Best Directors Guild Of America Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 382 - Union Town: Casting by Teamsters with Allison Jones & Sherry Thomas 58:19

6h ago58:19

58:19

Back by popular demand, we have members of the Hollywood Teamsters Local 399 —this time from the Casting Department. Teamsters Local 399 and their New York counterparts in Teamsters Local 817 began contract negotiating with the studios on August 26th for Casting Directors, Associate Casting Directors, and newly organized Casting Assistants. Host an…

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Alien: Romulus with Fede Alvarez and Leigh Whannell (Ep. 489) 29:54

4d ago29:54

29:54

Director Fede Alvarez discusses his new film, Alien: Romulus, with fellow Director Leigh Whannell in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses his process for crafting scenes, creating a believable relationship between a human and android character, and working with the effects team from previous films. This continu…

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Ep. 381 - Alma Har'el 47:16

8d ago47:16

47:16

Host Moon Zappa speaks with filmmaker Alma Har’el (Honey Boy) about creating, showrunning, and directing the AppleTV+ limited series Lady in the Lake, centering women in the narrative, finding the show’s aesthetic, and more.

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The Deliverance with Lee Daniels and Adam Shankman (Ep. 488) 31:17

9d ago31:17

31:17

Director Lee Daniels discusses his new film, The Deliverance, with fellow Director Adam Shankman in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses making a horror film for the first time with his characters at the forefront, playing with serious and campy tonal points, and discovering his portrayals of religious imagery …

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I Am: Celine Dion with Irene Taylor and Ondi Timoner (Ep. 487) 47:07

18d ago47:07

47:07

Director Irene Taylor discusses her new film, I Am: Celine Dion, with fellow Director Ondi Timoner in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, she discusses discovering the purpose of her film as she was making it, Celine’s effort to participate more in the making of the film and being deliberate about how much she wanted to ex…

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Ep. 380 - Katie Robbins 44:48

23d ago44:48

44:48

Host Kristina Woo speaks with Sunny creator-showrunner Katie Robbins (The Affair, Natalia) about her AppleTV+ sci-fi dramedy series, the creative challenges of adaption, the connection between humans and AI technology, and more.

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Ep. 379 - Keith McNutt, Executive Director of the Entertainment Community Fund 31:29

1M ago31:29

31:29

WGAW member Andra Whipple sat down with Entertainment Community Fund Western Region Executive Director Keith McNutt to discuss what services are provided, what the Fund is currently working on, and how you can get involved.

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Ep. 378 - Anna Fishko 45:51

2M ago45:51

45:51

Host Jasmyne Peck speaks with Orphan Black: Echoes creator and showrunner Anna Fishko about exploring identity and found families in her sci-fi thriller series, 4D-printed body parts, what narratives she’s drawn to, and more.

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Fly Me to the Moon with Greg Berlanti and Dan Gilroy (Ep. 486) 35:23

1M ago35:23

35:23

Director Greg Berlanti discusses his new film, Fly Me to the Moon, with fellow Director Dan Gilroy in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how his past work in film and television lead to him creating this film, utilizing authentic digital and practical production design to recreate aspects of the Apollo missio…

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MaXXXine with Ti West and Sean Baker (Ep. 485) 34:17

2M ago34:17

34:17

Director Ti West discusses his new film, MaXXXine, with fellow Director Sean Baker in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses filming his X trilogy without pause, working with Actor Mia Goth to develop her characters between each film, and using familiar film production steps as horror setpieces.The third entry in…

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Ep. 377 - Josh Margolin 51:18

2M ago51:18

51:18

Host Josephine Green Zhang talks with screenwriter-director Joshua Margolin about his feature debut Thelma, how his grandmother’s own experience inspired the film, how his improv comedy background informs his creative process, and more.

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Ep. 376 - Union Town: Hollywood Teamsters Talk Negotiations Part 2 37:08

2M ago37:08

37:08

As the Teamsters and Hollywood Basic crafts continue their negotiations with the studios, we’re coming to you with the second half of our two-part series on the issues they hope to address. This time, WGAW member Jonterri Gadson sits down with Teamsters local 399 members and Chef’s Assistants Carlos Gonzales and Ester Garcia.…

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Ezra with Tony Goldwyn and Michael Pressman (Ep. 484) 28:35

2M ago28:35

28:35

Director Tony Goldwyn discusses his new film, Ezra, with fellow Director Michael Pressman in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, he discusses accurately casting the role of Ezra, utilizing selective shooting styles to capture the emotion he aimed for, and working with his friend and screenwriter - whose own experience the fil…

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Ep. 375 - Molly McNearney and Danny Ricker 32:53

3M ago32:53

32:53

WGAW member Jonterri Gadson talks with Jimmy Kimmel Live Head Writers Molly McNearney and Danny Ricker about the creative challenges of writing for a late-night comedy/variety talk series, their advice on what it takes to submit a great writing “packet,” balancing the personal and professional, and much more.…

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Ep. 374 - Dave Filoni 45:47

3M ago45:47

45:47

On this episode, Ahsoka creator and Mandalorian writer Dave Filoni talks about expanding the Stars Wars universe, his new role as Lucasfilm’s Chief Content Officer, and more.

