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), Christian James (Fanged Up), Andy Rodger (Three Day Millionaire) and many others explore the world behind-the-scenes of making films and TV, talking to the actors, writers, directors and producers who make them!
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Sep 27, 2026 · 19:51
On this special bonus mini-episode, we sit down with the incredible George MacKay (1917, Femme, Captain Fantastic) to talk about his latest role as Edward Ferrars in Georgia…
Sep 23, 2026 · 51:57
Filmmakers, welcome back to the podcast! Today we are tackling a literary masterpiece, but we are looking at it through a completely fresh, vibrant, and fiercely cinematic lens.…
Sep 18, 2026 · 23:46
Filmmakers, welcome back to the podcast! Today Giles Alderson is sitting down with director Jonatan Etzler to talk about his brand new feature, Bad Apples. Now, if you want a…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:25:06
Filmmakers, welcome back to the pod! Today we are stripping away the craft and diving headfirst into the absolute engine room of our industry: The Business of Film. Giles…
Sep 3, 2026 · 37:52
Filmmakers, we have an absolutely magical episode for you this week! While Giles Alderson has been out in Bulgaria producing his latest feature film, the brilliant Conor Boru…
Aug 19, 2026 · 53:31
[From the Vault] Directing Blockbusters: Dexter Fletcher on Rocketman, Ghosted & Surviving Studio Pressure While we prep our upcoming Business of Film Special, we are unlocking…
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:03:16
Leveling Up the Second Feature: George Jaques on Directing, writing and producing Sunny Dancer, Bella Ramsey & Neil Patrick Harris How do you transition from a £500k indie debut…
Aug 7, 2026 · 49:02
The Green Day Road Movie: Lee Kirk on Directing Nimrods & Indie Hustle This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, guest host Conor Boru (When the Screaming Starts) sits down with…
Jul 29, 2026 · 46:04
In this week’s episode of the Filmmaker’s Podcast, host Dom Lenoir takes the reins while Giles Alderson is away in Bulgaria. We are thrilled to welcome back director Josh…
Jul 22, 2026 · 1:25:13
Welcome to a very special takeover episode of The Filmmakers Podcast! This week, the founders of the Female Film Club, Nicole Lieberman and Liza Van Der Smissen, take over the…
Jul 18, 2026 · 16:06
Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast! This week, host Dom Lenoir sits down with actors Common and Alexandria Riley to discuss their complex roles in the hit Apple TV+ sci-fi…
Jul 9, 2026 · 20:47
Apple's F1 Strategy: Jerry Bruckheimer & Eddy Cue on Practical Filming, Theatrical Windows, and Brad Pitt How do you shoot a massive Hollywood blockbuster in the middle of a live…
Jun 30, 2026 · 45:45
From Docs to Drama: Morgan Matthews on Directing 500 Miles & Funding Indie Films How do you take the run-and-gun instincts of a documentary filmmaker and apply them to a highly…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:04:37
Noyer on filmmaking, Tax Incentives, Folk Horror, and Directing Love is the Monster What do you do when your folk horror film is deeply rooted in Finnish mythology, but the…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:28:46
How do you protect the human craft of storytelling while navigating a global independent market that is rapidly contracting? This week, Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins sit down…
Jun 10, 2026 · 37:00
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…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:51:01
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…
May 28, 2026 · 46:24
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…
May 22, 2026 · 58:25
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…
May 11, 2026 · 1:29:12
Joanne Mitchell on Broken Bird, Directing in Serbia, and the Actor-Director Journey How do you take a story set in the rolling hills and local pubs of Northern England and shoot…
May 4, 2026 · 39:09
Directing The Devil Wears Prada, Studio Pressures, and Trusting Your Cast with David Frankel How do you adapt when a major studio cuts your post-production schedule by six weeks?…
Apr 29, 2026 · 1:09:32
Empire of Lies: Making an Indie Thriller on a Shoestring with Matthew Hope & Joseph Millson What happens when an established action director strips everything away to make a…
Apr 21, 2026 · 41:57
Brian Cox on Directing Glenrothan, Trusting Your Collaborators, and the Magic of the Edit Filmmakers, you are in for an absolute treat today. We are joined by a true titan of the…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:02:57
"The ultimate indie film success story! Writer and director Ian Tuason joins Giles Alderson to discuss his massive breakout horror hit, Undertone. Made for just $500,000,…
Apr 8, 2026 · 44:20
How to Make a Hit Rom-Com: Will Packer & Kat Coiro on You, Me & Tuscany Are romantic comedies officially making a massive comeback? This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, we sit…
Apr 1, 2026 · 34:29
The Unconventional Making of FUZE with Aaron Taylor-Johnson & David Mackenzie How do you craft the perfect anti-hero? In this episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, host Dom Lenoir…
Mar 24, 2026 · 52:22
The kings of modern horror-comedy are here! Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (the filmmaking collective Radio Silence who made Scream and Scream VI) join Dom…
Mar 17, 2026 · 1:10:17
In this episode, host Conor Boru sits down with director Vanessa Caswill to discuss her latest feature, Reminders of Him. Vanessa is an English director and screenwriter…
Mar 14, 2026 · 1:11:13
We are delighted re-release this episode with Hamnet producer and TV producer Liza Marshall as she gears up for the Oscars this week! Hosted by Giles Alderson and co-host Dom…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:30:14
We made it to Episode 500! 🎉 After 9 years, over 600 hours of audio, and interviews with hundreds of the greatest directors, writers, actors and producers in the world, The…
Mar 2, 2026 · 33:09
On this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast are legendary creator Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) and powerhouse actress/producer Hannah Walters (Boiling Point) who join Dom Lenoir…
Feb 27, 2026 · 1:06:34
In this episode, hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit down with writer-director-producer Lincoln Fenner and lead actor Tim Cullingworth-Hudson to talk about their time-travel…
Feb 19, 2026 · 34:36
BAFTA-winning filmmaker Bart Layton (The Imposter, American Animals) joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss his massive new crime thriller, Crime 101 (2026). In this…
Feb 14, 2026 · 52:58
In this episode, host Giles Alderson (The Dare) sits down with acclaimed director Corin Hardy for an in-depth conversation about craft, career trajectory, and working within the…
Feb 12, 2026 · 43:08
Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast!Filmmakers, today is a massive double-header. We are taking a deep dive into the survival horror sensation that everyone is talking about:…
Feb 3, 2026 · 1:32:12
In this special episode, we go behind the scenes of the 6-time BAFTA-nominated film I Swear (2026) with the filmmaking team! In Part 1, Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit down…
Jan 29, 2026 · 57:40
The reigning Academy Award winner for Best Picture joins the show! Legendary producer Charles "Chuck" Roven (Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight Trilogy) sits down with Giles Alderson…
Jan 23, 2026 · 1:17:43
In this special episode, host (and Executive Producer!) Giles Alderson sits down with actor/producer Tony Cook (Dune: Part Two) and director Zak Fenning to break down the making…
Jan 21, 2026 · 37:31
Director Nia DaCosta (Candyman, The Marvels) joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss directing the massive horror sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. In this…
Jan 17, 2026 · 57:31
Legendary writer-director Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, First Reformed) joins Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to discuss his powerful new film, Oh, Canada. In this…
Jan 13, 2026 · 1:01:10
Director Hikari (Beef, Tokyo Vice) joins The Filmmakers Podcast to discuss her new film Rental Family and working with Brendan Fraser. In this inspiring interview, Hikari breaks…
Jan 6, 2026 · 27:47
It's 2026! Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast! The legendary James L. Brooks (Creator of 'The Simpsons', Director of 'As Good as It Gets') sits down with Conor Boru and…
Dec 23, 2025 · 1:51:45
In this regular festive episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, the hosts and guests engage in light-hearted banter, share personal updates, and discuss the joys and challenges of…
Dec 18, 2025 · 40:39
Filmmakers, we have the creators of the biggest show on the planet. The masterminds who took 80s nostalgia, Dungeons & Dragons, and a group of kids on bikes, and turned it into a…
Dec 10, 2025 · 1:34:01
We are joined this week by Mark Hampton, who has not only written, produced, directed and edited his British Independent Boxing Drama Thriller (described as "Rocky meets Wall…
Dec 7, 2025 · 1:25:50
This week we are joined by Sales Agent Itzchak Maghen! Itzchak has works on indie gems to studio movies including THE ABSENCE OF EDEN starring Zoë Saldana and Adria Arjona,…
Dec 3, 2025 · 57:31
Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit down with writer/director (and actor) Kristen Stewart and actor Imogen Poots to discuss Kristen's highly anticipated feature directorial debut,…
Nov 26, 2025 · 36:45
On this weeks episode with have Director and Writer Noah Baumbach. Dom Lenoir (Dombach meets Baumbach!!) sits down with the Oscar-nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach (Barbie, The…
