Our sixth season is Cleopatra, a six-episode series about one of the most expensive and infamous movies ever made. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Elizabeth Taylor, Cleopatra should have been a smash. Instead, it was a shoot plagued by medical emergencies, climate disasters, nervous breakdowns, and the most scandalous love affair to ever hit a movie set. Join host Ben Mankiewicz as he digs through his own family stories to understand how it turned out so badly for his Oscar-win ...
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Brought to you by the Directors Guild of America, ”The Director’s Cut” will bring you the behind-the-scenes stories of today’s most talked about films. Each episode features a different director interviewed by one of their peers, leading to revealing conversations about the grueling, but rewarding process of bringing their films to life.
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Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. From screenwriting to film language to cinematography, we'll be examining the innovative ways today's best filmmakers are getting their visions out into the world.
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The What, How & Why of Independent Filmmakiing
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A podcast about mostly film photography! Hosted by Mike Gutterman, Andre Domingues, Mike Kukavica, Roxanna Angles, and Jessica Jones.
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Art, Business, Craft and Philosophy of the Moving Image
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Jeff Goldsmith interviews screenwriters and filmmakers alike about their creative process!
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Conversations With The Top Film & TV Creators Of Today. Catch new episodes each week wherever you listen to podcasts
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Your favorite musicians, filmmakers, and other creative minds one-on-one. No moderator, no script, no typical questions. The Talkhouse Podcast offers unique insights into creative work from all genres and generations. Explore more illuminating shows on the Talkhouse Podcast Network.
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The Wandering DP Podcast
Patrick O'Sullivan - Cinematographer, Director of Photography, & Leica M Enthusiast
The Home of Emerging Cinematographers & DPs
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An interview podcast discussing no-budget filmmaking and DIY creativity using modern technology. Because, let's be honest, there can only be a couple Bono's and Brittany Spears' in the world, these are conversations with creative people who you've never heard of.
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The Team Deakins podcast is an ongoing conversation between acclaimed cinematographer Roger Deakins and James Deakins, his collaborator, about cinematography, the film business and whatever other questions are submitted. We start with a specific question and end....who knows where! We are joined by guests periodically. Followup questions can be posted in the forums at www.rogerdeakins.com.
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Film academics Dr Dario Llinares and Dr Neil Fox introduce a live screening followed by an audience Q&A. The podcast also features interviews with filmmakers, scholars, writers and actors who debate all aspects of cinema and film culture.
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A podcast about how to build a career in filmmaking. No Film School shares the latest opportunities and trends for anyone working in film and TV. We break news on cameras, lighting, and apps. We interview leaders in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and producing. And we answer your questions! We are dedicated to sharing knowledge with filmmakers around the globe, “no film school” required.
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Go Creative Show is a place for revealing and informative interviews with A-list filmmakers. Hosted by Producer and Director Ben Consoli, each week we feature cinematographers, production designers, directors and producers to share behind the scenes experiences from the hottest movies and shows. Whether you're a brand new filmmaker or a film industry veteran, Go Creative Show will entertain, inform and make you a better filmmaker.
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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), Christian James (Fanged Up), Andy Rodger (Three Day Millionaire) and many others explore the world ...
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Founded in 1962, Film Comment has been the home of independent film journalism for over 50 years, publishing in-depth interviews, critical analysis, and feature coverage of mainstream, art-house, and avant-garde filmmaking from around the world. The Film Comment Podcast, hosted by editors Devika Girish and Clinton Krute, is a weekly space for critical conversation about film, with a look at topical issues, new releases, and the big picture. Film Comment is a nonprofit publication that relies ...
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Join Matt Milstead of Mograph.com as he and guests discuss the world of Motion Graphics. With many regular, big-name guests from the industry. Regular topics are anything from Cinema 4D tips & tricks to features & woes. After Effects, Render Engines like Octane, Redshift and Arnold, or even Hardware configurations. We'll even get into industry discussions like clients, contracts, and work efficiency. Join us each week while we catch up on what we've learned and what we're learning.
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The Film at Lincoln Center Podcast is a weekly podcast that features in-depth conversations with filmmakers, actors, critics, and more.
