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 global empire. I am talking, of course, about Matt and Ross Duffer—The Duffer Brothers! Now, you know them as the creators of Stranger Things , the show that literally breaks the internet every time a new season drops. But what we love about this conversation is that we go right back to the start. We talk about thei...
Dec 18, 2025•41 min
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 Street" ) but starred in it too. Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit and chat with Mark about how he made Unlicensed. How he raised the money, sales and distribution, why you have to push your own film out in the world. How he had been burnt and learnt from it, how he wrangled locations, worked with his great DP and crew and ...
Dec 10, 2025•1 hr 34 min
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, DREAMIN' WILD with Casey Affleck and Zooey Deschanel, THE CUT featuring Orlando Bloom and John Turturro, and MASERATI: THE BROTHERS with Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba. He talks to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about why he picks projects, what filmmakers should do when speaking to sales agents. They also talk: Does your proje...
Dec 07, 2025•1 hr 26 min
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, The Chronology of Water . The director, acclaimed for her Oscar-nominated role in Spencer , breaks down the challenge of adapting Lidia Yuknavitch's raw memoir and her choice to shoot on 16mm film . Imogen Poots ( The Father , Vivarium ) shares her actor's process for embodying the difficult role and how the unique Stewa...
Dec 03, 2025•58 min
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 Squid and The Whale, Marriage Story) to dive into his stunning new film, Jay Kelly . The director explains his intimate writing process for building emotionally complex characters, the challenge of directing superstars like George Clooney and Adam Sandler , and how he uses Hollywood fame as a device for poignant dramedy ....
Nov 26, 2025•37 min
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 absolute heavyweight episode for you. We are diving deep into history with the new psychological thriller, Nuremberg . Joining hosts Dom Lenoir and Conor Boru are the film’s writer and director, James Vanderbilt, and the incredible, Oscar-nominated ...
Nov 19, 2025•49 min
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: A Star Wars Story – & Kerry Condon – Academy Award-nominated actor known for The Banshees of Inisherin and Better Call Saul discuss the actor-director relationship, rehearsals, and what it was like working on the project. Clint Bentley – a...
Nov 12, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 480
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 discusses his philosophy of feature film writing , the meticulous craft of kinetic editing , and the process behind his latest, highly-anticipated action-thriller, The Running Man . Dom Lenoir sits with Edgar over a hot chocolate and breaks down t...
Nov 04, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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 new thriller, Relay . He discusses the unique challenges of playing a protagonist who uses silence and a telecommunications relay service as his only shield. Inside the Episode with Riz, Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir: The Weight of Silence: How Riz...
Oct 30, 2025•47 min
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 focus on his signature style: building intense, character-driven narratives under extreme pressure. David shares insights into the filmmaking behind his new thriller, Relay , including how he captured the paranoia of corporate espionage, the creativ...
Oct 27, 2025•41 min
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 exclusive interview, Channing and Kirsten open up to Dom Lenoir about: The Cianfrance Method: Working with visionary director Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines) and his unique approach to intimacy—including keeping them apart un...
Oct 20, 2025•1 hr 10 min
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 Dom Lenoir about filming in snowy terrains, Acting choices and name changes and Jon talks about developing, story ideas and showrunning huge TV series. The Last Frontier is on AppleTV + now. Links FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it FREE HER...
Oct 15, 2025•59 min
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 writing his script, awards, directing, inspiration, financing his movie, getting the right people involved, why it worked for him, setting a date, what got him his 20 cinema screening run and distribution deal and what drove him to direct and they have a right laugh as well. Joseph has acted in films including: The Amateu...
Oct 06, 2025•1 hr 20 min
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 Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr. Fellow filmmakers Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit with Benny and dive into the Safdie style, his approach to directing actors and making raw, kinetic cinema. As one half of the acclaimed Safdie Brothers duo, Benny co-directed, co-wrote, and edited films...
Sep 30, 2025•51 min
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 brilliant creative team behind Brides , an urgent and empathetic feature film that tackles one of the most complex and heartbreaking social issues of our time. First, we welcome our Oscar-nominated producer, Nicky Bentham . Known for critically acclaimed and diverse films like the sci-fi hit Moon starring Sam Rockwell, th...
Sep 26, 2025•55 min
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 an adaption of Stephen's written feature (also called TAPE) back in 2001, directed by Richard Linklater. They chatted with Giles Alderson about how they collaborated and made TAPE, They talked about Regrets, Not forgetting those who helped you along the way. Why you need to ask for favours Getting the rights to remake a ...
Sep 17, 2025•1 hr 14 min
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 honored to have a pair of brilliant artists to discuss their new psychological thriller, a film that explores the chilling depths of history, identity, and the burden of legacy. It's a short one but a good one as Dom Lenoir hosts. First, we have an actor whose illustrious career spans decades and genres, from his iconic por...
Sep 09, 2025•26 min
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 feature film The Roses (2025), starring Olivia Colman , Benedict Cumberbatch , and Andy Samberg , to name a few. Tony McNamara – Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of The Favourite , Poor Things and creator of The Great – is known for his sharp wit, inventive storytelling and fresh take on historical drama. Jay Roach – acc...
Sep 01, 2025•44 min•Ep. 469
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 Award-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley . Chris Columbus – the creative force behind classics such as Home Alone , Mrs Doubtfire and the first two Harry Potter films – shares his experiences of working with visionary directors like Robert Eggers, his approach to shaping scripts as a director, and the importance of collaboratio...
Aug 25, 2025•51 min•Ep. 468
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 (2019) and Beau is Afraid (2023). They dive deep into the making of his latest feature film, Eddington (2025). With a stellar cast including Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone and Austin Butler, Eddington was/is one of the most anticipated films of 2025. In their conversation, Ari also discusses his writing process, ...
Aug 19, 2025•33 min•Ep. 467
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 creatives - mental health. Host Dom Lenoir is joined by director Conor Boru and former filmmaker Matt Follows for an open, honest, and insightful discussion on what it means to take care of your mind while navigating the challenges of the creative industries. After 20 years as an award-winning creative director and writer ...
Aug 14, 2025•55 min•Ep. 466
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 chats with director and writer Tony Burke and actor and exec producer Craig Russell all about their experiences making their indie film. The talk, investment and dealing with rejection, why movies take years to get made and why you should not wait for the cavalry. You have to do it yourself! Protein is OUT now and still...
Aug 05, 2025•1 hr 17 min
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 Hillary Shakespeare (Much Ado), Director and writer Mitchell Tolliday (Murder Ballads), Director Holger Borggrefe (Once and for Real) , Actress, Writer, Producer Mel Harris (Brighton) and Director, writer and producer Stephen Cookson (Arthurs Whiskey) ! A real treat for you as we discuss how to make a comedy feature ...
Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 9 min
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 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 . With a remarkable career spanning some of the most iconic television series and highly anticipated films, Matt has consistently demonstrated his abilit...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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 starring with Shia LaBeouf in the film Salvable is about an aging boxer struggles to escape the grasp of a small town while battling a fractured relationship with his teenage daughter and is in CINEMAS now. Toby Kebbell has starred in the movies Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Warcraft, Rock n Roller and Dead Man's Shoes . B...
Jul 16, 2025•57 min
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 that can go wrong, why they are important, why planning is vital and how you always need to be ready to adapt. AND their short film Keep Young and Beautiful. We also talk applying for film festivals, why you might or might got get selected, producing short films, what goes into them and the difference between shorts and ...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 10 min
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 her own light, proving her unique voice and vision away from her famous father Steven Spielberg. You might know Destry from her acting roles, including her memorable performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's critically acclaimed "Licorice Pizza," as well as her work in the HBO limited series "I Know This Much Is True." She'...
Jul 02, 2025•39 min
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 movie F1. From launching careers and creating timeless hits like "Flashdance" and the original "Beverly Hills Cop" – and its recent hit sequel, "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" – to the iconic dogfights in "Top Gun" – and let's not forget the absolute juggernaut that was "Top Gun: Maverick" – Jerry Bruckheimer knows how to mak...
Jun 25, 2025•30 min
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 with remarkable sensitivity and depth. Dom Lenoir sits down for a natter with John to unpack the creative journey behind this poignant film and explore the themes that drive his artistic vision. John Crowley has a masterful touch for storytelling as he burst onto the scene with his critically acclaimed feature debut, "Inter...
Jun 17, 2025•40 min
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 #filmmakers #moviedirectors #filmpodcast #podcast #interview #AylinTezel #FallingIntoPlace OTHER LINKS DIRTY BOY Premiere at Raindance tickets https://raindance.eventive.org/schedule/dirty-boy-68234eda5e47ea122831f7f4 FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptak...
Jun 10, 2025•43 min
