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IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit

Chris O'Falt
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Occupied City
Masters Of the Air
The Color Purple
Saltburn
Pixar
Nazi Occupation
Holocaust
Zone Of Interest
Wanted Man
Documentary Filmmaking
Animation
Identity and Culture
New York City
Amsterdam
Going To Mars: the Nikki Giovanni Project
Killers Of the Flower Moon
Martin Scorsese
Alice Walker
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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

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

Maggie Gyllenhaal is back on the Filmmaker Toolkit and bigger than ever for her second feature, a reimagining of The Bride of Frankenstein with a blend of genres, 1930s-style musical numbers, and a focused feminine rage. Maggie talked about the world... more

The hit HBO drama "Industry" just dropped its season 4 finale last night, and we have creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay on the Filmmaker's Toolkit to break it all down. They discuss turning the series into a conspiracy thriller this season, incredi... more

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Recent Guests

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
Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Cinematographer of Sinners and candidate for an Oscar nomination for Best Cinematography.
Episode: 'Sinners' Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Richard Baneham
Executive Producer and Visual Effects Supervisor
Wētā FX
Episode: The VFX of 'Avatar Fire & Ash' with Richard Baneham and Eric Saindon
Eric Saindon
Senior Visual Effects Supervisor
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Paul Feig
Director and filmmaker known for his work on comedies and thrillers.
Director of The Housemaid
Episode: 'The Housemaid' Director Paul Feig

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 States10 months 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.

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#240
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#16
Brazil/TV & Film
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#144
India/TV & Film
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#154
South Africa/TV & Film
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#168
Poland/TV & Film
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#175
Denmark/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

'The Bride!' Director Maggie Gyllenhaal
Q: Can you describe how collaboration shaped the final look and feel of the movie?
Collaborating with my editor and cinematographer was essential; we continuously tested and challenged ideas, which helped balance the visual language with the emotional truth of the story.
'The Bride!' Director Maggie Gyllenhaal
Q: How did you approach Mary Shelley's voice within the film?
Mary Shelley became a wild, ongoing fantasy in the script, a provocateur who allowed the characters' inner complexity to surface, while also becoming a touchstone for the emotional and ethical questions the film raises.
'The Bride!' Director Maggie Gyllenhaal
Q: What drew you to the musicals of the 1930s?
I was drawn to the contrast between Frank's isolation and a world of exuberant, public performance, using 1930s musical numbers to illuminate a one-sided relationship and to place the monster within a glamorous, historical context.
'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett
Q: So that puts you in a very different spot. And I'm wondering how that informed the approach you guys had to take coming in to do the sequel, where you want to deliver the satisfactions of the first movie, but you're coming from a totally different place?
They explain shifting from a mystery to a realworld scenario, expanding the emotional core, and recalibrating the tone to balance horror, comedy, and drama while preserving the essence of the original.
Baz Luhrmann Found Lost Elvis Footage and Turned It Into a Dreamscape
Q: Did you think you could have made this movie five years ago?
Technological advancements have made it possible to create such immersive films that weren't feasible a few years back.

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