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From struggling filmmaker to Showrunner on True Detective: Night Country -Director and writer Issa López

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Writer and Director Issa López join us to chat how she went from struggling filmmaker to showrunner on HBO's True Detective: Night Country.

Issa joins Dom Lenoir to chat getting THAT call from HBO and how she brought a beloved franchise back to it's roots.

She talks:

Shooting in dramatic locations in Alaska.

Extensive development notes.

Waiting years for her big break.

& Developing a chilling (literally) and confrontational character in Jodie Foster's Liz Danvers.

Plus directing and screenwriting tips and tricks.

All episodes of True Detective: Night Country are now on Sky Atlantic, streaming service and is available to download and own on digital platforms

LINKS

Check out Giles Alderson's new documentary ALL TOWN AREN'T WE

Check out Andrew Rodger’s latest film NO WAY UP

Or check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR

GIVEAWAY

Get a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW!

They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod

PODCAST MERCH

Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/

COURSES

Want to learn how to finish your film?

Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE

https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/

PATREON

Big thank you to:

Serena Gardner

Mark Hammett

Lee Hutchings

Marli J Monroe

Karen Newman

Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?

Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com

CREDITS

The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson

Edited by @tobiasvees

Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative

Theme Music by John J. Harvey

Songs on the podcast Billi Eilish - Bury a Friend & Tony K - Time

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Writer and Director Issa López join us to chat how she went from struggling filmmaker to showrunner on HBO's True Detective: Night Country.

Issa joins Dom Lenoir to chat getting THAT call from HBO and how she brought a beloved franchise back to it's roots.

She talks:

Shooting in dramatic locations in Alaska.

Extensive development notes.

Waiting years for her big break.

& Developing a chilling (literally) and confrontational character in Jodie Foster's Liz Danvers.

Plus directing and screenwriting tips and tricks.

All episodes of True Detective: Night Country are now on Sky Atlantic, streaming service and is available to download and own on digital platforms

LINKS

Check out Giles Alderson's new documentary ALL TOWN AREN'T WE

Check out Andrew Rodger’s latest film NO WAY UP

Or check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart’s DAGR

GIVEAWAY

Get a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW!

They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod

PODCAST MERCH

Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/

COURSES

Want to learn how to finish your film?

Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE

https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/

PATREON

Big thank you to:

Serena Gardner

Mark Hammett

Lee Hutchings

Marli J Monroe

Karen Newman

Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?

Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com

CREDITS

The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson

Edited by @tobiasvees

Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative

Theme Music by John J. Harvey

Songs on the podcast Billi Eilish - Bury a Friend & Tony K - Time

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  continue reading

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