS'Of Gods and Warriors' Trailer www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCAJm7dlxoMWebsite with details of screenings www.ourscreen.com/film/Of-gods-and-warriorsFanged Up Film PRE ORDER www.amazon.co.uk/Fanged-Steven-Be…a/dp/B07D4VBSN7/The Power of Editing - Raindance course DISCOUNT 20% OFF Click the LINK bit.ly/PowerOfEditing and type in the code: RDPODCAST20 just before you payGiles Alderson Official site www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson@Cjamesdirect @FangedUp @thedaremovieBritPodScene Podcast https://britpodscene.podbean.com/e/episode-4-girls-on-film/Part of the www.podfixnetwork.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Screenwriters Namitas Kabilas and Jonny Grant join host and fellow screenwriter Giles Alderson to talk how they actually write their scripts.Where to get inspiration and keep writing even when you don't want to. When and where to write and Understanding how story structure.Joining director, screenwriter and host Giles Alderson is Jonny Grant who has written the screenplay The Nobodies, optioned by Park House Pictures, the team behind Anna and The Apocalypse, is co-writer on the darkly thrilling horror film The Dare (now in post and picked up by Millennium films). He has also written 8 other feature films and most recently a novel titled Cry Wolf.He has just been optioned to write new horror film Little Darlings which Giles is producing and will be directed by Alex HardyNamita is mainly a Screenwriter well known for her regular screenwriting tips online.She has written the feature Romantic Comedy BEAUTY QUEEN, a film about celebrating physical imperfection and self-love in aid to spread healthy self-esteem to young and adult audiences.She’s now a script consultant giving feedback on feature film screenplays and shortsThis is a great podcast for screenwriters to hear how other screenwriters do it.LINKSNamita Kabilas WEBSITE www.namitakabilas.com/Raindance www.raindance.orgRaindance MARKETING & DISTRIBUTING YOUR FILM bit.ly/FilmMarketingAndSelling code RDPODCAST20 for 20% offThe Filmmakers Podcast www.thefilmmakerspodcast.comGiles Alderson Official site www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson@JonnyDGrant @NamitaKabilasPart of the www.podfixnetwork.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Alex D'lerma has directed the recent indie hit Fear, Love and Agoraphobia which is out now on i-tunes and amazon.He sits down with host and fellow director Giles Alderson to talk making the most of life, making indie films, how he made his latest film and film-making in general.Alex D'Lerma is a writer, producer, and director. He created his own production company, TOSTADO PRODUCTIONS, in 2003 and made his screenwriting and directing debut with the feature film ALVAREZ & CRUZ.He is also the founder of the L.A. based acting & directing (for camera) studio THE CINEMA GYM which has trained and mentored actors and directors since 2006. And he also taught film studies & directing at UCLA extension for over a decade.Mr. D'Lerma's directing and writing credits include the feature films ALVAREZ & CRUZ (Slamdunk film fest) and BORN (Lions Gate screenwriter). In addition Alex has written and directed multiple prize winning short films and web series including YU-SOLVE, GOD'S LITTLE MONSTER, SELL OUT, STRIP POKER (Tahoe/Reno International film fest) & MEAT (Horror Fest winner) to name a few.Alex D'Lerma’s current feature film "FEAR, LOVE, and AGORAPHOBIA" has won 20 film festival awards and is available on Amazon and I-tunes nowLINKSFear, Love & Agoraphobia Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=6QAfAxubGJ4BUY Fear, Love & Agoraphobia here: https://www.amazon.com/Fear-Love-Agoraphobia-Linda-Burzynski/dp/B07BJL93CYRaindance www.raindance.orgRaindance PRODUCERS FOUNDATION COURSE http://bit.ly/ProducersFoundationRaindance use the code RDPODCAST20 for 20% offGiles Alderson Official site http://www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod@gilesaldersonPart of the www.podfixnetwork.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Timothy Spall & director Stephen Cookson talk acting, working on Harry Potter, directing tips and their new film Stanley A Man of Variety with Giles Alderson and Andrew RodgerWe talk with Stephen about finding the locations, Shooting black and white. The look and visuals of a feature film, VFX and the Editing process. Making his debut film My Angel where he brought in Timothy who made calls to bring on Brenda Blethin and it snowballed from there.Learning not to give to many notes to actors & being very respectful of older actors and their ability to be the role. We discuss that if you want to be a director. Direct something see if you like it.How the idea is the most important thing. No point spending years trying to make something of the idea is badWe learn how Stephen met Star Wars director Irvin Kershner on the tube and asking him questions and advice which he duly gave.Should we having agents as a director? Stephen gives a compelling argument regarding this.Timothy talks about being in Harry Potter and being seduced by director Alphonso Cuaron to take the part. How being in a massive franchise like that is a blessing and a curse.“Your either right for the part or you ain’t”There is a difference between film stars and actors. Film stars can fit into wish-fulfillment roles. Character actors can fit it different roles”LinksStanley A Man of Variety is OUT NOW at Picture House Cinema's.Link to screenings: https://www.picturehouses.com/film/stanley-a-man-of-varietyTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=QV5y7hN9bp4Raindance www.raindance.orgRaindance offer http://bit.ly/DeepCharacterisation use the code RDPODCAST20 for 20% offINDIE FILM SHOUT OUTSA Serial Killers Guide to Life facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ASerialKiIIersGuidetoLifeMovie/Official SITE of the podcast www.thefilmmakerspodcast.comPart of the www.podfixnetwork.comGiles Alderson Official site http://www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson @35mmdop.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 1 of our great chat with acting legend Timothy Spall and director Stephen Cookson.We discuss working with Tom Cruise & Cameron Crow. Making 'Rock Star' with Jennifer Aniston and Mark Walberg and how going to a Hollywood movie from indie films is the same but bigger. The difference between the two.How Tim and Stephen worked together for The first time on 'My Angel' feature film. Casting and delivering a project together after that.The go into detail about how they wrote STANLEY, A MAN OF VARIETY together.How Tim managed to play all 16 characters and be the only actor in the film and how directors differ.Raising the finance through Red Rock and working with a small crewMark Brailsford who was a stand in actor and deserves a shout out."The older I get the more worried I get about getting it right".We learn how Stephen went for being an extra to wanting to be a film directorWorking with directors and what makes them good.“The only thing as an actor you have to do is turn and be the part and make people believe you ”& working with Clint Eastwood.Part TWO will be out on Friday where we discuss Tim's work on Harry Potter, we learn about Stephen's directing background and whether an agent or manager is a good thing for a director to have.LinksStanley A Man of Variety is OUT NOW at Picture House Cinema's.Link to screenings: https://www.picturehouses.com/film/stanley-a-man-of-varietyTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=QV5y7hN9bp4Raindance www.raindance.orgRaindance offer http://bit.ly/DeepCharacterisation use the code RDPODCAST20 for % offINDIE FILM SHOUT OUTSEaten By Lions https://www.eatenbylions.com/Our Song - Scott Lyus IndieGoGo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/our-song-a-sci-fi-story-about-dementia/x/3041448#/Official SITE of the podcast www.thefilmmakerspodcast.comPart of the www.PodFixNetwork.comGiles Alderson Official site http://www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson @35mmdop.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brilliant chat with the very successful indie film producer and actor Tom Malloy who has raised over 25M for his own feature films. we chat indie film-making and how he made his latest film the found footage horror feature Screamers. (out now)Host Giles Alderson (The Dare) introduces our new collaboration with Raindance and speaks to founder Elliot Grove about the discount on their latest course Moneyball that you can get ONLY through the filmmakers podcast by using this code RDPODCAST20 Click this link and it will take you directly there bit.ly/RDMoneyball. Listen to the podcast for the details and % amountTom Malloy infoHow he worked with Oliver Stone as exec on his first film Gravesend and how from there wanted to learn how to be a producer to make films that he could act in.We discuss how important it is to have a publicist and how crowdfunders aren’t always the best route.How Tom approached a high networth individual (HNI) and