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IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit
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.
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"The Chair Company" Director Andrew DeYoung
Andrew DeYoung returns to the Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast to discuss his new HBO series with Tim Robbins. DeYoung talks frankly about how budget limita...
'The Pitt' Season 2 Creator R. Scott Gemmill
Get ready for a lesson on how to make good TV. Creator and showrunner R. Scott Gemmill sat down with IndieWire's Sarah Shachat to talk about the Seaso...
'Euphoria' Series Finale with Creator Sam Levinson
"Euphoria" creator, writer, and director Sam Levinson joins IndieWire features writer Jim Hemphill to discuss the third and final season of his HBO hi...
Hacks Co-Creator, Director & Executive Producer - LUCIA ANIELLO
Lucia Aniello sat down with IndieWire's Chris O'Falt to discuss the creative evolution of Hacks, balancing comedy with emotional storytelling, and wra...
"Marshals" Showrunner Spencer Hudnut
Showrunner Spencer Hudnut joins IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill to talk about the CBS series “Marshals,” a “Yellowstone” spinoff that combines the epic Weste...
Director Boots Riley on "I Love Boosters"
The writer and director of “I Love Boosters” sits down with IndieWire’s Craft Editor Sarah Shachat to discuss how music shapes his writing process, br...
'Lord of the Flies' Writer Jack Thorne & Director Marc Munden
Writer Jack Thorne and director Marc Munden tell IndieWire about the journey to shoot “Lord of the Flies” in Malaysia, what they learned from the youn...
'The Comeback" Creators Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King
Ten years ago, "The Comeback" was one of the first shows to satirize the rise of reality TV. Last Sunday the show aired its final episode, concluding...
'Nuestra Tierra' Director Lucrecia Martel
We are fortunate to be joined by one of our favorite working filmmakers this week, the masterful Lucrecia Martel. In her first documentary, Martel tel...
'Euphoria' Showrunner Sam Levinson & Cinematographer Marcell Rev
In a rare mid-season Toolkit check in, IndieWire's Chris O'Falt sits down with the creator of Euphoria and series cinematographer Marcell Rev to explo...
'Blue Heron' Director Sophy Romvari
In her scripted debut, documentarian Sohpy Romvari explores with her memories of growing up with her brother's increasingly dangerous behavior. The w...
"Mother Mary" Director David Lowery
A favorite guest on the Filmmaker Toolkit, the director of "The Green Knight" and "A Ghost Story" is back with his newest original film. Lowery explai...
'My Undesirable Friends' Director Julia Loktev
American filmmaker Julia Loktev, born in the Soviet Union, returned to Moscow in 2021 to make a documentary on the persistence of independent journal...
'Pizza Movie' Directors Brian McElhaney & Nick Kocher (BriTANicK)
Directors Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, also known as the comedy duo BriTANicK, join IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill to talk about their new Hulu “Pizza M...
'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett
Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, better known as Radio Silence, join IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill to talk about their new film “Ready or...
'The Bride!' Director Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal is back on the Filmmaker Toolkit and bigger than ever for her second feature, a reimagining of The Bride of Frankenstein with a blen...
'Industry' Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay
The hit HBO drama "Industry" just dropped its season 4 finale last night, and we have creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay on the Filmmaker's Toolkit t...
'Sinners' Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw
For her masterful work on "Sinners," Autumn became only the fourth woman in history to be nominated for a Best Cinematography Oscar. She opened up wit...
'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Showrunner Ira Parker
The world of 'Game of Thrones' has never felt quite like this before. Showrunner Ira Parker spoke with us about making a half hour comedy that eschews...
Baz Luhrmann Found Lost Elvis Footage and Turned It Into a Dreamscape
Baz Luhrmann sits down with IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill to discuss EPIC: Elvis Presley In Concert. While making his 2022 biopic, Luhrmann uncovered boxes...
'Zootopia 2' Directors Byron Howard & Jared Bush
A rare treat today on the Filmmaker Toolkit: a deep dive into feature animation directing! Directors Byron and Jared explain how the film was essentia...
The VFX of 'Avatar Fire & Ash' with Richard Baneham and Eric Saindon
Visual effects supervisor Baneham and Wētā FX senior effects supervisor Eric Saindon talk to IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit podcast about working on Ja...
'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' Director Mary Bronstien
Mary Bronstien's second feature is making waves for Rose Byrne's lead performance, but the filmmaking is equally as impressive and brave. Bronstien h...
'Sirāt' Director Oliver Laxe
Sirât is a truly unique experience, a journey not only into desert rave culture but into the desert of our minds and our souls. From the Oscar nominat...
'Train Dreams' Director Clint Bentley
IndieWire's Chris O'Falt sat down with the director of the Sundance darling turned Best Picture nominee for an in depth discussion of the film's subtl...
'The Housemaid' Director Paul Feig
Director Paul Feig discusses his latest film, "The Housemaid," and tells IndieWire about the importance of Hitchcock's tone, musical themes, Taylor Sw...
'Ponies' Creator Susanna Fogel
Ponies is a delightful series about two women who become CIA spies during the Cold War. In our very generous conversation, creator Susanna Fogel explo...
'No Other Choice' Director Park Chan-wook
Director Park joins the Filmmaker's Toolkit to explore his twisted and prescient satire "No Other Choice." Hear how the story was originally set in Am...
'The Secret Agent' Director Kleber Mendonça Filho
Kleber Mendonça Filho joins the FIlmmaker Toolkit to break down the making of his thrilling, poignant, and playful drama 'The Secret Agent.' From his...
'The Chronology of Water' Director Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart has a wild passion for film form, and our conversation about her directorial debut proves it. From the deep relationship she formed wi...
'The Testament of Ann Lee' Director Mona Fastvold
Co-Writer, Director, and Producer Mona Fastvold joins the Toolkit for an in depth discussion of her incredible new period musical. We dig into the res...
'Marty Supreme' Director Josh Safdie
Josh Safdie breaks down the craft behind his hectic hustler comedy 'Marty Supreme'. Josh opens up about his relationship to winning and losing, living...
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Director James Cameron
Writer, director, producer and editor James Cameron joins IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill for a wide-ranging discussion of “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” Cameron ta...
'I Love LA' Creator Rachel Sennott
The star and showrunner of the hit HBO comedy sat down with IndieWire's Sarah Shachat to talk about how her experience in films translated to writing...
'It Was Just an Accident' Director Jafar Panahi
We are fortunate to have the legendary Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi on the podcast to discuss Palme d'Or winning film. Panahi explains how he shot t...
'Sentimental Value' Director Joachim Trier
Norwegian-Danish filmmaker Joachim Trier joins the Filmmaker Toolkit to discuss his follow up to Worst Person in the World, the filmmaker family drama...
'Wake Up Dead Man' Director Rian Johnson
The writer and director behind the beloved Knives Out mysteries returns to the Filmmaker Toolkit to break down his most personal one yet. Johnson disc...
'Armed Only With a Camera' Director Craig Renaud
Documentarian Craig Renaud joins IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill to discuss “Armed Only With A Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud.” Renaud talks abou...
Zodiac Killer Project - Director, Charlie Shackleton
When Director Charlie Shackelton returned to his failed documentary about the Zodiac Killer, he realized he could make an even more interesting film a...
'Zodiac Killer Project' Director Charlie Shackleton
When Director Charlie Shackelton returned to his failed documentary about the Zodiac Killer, he realized he could make an even more interesting film a...