The Filmmakers Podcast

This podcast is all about film-making and how to make them. From studio films to micro budget films and everything in between.

A podcast about how to make film and TV by filmmakers who actually make them. Interviewing guests from the film-making world from Indie film to Hollywood and everything in between. Hosts Giles Alderson (The Dare), Lucind

Latest Episode3/21/2023

The Business of Film Explained II : How and why you can be a filmmaker with Stephen Follows, Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins

Ep. 331

One the 2nd episode of our new strand on the filmmakers podcast called The Business of Film Explained we go deep in facts, stats, percentages and figures of film-making with film data researcher Stephen Follows and directors and producers Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins-We discuss how we got our films made.-Is there a typical route to becoming a film director-Why is their a gender equality in directors-Getting your film on Netflix and the benefits for filmmakers/-What percentage of directors do other roles (ie DoP, stunt co-ordinator ).-Films with more than one director.-And who will get more answers right? Giles or Phil?Do you have any questions for us for the next Business of Film Explained episode? Answer below or email thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.comStephen Follows is an established data researcher in the film industry, has been nominated at the British Independent Film Awards, and long-listed for a BAFTAStephen has produced over 100 short films and two features, Baseline and The Grind.Check his amazing website at https://stephenfollows.com/LINKS we discussedhttps://stephenfollows.com/how-many-films-does-the-average-director-make/ https://stephenfollows.com/become-film-director/https://stephenfollows.com/actor-directors/https://stephenfollows.com/do-writer-directors-make-better-movies-than-directors-who-dont-also-write/https://stephenfollows.com/do-more-experienced-directors-make-longer-movies/PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey

3/21/2023

The Business of Film Explained II : How and why you can be a filmmaker with Stephen Follows, Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins

Ep. 331

3/14/2023

From Shorts to a Netflix debut feature film with 'I Used To Be Famous' writer-director Eddie Sternberg

Ep. 330

On this lovely Tuesday, we chat with writer-director Eddie Sternberg! He chats with Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir about his filmmaking journey to get his debut feature film I used to be famous (2022) made. They discuss: - networking events- the thing about making shorts- balancing building a career and making a living- developing a feature script- getting I used to be famous made- pitching to Netflix- learnings from making the first feature- working with a neurodivergent cast Watch I USED TO BE FAMOUS on Netflix! Follow Eddie on Instagram & Twitter Get your tickets here: Much Ado | shakespearesisters (shakespeare-sisters.com)Triple Exposure Launch Tickets, Wed 22 Mar 2023 at 12:00 | Eventbrite Three Day Millionaire is OUT NOW in the UK on Prime and the USA and Canada and will be on NETFLIX UK now! Go watch & SUPPORT PATREON Big thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanJoin our Patreon The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced & written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey

3/10/2023

Making award winning indie 'Joyland' with director and writer Saim Sadiq

Ep. 329

On this Friday's show we talk to award winning writer and director Saim Sadiq on his Pakistani trans culture feature debut Joyland.Giles Alderson, Tori Butler-Hart & Matthew Butler-Hart chat with Saim about:-Where ideas come from-Pakistani film-making.-How he raised the finance.-Short to feature process-Trans culture, Patriarchy and creative desire.-His writing process and collaboration.-Why you need to be patient as a director-Editing process and why he shot the film in 4:3A patriarchal family yearn for the birth of a baby boy to continue the family line, while their youngest son secretly joins an erotic dance theatre and falls for an ambitious trans starlet.JOYLAND is out in UK cinemas now. For more information please head hereEVENTS & LINKSGet your tickets here:Triple Exposure Launch Tickets, Wed 22 Mar 2023 at 12:00 | EventbriteMuch Ado | shakespearesisters (shakespeare-sisters.com)Buy the Book Full to the Brim with Fizz, Ginger, and Fierce Determination A Modern Guide to Independent Film-making.WatchThree Day Millionaire is OUT NOW in the UK on Prime and the USA and Canada and will be on NETFLIX UK now! Go watch& SUPPORT PATREON Big thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanJoin our Patreon The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited & written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey

3/7/2023

Nathaniel Martello-White on going from acting to making your directing debut feature film on Netflix -The Strays

Ep. 328

On this week’s episode, we chat with writer, director, and actor Nathaniel Martello-White! He chats with Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir about his debut feature film The Strays (2023). They discuss: - acting to directing -pros & cons of collaborating with funding bodies- references- rehearsing for key sequences- shifting from actor to director- working with Netflix- screenwriting- making a psychological horror THE STRAYS is out now on Netflix! Get your tickets here:Much Ado | shakespearesisters (shakespeare-sisters.com)Triple Exposure Launch Tickets, Wed 22 Mar 2023 at 12:00 | Eventbrite Three Day Millionaire is OUT NOW in the UK on Prime and the USA and Canada and will be on NETFLIX UK now! Go watch& SUPPORT PATREON Big thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanJoin our Patreon The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted,produced & written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey

3/3/2023

How to make your film for under $1M with Mali Elfman director, writer and producer of NEXT EXIT

Ep. 327

On this weeks episode we chat with writer, producer and director Mali Elfman.Mali chats with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about her debut feature as a director NEXT EXIT.They discuss:-How she learnt to run and set and become a producer first-Benefits to writing your own script-Directing Karen Gillen-Film festivals and tips for attending-Why shooting in order worked for her-How worrying does not work-The stamina of a making a feature filmand how to make your film for under $1MNEXT EXIT is OUT now WATCH HERE Three Day Millionaire OUT NOW in the UK on Prime and the USA and Canada and will be on NETFLIX UK now! Go watch & SUPPORTPATREON Big thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanJoin our Patreon The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, written and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey

2/28/2023

Peyton Reed - Ant-Man: Quantumania director talks pitching, the Volume, working with stars, disappointments, successes and the MARVEL cinematic universe

Ep. 326

On this weeks episode is Peyton Reed! The Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania director chats with Giles Alderson about making the movie.They discuss-The Volume and filmming in a new space-Directing giants of the acting game-How he learnt film-making from making films and watching other directors work-The disappointments - Fantastic Four-Pitching to Marvel-Why you have to passionate about the project-Success and making mistakes-and why relationships with the crew is vitalAnt-man and The Wasp: Quantumania is OUT NOW in cinemasSUPPORT INDIE FILMThree Day Millionaire OUT NOW in the UK on Prime and the USA and Canada and will be on NETFLIX UK now! Go watch & SUPPORTManFish on Prime now https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0B8TJFZZ8/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rCinema for a Pound - https://princecharlescinema.com/PrinceCharlesCinema.dll/WhatsOn?f=25893799PATREON Big thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanJoin our Patreon The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, written and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey

2/24/2023

How to Make Netflix Original Comedy Horror films with Freaky, Happy Death Day, Disturbia, Paranormal Activity and We Have A Ghost director and writer Christopher Landon!

Ep. 325

How to Make Netflix Original Comedy Horror films with director and writer Christopher Landon!On this fabulous episode we chat to Freaky, Happy Death Day, Disturbia, Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse & Paranormal Activity 2,3 and 4 screenwriter and/or director dive deep into making horror films and comedy and a Netflix Original film with We Have A Ghost's director and screenwriter Christopher Landon!Chris chats with fellow director and screenwriter Giles Alderson about:-Jason Blum, making found footage and how Paranormal Activity came to him.-writing Disturbia and many others on spec-Blocking, One-ers, Unmotivated camera moves-How he got his first paid gig-Outlining scripts-Why casting is important-Turning down big movies &-Sticking to your guns as a filmmaker &-How he made he latest feature the comedy 'We Have a Ghost '.We Have A Ghost is available on NETFLIX now!Three Day Millionaire OUT NOW in the UK on Prime and the USA and Canada and will be on NETFLIX UK on Sat 25th February. Go watch & SUPPORTPATREON Big thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanJoin our Patreon The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey

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The Filmmakers Podcast

This podcast is all about film-making and how to make them. From studio films to micro budget films and everything in between.

The Business of Film Explained II : How and why you can be a filmmaker with Stephen Follows, Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins

The Business of Film Explained II : How and why you can be a filmmaker with Stephen Follows, Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins

From Shorts to a Netflix debut feature film with 'I Used To Be Famous' writer-director Eddie Sternberg

Making award winning indie 'Joyland' with director and writer Saim Sadiq

Nathaniel Martello-White on going from acting to making your directing debut feature film on Netflix -The Strays

How to make your film for under $1M with Mali Elfman director, writer and producer of NEXT EXIT

Peyton Reed - Ant-Man: Quantumania director talks pitching, the Volume, working with stars, disappointments, successes and the MARVEL cinematic universe

How to Make Netflix Original Comedy Horror films with Freaky, Happy Death Day, Disturbia, Paranormal Activity and We Have A Ghost director and writer Christopher Landon!

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