got them to invest in his first film the Attic. Investors want to be in the film business. It sounds cooler than bitcoin on the golf courseHow you should always bring on producing partners you respect. If you can’t raise finance, partner with someone who can. Put strengths where your weakness are and how it gets easier to spot dodgy producers in the business the further you are along with your career.Learning bot Tom and Giles had the same composer on their debut film with Mario Grigorov on the Attic and The Dare respectively.Now Tom has moved into the distribution side of the business with Glass House distribution so he can guarantee x amount of returns no matter what.How his new found footage horror Screamers got picked up by Epic pictures, Peace West and Dread CentralThe best way to find investors “If the why is big enough the how is always possible”Links:Raindance www.raindance.orgRaindance offer bit.ly/RDMoneyball use the code RDPODCAST20 for % offSCREAMERS Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xca9w15DN0Buy SCREAMERS here: www.amazon.co.uk/Screamers-Tom-Ma…amers+tom+malloyTomMalloy.comBankrollyourmovie.comGlasshouseDistribution.comEthel short film Indie GoGO https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ethel-a-drama-about-dealing-with-alzheimer-s/x/3041448#/Exist Indie GoGo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/exist-a-fantasy-thriller-about-mental-health-horror/x/3041448#/Official site to the podcast www.thefilmmakerspodcast.comGiles Alderson Official site www.directedbygiles.comFollow us on Twitter @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson @tommalloyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wonderful and delightfully film investment savvy Exec Producer Peter Dunphy from Gizmo Film joins us to discuss film finance, how important your investors are not just at the beginning and How the feature film Funny Cow starring Maxine Peake, which is out now came to be.How being an Exec Producer can have it's perks but also it's downfalls like having to sack actors but gives us the best way to do it.We discuss his latest TV show Mad to be Normal starring David Tennant and Elizabeth Moss which is coming out soonHow he worked for business man James Caan and became an expert on tax which proved to be invaluable.“Every film you are involved in you make big mistake and say I’m not going to doing that again. “Mistakes are not seeing the route to market. You should be thinking about distribution and sales“If you can’t get sales agent or distributor at the early stages. Get a new project”We discuss the best way to move forward with a project when you just have a script.We go into detail on SEIS, EIS and film tax relief*note SEIS - 50% tax rebate for investors. Limit is 150k. Plus loss relief on top of that. So 75% is risk free.EIS. Investors can raise up to 10mil per investorAnd by getting advanced assurance. Allows you to give comfort to your investor.Now the government want you to make a slate of films. Rather than one.Film tax relief. If making a film in the UK you qualify up to 25% of film tax relief.“Spend the money as if it was your own”Surviving Christmas. Good cast, EIS advance assurance and UK tax credit in place. “The moment you get the the film wrapped you now have an asset, which the investors have a stake in.We also discuss how to keep investors at bay or entertained.LINKSTrailer 'Funny Cow' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qDFb7qUV30Film INFO www.funnycowfilm.co.ukwww.gizmofilms.comTwitter @Gizmo Films @PeterDunphy1Follow uswww.thefilmmakerspodcast.com@filmmakerspod @gilesalderson @cjamedirectHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filled full of wisdom and knowledge from experienced directors and producers who have been there and done that and the fact The Bromley Boys took seven years to get to the big screen explains the hard work and dedication that went into it.They debate about when to shout out that you are making films. Should you scream fromm ten rooftops or keep it under wraps ? When is the best time to say I am making a film.Wanting to prove yourself as a filmmaker. Do it as soon as possibleFor director Steve Kelly how looking so young when he first started at ITV was a detriment. You need to learn to tell a story. One of the great ways to do this is to learn to edit.They discuss how to not set your expectations too high on your first film and be realistic with what you can achieve and how you can only succeed by failing more than the person next to you.We learn how Dean quit acting because he knew he was a better producer and how short films are the best way to learn how to make feature films and If you haven’t got the skill-set to write yourself find writersHow making The Bromley Boys was a testament to how well they worked together as if you are still speaking after trying to make a project after 7 years then you have done something right.Getting the right team around you and collaborating well is vital. It should be a family and be happy to come to work.They also give us invaluable advice for raising funds for films.“You trip up once and the investor is out. They are looking for you to make a mistake” - Dean FisherThey also discuss how to make a period film and the tricks to making it work. So how can you make it work? Shoot it in a 70’s style? Have a great costume and make design and art department is so important. Also you can paint our satellite dishes. But you can shoot in most places in london then shoot big close ups with a shallow depth of field.Going for self distribution as got P&A spend on the Bromley Boys. Having the right strategy for the film. If they don’t get with a major studio they decided they should distribute this themselves. Make sure you get a theatrical booker and experts in poster deign and trailer producing and how word of mouth is huge.Why releasing a film yourself can be very worthwhile. Just get the best people around you. It's the same as when you are making the film And they go into detail about Marketing and selling your filmLinksTrailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnXhdQ3fa4EFilm Screenings and Website http://www.thebromleyboys.com/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Filmmakers Podcast meets the Indie Film Hustle !!Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Alex Ferrari (This Is Meg) chat together about making indie films, podcasting and how Alex made his latest film On The Corner of Ego and Desire at the Sundance Film Festival when the festival was in full swing right under the noses of the every day public and staff.We start at the beginning though and how Alex got started in film-making and his ups and downs before he finally made his first feature film This is Meg.Alex discusses how being the problem as a first timer filmmaker/director and being the issue is one of the reasons why your film might not get made but sometimes it's good not to happen too early or he would have self imploded and destroyed himself with all that came with it.Being so close before it gets taken away is brutal and devastating.How he went after his dream and made This Is Meg. and wrote the Scriptment with the star of the film Jill-Michele Melean .He decided to do what he preaches about and went out and made a movie. "Just do it. Find the resources you know and make it happen". and How he put it out on various platforms including Hulu.People always think your first film has to be a breakthrough hit . It doesn’t. Just make a film and learn from your failingsMaking On The Corner of Ego and Desire, a feature film at the Sundance Film Festival during the festival was a challenge but he made it happen. Getting the cast and crew together and making the ‘director’ role a female. Wanted to make a movie about trying to sell a movie at Sundance. A this is Spinal Tap for the movie makersHow people at teh festival were happy to help out. Managed to shoot in amazing places, Molly’s, outside nightclubs, on buses and Sundance head quarters without getting kicked out.The only issue was the party scene they had at their own Sundance party were people were having too much fun to care about someone making a movie.But Alex tells us how making the whole movie was like improvisation Jazz. It’s emotional and semi autobiographicalDistribution side of things . Going to see where the festivals takes it.“Get out of your own way, stop being afraid and get out and do it. Don't wait for it to be perfect”Fail as often as you can so you can get down to the workYou have to love this,Not only does Alex run the Indie Film Hustle podcast and website but also now hosts the Bullet proof screenwriters podcastLinkswww.Bulletproofscreenwriters.comwww.Indiefilmhustle.comindiefilmhustle.com/egoanddesire/BUY This is Meg www.amazon.com/This-Meg-Jill-Mic…A1n/dp/B074DQQN1MTwitter @indiefilmhustle @IamAlexFerrariWATCH World of Darkness documentary: www.amazon.co.uk/World-Darkness-D…ee/dp/B07BS35KQ2Follow us at www.thefilmmakerspodcast.comT @filmmakerspod @gilesaldersonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices