The Filmmakers Podcast

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices