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The Filmmakers Podcast

Giles Alderson
Filmmaking
Film Production
Film Festivals
Netflix
Cinematography
Independent Film
Indie Film
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Comedy
Cannes Film Festival
Indie Filmmaking
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Bob Marley
Drew Hancock
Hollywood
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A podcast about how to make film and TV by filmmakers who actually make them. Interviewing guests from the film-making world from Indie film to Hollywood and everything in between. Hosts Giles Alderson (The Dare), Dom Lenoir (Winter Ridge) Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar (Wolves of War), Tori & Matthew Butler-Hart (Two Down), Phil Hawkins (Prancer: A Christmas Tale), Stephen Follows (Film Data Analyst), Ch... more

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Latest Episodes

How to Direct A-List Talent: Ol Parker on Rom-Coms, Rejection & Set Etiquette

How do you maintain your creative voice while directing some of the biggest movie stars on the planet? This week, Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit down with Hollywood hit... more

Filmmakers! Welcome back to a very special Business of Film edition of The Filmmakers Podcast. Today, we are cutting through the absolute nonsense and delivering a survival guide for how to fund, produce, and sell an independent film in the current m... more

From Oscar Gold to Fiction Filmmaking: Daniel Roher on Tuner

How do you follow up winning an Academy Award? If you are Daniel Roher (Navalny), you resist the pressure to stay in your lane, take a leaf out of Bob Dylan’s book, and make a massive leap... more

The Making of RIVALS: Cast & Creators on the Disney+ Smash Hit

Grab your shoulder pads and pour a glass of champagne! This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, we are doing a massive takeover of the show everyone is talking about: the phenomenal Disney+ ... more

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Recent Guests

Hilary Shakespeare
Director, writer and producer; part of The Shakespeare Sisters
The Shakespeare Sisters
Episode: Business of Film: The New Rules of Film Financing: AI, Gen Z, and Getting Your Movie Made | What we learnt from Cannes and What Movie Distributors Actually Want!
Dom Lenoir
British film director and producer; staple guest and panelist
Independent film
Episode: Business of Film: The New Rules of Film Financing: AI, Gen Z, and Getting Your Movie Made | What we learnt from Cannes and What Movie Distributors Actually Want!
Stephen Follows
Film industry analyst, data researcher, and screenwriter
Quantify and film industry analysis
Episode: Business of Film: The New Rules of Film Financing: AI, Gen Z, and Getting Your Movie Made | What we learnt from Cannes and What Movie Distributors Actually Want!
Dimo Alexandrov
Distribution executive with experience at New Boyana and Quantify Sales
Quantify Sales / New Boyana
Episode: Business of Film: The New Rules of Film Financing: AI, Gen Z, and Getting Your Movie Made | What we learnt from Cannes and What Movie Distributors Actually Want!
Daniel Roher
Director, Navalny and Tuner
Black Bear Pictures (production/financing context mentioned)
Episode: From Shorts to Docs to Features with Oscar Winner Daniel Roher on Directing Leo Woodall & Dustin Hoffman in 'Tuner'
Katherine Parkinson
Actress (Lizzie Vereker)
The Filmmakers Podcast guest
Episode: The Making of RIVALS: Mega-Episode with Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Katherine Parkinson, Bella Maclean & diretor Elliot Hegarty & writer Laura Wade on the Disney+ Hit
Lisa McGrillis
Actress (Valerie Jones)
The Filmmakers Podcast guest
Episode: The Making of RIVALS: Mega-Episode with Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Katherine Parkinson, Bella Maclean & diretor Elliot Hegarty & writer Laura Wade on the Disney+ Hit
Bella Maclean
Actress (Taggie O'Hara)
The Filmmakers Podcast guest
Episode: The Making of RIVALS: Mega-Episode with Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Katherine Parkinson, Bella Maclean & diretor Elliot Hegarty & writer Laura Wade on the Disney+ Hit
Luke Pasqualino
Actor (Cameron Cook)
The Filmmakers Podcast guest
Episode: The Making of RIVALS: Mega-Episode with Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Katherine Parkinson, Bella Maclean & diretor Elliot Hegarty & writer Laura Wade on the Disney+ Hit

Hosts

Giles Alderson
Host and filmmaker known for hands-on indie film experience, often guiding in-depth conversations about production and directing.
Dom Lenoir
Co-host and filmmaker, frequently leads discussions on microbudgets, on-set collaboration, and directing under resource constraints.
Phil Hawkins
Producer/director with a practical perspective on indie production and mentorship on set.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 276 ratings
  • Every days a film school day

    Having listened to almost every episodes this show just keeps getting better with its fab insightful questioning and a truly diverse range of guests from Hollywood to Birmingham has a nugget of gold in every episode. So take out your notebooks and sharpen your pencils. There is much to learn here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rhubarbfilms
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • In my very humble opinion..

