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Small Things Like These & Peaky Blinders Director Tim Mielants on collaborating with Cillian Murphy and making movie and TV magic Feb 25, 2025

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Joining is today is acclaimed director Tim Mielants. Tim's career has been a captivating blend of genres and styles, from his work on the visually stunning and mind-bending series "Legion" to his contributions to the historical drama "Peaky Blinders," where he directed Cillian Murphy as the iconic Tommy Shelby. Now, he brings his unique vision to "Small Things Like These," a powerful film exploring themes of faith, family, and community in 1980s Ireland.

Tim talks with Dom Lenoir about collaboration, working with and directing Cillian Murphy.

immersing historical facts and story.

Shooting on location.

Creating surreal metaphors within the film.

Going from TV to film and back again and making movie and TV magic

Cillian's captivating performances have made him a household name, from his breakout role in "28 Days Later" to his unforgettable portrayals in "Inception," "Dunkirk," and "Batman Begins." In "Small Things Like These," he delivers a nuanced and deeply moving performance as a coal merchant who uncovers a dark secret in his community.

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Tim Mielants as we explore the making of "Small Things Like These," the challenges of bringing a sensitive story to the screen, and the power of film to spark important conversations. Only on The Filmmakers Podcast!

Small Things Like These is OUT NOW.

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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy director Michael Morris on Bridget, Tone and Making TV and Film Feb 18, 2025

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Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast! This week, we're revisiting a beloved character and diving headfirst into the world of Bridget Jones, but with a modern twist! We're joined by the talented director who brought us "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy," Michael Morris!

Michael's career has been a fascinating journey through the worlds of film and television. He's directed episodes of critically acclaimed shows like "Better Call Saul," "Bloodline," "Halt and Catch Fire," "13 Reasons Why," and most recently, "For All Mankind" and his feature "To Leslie" His ability to capture nuanced characters and compelling stories across genres is truly impressive. And now, he's taken on the iconic Bridget Jones, bringing her into the 21st century with wit, charm, and a whole lot of heart.

Get ready for a delightful conversation with Michael Morris and Dom Lenoir as they discuss his experience directing "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy," the challenges of revisiting a beloved franchise, and the evolution of Bridget Jones in a modern world. Only on The Filmmakers Podcast!

Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy IN cinemas NOW

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MAKING OF 'September 5' cast & writer-director SPECIAL with Peter Sarsgaard, Leonie Benesch, Ben Chaplin, John Magaro & Tim Fehlbaum Feb 11, 2025

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On today's epic episode, host Dom Lenoir sits down multiple times with the team behind the Oscar-nominated film September 5. He speaks with writer-director Tim Fehlbaum and cast members Peter Sarsgaard, Leonie Benesch, John Magaro, and Ben Chaplin.

Together, they dive deep into the making of September 5, discussing

the brilliance of the script
developing the character
the actor-director collaboration
creating authenticity
good & bad notes from directors
and so much more!

Enjoy the episode!

SEPTEMBER 5 is out NOW | Trailer

During the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, an American sports broadcasting team must adapt to live coverage the Israeli athletes being held hostage by a terrorist group.

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Zoë Saldaña, ‘Emilia Pérez’, Juliette Welfling and Oscar-longlisted short film ‘Dovecote’ dir Marco Perego Feb 04, 2025

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On today's show, host Dom Lenoir sat down for two conversations with three guests. First, he chatted with the one and only Zoë Saldaña and Marco Perego all about how they made their new Oscar-longlisted short film Dovecote (2024). And then, Dom discussed how Emilia Pérez (2024) came about and what the editing process was like with Oscar-nominated editor Juliette Welfling. Epic! All this is coming up for you. Enjoy!

EMILIA PÉREZ is out in cinemas NOW | Trailer

Emilia Pérez follows four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. Cartel leader Emilia enlists unappreciated lawyer Rita to help fake her death so that she can finally live authentically as her true self.

DOVECOTE

Confined to a seaside prison in Venice, women's final moments before release are explored.

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Guy Pearce on Acting, On set tips, Working with Directors and 'The Brutalist' Jan 30, 2025

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The wonderful actor Guy Pearce joins us this week to talk acting and his new feature film The Brutalist.

Already nominated for a BAFTA and an OSCAR for Best Supporting Actor, Giles Alderson sat down with the aforementioned nominated Guy Pearce to chat working with inspirational directors, how he creates his roles and what sparks choices in him as an Actor.

Plus Guy discusses:

Reading Memento for the first time,

Why scripts appeal to him and why he loves rehearsals.

We chat about his audition for Michael Mann's Heat and accents.

Plus working with David Cronenberg, Christopher Nolan and Brady Corbet in the Brutalist and what can happen if you ask for another take!

Guy's career has spanned decades and genres, showcasing his remarkable range and captivating screen presence. From his breakout role as the morally ambiguous Ed Exley in "L.A. Confidential," a performance that earned him widespread recognition, to his mind-bending turn in Christopher Nolan's "Memento," Guy has consistently delivered nuanced and unforgettable characters. He's graced our screens in period dramas like "The King's Speech," sci-fi epics like "Prometheus," and everything in between, including "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert," "Ravenous," "The Count of Monte Cristo," and more recently, "Mare of Easttown.