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How To Film Weddings is a wedding videography educational podcast hosted by John Bunn (John Bunn Films, Tulsa OK) and Nick Miller (Wild Oak Films, Wichita KS). John & Nick have learned a lot about what to do (and what not to do) as wedding film-makers. Our goal is to come along side wedding videographers and help them create better wedding films and succeed in business.
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If you love documentary films, hear from the top storytellers on Pure Nonfiction. Host Thom Powers is well-connected in this world as a documentary curator for the Toronto International Film Festival, DOC NYC, and SundanceNow Doc Club. He leads conversations that are frank, funny and revealing. Listen to interviews with Oscar-winning filmmakers Barbara Kopple, Alex Gibney, and Roger Ross Williams; as well as the directors of “Making a Murderer,” “Weiner” and “OJ: Made in America.” Often the ...
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Austin Film Festival's On Story Podcast is the companion to Austin Film Festival's television show, On Story. Get an uncensored inside look at the creative process of film making through the eyes of some of the entertainment industry's most prolific writers, directors and producers.
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Filmmakers and entertainers discuss the movies that inspired them. Hosted by Oscar nominated screenwriter and TFH Guru Josh Olson and fearless leader himself, director Joe Dante. The Movies That Made Me is recorded live in Hollywood and engineered by film composer Don Barrett. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators a ...
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Historian and loudmouth Jason Scott shares stories of technology, retrocomputing, documentary filmmaking, and general schennanigans from his decades of travels and research. From experiences on the road while shooting documentaries to often-obscure points of order, Jason keeps a fast-moving pace and even he doesn't know where we're ending up at the end.
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The Indie Film Hustle Podcast is your #1 source for how to hack the film business and indie film world! The show is here to help as many indie filmmakers as I could. We wanted to bring the best guests, industry leaders, creative legends, and film business friends to you, the IFH Tribe. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black), Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot), James V. Hart (writer Dracula, Hook), John August (Big Fish, A ...
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Filmmakers Adam Green (FROZEN, the HATCHET franchise), Joe Lynch (MAYHEM, EVERLY), and Arwen the Yorkie host this inspirational and educational program that offers a fully comprehensive look at the entertainment industry, the artistic process, and the enduring struggle of not giving up on your dreams. By candidly sharing their own trials and tribulations in Hollywood, Adam and Joe create an extremely honest and heartfelt dialogue with their guests. The hilarious, heartbreaking, and therapeut ...
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Stories and solutions for Hawaii's entrepreneurs. Hosted by Brad Watanabe
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Insights, kit and the conversations that matter, with the world’s leading photographers and filmmakers in Shutter Stories.
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Because we are interested in people's story, and not what type of gear they use, we introduce a new much needed podcast in the world of photography and cinematography. Featuring in-depth conversations with some of the world's leading photographers, filmmakers, and other visual revolutionaries, we are bringing you the backstory on how some of your favorite artists got to where they are today.
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The Cutting Room is a podcast from The Art of the Guillotine Network. Each episode we interview editors from around the world about their technique and approach to film editing.
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Experienced videographers Ben Bruton-Cox and Richard Shelton discuss their week in video. From weddings to commercial and promotional video they well you what they came up against.
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Join Hamish (35mmc.com) and EM (EMULSIVE.org) for as-it's-ready curmudgeonly commentary on the reality of being on the forefront of film photography blogging. You'll wish you never came.
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Filmmakers Drinking Bourbon is an entertaining podcast hosted by working filmmakers Alexander Elkins and Frank Steele. Every week the guys review a different bourbon then answer the questions: What have you been watching? What are you working on? What are you excited about? The hosts feature an impressive list of industry leading special guests who regularly giveaway gear and swag bags. If you enjoy filmmaker talk about cinematography, producing, directing, gear, project breakdowns, movie ba ...
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Every Thursday, Noam shares valuable insight into the world of micro-budget filmmaking, geared towards true DIY filmmakers looking to get out there and create their own films. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5470278/advertisement
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TV host, author and film geek Alicia Malone talks to people with different jobs in the film industry about how they got their start and how movies shaped their lives.
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Filmmaking Stuff provides tactics for film producing, film funding, and film distribution.
