Best Jacob Walton Podcasts (2024)

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Anna Kendrick - Acting to Directing her debut movie 'Woman of the Hour' 33:13

2h ago33:13

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The delightful and utterly charming actress Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, Simple Favour, The Accountant) Joins Dom Lenoir to talk on this special episode about directing her debut movie 'Woman of the Hour'. Woman of the Hour is out now on Netflix. FUNNY LIFE FILM FESTIVAL LIVE The Filmmakers Podcast chat Sat 19th Oct at The Hen & Chickens Theatre i…

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Alice Lowe: Timestalker, Prevenge & Directing, Acting in and Writing your own indie films 1:09:32

36m ago1:09:32

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We are delighted to welcome onto the show ALICE LOWE. The incredible actress, writer and director talks to us about her latest feature Timestaker. How she talks to actor, creates a safe environment on set, We talk directing and acting and doing both at the same time. Doing your own stunts. Writing and why film sets should be a joyous experience. Al…

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Making your feature debut with Skincare director and writer Austin Peters 55:43

8d ago55:43

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This weeks conversation between filmmakers is Austin Peters who has made his debut feature film Skincare. Dom Lenoir discuss with Austin his journey as a filmmaker and his film Skin Care. They chat about the film's tone, which is described as "Southern California Gothic" and "sunshine noir," and its themes of obsession with image and success. Peter…

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Will & Harper director Josh Greenbaum on working with Will Ferrell on his new documentary 59:00

8d ago59:00

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Returning Guest Josh Greenbaum joins us to chat about his latest Will Ferrell starring movie, this time the touching documentary 'Will & Harper'. Dom Lenoir chatting Josh about documentary's to story-led feature films, how he wen about making Will & Harper and what techniques he used in the edit. Josh who has directed the brilliant Strays staring t…

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Making Fan-Favorite TV Series Fargo, The Big Door Prize and PEN15 with cinematographer Bella Gonzales 1:04:10

16d ago1:04:10

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We welcome onto today's show Bella Gonzales, an accomplished director of photography whose remarkable work spans across several prestigious series. Bella is known for her exceptional contributions to episodic series such as FX's Fargo, Apple TV+'s The Big Door Prize, and Hulu's PEN15. Her unique vision and technical prowess have made her a standout…

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Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon and director Azazel Jacobs talk making His Three Daughters 1:06:37

1M ago1:06:37

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Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon and director Azazel Jacobs talk making His Three Daughters. Alright, cinephiles, welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast! This week, we're in for a treat as we delve into the world of "His Three Daughters" with the film's director, Azazel Jacobs, and two of its brilliant stars, Carrie Coon and Elizabeth Olsen. Carrie Coo…

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'TOUCH' & 'BEAST' director/writer Baltasar Kormákur on going from indie films to studio films and back again. 49:23

1M ago49:23

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On this weeks episode we are joined by director and writer Baltasar Kormákur. He talks to Dom Lenoir about going from indie films to studio films and back again with his latest film TOUCH. Baltasar has made films such as Contraband (2012), 2 Guns (2013), Everest (2015) and Beast (2022) and has worked with star-actors such as Mark Wahlberg, Denzel W…

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Making indie feature 'Sing Sing' with non actors - Director Greg Kwedar, Producer Monique Walton and Writer Clint Bentley 1:15:08

1M ago1:15:08

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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 They talk about: Working with …

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From Failure to Prime No.1 movie success with 'Jackpot' Screenwriter and Exec Rob Yescombe 1:28:27

1M ago1:28:27

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Screenwriter Rob Yescombe joins us the week to chat about going from failing with a game to succeeding with his screenwriting feature film 'Jackpot' starring John Cena and Awkwafina and directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids). Rob chats with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about how he wrote Jackpot, where the idea came from and why it 'moved so quickly …

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Black Dog: The Making of an independent masterpiece with George Jaques and Ken Petrie. 1:42:29

2M ago1:42:29

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On this weeks episode we chat with up and coming director and writer George Jaques and his producing partner Ken Petrie about their recently released indie feature film Black Dog. They talk with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about raising funds, getting sales agents on board, the casting process and making your debut feature. They also talk about: …

