Molly Manners and Sarah Brocklehurst on Extra Geography on The Filmmakers Podcast

From ‘One Day’ to Feature Debut: Molly Manners & Producer Sarah Brocklehurst on Adapting Short Stories, Sundance and Making ‘Extra Geography’

October 3, 2026 Leave a comment

Today we have an absolute treat for you, especially if you love fiercely authentic, character-driven British cinema.
We are sitting down with BAFTA-winning director Molly Manners and powerhouse producer Sarah Brocklehurst to talk about their brilliant new coming-of-age film, Extra Geography, which is out in UK cinemas right now via Vertigo Releasing.
Now, you will definitely know Molly’s work from directing the massive Netflix global hit One Day, as well as the BAFTA-winning series In My Skin. Extra Geography marks her feature film directorial debut, and what a debut it is. Alongside her, we are thrilled to welcome back to the pod the founder of Brock Media, Sarah Brocklehurst—the producer behind phenomenal indies like Animals, Black Pond and the multi-BIFA-nominated The Outrun.

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Fiona Shaw & Georgia Oakley on Sense and Sensibility on The Filmmakers Podcast

Directing Sense and Sensibility: Georgia Oakley & Fiona Shaw on the BIG 2nd Feature, the Reality of Period Filmmaking & Cinematic Rigour

September 23, 2026 Leave a comment

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.
We are joined by the phenomenally talented director Georgia Oakley and the absolute acting titan, Fiona Shaw.
Georgia is fresh off the massive success of her BAFTA-nominated debut feature, Blue Jean, which won the Venice People’s Choice Award. She cut her teeth making brilliant short films like Little Bird and coming up through the BFI Flare mentorship, and now she has stepped up to direct a stunning new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility.

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The Business of Film The Filmmakers Podcast

The Business of Film Special: The Hidden UK Indie Boom, Sales Agents & Surviving the Market

September 8, 2026 Leave a comment

The Business of Film. Giles Alderson is joined by a massive powerhouse panel to dissect the current state of the market, the realities of raising cash, and how to actually get your indie film seen and sold. We have data guru Stephen Follows, brilliant producers Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar and Dom Lenoir and fantastic indie directors Hilary Shakespeare and Conor Boru.
Grab your notepads, because we are laying out the hard truths and actionable tactics you need to survive in this shifting landscape.

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TFP-Artwork-DEXTER on directing actors, rocketman and Ghosted on The Filmmakers Podcast

Dexter Fletcher on Indie Debuts to Studio Blockbusters: Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Wild Bill, Ghosted & Directing Actors and action [From the Vault]

August 19, 2026 Leave a comment

Directing Blockbusters: Dexter Fletcher on Rocketman, Ghosted & Surviving Studio Pressure

While we prep our upcoming Business of Film Special, we are unlocking the vault to revisit one of our most popular masterclasses with the brilliant actor-turned-director Dexter Fletcher!

Having transitioned from his indie debut Wild Bill to directing massive studio hits like Eddie the Eagle, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, and the action-packed Ghosted, Dexter knows exactly what it takes to navigate every level of the filmmaking industry. In this archived special, Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit down with Dexter to break down his incredible journey.

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George Jaques on The Filmmakers Podcast Talking Sunny Dancer

Writing, Producing & Directing Bella Ramsey & Neil Patrick Harris: George Jaques on ‘Sunny Dancer’ & The Second Feature Hustle

August 13, 2026 Leave a comment

Leveling Up the Second Feature: George Jaques on Directing Sunny Dancer, Bella Ramsey & Neil Patrick Harris

How do you transition from a £500k indie debut to a massive ensemble feature starring some of the biggest names in television and film? This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, Giles Alderson sits down with returning guest, writer-director George Jaques (Black Dog), to discuss his stunning second feature, Sunny Dancer.

Set against the backdrop of a summer camp for young cancer survivors, Sunny Dancer is a funny, warm, and deeply moving coming-of-age story that actively rejects hospital drama clichés. George breaks down his entire process, from pitching the script to Bella Ramsey and casting Neil Patrick Harris over Zoom, to creating an authentic, bond-filled atmosphere for his young cast on set in Scotland.

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Eddy Cue & Jerry Bruckhiemer on The Filmmakers Podcast Talking F1, APPLE TV and filmmaking

Shooting F1: Jerry Bruckheimer & Eddy Cue on Brad Pitt, Practical Racing, and Apple’s Blockbuster Vision

July 9, 2026 Leave a comment

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 Formula 1 Grand Prix? This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, Giles Alderson sits down with legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Top Gun: Maverick) and Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services, Eddy Cue, to find out.

In this special episode, we get an exclusive look under the hood of the upcoming, highly anticipated Apple Original Film, F1. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, the production is rewriting the rules of practical filmmaking by placing real actors in real cars during actual race weekends.

Eddy and Jerry break down the massive technical innovations required to capture the speed and visceral intensity of the sport, Apple’s steadfast commitment to the global theatrical window, and the vital role of Lewis Hamilton in keeping the film authentic.

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Jonathan Yunger on John Rambo, Millenium Media, Arcana Labs AI on The Filmmakers Podcast

The New Rules of Hollywood AI: Jonathan Yunger on Billion-Dollar Slates, Streamer-Approved AI, Arcana Labs and John Rambo

June 16, 2026 Leave a comment

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 for an incredibly candid, wide-ranging masterclass with Jonathan Yunger—President of Millennium Media and co-founder of Arcana Labs. Jonathan Yunger on John Rambo, Millenium Media, Arcana Labs AI on The Filmmakers Podcast

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Business of Film on The Filmmakers Podcast

Business of Film: The New Rules of Film Financing: AI, Gen Z, and Getting Your Movie Made | What we learnt from Cannes and What Movie Distributors Actually Want!

June 2, 2026 Leave a comment

Filmmakers! Welcome back to a very special Business of Film edition of The Filmmakers Podcast. Today, we are cutting through…

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Joanne Mitchell on The Filmmakers Podcast

Joanne Mitchell: From Acting to Producing Indies to Directing Broken Bird, shooting in Serbia & The Actor-Director Relationship

May 12, 2026 Leave a comment

Joanne Mitchell pulls back the curtain on her amazing journey from producing gritty, micro-budget indies with her partner Dominic Brunt, to landing a $2 Million ($1.5M GBP) budget through Catalyst Studios as part of an incredible all-female slate of directors. She breaks down the massive logistical challenges of shooting in Serbia, including navigating brutalist architecture, 85-degree heat, and the language barrier of working with a local crew.

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