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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Lee Kirk on The Filmmakers Podcast Talking Nimrods

Indie Filmmaking Realities with director and writer Lee Kirk on his Punk Rock Road Trip movie ‘Nimrods’.

August 7, 2026 Leave a comment

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 writer and director Lee Kirk to dive deep into the making of his latest feature, Nimrods.

Born from an idea pitched by Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, Nimrods is a nostalgic, 90s-infused road trip comedy following three young punks driving across the country to reach a New Year’s Eve Green Day concert. Lee shares the entire journey of getting the film off the ground, from drawing inspiration from classics like The Goonies and Risky Business to the practical realities of shooting along Route 66.

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Josh Greenbaum & Sean Clements on The Filmmakers Podcast Talking The Dink

From Sitcoms to Feature Films: Screenwriting Secrets with Sean Clements & Directing Tips with Josh Greenbaum as they discuss new comedy ‘The Dink’

July 29, 2026 Leave a comment

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 Greenbaum for an esteemed “hat trick” third appearance on the show, along with actor and screenwriter Sean Clements.

We dive into their new film, The Dink, a pickleball sports comedy that captures the nostalgic magic of late 90s and 2000s filmmaking. While the film brings the laughs, it also tackles universal and relatable themes like parental pressure, coaching aspirations, identity, ego, and pursuing second chances in your 40s.

Josh and Sean share their filmmaking process, discussing how to successfully direct non-actors and improvisers, the art of trimming “precious” scenes for the greater good of the movie, and what it was like collaborating with producer Ben Stiller.

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Rivals cast, director and writer on making Rivals TV show on The Filmmakers Podcast

The Making of RIVALS: Mega-Episode with Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Katherine Parkinson, Bella Maclean & diretor Elliot Hegarty & writer Laura Wade on the Disney+ Hit

May 22, 2026 Leave a comment

The Making of RIVALS: Cast & Creators on the Disney+ Smash Hit Grab your shoulder pads and pour a glass…

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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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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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Steven Knight & hannah Walters on The Filmmakers Podcast

Steven Knight & Hannah Walters: Creating A Thousand Blows, Peaky Blinders & Boiling Point

March 2, 2026 Leave a comment

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 (Winter Ridge) to discuss their hit Disney+ series, A Thousand Blows (2026).

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From Crowdfunding to Apple TV: The Story of ‘Time Rewind’ with writer-director Lincoln Fenner & actor Tim Cullingworth-Hudson

February 27, 2026 Leave a comment

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 feature Time Rewind (2025) — an ambitious independent film made on a very limited budget that went on to win multiple festival awards and secure international distribution on Apple TV

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