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Todd knows movies. For 30 years, the Hollywood veteran has overseen 170 films (and counting) - including XXX, Anger Management, 13 Going on 30, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Black Hawk Down, Punch Drunk Love, Con Air, and Hellboy. Join Todd as he shares tips and stories on the movie business and chats it up with A-list industry pals.
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Have a passion for making documentary films? Want to learn how to best lead a documentary life? Join award-winning commercial and documentary filmmaker, Chris G. Parkhurst, and special industry guests as they candidly share their filmmaking stories, insights, and experiences, for all to learn how to best lead and live their own documentary dream lives.
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Filmmaker / Author Mick Garris, best known for his Stephen King adaptations and creating the "Masters Of Horror" television series, dives deep into the devious minds of the greatest filmmakers and creators of your worst nightmares to bring their distinctive visions to life in fascinating one-on-one conversations. POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRIS releases a new interview every other week!
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Unfettered conversation about cinema.
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The CineNation Podcast analyzes the histories and tropes of film genres and why we love them.
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Filmmaker Commentary is dedicated to showing you how to improve your film making process. We do this by reviewing the DVD and Blu-Ray commentaries and special features of working movie directors, producers, actors, and writers. Hosted by Filmmaker Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Film Producer Casey G. Smith
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In this podcast series, Carolyn Giardina, Tech Editor for The Hollywood Reporter, extends her coverage of the filmmaking crafts. She will be talking with the cinematographers, editors, production designers, composers, visual effects supervisors, and other leading artists that bring the magic of motion pictures to theaters. Subscribe now to receive episodes of this inspired new series that shines a light on the artists that spend most of their time behind the screen.
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The no nonsense, in-depth, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. Hosted by Peter Rinaldi. One working actor every episode doing a deep dive into their approach to the craft. No small talk, no celebrity stories, no inane banter—just the work.
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Mike and Ken talk to award-winning documentary filmmakers about their art, their subjects, and their process.
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The ins and outs, tips and tricks, and dirt on the independent film industry. getreelisms.com
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"It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley" with Amy Berg
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31:02Acclaimed director Amy Berg (“West of Memphis,” “Janis: Little Girl Blue”) set her sights on making a documentary about the beloved singer/songwriter Jeff Buckley some 15 years ago. Now, with her finely crafted new documentary, “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley,” Amy delivers a fresh take on Buckley’s remarkable music and a thoughtful look at his life…
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S4E160 | The Evolution of Film in a Vertical World
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53:37The Rise of Vertical Filmmaking: Adapting to New Trends in the Film Industry In this episode of the Get Reelisms Podcast, hosts Adam Chase Rani and Christine Chen dive deep into the emerging trend of vertical filmmaking, popularized by platforms like TikTok and new short form drama platforms. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of directi…
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'You Can Count On Me' Director Kenneth Lonergan
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55:10Kenneth Lonergan, one of our host's favorite filmmakers, joins Toolkit to reflect on his first film as a director, 'You Can Count On Me.' He walks us through his transition from writer to the director's chair, and shares stories of working with Mark Ruffalo and Laura Linney on the film that would be their Sundance breakthrough. Learn more about you…
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The Three Things That Sell Your Film at Any Market
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4:17🎬 What Sales Agents Really Want When You Pitch Your Film Pitching at a film market? You’ve got seconds to make a first impression. In this episode, I break down the three things every sales agent looks for: recognizable cast, a marketable genre, and a professionally cut trailer. The trailer alone can tip the scales—good or bad. Don’t blow your shot…
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Fantastic 4 Director Matt Shakman and Actor Ralph Ineson chat with Conor Boru and Francis Annan
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1:09:25A 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 Annan (Escape From Pretoria) sit down with both Matt and Ralph to talk working for Marvel, Directing tips and techniques and why to act on a green screen. Matt Shakman. Wi…
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IFH 812: How Tremors turned into a Masterclass in Storytelling with S.S Wilson
