I'm a film director and this podcast is my way of socialising.

I'm a film director and this podcast is my way of socialising.

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I'm a film director and this podcast is my way of socialising. episodes

  • Filmmaker Darcy Weir - interview

    Today I’m talking to Darcy Weir, a documentary filmmaker. We released our films through the same distributor and I was extremely impressed with Darcy’s ability to promote his docs.

    • 0:07 Documentary filmmaker Darcy Weir
    • 0:34 How “X-Files” and “Harry and the Hendersons” led to UFOs and Sasquatch documentaries
    • 4:10 Having a distinctive target audience & getting your film out there: be passionate about what you do
    • 6:31 Are members of UFO groups believers?
    • 9:09 Telling your side of the story and how to deal with charlatans
    • 16:25 Filming on sight, finding and interviewing your subjects


      • If you want to connect with Darcy you’ll find all his films & trailers here:

      http://www.occultjourneys.com/

      23 min
    • Storyboard artist Graham Wyn Jones - interview

      Today I’m talking to Graham Wyn Jones, a storyboard artist who has done huge blockbuster films, but also small, independent type of films, where he worked with only a small team. Listen to how he got into the industry and the joys of being a storyboard artist:

      • 0:00 Graham Wyn Jones
      • 0:52 The journey from merchant seaman to storyboard artist
      • 6:44 Working on Hollywood blockbuster movies & the time it takes to get there
      • 9:49 The storyboarding workflow
      • 11:35 The skillset of a good storyboard artist
      • 15:16 Different languages on set
      • 16:42 Concept artist, storyboard artist, digital or pencil & paper

        • Connect with Graham:

        uk.linkedin.com/pub/graham-wyn-jones/2/212/31a/

        www.imdb.com/name/nm1517086/

        About Graham:

        "Drawing storyboards is a richly rewarding experience for me. I visualise the written word from the script into cinematic storyboards. It is above all a communication tool of the Director`s vision for the production in terms of realising the narrative, composition/framing, lenses, lighting, stunts and vfx requirements. The drawings freeze lines, shapes light and visualises what the script can't describe in words."

        GRAHAM WYN JONES B.A. (HONS) is an award-winning free-lance storyboard artist with 23 years of experience in the film industry. He has worked the full spectrum of the media, from major Hollywood studios such as Marvel & Disney, to low-budget independent films, high-end TV drama, commercials, games, music, corporate, documentaries and 4D animation. Graham has been invited to teach Art & Design, illustration, MA Media studies across the UK in his downtime.

        20 min
      • Actor and musician Jeff Weber - interview

        For everyone who doesn’t know, once in a while I also do poster work, and that’s how I met Texas-based actor Jeff Weber, and we decided to do a podcast! Have a listen:

        • 1:11 Introduction of Texas-based musician & actor Jeff Weber, and learning a classical instrument in your childhood
        • 5:01 Getting into the movie industry (in your 40s)
        • 7:42 The difference between shooting music videos vs a narrative film, and the story behind "What I’d Do For You"
        • 11:37 Advice for aspiring actors and musicians
        • 13:16 Killing bugs, spiders & scorpions
        • 15:07 We are all a product of our environment
        • 18:58 “The Curse of Hobbes House” & the characters of Naser (Waleed Elgadi) and Eury Saul (Jo Price)
        • 20:40 What’s next

          • Connect with Jeff:

          Instagram: @gojaydub

          Facebook: @theradiogunners

          Website: theradiogunners.com


          Referenced in the podcast:

          Podcast: Interview with language coach Clifford De Spenser

          Podcast: Interview with actor Waleed Elgadi

          "The Curse of Hobbes House"

          "Kinks"

          23 min
        • Language coach Clifford De Spenser - interview

          Today I spoke to Clifford De Spenser, who I first collaborated with on the film “3 Lives” and who become an invaluable member of my team ever since.

          • 0:35 Intro of voice / language / dialect / dialogue coach Clifford De Spenser
          • 2:27 The ups and downs in the film industry & the importance of networking
          • 3:37 Glamour on set (or the absence of it) & wearing the right clothes
          • 4.53 Shooting the film “3 Lives”
          • 7:49 Guerrilla filmmaking has similarities to being in the army
          • 10:16 The bigger the budget [..] the more silly they become
          • 13:44 A film set is like a medieval court
          • 15:03 The difference between dialect and dialogue coach (with a small detour to the early days of cinema)
          • 17:52 Advice to actresses and actors who aspire to be successful internationally
          • 21:07 What’s next


            • If you want to connect with Clifford: clemencyfilms.com

            Link to "3 Lives" 3livesmovie.com

            25 min
          • Colourist Filipe Fernandes - interview

            Today I'm talking to Filipe Fernandes, a colourist I had the pleasure of working with on 3 of my films: "8 Remains", "3 Lives" and "The Curse of Hobbes House"


            0:00 How Filipe Fernandes became a colourist in the film industry

            3:01 What skills do a colourist need? 

            4:28 Advice to filmmakers from a colourist what not to avoid during shooting

            5:44 The story about turning the runner into forest greenery (Filipe’s magic wand) 

            7:16 The process of colour grading

            9:24 "8 Remains" - a project saved in colour grade (DoP Marcus Schwemin)  

            13:22 Case study "The Marvelous Misadventures of the Stone Lady", a short film with a VFX animated statue as the lead character in a real environment  

            16:24 Working and living the European dream 


            Connect with Filipe:

            Website: filipe-fernandes.com

            Instagram: @filipe_fernandes_grade
            Film Shed’s Website: www.film-shed.co.uk

            Trailer of "The Marvelous Misadventures of the Stone Lady" https://vimeo.com/336579000

            Link to "8 Remains" 8remains.com

            19 min
          • Singer-songwriter Georgie Fisher - interview

            Georgie Fisher is a singer-songwriter from Sydney, who has made Berlin her home. Have a listen:

            0:00 Georgie Fisher

            1:16 Career choice: singer-songwriter

            5:08 Writing music for a film vs creating a song

            7:02 What’s next?

            8:44 How do you create a pop song?

            11:05 Next: the production of the song - a different skillset

            12:30 Advice for aspiring musicians

            14:49 Talking about the glamour of being a musician on tour


            Connect with Georgie:

            Music Streaming

            Spotify

            Bandcamp

            Website/Socials

            Website

            Instagram

            Facebook

            23 min
          • Post producer Pat Wintersgill - interview

            Pat Wintersgill is a producer and the managing director of the post house Filmshed, which is responsible for the colour grading of my last three feature films. I had a chance to chat with him. Have a listen:

            0:12 Introduction & being a runner in the film industry

            1:26 The evolution of film to digital
            3:35 The history of Pat’s company Filmshed
            4:14 The process and importance of post production
            9:33 Things to look out for to avoid problems in post, frame rate & green screen
            15:13 The use of stagecraft
            18:33 Pat’s own productions

            If you want to connect with Pat:

            Website: www.film-shed.co.uk

            Instagram: @film_shed

            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FilmShed

            Twitter: @Film_Shed

            22 min
          • Actor & writer Waleed Elgadi - interview

            With the release of “The Curse of Hobbes House” coming up in the UK (March 8th 2021), I had a chance to catch up again with Waleed Elgadi, who recently also starred in “Mosul”.

            Have a listen!

            00:00 Introduction and “The Curse of Hobbes House”

            02:25 Working with a zombie trainer

            04:18 “Mosul” and filming “The 355”

            11:14 Social Media in show business and COVID19

            17:15 Take away for aspiring actors and actresses


            If you want to connect with Waleed:

            Insta: @waleedium

            Twitter: @WaleedElgadi

            FB: @WaleedElgadi


            http://thecurseofhobbeshouse.com

            26 min
          • Actor Kevin Leslie - interview

            Today I’m speaking to Kevin Leslie, who I had the pleasure of working with in “8 Remains”, as well as “The Curse of Hobbes House.”


            • 00:47 The importance of action and cut when you work in a different language.
            • 03:24 “The Curse of Hobbes House”
            • 04:31 How Kevin prepared to play Nigel Thatcher
            • 08:00 What’s important in a role in order to commit playing the character? Making a difference and seeing the world differently when getting older.
            • 15:12 Being privileged and entitled.
            • 21:25 The movie “Lockdown”
            • 25:50 Takeaways for aspiring actors and actresses
            • 34:14 Remembering the shoot of “The Curse of Hobbes House”
            • 35:06 There’s no point going to work if you hate your job
            • 36:09 Gender balance on set

              • If you want to connect with Kevin, check out the links below:

              Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheKevinLeslie

              FB - https://www.facebook.com/KevinLeslieActor

              Insta - https://www.instagram.com/kevinleslieactor/

              His movies we spoke about:

              Lockdown - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLockdownMovie

              8 Remains - http://8remains.com/

              The Curse of Hobbes House - http://www.thecurseofhobbeshouse.com/

              42 min
            • Hair and make- up artist Pamela Ip - interview

              Today I'm talking to Pamela Ip, a very talented hair and make-up artist with whom I worked with on my film 3 Lives. I simply love her work.


              01:33 Following your passion and your childhood dreams

              03:25 Working with other film departments and getting your hands dirty

              05:18 The beauty of being a bit older when you find your calling

              05:50 The most rewarding aspect of being a hair and make-up designer, every day is different and be prepared & organised!

              08:53 Misperceptions about the job

              10:18 Working with actresses and actors

              11:48 Special FX make-up

              13:15 Waiting for post COVID

              16:00 Recommendations for people interested in becoming an hair and make-up artist

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              Want to check out ‘3 Lives’, the film I worked on with Pip, click here:

              Watch 3 Lives!

              If you want to connect with Pip:

              Instagram: @pip_wham

              20 min

            About I'm a film director and this podcast is my way of socialising.

            From the publisher's feed

            I'm a film director. I love what I do. I love emotions. I struggle. I fail. I succeed. I love all of it, specifically all the people intersecting with my journey. After doing a few first episodes on my own, I thought it's much more engaging to remember the memorable moments with them together.