The Brutalist is in CINEMAS now. We urge you to go see it!

When a visionary architect and his wife flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their

legacy and witness the birth of modern United States, their lives are changed

forever by a mysterious, wealthy client.

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The Brutalist writer-director Brady Corbet & production designer Judy Becker on making an Oscar-nominated epic Jan 28, 2025

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This is the first of two episodes of our chats centred around the Oscar-nominated epic The Brutalist. First, Dom Lenoir sits down with writer-director Brady Corbet. Starting out as an actor, he seamlessly transitioned into a highly successful career behind the camera. Some of his acclaimed works include The Childhood of a Leader (2015) and Vox Lux (2018). Today, he talks all about:

Writing and directing The Brutalist
Putting the cast together
Storyboarding and rehearsals
The challenges of making a 3.5-hour epic with a budget of under $10 million

Next, Giles Alderson chats with production designer Judy Becker. You might recognise her incredible work from films like Brokeback Mountain (2005), Shame (2011), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), American Hustle (2013), and Carol (2015), just to name a few. She shares insights on:

Breaking into the industry
Working on The Brutalist
Workflow and mood boards

Sit back, relax, and enjoy our epic conversations with Brady Corbet and Judy Becker. And don’t miss part two with Guy Pearce, coming this Friday!

THE BRUTALIST is out in cinemas NOW! | Trailer

When a visionary architect and his wife flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern United States, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, wealthy client.

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From 'Director Jail' to Blockbuster Movies with Nick Hamm, director & writer of William Tell, White Lines and The Hole Jan 21, 2025

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He launched the career of Keira Knightley with the cult classic thriller The Hole. He explored the complexities of Northern Ireland in The Journey. He took us on a wild ride with the crime drama Driven, and unraveled a sun-drenched mystery in White Lines. Now, Nick Hamm takes aim at a timeless legend with his latest film, William Tell.

Join Giles Alderson as we sit down with the acclaimed filmmaker, Nick Hamm.

We'll delve into his diverse career, from his early days in theater with

the Royal Shakespeare Company to his captivating work in film and television.

We'll discuss his knack for discovering talent, his passion for bringing complex stories to life, and the challenges of directing everything from intimate dramas to historical epics.

And of course, we'll discuss his bold new take on the iconic story of William

Tell, starring Claes Bang and Ben Kingsley.

How do you re-imagine a classic tale for a modern audience? What does it take to film that

legendary apple scene? And what message does this timeless story hold

for today's world?

Get ready for a conversation with a master storyteller and our guest today is Nick Hamm.

WILLIAM TELL is out in CINEMAS NOW!

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From Editing to Making Amazon Prime Directorial Debut with 'Unstoppable' director William Goldenberg Jan 14, 2025

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Renowned editor William Goldenberg (Argo, Transformers, Air, Zero Dark Thirty, The Imitation Game) joins us talk making his directorial debut, the Jennifer Lopez starring Unstoppable!

William chats with Dom Lenoir about working with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, creating long term relationships in the film industry.

Editing and working with Michael Mann on Heat.

Talks the process of cutting, mood and tone of his film.

Directing ad working with Jennifer Lopez.

and making a real life true story sports movie Unstoppable.

Dom then chats with fellow filmmaker Giles Alderson about the editor director relationship, what it means to them and how editing helped them become better filmmakers.

Plus our film term of the week!

Unstoppable stars Jharrel Jerome as championship wrestler Anthony Robles, the film’s cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Don Cheadle and Anthony Robles himself, and is directed by William Goldenberg in his directorial debut.

Unstoppable is RELEASED on Friday 16th Jan on Amazon Prime.

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Coralie Fargeat on making The Substance - A body horror psychological thriller starring Demi Moore and Margret Qualley. Jan 07, 2025

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We are delighted to welcome on director and writer Coralie Fargeat.

The award winning director of Revenge joins us to chat about her latest feature, the much hyped The Substance.

The Substance stars Demi Moore, who won the Golden Globe best actress award this week, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid and is a stunning sophomore feature from Coralie. A truly award winning film that is remarkable achievement.

Coralie chats to us about how she got the film made:

Why it s 'Never Give up' kind of business.

How she had a champion in Eric Fellner from Working Title.

Making a intense and visceral watch.

Repeating theme, tone and getting the cast you want.

Demi Moore plays Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading Hollywood star who loses her job due to her age.Desperate to reclaim her youth and fame, she turns to a mysterious black market drug called "The Substance."This drug promises to create a younger, more perfect version of herself.

If you're a fan of body horror or psychological thrillers with a thought-provoking edge, "The Substance" will be up your alley. Just be prepared for some disturbing and intense scenes!

The Substance is OUT NOW!

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Showrunning, Directing and writing on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew with Jon Watts and Christopher Ford Dec 31, 2024

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Skeleton Crew showrunners Christopher Ford & Jon Watts chat with Dom Lenoir about their ace 'Goonies in Space' Star Wars spin off series.

They chat how they pitched the series, working on a Star Wars show and getting the tone right.

Phil Hawkins joins Giles Alderson and Dom for the intro and outro as they discuss the topics on today's show, working with,casting and directing children and the Film Term of the Week.

Skeleton Crew now on DISNEY +

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