The Filmmakers Podcast Giles Alderson

Want to make a Streaming hit movie (for Sky Cinema or others) then you can't go wrong by listening to this feature length episode masterclass with regular filmmakers podcast host and successful indie filmmaker Phil Hawkins who joins us to chat with new movie 'Robin and the Hoods'.

Phil Hawkins, who is know for Prancer: A Christmas Tale and Star Wars Origins sits down for well deserved and well publicised natter with hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to talk Arrows, Rob Hood, directing kids and working with Oscar winners in his latest action adventure feature film Robin and the Hoods which is released on Sky Cinema this Friday 26th July!

Phil chats with Giles and Dom about:
Fantasy filmmaking and directing style.
Cool Production values.
Wipes, reveals and metaphors.
How he got the job.
His pitching process.
Why you should have a commitment to your vision.
Tones, lenses, shots lists, visual bibles and blocking plans.
Stamina and endurance on set.

Robin and the Hoods is out on Friday 26th July on Sky Cinemas.

Watch Phil's work here https://philm.co.uk/

LINKS
PODCAST MERCH
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COURSES
Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE
https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/
 
PATREON
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!
 
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com
 
CREDITS
The Filmmakers Podcast is produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson
Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative 
Theme Music by John J. Harvey
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On this weeks episode we pretty much go from the mail room to Assisting to Exec Producing one of this summers soon to be biggest hit 'Twisters'. Well, we don't but Ashley Jay Sandberg does as she sits and chats to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir all about the twists and turns to her huge rise to Exec Producer at Kennedy/Marshal and working with Spielberg.

Ashley also discusses:
Problem Solving in prep.
How to talk to people you look up to.
How you get in the running for making a studio movie and how to get one made.
How to make a script or package sell-able.
Test screening, budgets, strikes and releases.

Twisters is OUT this Wed 17th July 2024 in cinemas around the UK.

LINKS
Check out and support Keep Young and Beautiful (greenlit.com)
PODCAST MERCH
Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/
COURSES
Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE
https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/
 
PATREON
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!
 
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com
 
CREDITS
The Filmmakers Podcast is produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson
Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative 
Theme Music by John J. Harvey
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, hosts Giles Alderson and Andrew Rodger welcome cinematographer Oona Menges to the show. They sat down to chat all about her latest feature film Lola as well as:

her career path

the pros and cons of virtual production

shooting on film

building trust

the importance of prep

working with archival footage

lighting with reflectors

and so much more!


LOLA is out now | Trailer
1940, Thom and Mars have built a machine, LOLA, that can intercept radio and TV broadcasts from the future. Unknown to them sharing these broadcasts the devastating changes it will have on the future of the world but to them also.

LINKS
Check out and support Keep Young and Beautiful (greenlit.com)

PODCAST MERCH
Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/

COURSES
Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE
https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/
 
PATREON
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!
 
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com
 
CREDITS
The Filmmakers Podcast is produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson
Edited by @tobiasvees
Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative 
Theme Music by John J. Harvey
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, host Dom Lenoir welcomes director Nicol Paone to the show! Nicol has just released an indie film called The Kill Room (2023) starring Joe Manganiello, Uma Thurman, and Samuel L. Jackson and is here to tell you all about

how Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson got involved

directing A-List stars

the importance of networking

the making of The Kill Room

and so much more!


THE KILL ROOM is out now | Trailer
A hitman, his boss, an art dealer and a money-laundering scheme that accidentally turns the assassin into an overnight avant-garde sensation, one that forces her to play the art world against the underworld.

And don't forget to follow DiiiirrrDomLenoir on social media:
Twitter/X: @DirDomLenoir
Instagram: @directordomlenoir

PODCAST MERCH
Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/
COURSES
Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE
https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/
 
PATREON
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!
 
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com
 
CREDITS
The Filmmakers Podcast is produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson
Edited by @tobiasvees
Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative 
Theme Music by John J. Harvey
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, we welcome producer Sarah Green and one of Dom's favourite writer-directors, Jeff Nichols. Both have had an amazing career so far. Sarah has worked with legendary director Terrence Malick on films such as The Tree of Life (2011) or Knight of Cups (2015) and also produced most of Jeff's films, including Mud (2012), Midnight Special (2016), and now, The Bikeriders (2024), starring Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Michael Shannon, only to name a few. Hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sat down with Sarah and Jeff to talk all about

the difficulties of producing The Bikeriders

the difference between working with Terrence Malick and Jeff Nichols

how to find the right project

Jeff's filmmaking career

tips and tricks for producers, directors and writers

and so much more!

THE BIKERIDERS is out in cinema NOW | Trailer
After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, a member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.

PODCAST MERCH
Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/
COURSES
Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE
https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/
 
PATREON
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!
 
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com
 
CREDITS
The Filmmakers Podcast is produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson
Edited by @tobiasvees
Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative 
Theme Music by John J. Harvey
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, host Dom Lenoir welcomes Ryan J. Condal to the show! He is not only the writer of Hollywood blockbusters such as Hercules (2014) or Rampage (2018), he is also the showrunner, writer, AND executive producer of House of the Dragon, one of HBO's biggest television shows at the moment. That's right. House of the Dragon. How cool is that? Dom sat down with Ryan to chat all about

shooting on several locations at the same time

creating and writing House of the Dragon

the key to great networking

how Ryan got the job

working with HBO

and so much more!


HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 2 is out NOW | Trailer
An internal succession war within House Targaryen at the height of its power, 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen.

LINKS
Check out https://www.kiffest.uk/festival-tickets-friday and get your ticket to meet Giles and Dom HERE

PODCAST MERCH
Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/

COURSES
Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE
https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/
 
PATREON
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J Monroe
Karen Newman
Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!
 
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com
 
CREDITS
The Filmmakers Podcast is produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson
Edited by @tobiasvees
Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative 
Theme Music by John J. Harvey
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices