This week we are joined by the team behind the superb prison drama Sing Sing!
Dom Lenoir sits and chats with Producer Monique Walton and Writer Clint Bentley and also Director Greg Kwedar about how they made their movie starring Coleman Domingo, the difficulties of making an indie film in a prison with many non actors
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Yesterday
Neil Marshall & Liz Farahadi on short film-making, short film festival submissions, SohoLIFF and making their short film 'Keep Young and Beautiful'
Joining us today is the directing great Neil Marshall (Dog Soildiers, The Decent) and the inspiring actress and producer Liz Farahadi to talk about SHORT film making, the things that can go wrong, why they are important, why planning is vital and how you always need to be ready t ... Show More
1h 12m
Jul 2
Destry Allyn Spielberg on Making Your Debut indie film 'Please Don't Feed the Children' as a director
When your last name is Spielberg, there's naturally a certain legacy, but our guest today is Destry Allyn Spielberg, a talented director and actor who's confidently stepping into her own light, proving her unique voice and vision away from her famous father Steven Spielberg. You ... Show More
40m 56s
Jun 25
Jerry Bruckheimer & Joseph Kosinski join Stephen Followers to talk F1, Brad Pitt, AI, Action, Race Cars and making movies!!
The legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer (The Rock, Top Gun) and ace director (and returning guest) Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun Maverick) join Stephen Follows to talk their latest movie F1. From launching careers and creating timeless hits like "Flashdance" and the original "Beverly ... Show More
32m 4s
Aug 2024
‘Sing Sing’ Is One of the Best Things You’ll See This Year. ‘It Ends With Us’ Is … Not. (Our 700th Episode!)
In their 700th Episode, Sean and Amanda discuss the news that the Brad Pitt and George Clooney vehicle ‘Wolfs’ will have a one-week limited theatrical release before moving to streaming, then talk about a slightly deranged combination of films this week (0:45). First up, they div ... Show More
1h 51m
Apr 2021
Directing Your Way to HBO - Just Shoot It 263
Today on the pod we chat with Director Craig Zobel whose credits include HBO show Mare of Easttown, Z for Zachariah, and Compliance. He shares details on how he came to direct for HBO, chats philosophy of lenses, and gives a different perspective on how being an AD has helped his ... Show More
1h 15m
Aug 2024
Want To Make Worldbuilding Movies? ‘Borderlands’ EP Emmy Yu on Development, Production & Why VFX Should Be Onboard ASAP
Producers are involved in every step of creating a film, from development to post-production. The role of a producer is not only to keep everyone on the same page but also to remove barriers so the cast and crew can focus on the creative elements needed to create a fantastic film ... Show More
57m 59s
Aug 2024
Why Producer Ken Kao (Cuckoo, The Nice Guys, Mid90s) Wants More Mid-Budget Films
How can you break into the film industry? Especially if you're not in Hollywood or you come from a different profession, like law. Is thick skin essential? Can you balance business with creativity? Producer Ken Kao, co-founder of Waypoint Entertainment, shares insights on these t ... Show More
56m 37s
Nov 2024
You Have to Do the Work! w/ Special Guest Ellie Kanner
On today's episode we quiz Jack of all Trades, Ellie Kanner, on the work aspiring writers need to do in order to break in, and all the different avenues you can take. She has a diverse background spanning from working at a talent agency to casting, producing, writing, and directi ... Show More
43m 53s
Dec 2023
Indie Horror Duo the LeVecks: From Production To Press On ‘A Creature Was Stirring’
Damien and Natalie LeVeck are the masterminds behind the film, A Creature Was Stirring. The film is a holiday horror that explores topics such as secrets, guilt, and mental illness. We had the honor of interviewing each filmmaker separately in the past. Now, this married duo is b ... Show More
40m 47s
Aug 2023
“Mutt” Director and Actor Unpack Career-Launching First Feature
Vuk Lungulov-Klotz is a transgender filmmaker, cinematographer, and director of short films such as Still Liam and River Fork. Vuk’s feature film, Mutt, premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The film’s leading actor, Lio Mehiel, won the Special Jury Acting Award at the fe ... Show More
1h 13m
Jan 2025
Brad Furman (Director/Producer/Writer) on his Journey from the Basketball Court to Film Sets
Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz welcomes director and producer Brad Furman, known for films like The Lincoln Lawyer, The Infiltrator, Runner Runner, The Take, and City of Lies. The episode opens with Furman reading a tou ... Show More
47m 59s