    ..this is THE go-to podcast for anyone who wants to make a feature film. This podcast has been a source not only of amazing knowledge with fantastic guests, but also of encouragement and support, with Giles’ always positive pep-talks and genuine desire for filmmakers to get out there and do it.

    Through the difficult process of getting a film made, The Filmmaker’s Podcast has been a consistent source of inspiration and really kept me going through the challenges of getting my first feature film ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark.Hampton
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Informative and Essential

    If you’re an independent film maker then this is the most informative and essential podcast you can listen to on a weekly basis. It’s motivating, educational and inspiring. The hosts always seem to ask the right questions to the array of industry guest. Everyone involved in film & TV should listen and hopefully one day be a guest on The Filmmakers Podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    apm44
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • By Filmmakers for Filmmakers

    Great podcast for filmmakers, by filmmakers who are in the trenches actually making films. Fun to listen to as well as informative! Including interviews with professionals working at all levels of the industry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dudley33
    United States2 years ago
  • Robbie

    This show is the light at the end of the tunnel for anyone in the industry. It keeps you going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rmartin733
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Consistently motivating, educational, and inspiring for indie filmmakers.
Hosts ask the right questions and bring diverse guests, making complex topics accessible.
A must-listen for filmmakers with practical, in-the-trenches insights.

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How to Self-Finance & Distribute an Indie Thriller you shot in 8 days - 'Empire of Lies' with Matthew Hope & Joseph Millson
Q: Did you know the budget amount when you started the project, and how did that shape your approach?
Yes. We looked at a comparable micro-budget project and planned around that figure, which guided our entire production approach, including where we shot, who we paid, and how we staged scenes to maximize value without compromising story.
David Frankel: Directing The Devil Wears Prada, Casting Emily Blunt & Trusting Actors
Q: What is it you look for in castings then?
A balance between the character's imagined essence and the actor's ability to embody and surprise, with emphasis on instinct and the chemistry they bring to the room; sometimes the right actor isn't who you initially expect, but they prove to be the one.
Brian Cox: The Acting Legend on Directing His Debut Feature Glenrothan, Acting, Directing and Editing Secrets & Trusting Your Crew
Q: What is your advice for first-time directors about handling acting and directing simultaneously?
Trust the actors, empower your heads of department, and keep the focus on the heart of the story rather than obsessing over shot lists.
Brian Cox: The Acting Legend on Directing His Debut Feature Glenrothan, Acting, Directing and Editing Secrets & Trusting Your Crew
Q: Would you direct again, given the experience on this film?
Yes, I would, finding it easier to balance directing and acting than I expected, and I would approach it with the same collaborative mindset and emphasis on the heart of the material.
How a low budget Indie Horror became an A24 Box Office Smash: Ian Tuason on 'Undertone', audio horror & landing 'Paranormal Activity 8'
Q: What was the biggest challenge in keeping Undertone visually interesting given it largely takes place in one house?
Tuason explains that changing camera angles, exploring four recording sessions with distinct daytime and nighttime styles, and using planned frames and different perspectives helped keep the visuals dynamic and engaging.

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A show that features in-depth conversations with filmmakers across the industry, from indie independents to large-scale productions. Episodes frequently explore directing, producing, acting, budget management, shot logistics, and distribution strategies, with a strong emphasis on practical, on-set realities and collaborative leadership. Noteworthy traits include a hands-on, experience-driven approach, a friendly, mentor-like interview style, and a penchant for extracting actionable takeaways for indie and mid-budget projects. This podcast often highlights microbudget workflows, creative problem-solving under tight timelines, and real-world examples from diverse European and North American productions, making it valuable for aspiring filmmak... more

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1. Hilary Shakespeare
2. Dom Lenoir
3. Stephen Follows
4. Dimo Alexandrov
5. Daniel Roher
6. Katherine Parkinson
7. Lisa McGrillis
8. Bella Maclean

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