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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

A new Yorgos Lanthimos film is always an event at IndieWire, and 'Bugonia' might be his most topical and direct one yet. Yorgos digs into the key decisions that make this tense character piece feel so large in scope (including shooting in a small bas... more

Writer and director Nia DaCosta joins IndieWire's Sarah Shachat to dive deep into her 1950s-set adaptation of Hedda Gabler. DaCosta explains how the film's lush look and sound came from years of building her team, and how the brilliance of the lead p... more

Director Scott Cooper sat down for a revealing and personal conversation about helming this anticipated and highly scrutinized biopic. Cooper talks about Bruce Springsteen's intense involvement in the film, making a movie that felt as raw as Nebraska... more

An IndieWire favorite, director Kelly Reichardt returns to Toolkit with her new film The Mastermind. Reichardt told us about working with Josh O'Connor, putting her own spin on the heist genre, and the cast-and-crew road trip it took to get the movie... more

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Recent Guests

Kelly Reichardt
Director known for her unique storytelling in independent cinema
Episode: 'The Mastermind' Director Kelly Reichardt
Stephanie Jenkins
Nonfiction filmmaker and co-founder of the Archival Producers Alliance (APA)
Archival Producers Alliance
Episode: Using AI in Documentary Filmmaking with Stephanie Jenkins, APA Founder
Rob Reiner
Director, actor, and writer, known for his work in film and television including This is Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally.
Episode: 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' Director Rob Reiner
Michael Shanks
Australian writer-director known for his debut feature film Together.
Episode: 'Together' Director Michael Shanks
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
Director and co-writer of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'
Episode: 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
Eva Victor
Writer, director, and star of the film 'Sorry Baby'
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Episode: 'Sorry Baby' Director Eva Victor
Yana Gorskaya
Director, editor, and executive producer of "What We Do In The Shadows".
Episode: 'What We Do In The Shadows' Director Yana Gorskaya
Dea Kulumbegashvili
Director of the film 'April'
Episode: 'April' Director Dea Kulumbegashvili
Diego Luna
Actor and Executive Producer of 'Andor'
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Episode: 'Andor' Star and EP Diego Luna

Hosts

Jim Hemphill
Features Writer for IndieWire
Chris O'Fault
Host of IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 295 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
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    the sunboat
    United States2 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 States5 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 Statesa year 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

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The interviews provide a concise and clear understanding of the filmmaking process.
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Positive feedback on the diverse range of guests and the insights they provide regarding film and TV creation.
Always a worthwhile and quality listen focused on quality over volume.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

'The Mastermind' Director Kelly Reichardt
Q: How do you think the character's background plays into his decisions throughout the film?
The character is portrayed as rebelling against his middle-class life, influenced by the political energy of the time, making choices reflective of that disillusionment.
'The Mastermind' Director Kelly Reichardt
Q: What were some of the interesting things that you were researching or sitting with as part of creating the script?
The 50th year anniversary of teenagers involved in a 1972 heist in Worcester, Massachusetts sparked her interest, especially since one of the individuals had connections to musicians she knew.
'Roofman' Director Derek Cianfrance
Q: At what point in the process did you start thinking about him and what were your initial conversations with him like?
Cianfrance highlights that after three years of research, he met with Channing Tatum, focusing not on the film but on getting to know him as a person, which ultimately shaped the film's direction.
'Roofman' Director Derek Cianfrance
Q: What were those conversations like and how did they inform the approach you took?
Cianfrance emphasizes that conversations with Jeff Manchester provided insights into the character's complexities, focusing on his contradictions and the warmth in his humanity, which shaped the film's perspective.
'Good Boy' Director Ben Leonberg (and his dog Indy!)
Q: How did you manage the sound design for good boy since Indie doesn't speak?
The sound design was crucial since we couldn't convey dialogue; we had to build the entire soundscape in post-production to match Indie's non-verbal performances.

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What is IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers a platform for insightful conversations with a variety of filmmakers and television creators, focusing on their unique processes and approaches to storytelling. Episodes frequently touch on topics such as screenwriting, cinematography, directorial methods, and the nuances of filmmaking, allowing listeners to gain a deeper appreciation of the craft. Notable discussions include the implications of AI in screenwriting, the intricacies of directing episodic TV, and the collaborative experience of filmmaking collectives, providing invaluable resources and perspectives for aspiring filmmakers and enthusiasts alike. Unique experiences shared by creators often highlight the balance between artistic integrity and commercial consider... more

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