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Ted Lasso, Scrubs and Bad Monkey writer & exec Bill Lawrence and actress Michelle Monaghan 1:06:59

2M ago1:06:59

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Actress Michelle Monaghan (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Mission Impossible) & writer and exec producer Bill Lawrence (Scrubs, Ted Lasso) join Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to talk making their new series Bad Monkey. Michelle talks acting, improv, working with Vince Vaughn, the difference between directors and how to cope and gives some great acting advice. B…

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NO Crew! NO Problem! How to make a microbudget indie feature with Stephanie Lynn and Bryden Lando 'Aloha Also Means Goodbye' 1:15:55

3M ago1:15:55

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This week we chat with filmmakers Stephanie Lynn and Bryden Lando about making their micro budget indie film 'Aloha Also Means Goodbye' with a one man rig and no crew. Husband and wife team Stephanie and Bryden sat down with hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to chat making their feature and the trials and tribulations of doing so. They talk: Shoo…

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How to Make a Netflix dystopian thriller with 'The Kitchen' Director Kibwe Tavares & Producer Dan Emmerson 53:44

3M ago53:44

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Join us on this special episode as we chat with producer Daniel Emmerson and director Kibwe Tavares as they chat their Netflix movie The Kitchen. The Kitchen written and co directed by Oscar Winner Daniel Kaluuya is out now on NETFLIX. Daniel Emmerson who's previous movies were Calm with Horses and Scrapper talks about his producing background and …

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The A Player Advantage: Cultivating Elite Talent and Scaling Up Success With Rick Crossland 48:32

3M ago48:32

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Rick Crossland is the CEO of A Player Advantage, a firm specializing in high-performance coaching and recruitment, and the author of The A Player. He is an internationally recognized expert and thought leader in talent development, best known for his work developing and recruiting teams of A Players across a wide variety of industries. As a certifi…

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How to make a Hit Movie for a streaming channel -The Making of 'Robin and the Hoods' with director Phil Hawkins 1:42:22

3M ago1:42:22

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Want to make a Streaming hit movie (for Sky Cinema or others) then you can't go wrong by listening to this feature length episode masterclass with regular filmmakers podcast host and successful indie filmmaker Phil Hawkins who joins us to chat with new movie 'Robin and the Hoods'. Phil Hawkins, who is know for Prancer: A Christmas Tale and Star War…

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Twisters - Ashley Jay Sandberg on rising up the ranks from Assistant to Exec Producer and getting your studio movie greenlit 1:10:39

3M ago1:10:39

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On this weeks episode we pretty much go from the mail room to Assisting to Exec Producing one of this summers soon to be biggest hit 'Twisters'. Well, we don't but Ashley Jay Sandberg does as she sits and chats to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir all about the twists and turns to her huge rise to Exec Producer at Kennedy/Marshal and working with Spiel…

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Straight Talk on Labor, Profit, and Business Strategy With Greg Crabtree 40:54

3M ago40:54

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Greg Crabtree is a Partner at CRI Simple Numbers, a firm dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs in optimizing business performance through proven financial strategies and quarterly tax planning. An accomplished speaker, author, entrepreneur, and financial expert with over 40 years of in-depth experience, Greg pioneered a metric for measuring labor ef…

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Ursa Presents: Reckon True Stories, with Deesha Philyaw and Kiese Laymon 48:02

3M ago48:02

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Dawnie Walton and Deesha Philyaw introduce us to Reckon True Stories, a brand new podcast hosted by Deesha and acclaimed author Kiese Laymon, dedicated to all things nonfiction. Listen, then follow the show in your favorite podcast so you don't miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/truestories Guests for Season One include writers Roxane Gay, Ima…

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Cinematography Masterclass with 'Lola' DOP Oona Menges 1:14:45

3M ago1:14:45

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Today, hosts Giles Alderson and Andrew Rodger welcome cinematographer Oona Menges to the show. They sat down to chat all about her latest feature film Lola as well as: her career path the pros and cons of virtual production shooting on film building trust the importance of prep working with archival footage lighting with reflectors and so much more…

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Making Comedy Indie Films starring Samuel L. Jackson & Uma Thurman with 'The Kill Room' director Nicol Paone 1:10:36

