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Jun 2021
1h 32m

How to Make an Award winning Indie Hit '...

GILES ALDERSON
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Today on the show, Giles Alderson and his co-host Dom Lenoir welcome the fantastic Blaine Brothers, Chris and Ben. They are the writers and directors of the award-winning indie hit film Nina Forever and the directors of the new BBC2 comedy series Out of her Mind. Chris and Ben dive deep into their filmmaking journey, how they started making films and earning ... Show More
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