Nov 19, 2025 · 49:27
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…
Nov 12, 2025 · 1:07:59
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…
Nov 4, 2025 · 1:02:06
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…
Oct 30, 2025 · 47:15
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…
Oct 27, 2025 · 40:45
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…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:10:10
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…
Oct 15, 2025 · 59:01
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…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:19:57
This week we dive deep into indie filmmaking with Joseph Millson and his debut movie as director Signs of Life. Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir and Phil Hawkins talk to Joseph about…
Sep 30, 2025 · 50:36
Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems, The Curse) joins this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast to discuss the challenging process of directing his solo feature debut, the gritty sports biopic The…
Sep 26, 2025 · 54:58
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, the show that takes you behind the scenes of making feature films and TV. This week, we are privileged to host the…
Sep 17, 2025 · 1:13:30
Join us for this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast as we chat to director and writer Bizhan Tong and screenwriter Stephen Belber to talk about their latest feature film TAPE. Tape is…
Sep 9, 2025 · 26:02
Welcome back to The Latest Filmmakers Podcast, the show that takes you behind the scenes of the most anticipated films with the creative minds who make them. This week, we're…
Sep 1, 2025 · 44:09
This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, returning hosts Conor Boru and Francis Annan are joined by writer Tony McNamara and producer/director Jay Roach to discuss their latest…
Aug 25, 2025 · 51:18
This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Conor Boru and Francis Annan welcome two icons of the filmmaking world: producer, writer and director Chris Columbus, and Academy…
Aug 19, 2025 · 33:14
This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit down with none other than Ari Aster – the acclaimed writer-director behind Hereditary (2018), Midsommar…
Aug 14, 2025 · 55:10
Today’s episode of The Filmmakers Podcast takes a slightly different turn. Instead of focusing on a particular film, this conversation dives deep into a topic that affects all…
Aug 5, 2025 · 1:16:42
On this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast we chat with the team behind Protein, a brilliant indie made for pretty much nothing with a fabulous ensemble. Join host Giles Alderson as he…
Jul 30, 2025 · 1:09:28
This week on The Filmmakers Podcast we are LIVE from The Funny Life Film Festival - Join Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir as they are chat How to Make a Feature with writer, director…
Jul 22, 2025 · 1:07:25
A FANTASTIC episode this week as we welcome Fantastic 4: First Steps director Matt Shakman and actor Ralph Ineson!! Guest hosts Conor Boru (When the Screaming Starts) and Francis…
Jul 16, 2025 · 56:58
This week we are joined by actor Toby Kebbell and directors Bjorn Franklyn and Jonny Marchetta to talk about 'Salvable' and how they made their amazing debut movie with Toby…
Jul 8, 2025 · 1:10:20
Joining us today is the directing great Neil Marshall (Dog Soildiers, The Decent) and the inspiring actress and producer Liz Farahadi to talk about SHORT film making, the things…
Jul 2, 2025 · 38:56
When your last name is Spielberg, there's naturally a certain legacy, but our guest today is Destry Allyn Spielberg, a talented director and actor who's confidently stepping into…
Jun 25, 2025 · 30:04
The legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer (The Rock, Top Gun) and ace director (and returning guest) Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun Maverick) join Stephen Follows to talk their latest…
Jun 17, 2025 · 40:24
Today, we're absolutely thrilled to have on John Crowley a director, screenwriter and filmmaker whose work consistently delves into the intricate tapestry of human experience…
Jun 10, 2025 · 42:31
Aylin Tezel joins Dom Lenoir on The Filmmakers Podcast to discuss making her debut indie film Falling into Place Falling Into Place is OUT now in CINEMAS #behindthescenes #movie…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:01:06
Join us this week as we invite actor Jai Courtney (Suicide Squad) and director & writer Sean Bryne (The Loved Ones) onto The Filmmakers Podcast to chat about their latest feature…
May 26, 2025 · 1:59:41
Our brand new Business of Film SPECIAL: Join Enfys Dickinson, Dom Lenoir, Stephen Follows and Giles Alderson, as we talk Cannes, Festivals, Indie Films, AI and What Makes an…
May 21, 2025 · 1:03:37
This week, Giles Alderson is absolutely thrilled to be joined by one of the most influential and respected producers in independent cinema today: the visionary Ken Kao! As the…
