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The Filmmakers Podcast

by Giles Alderson

How Bart Layton Turned a Novella into an 85% Rotten Tomatoes Hit with latest feature film Crime 101

19.02.2026 • 00:34:36

BAFTA-winning filmmaker Bart Layton (The Imposter, American Animals) joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss his massive new crime thriller, Cr...

The Nun Director Corin Hardy: From Music Videos to Sundance to Hollywood Horror 'WHISTLE'

14.02.2026 • 00:52:58

In this episode, host Giles Alderson (The Dare) sits down with acclaimed director Corin Hardy for an in-depth conversation about craft, career traject...

SEND HELP: Sam Raimi (Evil Dead), Zainab Azizi & actor Dylan O’Brien on creating an Original Thriller for Cinema

12.02.2026 • 00:43:08

Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast!Filmmakers, today is a massive double-header. We are taking a deep dive into the survival horror sensation that...

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

03.02.2026 • 01:32:12

In this special episode, we go behind the scenes of the 6-time BAFTA-nominated film I Swear (2026) with the filmmaking team! In Part 1, Giles Alderso...

Oppenheimer, Mercy & The Dark Knight trilogy producer Chuck Roven: From humble begginings to Winning the Oscar.

29.01.2026 • 00:57:40

The reigning Academy Award winner for Best Picture joins the show! Legendary producer Charles "Chuck" Roven (Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight Trilogy) sit...

The Reality of Low-Budget Filmmaking: Making "A Gangster's Life" with Tony Cook & Zak Fenning

23.01.2026 • 01:17:43

In this special episode, host (and Executive Producer!) Giles Alderson sits down with actor/producer Tony Cook (Dune: Part Two) and director Zak Fenni...

Nia DaCosta: Directing 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple & Taking Over from Danny Boyle

21.01.2026 • 00:37:31

Director Nia DaCosta (Candyman, The Marvels) joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss directing the massive horror sequel, 28 Years Later: The B...

Paul Schrader: 'Taxi Driver' & 'Raging Bull' writer on Screenwriting, Directing and shooting his latest film Oh, Canada in Just 17 Days.

17.01.2026 • 00:57:31

Legendary writer-director Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, First Reformed) joins Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to discuss his powerful new film,...

Hikari: Directing Brendan Fraser in Rental Family & Creating Netflix's Beef PLUS Award Season Discussion

13.01.2026 • 01:01:10

Director Hikari (Beef, Tokyo Vice) joins The Filmmakers Podcast to discuss her new film Rental Family and working with Brendan Fraser. In this inspir...

James L. Brooks: Directing Ella McCay, The Simpsons, Emma Mackey & Writing Honest Dialogue

06.01.2026 • 00:27:47

It's 2026! Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast! The legendary James L. Brooks (Creator of 'The Simpsons', Director of 'As Good as It Gets') sits ...