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38:07In this episode, screenwriter and filmmaker S.S. Wilson shares the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the cult classic Tremors, revealing how creative limitations, meticulous story structure, and a deep respect for character and sound design brought the film to life. From his writing process with partner Brent Maddock to the evolution of the Tre…
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FMC 231 : The Apprentice Directed by Ali Abbasi
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2:14:05This controversial film, released in 2024, received great critical reviews and garnered two Oscar Nominations. The film is important because it demonstrates that one can still have an artistic voice without creating art that is actually propaganda, catering to an audience for likes. It also benefits from the director being foreign to the nation, pr…
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The Bear's Filmmaking Secrets with Cinematographer Drew Wehde
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55:23Join host Ben Consoli as he welcomes back Drew Wehde, the brilliant cinematographer behind The Bear Season 4. Drew dives deep into the chaos and beauty of shooting one of the most creatively daring shows on TV. From the philosophy of forgetting your work to designing lighting systems with 18Ks and Infinimats, Drew breaks down how The Bear achieves …
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417. Saying Goodbye to How To Film Weddings
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47:43After 7 years, 400+ episodes, and an incredible community, we’re saying goodbye to How To Film Weddings as you know it. In this final episode together, we sit down to reflect on the journey—what we’ve learned, how the podcast has evolved, and the impact it’s had on both of our lives and businesses. We also share what’s next for each of us: where Ni…
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The gang catches up and welcomes on Joe Pollock from the "Joe and Clayton and Mike Make a Film Photography Podcast". We also talk about the Great Film Photography Meetup: Chattanooga that is coming up in 2 weeks! BE THERE! Email the podcast: [email protected] Instagram @negativepositives Facebook Group: Negative Positives Film Photo Podcast Fa…
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Filmmaker James DeMonaco (THE PURGE franchise, THIS IS THE NIGHT) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his new feature THE HOME (in theaters now). From growing up in Staten Island with no viable connections to the film industry… to teaching himself how to write scripts armed with only a copy of Syd Field’s book SCREENP…
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#600 - Alexandra Simpson on No Sleep Till
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26:42This week we’re excited to present a conversation from the 2025 edition of New Directors/New Films with No Sleep Till director Alexandra Simpson. No Sleep Till is now in select theaters, courtesy of Factory 25.This conversation was moderated by New Directors/New Films selection committee member Madeline Whittle.The slice-of-life indie is alive and …
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Featured trailers discussed in James DeMonaco's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SpectreVision Radio
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227: Heidi Ewing & Rachel Grady on "Folktales"
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30:17Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady have been making films as a team for over 20 years. They have a fierce dedication to the art of observational documentary, even as that form becomes harder to finance. Among their celebrated titles are One of Us, 12th & Delaware, and the Oscar-nominated Jesus Camp. Their latest film Folktales follows three teens in Norw…
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Why Dating—and Making a Second Feature—Drives Us a Little Crazy
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52:54This episode of the No Film School Podcast features GG Hawkins in conversation with writer-director Sophie Brooks, whose new film Oh, Hi! hits theaters nationwide on July 25, 2025. The film, starring Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman, explores the chaotic, vulnerable, and often hilariously painful world of romantic relationships. Sophie shares her jour…
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Editors on Editing w/ “F1” Editor: Stephen Mirrione
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1:01:04In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland is joined by Stephen Mirrione. Stephen has edited such outstanding films as Traffic for which he won the Oscar. He was nominated for the BAFTA and Eddie for 21 Grams. On Goodnight and Good Luck he was nominated for the BAFTA and Eddie. He also edited Babel, for which he was nominated for the Osc…
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"We're the lucky ones, you and me. Lucky since the day I met you." For Episode 367, Brandon and David continue CineNation's series on World War I movies with Steven Spielberg's WAR HORSE. Listen as they discuss the original book the movie based on, how Kathleen Kennedy and Spielberg became involved in the project, how they filmed with real horses, …
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George Clarke (Deafheaven) with Jae Matthews (Boy Harsher)
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51:10On this week’s Talkhouse Podcast, we’re giving a nod to the heavier end of things with a conversation between George Clarke of Deafheaven and Jae Matthews of Boy Harsher. Deafheaven is the impossible to pin down metal band that has pushed genre boundaries since breaking out with 2013’s epic Sunbather. They’ve been the subject of much debate in the …
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While Elizabeth Taylor fights for her life in a London hospital, Joe Mankiewicz begins to grapple with the movie he’s inherited. The script is dreadful, the sets are grotesque, and none of the footage is usable. Joe decides to start over from scratch. A look at Joe’s long career in Hollywood gives some clues as to how he’ll handle this epic product…
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They Cloned Tyrone, with Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmeier
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19:53This week on On Story, a conversation with director Juel Taylor and writer-producer Tony Rettenmaier on the making of their debut, genre-bending feature, They Cloned Tyrone. The science fiction-comedy-myster-thriller stars John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, and Jamie Foxx (who also served as producer) as this unlikely trio attempts to uncover a governmen…
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Ep 446: Special Guest Jay Allen - Secret Powers
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1:02:27Ep 446: Special Guest Jay Allen - Secret PowersBy Mograph.com
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 151 - Dave Freeth - Inventor of the Stabileye In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with Dave Freeth, a recipient of a Scientific and Engineering Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the invention of the Stabileye. The Stabileye is a remotely-operated, motorized camera stabilization system,…
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DN first had the pleasure of speaking to filmmaker Athina Rachel Tsangari back in 2011, following the SXSW screening of Attenberg, a film which cemented her position as a linchpin of the Greek New Wave. A couple weeks ago, ahead of its UK cinema release, we sat down together once again to discuss her latest feature Harvest, an adaptation of Jim Cra…
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The Investor Waterfall: What Smart Filmmakers Use to Raise Money
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3:40In this episode, I break down the investor waterfall—how film investors get paid and what every business plan needs to include. I walk through the standard model (120% return + 50/50 split) with a clear $1M example. Whether you're raising from one investor or five, this is essential knowledge if you want to close real money. 🎧 Learn the basics of f…
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Jason Patel is an emerging actor and artist. He plays the lead role of “Aysha” in “Unicorns,” opposite Ben Hardy. It’s his feature film debut. The film is co-directed by Sally El-Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd, who also wrote the screenplay. "Unicorns" also features Patel’s music, a true fusion of both art forms. On this episode, he talks about ho…
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Michael continues the current round of retro reviews with Otto Preminger's 1959 courtroom drama, Anatomy of a Murder. Joe revisits a signature Claire Denis picture, while Michael recommends the second season of a Netflix docuseries.
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THE HOME writer/director James DeMonaco
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1:10:59Writer/director James DeMonaco discusses his top ten films that evoke the surreal, hallucinatory feel of dreams/nightmares, while not actually depicting dream/or nightmares with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode A History Of Violence (2005) The Home (2025) 52 Pick-Up (1986) The Purge (2013) The Purge: Anarchy (…
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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #496 – The Road to 500 (#337 Marden Dean ACS)
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1:03:16This week on the podcast we are re-visiting our conversation in 2022 with Australian cinematographer Marden Dean ACS. Over the years the podcast has definitely had a slant towards Australian cinematographers and Marden is a great example of the quality of work that is coming from the industry. He has done a wide variety of projects and I enjoyed hi…
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This week on the podcast we are re-visiting our conversation in 2022 with Australian cinematographer Marden Dean ACS. Over the years the podcast has definitely had a slant towards Australian cinematographers and Marden is a great example of the quality of work that is coming from the industry. He has done a wide variety of projects and I enjoyed hi…
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'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
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32:11Jennifer Kaytin Robinson joins IndieWire features writer Jim Hemphill to talk about rebooting the 1997 slasher classic. Robinson discusses integrating the original cast members into the story (warning: spoilers!), balancing horror and comedy, and the influence of Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” on her summer thriller. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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416. Are You Selling a Service—or an Experience?
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36:43Here’s the truth: no one’s hiring you just for the thing you do. They’re hiring you for how you make them feel—from the first DM to the final delivery. In today’s episode, I’m unpacking what it really means to sell an experience, not just a service. I’ll share a story from a recent wedding in Highlands, North Carolina that reminded me how powerful …
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For the final [main] episode of this season, the 21st, we are delighted to welcome writer and podcaster John Bleasdale (Writers on Film) to the show, to discuss his excellent book on Terrence Malick, The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick. Neil talks to John about his approach to research and interview/archive given the glari…
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Visionary director Joseph Kahn (DETENTION, BODIED, TORQUE) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss his incredible career journey and the making of his new film ICK (in theaters now). From learning how to speak the language of cinema in the 80’s thanks to Spielberg films and MTV… to how a fake company name and a briefcase led to him be…
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Run-and-Gun Risks and When Jim Cummings Becomes Your EP
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1:15:24In this episode, GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman dig into the behind-the-scenes business of micro-budget filmmaking. They tackle a fan-submitted Ask No Film School question about run-and-gun filmmaking risks, E&O insurance, and securing distribution when shooting without proper permits. Then, GG interviews writer/director Anna Baumgarten and produce…
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This week we’re excited to present a conversation with legendary Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa as he discusses his new feature Cloud, currently playing daily at Film at Lincoln Center. Get tickets at filmlinc.org/cloudThis conversation was moderated by New York magazine and Vulture film critic Alison Willmore. Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Cure, Pulse) de…
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John Hamburg on Writing the Most Quotable Movies of All Time
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1:03:52John Hamburg joins GG Hawkins to discuss crafting iconic, rewatchable comedies—from cult hits like Safe Men to mainstream favorites such as Meet the Parents, Zoolander, I Love You, Man, and the upcoming new Meet the Parents installment. Hamburg shares his creative journey, balancing absurd premises with emotional truth, breaking into the industry, …
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Ari Aster returns to the toolkit for the fourth time with his fourth film, a paranoid social thriller about the summer of 2020 told in a way only this filmmaker can. Ari explores the origins of the film's politics, how he made a western so modern the guns are phones, and unpacks the incredible final act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…
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"Heightened Scrutiny" with Sam Feder & Amy Scholder
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43:02With intense scrutiny of the trans community comes threats to the personal safety, healthcare and civil rights of trans people. Just ask Sam Feder (“Disclosure”), director of the timely new documentary “Heightened Scrutiny” that follows ACLU attorney Chase Strangio on his journey all the way to the Supreme Court to fight for the rights of transgend…
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Why Your Film’s One-Pager Might Be Costing You Deals
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5:18In this episode, I break down why your one-pager is the first (and maybe only) chance you get to prove you're a professional filmmaker. We cover what to include, how to design it right, where to get great concept art, and the printing specs that work best at markets. Don’t let a bad first impression sink your film before it’s even made.…
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Indie Sustainability: Filmmaking Collectives with Omnes' Tyler Taormina & Alexandra Simpson
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36:39Toolkit is taking an ongoing look into the current state of independent filmmaking, and today we have some rare good news to report; indie collectives are on the rise! Two of the filmmakers behind Omnes, which produced this year's 'Eephus' and the new release 'No Sleep Till' join us to discuss how these artists share the burdens of indie filmmaking…
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"How fast are you going to run?" For Episode 366, Thomas and Brandon revisit Peter Weir's GALLIPOLI as part of their series on World War I movies. Listen as they discuss Peter Weir's career, the casting of Mel Gibson, what controversial media figure backed the film, and why it should be discussed more within the war genre and Weir's career. Also, d…
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Bob Mould with Will Anderson (Hotline TNT)
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52:29On this week’s Talkhouse Podcast, we’ve got an absolute legend of the punk and indie-rock worlds in conversation with a relatively newer voice who’s making some great music, too: Bob Mould and Will Anderson. Bob Mould got his start in the late 1970s with the Minneapolis-born punk / post-punk band Husker Du, a trio that was at the tip of the spear o…
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20th Century Fox pays Elizabeth Taylor a record-breaking salary to play Cleopatra, then tries to save money by filming the movie in England. That turns out to be a disastrous decision. The weather doesn’t agree with Liz, who suffers one health problem after another, delaying production for months. Fox then faces the question: pull the plug on this …
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Michael Dallatorre: creating claustrophobia in Locked
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1:14:27The Cinematography Podcast Episode 318: Michael DallatorreIn the film Locked, cinematographer Michael Dallatorre faced a unique challenge: how to make a story primarily set inside a luxury SUV visually compelling. The plot follows small-time criminal Eddie (Bill Skarsgård) as he breaks into a high-tech vehicle, only to find himself trapped in an el…
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