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IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit

Chris O'Falt
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HBO
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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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Latest Episodes

A favorite guest on the Filmmaker Toolkit, the director of "The Green Knight" and "A Ghost Story" is back with his newest original film. Lowery explains how "Mother Mary" began as a writing exercise and developed into a lurid pop fantasy, and discuss... more

American filmmaker Julia Loktev, born in the Soviet Union, returned to Moscow in 2021 to make a documentary on the persistence of independent journalism in Putin’s Russia, only to find herself documenting its death in real time as Russia invades Ukr... more

Directors Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, also known as the comedy duo BriTANicK, join IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill to talk about their new Hulu “Pizza Movie, which elevates lowbrow comedy to high art with its meticulous sense of visual design and struc... more

Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, better known as Radio Silence, join IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill to talk about their new film “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.” A sequel to the 2019 thriller “Ready or Not,” “Ready or Not 2” takes the story... more

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Recent Guests

David Lowery
Director of A Ghost Story, The Green Knight, Peter Pan and Wendy, Mother Mary (subject of episode)
Director
Episode: "Mother Mary" Director David Lowery
Julia Loktev
Filmmaker and director of My Undesirable Friends
Self/Filmmaker
Episode: 'My Undesirable Friends' Director Julia Loktev
Brian McElhaney
Part of BriTANicK sketch duo
BriTANicK
Episode: 'Pizza Movie' Directors Brian McElhaney & Nick Kocher (BriTANicK)
Nick Kocher
Part of BriTANicK sketch duo
BriTANicK
Episode: 'Pizza Movie' Directors Brian McElhaney & Nick Kocher (BriTANicK)
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
Director, part of the Radio Silence duo
Radio Silence
Episode: 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett
Tyler Gillett
Director, part of the Radio Silence duo
Radio Silence
Episode: 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Writer and director of The Bride
The Bride (film project)
Episode: 'The Bride!' Director Maggie Gyllenhaal
Mickey Down
Co-creator, Industry
HBO/Industry
Episode: 'Industry' Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay
Konrad Kay
Co-creator, Industry
HBO/Industry
Episode: 'Industry' Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay

Host

Chris O'Falt
Host and interviewer experienced in examining the creative processes of filmmakers.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 305 ratings
  • Don’t download

    I downloaded one episode of this podcast and now cannot get it to delete from my library. I listen to podcasts all the time and I know how the app works. This one refuses to go away and I regret downloading it. Apple won’t respond to the issue. Maybe the podcast makers will help.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    the sunboat
    United States7 months ago
  • Indiewire best in the game

    Always a worthwhile and quality listen. They’re not chasing volume or clicks, just quality and you notice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    great lakes matt
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent interviews

    This is a great concise and straight to the point podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KirkSandall
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Jonathan Glazer

    Fascinating interview! Understanding Glazer’s view is critical when watching this movie. Upends the whole holocaust trope.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    newsjunqui
    United States2 years ago
  • Top Level Interviewers

    You all always ask the right questions. Appreciate the thoughtfulness + preparation you bring to the interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    La Escuelita
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Quality interviews with thoughtful, engaging questions.
Listeners appreciate the depth of insight into filmmaking processes.
Diverse and interesting range of guests, but female representation has been noted as low.
There are concerns regarding audio quality in several episodes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#66
New Zealand/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#156
India/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#178
Poland/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#222
Singapore/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#246
South Africa/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"Mother Mary" Director David Lowery
Q: How did you approach casting and working with Michaela Coel and Anne Hathaway for Mother Mary?
Michaela Coel was pursued for both roles and ultimately we settled on her for the project's core energy, while Anne Hathaway developed the music with the team to fit the character, bringing a deeply personal, performative dimension to the songs.
"Mother Mary" Director David Lowery
Q: Is it true that the film started as a two-actor in a room concept before expanding into a larger musical?
Yes, the idea began as a simple, dialogue-driven two-hander, which then grew into a fuller, more spectacular gothic horror musical as the project evolved.
'Pizza Movie' Directors Brian McElhaney & Nick Kocher (BriTANicK)
Q: How did you approach casting for the two leads and ensure their chemistry?
They auditioned many actors, did chemistry reads, and ultimately settled on performers who could convincingly play the best friends while also offering surprising range; the on‑set chemistry confirmed the choice and shaped the film's tone.
'My Undesirable Friends' Director Julia Loktev
Q: How did the project begin and evolve in response to real-world events?
The project started as a study of journalists branded as foreign agents, but the full-scale invasion of Ukraine shifted it into a chronicle of a community forced to flee and adapt under an unprecedented crackdown, transforming the film's trajectory.
'Wicked: For Good' Director Jon M. Chu
Q: What were the practical considerations of shooting two parts together, and how did that affect design, color, and collaboration across the crew?
The director shares that while there was a logistical rationale for filming concurrently, the approach actually helped the production by forcing early alignment on color stories, design, and performance arcs. They used a 'war room' and the color script to keep the two parts coherent, allowing the team to react and evolve together rather than sticking to a rigid pre-plan.

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5. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
6. Tyler Gillett
7. Maggie Gyllenhaal
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