4M ago1:10:36

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In today's episode, host Dom Lenoir welcomes director Nicol Paone to the show! Nicol has just released an indie film called The Kill Room (2023) starring Joe Manganiello, Uma Thurman, and Samuel L. Jackson and is here to tell you all about how Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson got involved directing A-List stars the importance of networking the mak…

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Harnessing the Power of Brain Science for Organizational Success With Anna Birch 34:42

4M ago34:42

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Anna Birch is the visionary Co-founder of Polaris Institute, which aids high-performing teams and individuals in managing and embracing impactful change. She is an acclaimed entrepreneur, executive facilitator, and experiential trainer with a profound grasp of organizational dynamics and human change. Anna leverages neuroscience and her extensive b…

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The Bikeriders : Producing & Directing masterclass with Sarah Green and Jeff Nichols 1:02:37

4M ago1:02:37

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Today on the show, we welcome producer Sarah Green and one of Dom's favourite writer-directors, Jeff Nichols. Both have had an amazing career so far. Sarah has worked with legendary director Terrence Malick on films such as The Tree of Life (2011) or Knight of Cups (2015) and also produced most of Jeff's films, including Mud (2012), Midnight Specia…

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Strategic Market Entry: E+E Elektronik's US Journey With Matthew Nemeth 27:11

4M ago27:11

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Matthew Nemeth is the Managing Director at E+E Elektronik's US subsidiary, where he oversees the introduction and expansion of the company's high-quality environmental sensors in the American market. Since January 2021, he has led the US team to greater market penetration by highlighting the brand's European manufacturing, accuracy, and product rel…

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House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan J. Condal on writing and producing a global phenomenon 49:48

4M ago49:48

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Today, host Dom Lenoir welcomes Ryan J. Condal to the show! He is not only the writer of Hollywood blockbusters such as Hercules (2014) or Rampage (2018), he is also the showrunner, writer, AND executive producer of House of the Dragon, one of HBO's biggest television shows at the moment. That's right. House of the Dragon. How cool is that? Dom sat…

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Mapping Out a Direct-To-Consumer Victory With Ross Worden 40:33

4M ago40:33

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Ross Worden is the Founder and CEO of Conquest Maps, a manufacturing and e-commerce brand specializing in high-quality map products. With a background in industrial design, Ross turned his passion for travel and design into a successful business venture. Conquest Maps started out as a simple Etsy shop and evolved into a successful business, earning…

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How to make a Anthony Hopkins starring historical indie feature with producer Meg Thomson & Director Matt Brown 1:09:57

4M ago1:09:57

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On today's show, host Giles Alderson welcomes not one but two amazing guests: producer Meg Thomson and director Matt Brown. They're here to talk all about their latest indie feature film Freud's Last Session, starring Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode, and many other great actors. Giles sat down with Meg and Matt to chat about... getting Anthony Hopki…

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How Sonatafy Is Reshaping the Nearshore Software Landscape With Steve Taplin 33:39

4M ago33:39

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Steve Taplin is the CEO of Sonatafy Technology, a leader in nearshore software development and services with a focus on leveraging top talent in Latin America. With a background at IBM and experience in private equity, Steve has over 30 years of experience in technology, having founded more than 30 companies. He's an authoritative voice in software…

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400! Business of Film VI, Audience Questions, the Film Tax Credit, AI & Film Updates with Stephen Follows, Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir and Phil Hawkins 1:20:28

5M ago1:20:28

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400 EPISODES!!!! We are back with another Business of Film Explained chatting about the latest industry news, answering audience film-making questions. We also discuss the Film Tax Credit which is officially here, and A.I which is also here unofficially! We also chat film festivals, Cannes, Tiff, AFC, and AFM moving to Los Vegas!!, The changes of h…

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The Belgian Bridge to American Markets With Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau 42:24

5M ago42:24

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Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau is the Ambassador of Belgium to the United States. He oversees the bilateral relations, economic partnerships, and consular services. Previously serving as the ambassador to the Russian Federation, Armenia, Belarus, and Uzbekistan, he brings vast diplomatic experience and geopolitical knowledge to his role. Ambassado…

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