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Union Town - Hollywood Teamsters Talk Negotiations Part 1 36:03

3M ago36:03

36:03

In a special full-episode of Union Town, WGAW member/captain Jonterri Gadson talks with Teamsters Local 399 members Doug Weaver and Alison Taylor about the work they do and the importance of this negotiation. This is part one of a two-part series on the issues Hollywood Teamsters hope to address in their current negotiations with the studios.…

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The Fall Guy with David Leitch and Jerry Zucker (Ep. 483) 28:59

4M ago28:59

28:59

Director David Leitch discusses his new film, The Fall Guy, with fellow Director Jerry Zucker in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses striking a balance with the tension between jokes and action sequences, working with his actors to allow space for improvisation, and filming a meta-narrative feature that reveal…

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga with George Miller and Edgar Wright (Ep. 482) 41:39

4M ago41:39

41:39

Director George Miller discusses his new film, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, with fellow Director Edgar Wright in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses utilizing Unreal Engine in his storyboarding process, utilizing a mixture of authentic locations and digital effects to achieve his vision, and the evolution of the s…

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Poolman with Chris Pine and Patty Jenkins (Ep. 481) 32:19

4M ago32:19

32:19

Director Chris Pine discusses his new film, Poolman, with fellow Director Patty Jenkins in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses working with Actors as a Director who came from acting, his preference of shooting on film instead of digital, and learning to be intuitive when working with a small budget.The film te…

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Power with Yance Ford and Kristi Jacobson (Ep. 480) 38:43

4M ago38:43

38:43

Director Yance Ford discusses his new film, Power, with fellow Director Kristi Jacobson in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, he discusses the endeavor of going through hundreds of years of archival material, how he wanted to challenge the notion of traditional experts in a documentary by approaching people from police-impac…

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Ep. 373 - Lucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen Statsky 31:32

4M ago31:32

31:32

Host Andra Whipple talks with Hacks creators & showrunners Lucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen Statsky about returning for Season 3 of their Max comedy series, reflections on last year’s WGA strike, and why writing is essential at every stage of the process.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes with Wes Ball and Barry Jenkins (Ep. 479) 25:49

4M ago25:49

25:49

Director Wes Ball discusses his new film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, with fellow Director Barry Jenkins in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses the importance of mis-en-scene and notes taken from his time helming the Maze Runner series, working in a production that relied heavily on mocap and digital re…

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Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa with Lucy Walker and Ondi Timoner (Ep. 478) 44:53

4M ago44:53

44:53

Director Lucy Walker discusses her new film, Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, with fellow Director Ondi Timoner in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, she discusses comparing and contrasting the act of mountain climbing with the struggle of personal life, exploring Lhakpa’s children’s arcs to add to the stakes…

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Ep. 372 - Lulu Wang | Ridiculousness Writers Get First Contract 57:54

4M ago57:54

57:54

Timed to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, WGAW Asian American Writers Committee Chair Kristina Woo speaks with Expats creator-showrunner & filmmaker Lulu Wang about her Amazon series, authentic representation, transitioning to television, and more. (1:00) Next up, WGAW member Jonterri Gadson talks with Ridiculousness wr…

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The Idea of You with Michael Showalter and Kay Cannon (Ep. 477) 31:51

5M ago31:51

31:51

Director Michael Showalter discusses his new film, The Idea of You, with fellow Director Kay Cannon in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses the in-depth process of casting the Hayes character, working with a songwriter who writes for real pop bands to make a full soundtrack, and taking care to craft a realistic…

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Ep. 382 - Union Town: Casting by Teamsters with Allison Jones & Sherry Thomas 58:19

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Alien: Romulus with Fede Alvarez and Leigh Whannell (Ep. 489) 29:54

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Ep. 381 - Alma Har'el 47:16

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The Deliverance with Lee Daniels and Adam Shankman (Ep. 488) 31:17

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I Am: Celine Dion with Irene Taylor and Ondi Timoner (Ep. 487) 47:07

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Ep. 380 - Katie Robbins 44:48

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Ep. 379 - Keith McNutt, Executive Director of the Entertainment Community Fund 31:29

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Ep. 378 - Anna Fishko 45:51

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Fly Me to the Moon with Greg Berlanti and Dan Gilroy (Ep. 486) 35:23

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MaXXXine with Ti West and Sean Baker (Ep. 485) 34:17

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Ep. 377 - Josh Margolin 51:18

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Ep. 376 - Union Town: Hollywood Teamsters Talk Negotiations Part 2 37:08

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Ezra with Tony Goldwyn and Michael Pressman (Ep. 484) 28:35

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Ep. 375 - Molly McNearney and Danny Ricker 32:53

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Ep. 374 - Dave Filoni 45:47

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Union Town - Hollywood Teamsters Talk Negotiations Part 1 36:03

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The Fall Guy with David Leitch and Jerry Zucker (Ep. 483) 28:59

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga with George Miller and Edgar Wright (Ep. 482) 41:39

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Poolman with Chris Pine and Patty Jenkins (Ep. 481) 32:19

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Power with Yance Ford and Kristi Jacobson (Ep. 480) 38:43

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Ep. 373 - Lucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen Statsky 31:32

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes with Wes Ball and Barry Jenkins (Ep. 479) 25:49

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Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa with Lucy Walker and Ondi Timoner (Ep. 478) 44:53

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Ep. 372 - Lulu Wang | Ridiculousness Writers Get First Contract 57:54

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The Idea of You with Michael Showalter and Kay Cannon (Ep. 477) 31:51

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