May 5, 2025 · 1:04:46
Joining us this week are Feature film producers Rosie Fellner & Ross Clarke to chat to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir on their latest indie feature starring Walton Goggins,…
Apr 28, 2025 · 1:37:29
Making an indie feature on a shoe string budget and getting it released around the world with today's guests director, writer and producer Mitchell Tolliday, producer and actress…
Apr 21, 2025 · 43:17
Gareth Evans - 'Havoc', 'The Raid' and 'Gangs of London' Director and writer on his process. Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast, where we delve deep into the world of cinema…
Apr 14, 2025 · 1:01:11
Today on the show, we’re joined by the brilliant James Hawes - director of Slow Horses, Black Mirror, and One Life - alongside the wonderfully talented Caitríona Balfe, acclaimed…
Apr 7, 2025 · 1:15:19
She's an actress who commands the screen with her intelligence, intensity, and undeniable presence, bringing complex characters to life with remarkable depth. Please welcome the…
Mar 31, 2025 · 1:15:47
On today’s special episode, we welcome not one but two incredible guests to the show: Nicholas Stoller, writer-director of the comedy film You're Cordially Invited (2025),…
Mar 25, 2025 · 1:36:30
Today, we welcome the brilliant creative team behind the highly entertaining and thought-provoking feature film Companion (2025): writer-director Drew Hancock and editors Brett…
Mar 18, 2025 · 1:18:22
On today’s episode, our primo host Dom Lenoir sits down with the team behind Netflix’s latest hit, Adolescence – a groundbreaking mini-series where every episode is shot in a…
Mar 11, 2025 · 1:10:06
We had the distinct privilege of sitting down with the legendary director Martin Campbell for an exclusive, in-depth conversation about his remarkable career. Martin Campbell's…
Mar 4, 2025 · 1:02:09
Today’s episode is a special one! First for all, the brilliant Phil Hawkins takes the reins as our host. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, the one and only Giles Alderson…
Feb 25, 2025 · 54:39
Joining is today is acclaimed director Tim Mielants. Tim's career has been a captivating blend of genres and styles, from his work on the visually stunning and mind-bending…
Feb 18, 2025 · 53:06
Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast! This week, we're revisiting a beloved character and diving headfirst into the world of Bridget Jones, but with a modern twist! We're…
Feb 11, 2025 · 1:27:30
On today's epic episode, host Dom Lenoir sits down multiple times with the team behind the Oscar-nominated film September 5. He speaks with writer-director Tim Fehlbaum and cast…
Feb 4, 2025 · 1:07:46
On today's show, host Dom Lenoir sat down for two conversations with three guests. First, he chatted with the one and only Zoë Saldaña and Marco Perego all about how they made…
Jan 30, 2025 · 39:24
The wonderful actor Guy Pearce joins us this week to talk acting and his new feature film The Brutalist. Already nominated for a BAFTA and an OSCAR for Best Supporting Actor,…
Jan 28, 2025 · 1:19:52
This is the first of two episodes of our chats centred around the Oscar-nominated epic The Brutalist. First, Dom Lenoir sits down with writer-director Brady Corbet. Starting out…
Jan 21, 2025 · 50:48
He launched the career of Keira Knightley with the cult classic thriller The Hole. He explored the complexities of Northern Ireland in The Journey. He took us on a wild ride with…
Jan 14, 2025 · 56:21
Renowned editor William Goldenberg (Argo, Transformers, Air, Zero Dark Thirty, The Imitation Game) joins us talk making his directorial debut, the Jennifer Lopez starring…
Jan 7, 2025 · 1:12:49
We are delighted to welcome on director and writer Coralie Fargeat. The award winning director of Revenge joins us to chat about her latest feature, the much hyped The Substance.…
Dec 31, 2024 · 1:01:51
Skeleton Crew showrunners Christopher Ford & Jon Watts chat with Dom Lenoir about their ace 'Goonies in Space' Star Wars spin off series. They chat how they pitched the series,…
Dec 30, 2024 · 1:31:57
Join us as your hosts of 2024 compete in the annual Christmas QUIZ. Who will be victorious? Who will take the filmmaking quiz crown from Dom Lenoir,which actual guest was the…
Dec 20, 2024 · 42:01
The incredible one man studio Tyler Perry joins us to chat about The Six Triple Eight his latest written and directed feature film as well as his inspiration producer Nicole…
Dec 17, 2024 · 1:25:51
Hello and welcome! This show’s guests: the writer-director duo Scott Beck & Bryan Woods. You might know them from movies like A Quiet Place (2018) or The Boogeyman (2023). Today,…
Dec 10, 2024 · 1:06:15
Ace Producer Sarah Brocklehurst (Black Pond, Animals) chats with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about how she made her latest feature 'The Outrun' which stars and was also…
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