The Filmmakers Podcast

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'Aftersun' Casting Director Lucy Pardee on working with directors, casting and actors Feb 10, 2023

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Extra special mini episode for you as we are joined by AFTERSUN casting director Lucy Pardee

Lucy has not only been BAFTA nominated for casting Aftersun but has also cast the BAFTA winning Rocks, Perfect 10 and American Honey to name a few.

She chats with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about:

What she looks for in a young actor

Street Casting

Working with directors

Why directors need to be open minded

How to get known by Casting directors

And what actors can bring to a room / zoom.

Aftersun is out now on Mubi and Prime NOW

Join us on Friday as we talk with Aftersun casting director Lucy Pardee

Links

Three Day Millionaire OUT NOW in the UK and will be released in the USA and Canada on21st February

Much A Do screening 25th February – Prince Charles cinema

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Charlotte Wells - 'Aftersun' director and writer on how she made her BAFTA winning debut feature film Feb 07, 2023

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Charlotte Wells joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir on this weeks episode to talk about her remarkable debut feature film Aftersun

On the podcast we talk:

Structuring an unstructured film

Street Casting

Working with her actors on set

Developing a relationship with her DoP

Her writing process and why it took eight years to get Aftersun made.

Aftersun has been nominated for the below BAFTAs:

Best British Film
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer – Charlotte Wells
Leading Actor – Paul Mescal
Casting – Lucy Pardee

And nominated for the below Academy Award

.Leading Actor - Paul Mescal

Aftersun is out now on Mubi and Prime NOW

Join us on Friday as we talk with Aftersun casting director Lucy Pardee

Links

Three Day Millionaire OUT NOW

Will be released in the USA and Canada on21st February

Much A Do screening 25th February - Prince Charles cinema

Big thank you to:

Lee Hutchings

Marli J Monroe

Karen Newman

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

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'The Whale' - screenwriter Samuel D Hunter on making his Oscar and Bafta nominated debut feature Jan 31, 2023

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Samuel D Hunter on writing 'The Whale'. He sits down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to chat:

Adapting his own play into a feature screenplay

Creating characters

Working on dialogue

Brendan Fraser and Sadie Sink

& working with director Darren Aronofsky

The Whale is our in cinemas on Friday 3rd February

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Speilberg & The Fabelmans' producer Kristie Macosko Krieger on going from Stephen's assistant to being a three time Oscar nominated film producer Jan 24, 2023

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Kristie Macosko Krieger who produces movies for and with Stephen Spielberg sits down for a chat with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about making the Golden Globe winning The Fabelmans!

Kristie is an American film producer and is a longtime associate of Steven Spielberg at DreamWorks/ Amblin Partners. Her works include such titles as; The Last Days (1998), A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Minority Report, Catch Me If You Can, War of the Worlds, Flags of Our Fathers, Letters from Iwo Jima, Hereafter, True Grit, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, War Horse, Lincoln. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture — Bridge of Spies, Best Picture — The Post & Best Picture — West Side Story (2021) and produced The Fabelmans.

On the episode we talk about:

Working with Mr Spielberg

What she looks for as a producer at Amblin

How she went from an assistant to an Oscar nominated producer

and making The Fabelmans - in cinemas this Friday 27th January

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Enys Men - Making Bafta winning BFI films with Mark Jenkin. Jan 17, 2023

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BAFTA and BIFA winning director Mark Jenkin talks to Giles Alderson on this weeks episode about making his films and they dive deep into shooting on 16mm film and his latest feature, Enys Men which is OUT NOW!

One of the most exciting filmmakers working in the UK today. Mark has been showered with praise for his BAFTA-winning feature film 'BAIT'. A native son of Cornwall, Mark Jenkin is a British director, editor, screenwriter, cinematographer and producer.

ENYS MEN is in cinemas now. The Cinematic DNA of ENYS MEN season [curated by director Mark Jenkin] runs at BFI Southbank until 31 January with selected films and Jenkin’s shorts collection available on BFI Player now.

ENYS MEN will be released on Blu-ray/DVD and BFI Player on 1 May. The ENYS MEN Original Score by Mark Jenkin is out now digitally via Invada Records and released on vinyl on 24 February.

On the episode Giles and Mark talk about:

-The success Bait

-Why they brought on film4 to finance Enys Men

-Why he shoot on film not digital

-Inspiration & passion

-Why most of edit decisions are made before the shoot or on set

-And why simplicity on set is key

Mark was previously on the filmmakers podcast recorded at Dirt in the Gate's LIVE screening and Q&A chat for the BAIT.

You can listen to that here https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/bait-how-to-make-a-bafta-nominated-indie-film-on-16mm-live-qa-with-director-cinematographer-writer-mark-jenkin/

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

Edited by @tobiasvees

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'The Business of Film Explained' with Stephen Follows, Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins Jan 10, 2023

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What percentage of directors, producers and writers make more than one feature film.

The first in a new strand of episodes on the business of film wonderfully called 'The Business of Film Explained'.

The fabulous Stephen Follows joins Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins to talk facts and figures of the film industry to help you, the filmmaker understand why certain films do well and others don't by crunching the numbers of films and filmmakers.

In this episode we ask the question What percentage of directors, producers and writers make more than one feature film.

We go in depth into the the numbers and also discuss:

Is it a failure or not if you don't make a second film?

Why you should be a 'verb' not a 'noun'.

Is it harder to get a second screenwriter credit within five years?

Knowing your worth in the film industry

What is financial success?

