
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 484 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryFilm InterviewsTV & Film | |||

From Zodiac to Nuremberg: James Vanderbilt's Masterclass in Psychological Conflict.
Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast, the place where we talk to the world’s most dynamic directors and actors about how they get films made! This week, we have an... more
This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, host Dom Lenoir welcomes the team behind Netflix’s Train Dreams: Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, Clint Bentley, and Joel Edgerton.
Felicity Jones – celebrated for her roles in The Theory of Everything and Rogue One... more
On this week's episode, we sit down with the visionary writer and director, Edgar Wright—the man who invented Baby Driver's musical choreography and perfected the genre-bending Cornetto Trilogy (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End).
Edgar d... more
On this weeks The Filmmakers' Podcast we are joined by the one-of-a-kind Riz Ahmed—Oscar winner, Actor, producer, and activist.
Riz dives deep into his critically acclaimed performance as Ash, the elusive corporate 'fixer' in David Mackenzie’s tense... more
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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.
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!
This show is the light at the end of the tunnel for anyone in the industry. It keeps you going!
It’s so good, they ask all the questions you want them to, incredible artists and filmmakers given lots of space to go into detail about their work and process. Fascinating, compelling and really daft jokes thrown in for good measure. Highly recommended
Wow!!! i absolutely love this podcast! i recently decided to search for filmmakers podcast, and this one was top of the list. I started from the very bottom episode, and I am hooked! i love listening and taking on board the advice, and all the inspiration shared in EVERY episode. 10/10 👍
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Focused on the intricacies of filmmaking, this podcast features discussions with industry professionals, including directors, actors, and producers, from both independent and Hollywood realms. Each episode offers insights into the challenges and successes faced in the film-making process, covering topics such as screenwriting, directing techniques, budgeting, and the creative collaboration necessary to bring films to life. A unique aspect is its emphasis on direct advice and experiences from guest filmmakers, fostering a community of listeners who are passionate about creating their own films.
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Recent guests on The Filmmakers Podcast include:
1. James Vanderbilt
2. Michael Shannon
3. Felicity Jones
4. Kerry Condon
5. Joel Edgerton
6. Edgar Wright
7. Riz Ahmed
8. David Mackenzie
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