IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit

Director Edgar Wright sat down with the Filmmaker Toolkit to dig into his high-octane adaptation of Steven King's The Running Man. We dive into the world building, working with Glen Powell, and of course the craft behind Wright's action filmmaking. Listen to the Screen Talk Podcast. Every Friday IndieWire editors Anne Thompson & Ryan Lattanzio break down insider news from Hollywood and debate the latest films and series. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indiewire-screen-talk/id893977298 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Linklater returns to the Filmmaker Toolkit to discuss his loving recreation of the French New Wave. Linklater shares why the movies of that period meant so much to his filmmaking journey, and reflects on how much easier they had it making 'Breathless' than 'Nouvelle Vague' today. Listen to the Screen Talk Podcast. Every Friday IndieWire editors Anne Thompson & Ryan Lattanzio break down insider news from Hollywood and debate the latest films and series. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indiewire-screen-talk/id893977298 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Documentary filmmakers Andrew Jarecki & Charlotte Kaufman spent one fateful day filming a barbecue at an Alabama state prison, a day filled with inmates telling them the pleasant day they were witnessing was a lie created by the prison. The duo began to speak with the men behind the prison's back, using contraband cell phones to uncover what is really going on in our prison system. IndieWire's Doc Toolkit is sponsored by HBO Max Listen to the Screen Talk Podcast. Every Friday IndieWire editors Anne Thompson & Ryan Lattanzio break down the latest insider news from Hollywood and debate the latest films and series. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indiewire-screen-talk/id893977298 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, known for his unique blend of monsters and fairy tales, discusses his dream project, 'Frankenstein.' He reveals its deep connections to his previous works and the personal significance tied to his father and Catholic upbringing. Del Toro shares insights into the creation of a new type of creature, casting choices, and finding expressive movement through Butoh training. He also reflects on the film’s narrative structure and visual language, striving for a balance of romance and brutality while crafting a tactile cinematic experience.

Yorgos Lanthimos, the acclaimed director known for his unique storytelling in films like 'The Favourite' and 'Dogtooth', dives into his latest work, 'Bugonia'. He shares how a script from Ari Aster caught his attention and explains the political undertones of the film. Yorgos discusses maintaining visceral tension in a confined setting, the decision to cast a non-professional neurodivergent actor, and the impactful choice of a Green Day song for a pivotal scene. His insights into collaboration with Emma Stone and his editor reveal the intricacies of his creative process.

Writer and director Nia DaCosta joins IndieWire's Sarah Shachat to dive deep into her 1950s-set adaptation of Hedda Gabler. DaCosta explains how the film's lush look and sound came from years of building her team, and how the brilliance of the lead performances from Tessa Thompson and Nina Hoss allowed for incredibly layered character studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Scott Cooper sat down for a revealing and personal conversation about helming this anticipated and highly scrutinized biopic. Cooper talks about Bruce Springsteen's intense involvement in the film, making a movie that felt as raw as Nebraska sounds, and how telling this story from The Boss's life helped him process his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An IndieWire favorite, director Kelly Reichardt returns to Toolkit with her new film The Mastermind. Reichardt told us about working with Josh O'Connor, putting her own spin on the heist genre, and the cast-and-crew road trip it took to get the movie made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Ingelsby, the creator and writer of the HBO series Task, dives into the intricate psychology of his characters and the show's seven-episode arc. He discusses how Mark Ruffalo's physical choices shaped his character and how Tom Pelphrey's audition brought Robbie's hopeful energy to life. Exploring inspirations like Michael Mann's Heat, Brad shares insights on emotional stakes in pivotal scenes and the importance of authentic portrayals, especially in biker culture. His creative approach emphasizes character depth and landscape, ensuring an engaging experience.

The creator of 'Reservation Dogs' is back with a new series staring Ethan Hawke as a man investigating crimes and corruption in Oklahoma. Sterlin shared some of the noir stories that inspired him, and explains why he never wants to leave Oklahoma for Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices