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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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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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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Matthew Hope and Joseph Millson talking Empire of Lies on The Filmmakers Podcast

How to Self-Finance & Distribute an Indie Thriller you shot in 8 days – ‘Empire of Lies’ with Matthew Hope & Joseph Millson

April 29, 2026 Leave a comment

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 micro-budget thriller in just 8 days?
This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, Giles Alderson sits down with director Matthew Hope (The Veteran, All the Devil’s Men) and returning champion, actor/producer Joseph Millson (Casino Royale, Signs of Life), to discuss their tense new two-hander, Empire of Lies.
Matthew and Joseph pull back the curtain on true guerrilla filmmaking. They break down what it is actually like to shoot a feature film in under 10 days with a crew of just 4 to 5 people, the realities of self-financing (including how Matthew pitched the investment to his wife!), and how an epiphany on the M1 motorway finally cracked the script.

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Kat Coiro and Will Packer on the making of You Me and Tuscany on The Filmmakers Podcast

From a $150k Indie to making massive Box Office Hits, Directing Rom-Coms & Making ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ with Kat Coiro and Will Packer

April 8, 2026 Leave a comment

How to Make a Hit Rom-Com: Will Packer & Kat Coiro on You, Me & TuscanyAre romantic comedies officially making a massive comeback? This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, we sit down with powerhouse producer Will Packer (Girls Trip, Ride Along, Straight Outta Compton) and hitmaking director Kat Coiro (Marry Me, She-Hulk, Dead to Me) to discuss their stunning new theatrical release, You, Me & Tuscany.We dive deep into the nuts and bolts of the industry, looking at how Kat transitioned from making her first feature for just $150k in 11 days, to commanding massive international sets. Will drops absolute gold on what producers are actually looking for when they hire directors, and how to successfully pitch (and stick to) your ideas in the studio system.Whether you are an indie filmmaker starting in the “run-and-gun” world or a producer looking to mount an international shoot, this episode is a masterclass in collaboration, scheduling, and leadership.

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500th episode with Giles Alderson, Phil Hawkins and Dom Lenoir on The Filmmakers Podcast

Episode 500 Special! Filmmaking Advice: Audience Q&A, IndieFilm Determination & Director Secrets with Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir and Phil Hawkins

March 10, 2026 Leave a comment

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 Filmmakers Podcast is celebrating its 500th episode the best way we know how: by turning the microphones over to YOU.

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Piers Tempest, Georgia Bayliff & Director Kirk Jones on The Filmmakers Podcast

Making the BAFTA-Nominated ‘I SWEAR’: Producers Piers Tempest & Georgia Bayliff + Director Kirk Jones

February 3, 2026 Leave a comment

In this special episode, we go behind the scenes of the 6-time BAFTA-nominated film I Swear (2026) with the filmmaking…

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