
Brought to you by the Directors Guild of America, ”The Director’s Cut” will bring you the behind-the-scenes stories of today’s most talked about films. Each episode features a different director interviewed by one of their peers, leading to revealing conversations about the grueling, but rewarding process of bringing their films to life.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 581 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

Director Nia DaCosta discusses her new film, Hedda, with fellow Director Daniel Scheinert in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, she discusses her philosophies on adaptations and how that played into making this film, the im... more
Director Ira Sachs discusses his new film, Peter Hujar’s Day, with fellow DirectorBette Gordon in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, he discusses discovering the story beats from the original 35-page writing, being inventive w... more
Director David Michôd discusses his new film, Christy, with fellow Director John Lee Hancock in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses making a sports movie with the shadowing story of an abusive relationship ever ... more
Director Akinola Davies discusses his new film, My Father’s Shadow, with fellow Director Rachel Raimist in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses shooting on celluloid film to capture the beauty of Lagos, the exhau... more
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Thank you so much for posting these DGA special screening Q&A’s between directors for the public to enjoy. Great job.
Still amazed that this awesome podcast is not more widely well know especially by people in our industry. Invaluable for those working in the film & tv. Informative, funny and with a diverse range of interviewees too. It makes such a huge difference when the interviewer is immersed in the industry and it’s fascinating history as much as the guests. Keep up the fine work. A must listen 🙏🏼🎬❤️
When it comes to podcasts about the making of movies, this podcast is worth the try about the filmmaking process, what are the challenges and hurdles that come by, how they are overcome and what it is like being on the set with the cast and crew in the business. It is for anyone who wants to learn the details of the film business and what it means to be a filmmaker not just in mainstream films, but also documentary films, indies, and episodic television shows is covered as well.
So many gems shared in every episode. Grateful for the directors’ generosity in giving insight into their process + craft.
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Featuring a series of engaging conversations with accomplished directors, this show offers an insider's look into the filmmaking process, covering a broad range of topics from storytelling techniques to personal anecdotes. Each episode includes unique perspectives on various films, touching on themes such as family dynamics, moral dilemmas, and the challenges of working with diverse casts. The show is particularly noteworthy for its format, where directors interview each other, fostering an environment of candid discussion that resonates with industry professionals and film enthusiasts alike.
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