Alice Diop, director of "Saint Omer," discusses why the film sits at an intersection between fiction and documentary, how sound and editing each influence the way the viewer understands what happens and connects the film's two protagonists, and the powerful, political impact of centering black women in the camera frame. Note: a French version of this conversation with Diop's answers presented without translation begins at 16:03.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Saint Omer' Director Alice Diop

Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. From screenwriting to film language to cinematography, we'll be examining the innovative ways today's best filmmakers are getting their visions out into the world.

TV & Film

After a fantastic finale to Season 3, one of the minds behind "Hacks" sat down with us to explore how the show remains so keyed into the joys, costs and absurdity of making art (and also pulling off 4AM drone shots on the Vegas strip).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Hacks: Season 3' Director & Co-Creator Lucia Aniello

The hit series from streaming service Dropout, "Game Changer,"  combines a '70s game show with the joy of messing with your friends. Two of the executive producers walked us through the comedic chaos of producing a show where the game changes every episode.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Game Changer' EPs Sam Reich & Paul Robalino

If the title "Robot Dreams" sounds familiar, this was one of the Animated Features nominated for last year's Oscars. Now expanding wide over the summer, it's the perfect time to catch up on this darling story of friendship and New York City in the 80s. Hear how Pablo fell in love with animation directing, and how he inspired his animators with films from silent comedy masters like Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Robot Dreams' Director Pablo Berger

The co-director of "Good Time" and "Uncut Gems" returns to Toolkit to discuss his collaboration with Nathan Fielder on their bizarrely fascinating series, "The Curse." Always a student of filmmaking, Benny walks us through what he learned making a show unlike anything we've ever seen.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'The Curse' Creator, Writer, & Star Benny Safdie

Over the last 45 years, writer-director George Miller has created the greatest action-adventure franchise in the history of cinema; the “Mad Max” saga. The latest entry in the series, “Furiosa,” is the most ambitious and original yet. Miller talks about how and why he keeps raising the bar for himself and for action movies as a whole.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Saint Omer' Director Alice Diop

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