Director and Screenwriter Nikolaj Arcel joins us to talk about having a career as filmmaker, his latest film The Promised Land starring Mads Mikkelsen and why you should write your own films.Award winning filmmaker Nikolaj joins fellow filmmakers Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss the film industry and why is not proud of all of his films.Nikolaj also discusses:Working as a filmmaker in Denmark, being on the conveyor belt , financing films and having a career.How he learnt to be a filmmaker by failing. Director Actors and an very interesting tip.Why everyday on set is a compromise and how experience can help.Dealing with Goats and Wolves.And why he storyboards every shot on each of his films.He takes you through a typical day on set and gives editing and screenwriting techniques and tips.The Promised Land is out in CINEMAS NOW!GIVEAWAYGet a FREE copy of the excellentShotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually$99). Only 100 copies available so be 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 andfeedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive onhow to make filmsat TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, written and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey CONTACT THE PODCASTemail us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, we not only have one but two juicy conversations. In our first chat, our primo-host Dom Lenoir sat down with writer-director-producer Michel Franco to have a quick talk about working with Jessica Chastain how his latest feature film “Memory” came about his learnings from his filmmaking career And then, Dom and Giles sat down to have an honest talk about the current state of the indie film industry making a living as a filmmaker their current and next projects Sit back, relax, and enjoy! MEMORY is in UK cinemas from 23rd February memoryfilm.uk | Trailer GIVEAWAYGet a FREE copy of the excellentShotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually$99). Only 100 copies available so be 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 andfeedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive onhow to make filmsat 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 CONTACT THE PODCASTemail us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weeks guest is Sean Durkin, the writer and director of not only of the ace Martha, Marcy, May, Marlene but of the excellent The Iron Claw which stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Lily James and Harris Dickinson.Dom Lenoir sat down with Sean and had a wonderful chat about his process as a writer, producer and director.They discussed:Challenging the misconceptions of wrestling and putting that onto film.How to adapt a true story, and meeting real life wrestlers.Going through the development process with Tessa Ross.Making an important decision of cutting a character out of the movie.Getting his career start through a major festival success at the Cannes and Sundance labs.And the importance of collaborating with his own “brat pack”.The Iron Claw is OUT in cinemas NOW!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 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 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 on how to make filmsat TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, written and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyCONTACT THE PODCASTemail us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dana Kippel joins fellow filmmaker Giles Alderson to chat about her journey creating her micro budget indie film, Reflect.She talks why she chose to direct,Addiction and mental health.Why having a beginners mind is useful and her planning and prep.She talks finance and crowdfunding, writing the script in two weeks and giving notes to fellow actors when you are also acting.She also discusses why she rushed her edit and release, marketing the movie and why you should be kind to yourself.Reflect is OUT NOW on Prime and all good and great streaming services.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 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 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 on how to make filmsat TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, written and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyCONTACT THE PODCASTemail us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Vaughn joins us to discuss making his latest feature the spy action thriller Argylle as well as creating a brand identity and how he makes independent films.The director, producer and writer of movies such as Kick Ass, Kingsman, X Men, Layer Cake, Snatch, Rocketman, Tetris and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels chats to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about making his movies.He also talks discusses:How he raised finance for his breakthrough film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.How he fell into directing via Guy Ritchie and his wife Claudia Schiffer.Re-inventing the Spy Action Franchise with Kick Ass, Kingsman and his latest feature Argylle.How Daniel Craig gave him advice on the set of his directing debut Layer Cake.Why he does chemistry tests for his lead actors.And gives some amazing advice for filmmakers.ARGYLLE is OUT NOW in CINEMA'SThanks to Col Goudie for putting us in-front of Matthew eyes.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 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 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 archiveat TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted,produced, written and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyCONTACT THE PODCASTemail us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The End We Start From' director Mahalia Belo chats with Dom Lenoir about making he Jodie Comer starring debut feature and why cinema is a healing machine.Mahalia discusses screening at Toronto and the feeling of releasing a movie to audiences.Adapting a novel, working with a screenwriter Alice Birch & collaborations.Trying to keep an emotional truth within storytelling.Writing letters to cast potentials. Useful or not? The push and pull between cast and financial .Working with babies . Working with cinematographer Susie Lavelle and flooding a set. Music and score And why even after a Sundance and BIFA success there are difficulties for filmmakers and nothing is an instant success story.The End we Start From is OUT NOW in CINEMAS Produced by Liza Marshall who's excellent episode on TFP you can listen to hereGIVEAWAYGet 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 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 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 archiveat TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted,produced, and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyCONTACT THE PODCASTemail us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19-year-old Grant Heslov met 21-year-old George Clooney at drama school. Forty years later, they are a successful, Oscar-winning producer-director-actor duo.Would you like to learn more about their inspiring story? Luckily for us, Dom Lenoir sat down with Grant Heslov, producer of films like Argo (2012), Monuments Men (2014) and The Boys in the Boat (2023), to chat about...- production for director George Clooney- building long-term relationships- how they made the movie The Boys in the Boat- finding good material- tips & tricks for producers Enjoy!THE BOYS IN THE BOAT 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 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 archiveat TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted,produced, and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyCONTACT THE PODCASTemail us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weeks guest is J. A. Bayona the director of Society of the Snow, Netflix’s new smash hit movie. He is also the director of The Orphanage, A Monster Calls, The Impossible, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and the TV series Rings of Power.J.A sits down with fellow director Giles Alderson to discuss Society of the Snow and making disaster films. Creating huge set pieces and THAT plane crash.He talks planning and shooting in the snow and cold, creating tension, story boarding, animatics and actors creativity.Plus:Shooting chronologically and not cutting.Why he wants his actors to take risks.How has he changed as a director since he made his debut movie The Orphanage.What is the biggest hurdle he over came and what it means to be a director.Society of the Snow is OUT NOW on NETFLIX.J. A. Bayona Twitter @FilmBayonaWATCH Giles's latest produced feature All Town Aren't We, the documentary on Grimsby Town FC https://cleethorpes.parkwaycinemas.co.uk/atawMERCHGet 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 andfeedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted,produced, and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyCONTACT THE PODCASTemail us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oppenheimer (2023) is one of the biggest films of last year. Two days ago, it won 5 Golden Globes, including Best Drama, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Original Score.And this is why today, we treat you with our epic feature-length Oppenheimer-episode: our hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sat down with editor Jennifer Lame, costume designer Ellen Mirojnick, Make-Up and Prosthetics Designer Luisa Abel, and hair designer Jaime Leigh McIntosh to talk aboutThe creative process behind Oppenheimer.Working with Christopher Nolan.What they want from a director.tips & tricksWe had a lot of fun recording this one. So we hope, you enjoy it too! Sit back, relax and ...!OPPENHEIMER is out now! PODCASTMERCHGet 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 andfeedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted,produced, and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyCONTACT THE PODCASTemail us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Director and writer George C. Wolfe is our guest on the podcast this week as he chats with Dom Lenoir about re-creating black civil rights marches and moments of American history with his latest award winning film RUSTIN!.George, who has won five Tony Awards, also directed the feature Ma Rainey's Black Bottom discusses:Making a complicated homosexual factual film.Financing through President Obama.Adapting a true story using a mix of documentary techniques.Starting out in Theatre, what to show and not show when adapting for the screen. The screenwriting process and casting the perfect lead.Rustin is out now on NETFLIX!PODCAST MERCHGet your Xmas pressies here with our 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 at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyCONTACT THE PODCASTemail us: thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices