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IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit

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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

Director Cristian Munju ("4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days") uses his films to challenge audience's morals and sense of justice. In his newest film, the Palme d'Or winning "Fjord," Munjiu follows an immigrant Romanian family targeted by Norwegian child pro... more

The legendary screenwriter returns to the subject that won him an Oscar for "The Social Network," this time in the director's chair. Hear Sorkin explain how he tried to get David Fincher to direct, replacing Jesse Eisenberg with Jeremy Strong's inten... more

In his fourth film as writer and director, Chris Rock is coming out as a cinephile. In this conversation with IndieWire's Chris O'Falt, Rock shares his love for independent filmmakers like Alexander Payne and Noah Baumbach, and how he is trying to be... more

In a live edition of Filmmaker Toolkit, writer-director Walter Hill joins IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill at the American Cinematheque for a post-screening discussion of his action-comedy classic “48HRS.” Hill discusses casting Eddie Murphy, designing one o... more

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Recent Guests

Aaron Sorkin
Writer and director of The Social Reckoning
Self/Film Director
Episode: 'The Social Reckoning' Director Aaron Sorkin
Chris Rock
Actor, comedian, writer-director of Misty Green
Self
Episode: 'Misty Green' Director Chris Rock
Walter Hill
Writer-director of 48Hrs
Episode: '48HRS' Director Walter Hill
David Ayer
Director of Heart of the Beast
Episode: 'Heart of the Beast' Director David Ayer
John Wilson
Director of The History of Concrete
Director, The History of Concrete
Episode: 'The History of Concrete' Director John Wilson
Na Hong-jin
Director of Hope
Toolbox/IndieWire interviewee
Episode: 'Hope' Director Na Hong-jin
Michael Dinner
Director and Producer on Silo Season 3
Director, Silo
Episode: 'Silo' Director Michael Dinner
Ridley Scott
British film director and producer known for defining genre cinema
Episode: 'The Dog Stars' Director Ridley Scott
Matt Johnson
Director of Tony and Blackberry; known for Nirvanna the Band the Show
Independent film
Episode: ‘Tony’ Director Matt Johnson

Hosts

Sarah Shachat
Host of Filmmaker Toolkit on IndieWire; longtime interviewer and journalist.
Jim Hemphill
Host of IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit; veteran interviewer and filmmaker-focused host.
Chris O'Falt
Host of IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit; primary interviewer with deep industry knowledge.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 310 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.

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    the sunboat
    United Statesa year 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 Kingdom2 years 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 States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful questions and breadth of guests, though some wish for more female guests.
Generally positive about the depth of filmmaker conversations and the practical craft focus.

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#180
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#187
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Talking Points

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'48HRS' Director Walter Hill
Q: What do you think made the film hit so big and endure culturally?
Hill reasons that Eddie Murphy's star ascent, Nolte's rising profile, and the film's tension around race relations created an energy that resonated then and continues to draw interest and imitation, though many imitators missed the core tension of the originals.
'48HRS' Director Walter Hill
Q: What was the visual approach and why did you choose long lenses and a somewhat surreal yet grounded style?
Hill explains wanting to avoid a documentary feel, creating a distinct world with rough edges, fast pacing, and a balance between realism and stylized visuals to support the dialogue-driven moments.
'48HRS' Director Walter Hill
Q: How did you work with Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte to create chemistry on screen?
Hill notes Murphy's raw talent and improvisational energy, the need to treat the movie as an action piece with humor, and the dynamic of guiding actors to perform consistently across takes, including late-stage scheduling to maximize Murphy's strengths.
'48HRS' Director Walter Hill
Q: When did the project come to you and how close was the Roger Spottiswoode script to the movie we just saw?
Hill describes an evolving process from Larry Gordon's initial idea to multiple writers, a re-write for Clint Eastwood that didn't materialize, and eventually pairing with Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy, which steered the film toward its final form.
'The Social Reckoning' Director Aaron Sorkin
Q: Can you explain the decision-making process behind David Fincher's involvement and your own directing experience on the project?
David Fincher's involvement began with a long-standing creative relationship; his approach to pacing, performance, and camera work set a benchmark that influenced how I framed scenes, and his process—like rehearsing with a stopwatch and exact scene timing—pushed me to consider how direction intersects with how dialogue is written and performed.

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A thoughtful interview series that chats with top filmmakers, showrunners, and writers about the craft, decision-making, and collaboration behind film and TV. Episodes span directing, writing, production design, post, and the realities of bringing ambitious projects to life, from adapting source material to finishing touches in post. A standout is the emphasis on practical process—writing sprints, collaboration with editors, composers, and stunt teams, and the balance between creative risk and production constraints. Notable guests often sit at the intersection of artistry and industry leadership, offering actionable takeaways for peers and aspiring creators alike.

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7. Michael Dinner
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