
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 | 481 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFilm HistoryFilm Interviews | |||

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
What does it take to sustain a film career across vastly different genres? Director David Mackenzie sits down to discuss his evolution, from his early independent Scottish films (Young Adam, Red Road, Perfect Sense) to major studio productions. We fo... more
Welcome to The Filmmakers Podcast! We are thrilled to host two phenomenal actors, Channing Tatum (Magic Mike, Foxcatcher) and Kirsten Dunst (Fargo, The Virgin Suicides), to discuss their new film, ROOFMAN (Directed by Derek Cianfrance).
In this excl... more
Join us for this bumper edition of The Filmmakers Podcast as we chat with the actors and showrunner behind 'The Last Frontier'.
Actors Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett and Jason Clarke as well as showrunner Jon Bokenkamp chat with Giles Alderson and Do... 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. Riz Ahmed
2. David Mackenzie
3. Channing Tatum
4. Kirsten Dunst
5. Derek Cianfrance
6. Jason Clarke
7. Haley Bennett
8. Dominic Cooper
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