IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit
Chris O'Falt
Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. From screenwriting to film language to cinematography, we'll be examining the innovative ways today's best filmmakers are getting their visions out into the world.
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Dec 8, 2017 • 38min
"The Shape Of Water" Director Guillermo del Toro
How Guillermo del Toro was inspired by musicals, Punch Drunk Love and Stan Laurel in making his beautiful fable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2017 • 30min
"Call Me By Your Name" Director Luca Guadagnino
Guadagnino talks about his approach to filmmaking and his upcoming remake of Suspiria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 22, 2017 • 32min
"Mudbound" Director Dee Rees
Writer/director Dee Rees talks about how she weaved together her complex narrative about race and what drew her to tackle the ERA, Joan Didion and a "Get Out" like horror film in her upcoming projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2017 • 35min
"The Florida Project" Director Sean Baker
The indie filmmaker behind "Tangerine" talks honestly about his struggle working with union crews for the first time and his nervousness about bringing a star like Willem Dafoe into his world of first-time performers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2017 • 46min
"Patti Cake$" Director Geremy Jasper
The Sundance breakout talks about creating his ambitious New Jersey hip-hop musical debut featuring Australian actress Danielle MacDonald. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2017 • 32min
"Good Time" Directors Josh & Benny Safdie
The Safdie Brothers talk about how the knew Robert Pattinson would be able to give himself over to their unique approach to filmmaking and how they built a story around aspects of the "Twilight" star that haven't been seen publicly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 4, 2017 • 32min
'Columbus' Director Kogonada
Noted video essayist Kogonada talks about making the transition from academics to being a breakout at this year's Sundance Film Festival with his new film "Columbus." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2017 • 21min
"War For the Planet Of The Apes" Director Matt Reeves
Matt Reeves talks about directing actors for motion capture and his plans for the new Batman film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2017 • 30min
"A Ghost Story" Director David Lowery
David Lowery talks about quietly making a small little film in a house with friends that he was willing to bury if it ended up being an embarrassment. The risk paid off, as "A Ghost Story" it the best reviewed indie so far this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2017 • 35min
"Baby Driver" Director Edgar Wright
"Baby Driver" Director Edgar Wright by Chris O'Falt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
