The importance of PR & Marketing when producing movies - For this special Part 2 of 'Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose' we speak to producer, PR and Marketing expert Clare Bateman King all about what you need (and should have) to promote your indie films.Clare sat down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss;Why you put money from your budget into marketing your films and how much.Why you should do your own press and marketing for your films (and premiere - should the distributor not want to do one)She talks about how she became a film producer and why it is important we keep the good people in the industry.And why she is looking to set up her own distribution company.'Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose' is OUT on Prime NOW!Clare's PR team at Legion M https://legionm.com/COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film?Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSEhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/EVENTJoin Cassius Raynor at this Short 2 Feature event this Sat 11th Nov 2023Link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-secrets-of-shorts-2-features-producers-directors-qa-networking-tickets-741405181857PATREONBig 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. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week it is all about the Mongoose!! A talking one, called Gef no less as we are joined by director, writer and exec producer Adam Sigal as he discusses making Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose!!He joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir on trial (well, in a court room) to discuss his film-making process.Adam chats about:Why film in Harrogate (Giles' home town).Getting Simon Pegg attached. Raising Finance.The difference between shooting in the US and the UK. His unique way of learning to write scripts. Exec'ing and helping other filmmakers. Why he doesn’t do pitch decks. And red flags to notice when speaking with investors. Nandor Fodor and the talking Mongoose is out NOWTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yua1KVzAmRA&t=10sCOURSESWant to learn how to finish your film?Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSEhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/EVENTJoin Cassius Raynor at this Short 2 Feature event this Sat 11th Nov 2023Link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-secrets-of-shorts-2-features-producers-directors-qa-networking-tickets-741405181857PATREONBig 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. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode we chat to writer and director Nadine Crocker about her latest feature film Desperation Road starring Academy Award Winner Mel Gibson (Braveheart), Garrett Hedlund (TRON: Legacy), and Willa Fitzgerald (Scream: The TV Series) and how she shot the movie in 16 days!Nadine talks with Dom Lenoir about her first movie 'Continue', how she wore all the hats, raised the money, bought on Uber producer Cassian Elwes, went from acting to directing and how it felt like a film school.She also dives into how she made her second written and directed feature Desperation Road, how she got her high profile cast attached and getting the movies made.We also talk about:Real life trauma, creating thread and working on the script.Casting, depth and pitching to Mel Gibson.Staying present and why you need to know your shit.Why a director is only as good as their collaborators.Being over prepared, knowing answers and why she doesn't show her 'look-book' of images and ideas to her crew before they have pitched.And Nadine give you some amazing advice on being a filmmaker.WATCH trailer for Desperation Road here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CV69aYkzl8COURSESWant 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. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks podcast we have a double whammy of Foe (and Friends) director Garth Davis and co writer Iain Reid who talk making their film based on the novel of the same name Foe.Foe stars Saoirse Ronan, Aaron Pierre and Paul Mescal and our on Prime NOW.Garth and Iain sit down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to chat film-making.They discuss:Casting, how they got Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal on board.Building a believable sci-fi world.masking plot twists.Making Garth's debut movie Lion starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman.And adapting a novel into a screenplay.Trailer for FOE here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fKa3h-Qg6oLINKS for JOBS and JOBS BOARDSMandy.comTalent ManagerLinkedInFacebook groups including:UK Film and TV Jobs (LOVING YOUR WORK)London Film Crew JobsPAID Film and TV JobsUK Film Crew Jobs networkCOURSESWant 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 @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Deacon & Jazzie Zonzolo join us this week to talk making comedy crime caper and sequel to Anuvahood, Sumotherhood.They sit down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss making the movie.We start with Adam who not only starred in Kidulthood and Adulthood but also won the BAFTA rising star award before openly struggling with mental health. He has since bounced back triuphantly with his latest film Sumotherhood with his solo directed for the first time as well as produced, wrote and starred in.We discuss:Why investors invest in you.Why he had two cameras on set.Making a comedy film and what you need to bring.Why he took time to establish the look he wanted with his DoP.Collaborating with Paramount,Directing Ed Sheeran and Jeremy CorbinMental Health and why you should never give up.Then Jazzie Zonzolo joins us and we discussed.Screenwriting and producing collaboration.Trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7_Vq7Sxsf4Sumotherhood is in UK cinemas NOW!LINKSWATCH You Tube of this podcast recording https://youtu.be/sr_jEr-9sT0Recdec https://www.recdek.com/ Life is short. Don’t waste it wondering what to watch.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 @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode we are joined by legendary indie filmmaker John Carney who is the director, writer and producer behind some of our favourite films 'Once', 'Begin Again', 'Sing Street' and his latest and recently released on Apple TV+ feature 'Flora & Son'.Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sat with John and had a chat about why it is hard to find a niche as a director, how he went from short films and music videos to making his first feature.Writing characters, good and bad.Why music helped him as a filmmaker.We discuss if story is over rated?And where the idea came from for Flora and Son.Flora and Son TrailerLINKSRecdec https://www.recdek.com/ Life is short. Don’t waste it wondering what to watch.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 @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Producers Aaron Ryder and Teddy Schwarzman, along with writers Lauren Schuker Blum & Rebecca Angelo, talk about budgeting, raising finance, and screenwriting for indie films. They discuss the challenges of filmmaking, scriptwriting tips, and the journey of getting a blockbuster indie film made. Learn about IP acquisition, pitching, WGA/SAG strikes, and the intricacies of film production.