& does failure exist?

Do you have any questions for us for the next Business of Film Explained episode? Answer below or email thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com

Stephen Follows

Stephen is an established data researcher in the film industry whose work has been featured in the New York Times, The Times and many more and he runs the fabulous website stephenfollows.com where you can find pages and pages of filmmaking facts and figures.

Stephen has taught at major film schools and his script-writing has won Virgin Media Shorts, the Reed Film Competition and IVCA awards; has been nominated at the British Independent Film Awards, and long-listed for a BAFTA

Stephen has produced over 100 short films and two features, Baseline and The Grind.

Further LINKS

https://stephenfollows.com/how-many-films-does-the-average-director-make/

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

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How to go from short film to your feature debut as a team with director Sam Bradford & writer, producers and actors Kyla Frye and Sam Benjamin Jan 04, 2023

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Giles Alderson chats with filmmakers Sam Bradford, Kyla Frye and Sam Benjamin about their heist feature The Pay Day.

They discuss going from short film to making your feature film debut as a team.

-How music can be used as a unlocking mechanism to finding characters.

-How they wrote The Pay Day, from structure to working as a trio

-Parents going back to work and making it. Raising finance and speaking to investors.

-The importance of clearances before shooting .

-AND Having belief and why you should JUMP IN and get it made what ever obstacles get thrown at you.

You can find The Pay Day on Amazon Prime, Sky, Apple and many other platforms.

The Pay Day

A broke and frustrated IT technician decides to embark on a one woman heist to steal valuable data worth millions on the black market.

Directed by Sam Bradford

Produced written and starring Kyla Frye & Sam Benjamin

WATCH: 'Double Cross' on Amazon Prime Video http://amzn.eu/eo1ccpj

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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?

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Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com

CREDITS

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

Edited by @tobiasvees

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Marketing Huw Siddle

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XMAS SPECIAL: FILM QUIZ & LOOKING BACK ON 2022 WITH THE FILMMAKER’S PODCAST HOSTS Dec 27, 2022

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It’s Christmas! That’s why we have our annual Christmas quiz for you! Who will win this year and get another Blu-ray of Giles’ The Dare? And obviously, we look back on 2022. What a year that was!

Some things we talk about are:

- our favourite films of the year

- what has changed in the industry in 2022

- rising stars

- how to keep focus in tough times & mental health

- learnings from 2022 & advice for 2023

Featuring the legends, Giles Alderson, Phil Hawkins, Dom Lenoir, Ian Sharp, Kalli Pasqualucci & Tobias Vees. Sit back, relax and join us in our madness!

EPISODE LINKS

Don’t miss our top episodes of this year:

Top Gun: Maverick - Directing a Hollywood Blockbuster starring Tom Cruise with Joseph Kosinski - The Filmmakers Podcast

Stephen Fry on Harry Potter, Acting, Directing, and Mental Health - The Filmmakers Podcast

Sir Ian McKellen on Acting in Film & Theatre, Producing, Directors & his Career - The Filmmakers Podcast

How to make a critically acclaimed debut feature, The Novice with Lauren Hadaway - The Filmmakers Podcast

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Big thank you to:

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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Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com

CREDITS

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

Edited by @tobiasvees

Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep

Marketing Huw Siddle

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Spirited: Making a Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds & Octavia Spencer starring Musical with writer/director Sean Anders Dec 20, 2022

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In our last episode before Christmas, hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir welcome writer/director Sean Anders. He is the man behind films such as Sex Drive (2008), Horrible Bosses 2 (2014), and Daddy’s Home 1 & 2 (2015/2017). Now he’s back with his Apple TV+ production Spirited (2022), a comedy Christmas musical, starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer.

In our conversation, Sean chats about

· his filmmaking journey

· getting an agent

· working with higher budgets

· what makes a good line producer

· Spirited: writing & shooting a musical

· getting the cast together

· working with Apple TV+

· how comedy has changed over time

· tips & tricks on how to become a better filmmaker

… and on Patreon, he talks about

· shooting a Christmas film

· his learning as a director

We had a hilarious conversation with Shawn – he shared lots of funny anecdotes and brilliant filmmaking wisdom. So, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat with Sean Anders.

SPIRITED is out now!

A musical version of Charles Dickens's story of a miserly misanthrope who is taken on a magical journey.

EPISODE LINKS

Watch Spirited | TRAILER

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Story Creation & Leadership with Inside Out, Up, Cars 2 creative director Shawn Krause Dec 16, 2022

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On today’s Friday special, hosts Dom Lenoir & Tobias Vees welcome a man who has worked on your favourite animation films in the last 20 years – animator & story creator Shawn Krause. He has worked at Pixar since their early days – his filmography includes masterpieces such as Finding Nemo (2003), Cars (2006), Up (2009), Cars 2 (2011), Inside Out (2015), Incredibles 2 (2018), only to name a few. In 2020, he joined the newly formed animation studio Spire as a creative director.

In our conversation, Shawn chats about

· starting a new studio

· storyboarding

· difference between live-action & animation

· learnings from Disney & Pixar

· favourite movie moments in his work

· leadership

· career paths in animation

… and on Patreon, he talks about

· distribution

· influences and getting into animation

Shawn gave a very interesting insight into the world of animation. Nothing you want to miss! So sit back, relax and listen to our lovely chat with Shawn Krause.

EPISODE LINKS

Check out Spire Animation Studios

PATREON

Big thank you to:

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! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community!

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CREDITS

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