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The Filmmakers Podcast is produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson

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Black Dog: The Making of an independent masterpiece with George Jaques and Ken Petrie. Aug 19, 2024

Show notes

On this weeks episode we chat with up and

coming director and writer George Jaques and his producing partner Ken Petrie

about their recently released indie feature film Black Dog.

They talk with Giles Alderson and Dom

Lenoir about raising funds, getting sales agents on board, the casting process

and making your debut feature.

They also talk about:

Filming in water.

Getting Producers attached.

How George started a production company at

16 and why he wanted to make movies.

Why Ken, an experienced producer came on

board and into George’s world.

Making 3 ambitious shorts in one week!

Being prepared and organised.

George talks film directing tips and

techniques, rehearsals , cameras and lenses.

Ken gives some great advice on working on a

film set and unlocking peoples potential.

And they discuss getting a great producer

in Ian Sharp and Exec Producer David Parfitt on board.

Black Dog stars Jamie Flatters, Keenan Munn-Francis, Nicholas Pinnock, Paul Kaye, Ruby Stokes, Hattie Morahan, Jason Flemyng and Leanne Best is out now!

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Karen Newman

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Ted Lasso, Scrubs and Bad Monkey writer & exec Bill Lawrence and actress Michelle Monaghan Aug 13, 2024

Show notes

Actress Michelle Monaghan (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Mission Impossible) & writer and exec producer Bill Lawrence (Scrubs, Ted Lasso) join Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to talk making their new series Bad Monkey.

Michelle talks acting, improv, working with Vince Vaughn, the difference between directors and how to cope and gives some great acting advice.

Bill Lawrence goes deep into why he writes, his process, why he got fired from writing on Friends. We talk Ted Lasso, Scrubs and what it takes to make a hit TV show.

And we talk with both Michelle and Bill about Bad Monkey, Apple TV's new comedy starring Vaughn as a former Miami detective investigating the mysterious appearance of a severed arm.

Bad Monkey on Apple TV

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NO Crew! NO Problem! How to make a microbudget indie feature with Stephanie Lynn and Bryden Lando 'Aloha Also Means Goodbye' Aug 06, 2024

Show notes

This week we chat with filmmakers Stephanie Lynn and Bryden Lando about making their micro budget indie film 'Aloha Also Means Goodbye' with a one man rig and no crew.

Husband and wife team Stephanie and Bryden sat down with hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to chat making their feature and the trials and tribulations of doing so.

They talk:

Shooting where you know (Hawaii)

Having a small cast.

Buying your own equipment.

Learning as go.

Gettng favours and controlling the narrative.

How to make a film with no crew and how you can too

And the mistakes they made along the way.

Getting the film distributed and seen.

Aloha Also Means Goodbye is OUT NOW

Trailer:

Watch Link:

https://geni.us/AlohaAlsoMeansGoodbye

Aloha Instagram:

@alohaalsomeansgoodbye

Personal Instagrams:

@stephanielynnofficial

@brydenlando

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Karen Newman

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How to Make a Netflix dystopian thriller with 'The Kitchen' Director Kibwe Tavares & Producer Dan Emmerson Jul 30, 2024

Show notes

Join us on this special episode as we chat with producer Daniel Emmerson and director Kibwe Tavares as they chat their Netflix movie The Kitchen.

The Kitchen written and co directed by Oscar Winner Daniel Kaluuya is out now on NETFLIX.

Daniel Emmerson who's previous movies were Calm with Horses and Scrapper talks about his producing background and how The Kitchen was a ten year marathon to get made via the Sundance Labs and Film 4 before landing with Netflix.

Kibwe Tavares talks about moving from short films to feature debut, co directing with Daniel Kaluuya, how he worked with his cast, his vision and belief in the film to stick with it over the ten year development process.

LINKS

PUNCHING BAG

Support Rob Ayling and the crowdfunder for his short film on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1095957799/punching-bag

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Big thank you to:

Serena Gardner

Mark Hammett

Lee Hutchings

Marli J Monroe

Karen Newman

Want 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!

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CREDITS

The Filmmakers Podcast is produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson

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How to make a Hit Movie for a streaming channel -The Making of 'Robin and the Hoods' with director Phil Hawkins Jul 23, 2024

Show notes

Want to make a Streaming hit movie (for Sky Cinema or others) then you can't go wrong by listening to this feature length episode masterclass with regular filmmakers podcast host and successful indie filmmaker Phil Hawkins who joins us to chat with new movie 'Robin and the Hoods'.

Phil Hawkins, who is know for Prancer: A Christmas Tale and Star Wars Origins sits down for well deserved and well publicised natter with hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to talk Arrows, Rob Hood, directing kids and working with Oscar winners in his latest action adventure feature film Robin and the Hoods which is released on Sky Cinema this Friday 26th July!

Phil chats with Giles and Dom about:

Fantasy filmmaking and directing style.

Cool Production values.

Wipes, reveals and metaphors.

How he got the job.

His pitching process.

Why you should have a commitment to your vision.

Tones, lenses, shots lists, visual bibles and blocking plans.

Stamina and endurance on set.

Robin and the Hoods is out on Friday 26th July on Sky Cinemas.

Watch Phil's work here https://philm.co.uk/

LINKS

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Big thank you to:

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Lee Hutchings

Marli J Monroe

Karen Newman

Want 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!

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CREDITS

The Filmmakers Podcast is produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson

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Theme Music by John J. Harvey

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Twisters - Ashley Jay Sandberg on rising up the ranks from Assistant to Exec Producer and getting your studio movie greenlit Jul 15, 2024

Show notes

On this weeks episode we pretty much go from the mail room to Assisting to Exec Producing one of this summers soon to be biggest hit 'Twisters'. Well, we don't but Ashley Jay Sandberg does as she sits and chats to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir all about the twists and turns to her huge rise to Exec Producer at Kennedy/Marshal and working with Spielberg.

Ashley also discusses:

Problem Solving in prep.

How to talk to people you look up to.

How you get in the running for making a studio movie and how to get one made.

How to make a script or package sell-able.

Test screening, budgets, strikes and releases.

Twisters is OUT this Wed 17th July 2024 in cinemas around the UK.

LINKS

Check out and support Keep Young and Beautiful (greenlit.com)

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Lee Hutchings

Marli J Monroe

Karen Newman

Want 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!

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CREDITS

The Filmmakers Podcast is produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson

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Theme Music by John J. Harvey

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Cinematography Masterclass with 'Lola' DOP Oona Menges Jul 08, 2024

Show notes

Today, hosts Giles Alderson and Andrew Rodger welcome cinematographer Oona Menges to the show. They sat down to chat all about her latest feature film Lola as well as:

her career path
the pros and cons of virtual production
shooting on film
building trust
the importance of prep
working with archival footage
lighting with reflectors
and so much more!

LOLA is out now | Trailer

1940, Thom and Mars have built a machine, LOLA, that can intercept radio and TV broadcasts from the future. Unknown to them sharing these broadcasts the devastating changes it will have on the future of the world but to them also.

LINKS

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Big thank you to:

Serena Gardner

Mark Hammett

Lee Hutchings

Marli J Monroe

Karen Newman

Want 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!

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CREDITS

The Filmmakers Podcast is produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson

Edited by @tobiasvees

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Making Comedy Indie Films starring Samuel L. Jackson & Uma Thurman with 'The Kill Room' director Nicol Paone Jul 01, 2024

Show notes

In today's episode, host Dom Lenoir welcomes director Nicol Paone to the show! Nicol has just released an indie film called The Kill Room (2023) starring Joe Manganiello, Uma Thurman, and Samuel L. Jackson and is here to tell you all about

how Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson got involved
directing A-List stars
the importance of networking
the making of The Kill Room
and so much more!

THE KILL ROOM is out now | Trailer

A hitman, his boss, an art dealer and a money-laundering scheme that accidentally turns the assassin into an overnight avant-garde sensation, one that forces her to play the art world against the underworld.

And don't forget to follow DiiiirrrDomLenoir on social media:

Twitter/X: @DirDomLenoir

Instagram: @directordomlenoir

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Karen Newman

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CREDITS

The Filmmakers Podcast is produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson

Edited by @tobiasvees

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Theme Music by John J. Harvey

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The Bikeriders : Producing & Directing masterclass with Sarah Green and Jeff Nichols Jun 25, 2024

Show notes

Today on the show, we welcome producer Sarah Green and one of Dom's favourite writer-directors, Jeff Nichols. Both have had an amazing career so far. Sarah has worked with legendary director Terrence Malick on films such as The Tree of Life (2011) or Knight of Cups (2015) and also produced most of Jeff's films, including Mud (2012), Midnight Special (2016), and now, The Bikeriders (2024), starring Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Michael Shannon, only to name a few. Hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sat down with Sarah and Jeff to talk all about

the difficulties of producing The Bikeriders
the difference between working with Terrence Malick and Jeff Nichols
how to find the right project
Jeff's filmmaking career
tips and tricks for producers, directors and writers
and so much more!

THE BIKERIDERS is out in cinema NOW | Trailer

After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, a member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.

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