This week BAFTA winning director Alice Troughton joins us to chat about her debut movie The Lesson starring Richard E Grant, Julie Delpy, Stephen McMillan and Daryl McCormack.Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sat down with Alice to discuss why it took five years to get to the screen, how it suddenly all came together and working with a brilliant team.They also discuss:The despicable art of monstrous men.Script changes and themes.Why music is important.Feeling responsible for crews health and safety.Why you should plan, plan, plan then bend like a willow.What are Koi Pou?And why having a great team is vital.The Lesson is OUT NOW in cinemas.Produced by Camille GatinDOP Anna Patarakina.Written by Alex Mackeith.The Lesson - TrailerCOURSESWant to learn how to finish your film?Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE special OFFER only $33 for Septemeberhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/DISCUSSED ON THE PODBOLAN’S SHOES in OUT NOW in UK CINEMAS – link to where you can watch. https://www.buffalodragon.co.uk/theatricalrelease/ TRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloicoSUPPORT‘SIGNS OF LIFE’ Kickstarter Campaign from Joseph Millson https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/care-film/signs-of-life-0?ref=backertracker&utm_medium=web&utm_source=backerkitPATREONBig 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 @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey filmmakers podcast family, we have on two amazing guests in director and writer Ian Puleston-Davies and returning legend Terri Dwyer to talk making Bolans Shoes which in is UK cinemas now!They sit down at the Everyman cinemas in London the night after their premiere to discuss making the film with Giles Alderson and guest host Nina Kristofferson!They also discuss:Working with your friends, why we make films, the fear we possess and imposter syndrome.As a debut director why it's important to work with experienced crew and why it is okay to ask for help.Dealing with reviews and winning awards.Coping with issues on set and having a back bone.Believing in yourself as a filmmaker and why being a dictator is the worst trait.BOLAN'S SHOES in OUT NOW in UK CINEMAS - link to where you can watch. https://www.buffalodragon.co.uk/theatricalrelease/ TRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloicoDISCUSSED ON THE PODNina Kristofferson sings Billie Holiday link https://www.nkproductions.co.uk/#ticketsSAG Podcast https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/business-of-film-iv-how-is-the-sag-strike-affecting-you-as-creatives-filmmakers-and-directors-more/COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film?Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE special OFFER only $33 for Septemeberhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/SUPPORT‘SIGNS OF LIFE’ Kickstarter Campaign from Joseph Millson https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/care-film/signs-of-life-0?ref=backertracker&utm_medium=web&utm_source=backerkitPATREONBig 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 @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode Director Marc Jobst gives you a Masterclass in directing tv series. Marc who has directed episodes of TV series including: Daredevil, The Punisher, Hannibal, Eastenders, Casualty, Upstairs Downstairs, Lark Rise to Candleford, The Musketeers, Hemlock Grove, Luke Cage, Jupiters Legacy and the brand new NETFLIX series One Piece which he also serves as Exec Producer.He sits down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss all things TV directing including:What the differences are between UK and US TV series directing.How agents are useful.Why you should be prepared to get fired or walk away.How to walk on set with confidence.Working with Netflix and Marvel and how to pitch and talk to them.Why you should make mistakes and why being a parachute for actors and crew is vital.One Piece, the action adventure swashbuckling comedy is available now on NETFLIX.COURSESWant to learn how to finish your film?Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE special OFFER only $33 for Septemeberhttps://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/SUPPORT'SIGNS OF LIFE' Kickstarter Campaign from Joseph Millson https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/care-film/signs-of-life-0?ref=backertracker&utm_medium=web&utm_source=backerkitBOLANS SHOES in cinemas from 15th September find out where here https://www.buffalodragon.co.uk/theatricalrelease/ TRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloicoPATREONBig 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 @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices