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This week we are LIVE (well it was recorded LIVE) at Genesis Cinema at the Make Your Film event from the London Independent Film Festival.with guests:Debs Paterson who is known for helming the Paramount + TV series Halo, Disney's Willow, Strike Back, A discover of Witches and the feature films Africa United and The Skywalker Legacy.Coz Greenop the director of the films Dark Beacon, Demon Baby, The Last Heist, Sweet Street, Velvet and House Red and has just wrapped on his latest feature It All Comes with the Cold WaterFrancis Annan wrote and directed the political-thriller ESCAPE FROM PRETORIA starring Daniel Radcliffe and Ian Hart was released theatrically to great success around the world. Other credits include Woyzeck, Holby City, The Longest Drive, Unsaid Stories and the upcoming Count of Monte Cristo.They squeeze onto the stage with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir discuss:The state of the industry.Pitching your film to actors and studios.How they made their first feature films.The benefits of Cannes.Why shorts are a calling card.Raising finance.Working with stars and how to tackle it.and why Trust is so important.Thanks to:Natasha and all at the London Independent Film FestivalConor BuruPATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. HarveyMusic supplied by – Music Bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Episode Brandon interviews Jody Mortara. Jody, is an actress, writer and producer in Television and Film. She has been a board member of the Los Angeles Veterans Committee as the Entertainment Chair and sat on the board of the Combat Vets for Congress with Joseph R. Johns, USNA '62. Jody's goal in the film and television industry is to be a source of uplifting, fun, engaging entertainment whether that is manifested in a program to showcase and educate the public about a specific community, or just to entertain through films and television shows. As a singer/songwriter, Jody has recorded two cd's and is working on her third, which is entirely comprised of her original contemporary jazz music. She has worked with producers Freddie Ravel (producer/pianist with George Benson and Al Jarreau), and Randy Emata. On her recent film that she wrote, starred in, co-directed, she also was the post supervising producer where she worked hand in hand with the composer in creating the score for her film, "Cocoa". Some of her producing credits in film and TV are; “Hunter's Moon, “The Appearing” (distributed by Lionsgate) and “Vertical”, "People on a Park Bench" with Armand Mastroianni and Candice Azzara, "Needs to Bake" , “My Family Circus”(which will begin filming August, 2016). TV and film content Jody created: “The Crew's Inn” “Needs to Bake” , “Cocoa” and “Blended Vines”. Her clients for producing video games and corporate content include: SEGA, INTEL, COMCAST, Crystal Dynamics, Trip Hawkins of Electronic Arts, Breene Kerr Productions. Jody also acquired the funds for the ‘raise' of a public film company (UNFC, United National Film Corporation) where she acted as COO for the film division. She also secured the funds for the feature film “The Appearing”, “After the Truth” and “Traders” and for her film, "Cocoa". Jody has produced and shot pilots for three of her TV shows and sizzles for her show, “US”, “Needs to Bake” and “The Crew's Inn”. Jody's most recent feature film, “Vertical”, where she has a starring role, was the winner of the Best International Feature Film Award at the London Independent Film Festival. Go stream Cocoa on amazon prime and tubi today! https://www.amazon.com/prime-video/actor/Jody-Mortara/amzn1.dv.gti.ee3cd72c-4f51-40c5-a696-62742db89bf8 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22176604/ https://www.amazon.com/Cocoa-Jody-Mortara/dp/B0B8TNYTQG https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/cocoa https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/cocoa/umc.cmc.cdfbf9rsfwht9ip9g8q1pubc  

Oscar winner Florian Zeller join us to talk his Anthony Hopkins starring The Father and his latest film The Son.Florian's debut feature The Father was nominated for7 Academy Awards, winning Best Adapted screenplay and nominated for six bafta's sits down for a chat with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir in London and they discuss:-Adapting his plays in feature films-Mental health and male suicide in films-His writing process-Why he often doesn't rehearse and kept actors apart before filming-How to direct actors-Working with Anthony Hopkins and why an email from Hugh Jackman was a game changer-How he believes anyone can learn to be a filmmaker-And why Cows become quite a bit topic on this weeks episodeThe Son is OUT NOW - Trailer hereLIVE EVENT – The Filmmakers Podcast (Make Your Film 9) at the London Independent Film Festival at Genesis CinemaThis Sunday 16th April 2pm TICKETS – https://genesiscinema.co.uk/GenesisCinema.dll/WhatsOn?f=30747623PATREONBig thank you to:Serena GardnerMark HammettLee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks episode we welcome Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves with directors John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein and producer Jeremy LatchamHosts Christian James and Huw Siddle chat with the gang about how they made their huge blockbuster.The story behind D&DHow the MCU got startedOn set of a bug budget filmHow you make a film that makes you laugh, cry and cheer in oneand the new rise of genre.Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is released in cinemas Friday 31st April.SPONSOR a movie premiere at BAFTA - short action/sci-fi film “Ascendants” for a cast and industry screening of the film and networking drinks after.contact Chloe Chudasama chloe@nocturnalpictures.co.uk Some more details here though - https://sponsorseeker.co.uk/listing/ascendants-movie-premiere/CROWDFUNDERKelly Holmes - The Sin Eater LIVE EVENT - TFP at London Independent Film Festival 16th April 2pm TICKETS - https://genesiscinema.co.uk/GenesisCinema.dll/WhatsOn?f=30747623PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!SUPPORT THE PODCASTCheck out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.comCREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @huwsiddleSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had a great conversation with Filmmaker, Acting Coach,& Performer Michelle Danner on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from family, acting, sacrifices, she told some great stories even a story of a lesson her past student Chris Rock taught her plus a whole lot more!The legendary acting teacher and founder of the Creative Center for the Arts and the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, Danner's also now well-established as a successful feature film director. Danner's latest film “Bad Impulse,” is a psychological thriller about family secrets and modern technology, starring Sonya Walger, Grant Bowler, and Paul Sorvino. The film won Best Narrative Feature at the 2019 International Independent Film Awards and the Best Director Award at the 2019 Culver City Film Festival.Her upcoming film “The Runner, “ is an action thriller and true-life coming of age story starring Cameron Douglas and newcomer Edouard Philipponnat as a troubled teenager forced to go undercover to expose a drug kingpin. The film has played at 28 festivals around the country including Cinequest, Worldfest Houston (winning Best Suspense/Thriller), the Suspense Thriller Festival winning (Best Feature) and the Flicker Festival in Rhode Island. Internationally the film was screened at the Ischia Global Fest (Italy), the London Independent Film Festival, the Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift and the Vancouver Independent Film Festival. Danner won Best Director at the Milan Gold Awards, the Montreal Independent Film Festival, the Paris Play Film Festival, the Vancouver Independent Film Festival, and L'Age d'Or.A dedicated mom of two (one is an aspiring filmmaker), Danner still has her “day job” – overseeing the faculty of the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, and conducting her weekly acting class. Danner's list of students has included Christian Slater, Salma Hayek, Gerard Butler, Seth McFarlane, Penelope Cruz, Chris Rock, Gabrielle Union, and Zooey Deschanel. A longtime student of legendary acting teachers like Stella Adler and Uta Hagen, Danner's eclectic approach (which she calls “The Golden Box”) allows actors the freedom to employ a wide variety of techniques. Raised in a show business family and with a deep appreciation for all of the performing arts, Danner also continues to run the boutique “Cinema at the Edge” film festival and is currently preparing to direct a new one-person play, Bonnie Culver's “Norris,” starring Anne Archer, based on the memoirs of the widow of writer Norman Mailer.Simply put, there's almost no one in the business who knows as much about acting and success as Michelle Danner – and her continued success in multiple creative fields makes her one of the most successful women working in the industry today.

Today, we welcome the brilliant team behind the new indie horror feature film, The Last Rite (2021), writer/director Leroy Kincaide & producer Chloe Chudasama. They chat with our host, Giles Alderson, about how their debut feature film came about, what it's like to work as a couple, budgeting, location, and collaborating with lens companies. Leroy also talks about his shooting process, what it's like working in a crew of four, storyboarding, directing actors, and the importance of being mentally prepared. Chloe discusses what it's like being a producer on a tiny budget, sales and distribution and her biggest takeaways as a first-time producer. This film was a true passion project. Leroy & Chloe's story is absolutely inspiring. They made an amazing horror feature on a tiny budget with a tiny crew. You can do it too. Get inspired. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week's episode with Leroy Kincaide & Chloe Chudasama.   THE LAST RITE is out now! A medical student suffering from sleep paralysis finds herself plagued by a demonic entity, after moving in with her boyfriend.   EPISODE LINKS Watch THE LAST RITE | TRAILER The Last Rite LINKTREE Check out The People's Film Festival — Kino Short Film Check out the London Independent Film Festival (liff.org)   PATREON Big thank you to: Marli J Monroe 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! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community! https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast   MERCH Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Read & Sign Up for The Wrap Up – Our weekly Newsletter with news and information from the world of film Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us out and write us a review (a good one!), tell your friends and CHOOSE FILM. Get in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Facebook and Instagram Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Part of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com   WATCH OUR FILMS The Dare UK | Trailer The Dare Canada and USA A Serial Killers Guide to Life | Trailer Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot Winter Ridge UK The Isle Fanged Up The Marker Star Wars: Origins   MORE FROM OUR FRIENDS Follow our Regular Hosts @LucindaRhodes @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @philmblog @IanSharp1 @Cjamesdirect @dan710ths Follow Make Your Film for Live Events @makeyourfilm20  Follow our Movies @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc @FangedUpFilm Raindance events www.raindance.org The Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance Music from musicbed.com Giles Alderson's website

Sam Cadman is here to offer a different perspective, not only from across the pond but also as a director! His UK & US commercials have won Gold & Silver at Cannes, Gold & Silver at British Arrows, Silver at Creative Circle, Silver at LIA, a Gold Clio and have been Honored in both Performance and Dialogue at AICP. In this episode we discuss directing through a computer screen (in case you never got the memo: skype is out, zoom is IN), how commercial advertising shifted during the pandemic (what do we do? masks on? masks off?), and... Foo Fighters (trust us, you'll understand once you've listened). While we know and love him as a commercial director, he's also a co-creator of the cult comedy series TRIGGER HAPPY TV (awarded Bronze Rose-D'Or at Montreux), director of THE SNOW MAZE ( Best UK Short at London Independent Film Festival, Ramsgate International Film Festival and the Romford Film Festival, Best Original Screenplay at North Europe International Film Festival, Nominated for Best East Anglian Film at the BAFTA-eligible Norwich Film Festival, Finalist at Carmarthen Bay Film Festival and Officially Selected at a further 13 festivals worldwide), and MANN OVERBOARD (his debut US TV pilot - 6 festival Wins, 7 Finalists, 3 Semi-Finalists, 1 Honorable Mention and 7 Official Selections from around the world). 

We continue our London Independent Film Festival Instagram Live Series, hosted by Dig IN Magazine Founder/Editor-in-Chief Cindy Maram, featuring an interview with the ‘Losing Grace’ team, Writer/Director/Producer Athena Mandis, Actress/Co-Producer Liz Farahadi, Actress Tabitha Howard, as well as Founder and CEO of The Film Festival Doctor, Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith. The short film recently won the Audience Award at London Independent Film Festival and surrounds the important topic and issues related to the aftermath of domestic abuse and how it can effect women, children and families. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dig IN Magazine Founder/Editor-in-Chief Cindy Maram is joined by London Independent Film Festival Director Natasha Marburger as they discuss ‘The Horror Crowd’ with Director/Producer Ruben Pla on Dig IN Magazine’s LIFF Instagram Live Series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this London Independent Film Festival Instagram Live Series (now on IGTV @diginmag on Instagram), Dig IN Magazine Founder/Editor-in-Chief Cindy Maram welcomes LIFF Festival Director Natasha Marburger as she provides a “Midway Festival Update.” The festival runs virtually until Sunday, April 18th, so reserve your virtual seat at www.LIFF.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dig IN Magazine Editor-in-Chief Cindy Maram welcomes London Independent Film Festival Director Natasha Marburger and Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, the official Film Festival Doctor. Dig IN Magazine is thrilled to be serving as this year’s U.S. London Independent Film Festival Press Partner. London Independent Film Festival kicks off Friday April 9th and goes until Sunday, the 18th. You can join us by getting your tickets at LIFF.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM  at 7pm (UK) on Fridays.  Podcast episodes available from Monday morning at 00:30 (UK) #ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #PullOutCouchFilm Reach us on Twitter, on Facebook, email shootthebreezonresonance104.4@gmail.com or Instagram  In the 7th-season's sixteenth episode, we play interview clips from Laura Haddock and Daniel Mays from the new Netflix show WHITE LINES (2020-). Laura and (Producer) Dave drop in to let us know what they are watching during the lockdown, and we also have our fifth "Top 5 Favourite #Top5Favourites" episode. This week, we have Festival director behind London Independent Film Festival (LIFF), Natasha Marburger.  Schedule for London Independent Film Festival 2020 #Top5Favourites: Women in Film/TV Natasha 5. Sandra Bullock 4. Anjelina Jolie 3. Meryl Streep 2. Simona Sakalauskaite 1. Jenna Suru / Helen Oakleigh / Alida Pantone Sun 3pm Laura 5. Ashanti Omkar 4. Amy Cutler 3. Chloe Zhiao 2. Anna Bogutskaya 1. Mallory Blackman / Heidi Thomas / Lucy Buglass   David 5. Gurinder Chadha 4. Gillian Armstrong 3. Mary Harron 2. Vicki Jenson 1. Penny Marshall Marcus 5. Ikki El-Amriti 4. Amma Asante 3. Issa Rae 2. Regina King/ Tina Fey 1. Phoebe Waller Bridge

A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM  at 7pm (UK) on Fridays.  Podcast episodes available from Monday morning at 00:30 (UK) #ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #PullOutCouchFilm Reach us on Twitter, on Facebook, email shootthebreezonresonance104.4@gmail.com or Instagram  In the 7th-season's 9th episode, Marcus, Laura and (Producer) David welcome the Festival director behind London Independent Film Festival (LIFF), Natasha Marburger. They talk about the festival running from the 13th to the 22nd of March, the opening night party and screening of Jenna Suru's L'Âge d'Or (The Golden Age) and all the wonderful films and workshops during the festival. Schedule for London Independent Film Festival 2020 #Top5Favourites topic this week: Women in Film: Natasha 5. Sandra Bullock 4. Anjelina Jolie 3. Meryl Streep 2. Simona Sakalauskaite 1. Jenna Suru / Helen Oakleigh / Alida Pantone Sun 3pm Laura 5. Ashanti Omkar 4. Amy Cutler 3. Chloe Zhiao 2. Anna Bogutskaya 1. Mallory Blackman / Heidi Thomas / Lucy Buglass 1  David 5. Gurinder Chadha 4. Gillian Armstrong 3. Mary Harron 2. Vicki Jenson 1. Penny Marshall Marcus 5. Ikki El-Amriti 4. Amma Asante 3. Issa Rae 2. Regina King/ Tina Fey 1. Phoebe Waller Bridge

The director of the London Independent Film Festival tells us about the indie film festival for indie filmmakers. The post Natasha Marburger – London Independent Film Festival appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

The director of the London Independent Film Festival tells us about the indie film festival for indie filmmakers. The post Natasha Marburger – London Independent Film Festival appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

The director of the London Independent Film Festival tells us about the indie film festival for indie filmmakers. The post Natasha Marburger – London Independent Film Festival appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

The director of the London Independent Film Festival tells us about the indie film festival for indie filmmakers. The post Natasha Marburger – London Independent Film Festival appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

The director of the London Independent Film Festival tells us about the indie film festival for indie filmmakers. The post Natasha Marburger – London Independent Film Festival appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

The director of the London Independent Film Festival tells us about the indie film festival for indie filmmakers. The post Natasha Marburger – London Independent Film Festival appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Host Giles Alderson (The Dare) heads to the the London Independent Film Festival and chats to the filmmakers attending including the team behind Winter Ridge, Dom Lenoir, Matt Hookings, Michael McKell, Hannah Waddingham, Alistair Ager and Ian Pirie as well as filmmakers and actors Jon Campling, Simeon Willis, Toby Osmond, Ben Richards, Andromeda Godfrey, the team behind short film Stationary and the festival director Natasher Marberger. NEW WINTER RIDGE TRAILER https://vimeo.com/267988 Natasha Marberger starts off by telling us that to get selected film entrants just need good stories. Stars of Winter Ridge Hannah Waddingham and Michael McKell talk about getting into film for the right reasons their approach to scripts on what parts they get to play. How when acting try and lock in so you ignore the producing side of things. Some of the really good directors have been actors and that the least direction was from Robert Zemeckis Producer and actor Andromeda Godfrey discusses finding someone you want to work with and make it happen. It can be a lonely business so find people you want to work with. Believe in your project and yourself. "Producing is putting out fires. Or even better not letting the fire start in the first place" We chat to the team behind the short film Stationary and how a good team that works together well is very important and the main issues of being tight for time. Know your project well and submit to the right festivals. Being realistic makes you have a better chance. We talked to Little Shit director Richard Gorodecky and Philip Ilson the London short film festival director who looks for films with a voice Actor Simeon Willis is now writing a screenplay after being inspired by the podcast and how he directed ah a film for the 48hr film challenge Actor and producer Toby Osmond on how he does it "I'm just a doer. I like starting stuff". Actor of Winter Ridge Ian Pirie on making Bond film, Die Another Day, how director Lee Tamahori brought rawness and thought on his feet. Bringing indie film process to a huge budget. Working with Christopher Nolan on The Dark Night and getting advice on his frst ever film. A little know Scorsese piece called Gangs of New York. Actor Jon Campling talks about the difference between shooting an indie film and shooting Harry Potter . The huge machine behind a huge film and everything serves the actor. Indie film is a collaboration between everyone working on it. Winter Ridge script editor and screenwriter Alistair Ager chats about the process of script writing and being a script editor. "You can be a fresh pair of eyes and you can spot things that the writer didn't". How he looks for character arcs or plot points that aren't needed and too much dialogue. And Dom Lenoir and Matt Hookings make a little appearance too. Follow us at www.thefilmmakerspodcast.com @filmmakerspod @gilesalderson

On this podcast we meet director and screenwriter Henry Scriven (@henryscriven) Henry’s short films (To Let, The Babysitter, Divided, The Fox) have amassed over 35 million views online and won awards at film festivals across the world. His debut feature film, How To Become A Criminal Mastermind starring Joerg Stadler (Saving Private Ryan, Spy Game), picked up numerous awards including the Best Low Budget Film Award at the London Independent Film Festival and the Best Director Award at the Green Bay Film Festival. He recently completed a short film, The Fox which was funded by a grant from Film Earls Court and is being developed into a feature film. Currently Henry is preparing to start filming his next feature film, Love, Sex & Killing which is being co-produced by Sara Huxley and April Kelley at Mini Productions and Colin Day at Rickshaw Entertainment. The script was written by Raymond Friel who has written three produced feature films including The Calcium Kid with Orlando Bloom. In this podcast we talk about how Henry became a director, films that have influenced him, the feature film he is currently working on, and the creative process. If you enjoy this podcast you can read our Top 10 Bestseller, GREAT TRAITS available on Amazon

This episode of InConversation features the second part of our episode featuring Michael Lavelle ISC. Part I is here http://filmireland.net/2016/08/02/inconversation-with-michael-lavelle-part-i/ Michael is a graduate of the National Film School of Ireland and an award-winning writer, director and cinematographer. He won the World Cinematography Award for Documentary at Sundance 2010 for His and Hers, his debut feature documentary as a DOP. The Sundance jurors singled out the cinematography “for its Vermeer like qualities and formal restraint in conveying the power of ordinary emotional lives”. He was also the DOP on the multi-award winning short film Undressing My Mother, which screened at Cannes, was highly commended at Sundance and went on to win the European Academy Award for Best Short Film in 2005.Patrick’s Day, his first dramatic feature as DOP, received its world premiere at SXSW2014. The film went on to win Best Feature at Galway Film Fleadh and Best Film at Woodstock Film Festival where Michael was also awarded the prestigious Haskell Wexler Award for Best Cinematography. In granting the award Wexler, two-time Oscar award-winning DOP (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf) noted:”This award is based on what I consider true cinematography, not just on the traditional dexterity. He has that. Michael Lavelle’s work on Patrick’s Day shows a profound understanding of the story and his ability to employ DOP skills such as framing, lighting and camera movement is subtle in unselfconscious ways to subliminally involve the viewer…I give this award enthusiastically to an exceptional, talented filmmaker, Michael Lavelle.” – Haskell Wexler A.S.C. In 2015, Michael was nominated for an IFTA for Best Cinematography for his work on the film. From the Dark, his second dramatic feature as DOP and producer, was selected in competition at Fantastic Fest 2014 and Siches 2015. He recently completed principal photography as cinematographer on The Truth Commissioner and the Little Grey Fergie feature trilogy. He has just completed principal photography his eighth feature film as a DOP, the urban crime drama Cardboard Gangsters and has worked as 2nd Unit Cinematographer on 6 additional features. He has recently been invited to become a full member of the Irish Society of Cinematographers. Michael also works extensively as a writer/director. He wrote and directed the highly acclaimed short film Out of the Blue, described as boasting “excellent performances, vivid production design and an economy of story-telling that mark the director as a talent to look out for in the future”. The film won the Audience Award for Best Short Film at Cork Film Festival, Best Short at London Independent Film Festival, Best Short Comedy at Toronto Independent Film Festival and the Golden Djed at Luxor Film Festival. In 2011 he was nominated for the Berlinale Today Award for Mummy’s Little Helper, which he wrote and directed. In 2012, he wrote and directed the short film Cluck, which was nominated for an IFTA. His debut feature screenplay 6 Hours won the Irish Playwrights & Screenwriters Guild Award for Screenwriting at the National Film School where he did an MA in Screenwriting. The film is in development with Samson Films. Michael is attached to direct. In 2012 he attended the Binger Director’s Film Lab with the project. He was also selected for Guiding Lights, the UK film industry’s most prestigious mentoring program, and was mentored by Lone Scherfig (‘An Education’). To view samples of Michael’s work please visit: www.michaellavelle.com

This episode of InConversation features Michael Lavelle ISC, a graduate of the National Film School of Ireland and an award-winning writer, director and cinematographer. He won the World Cinematography Award for Documentary at Sundance 2010 for His and Hers, his debut feature documentary as a DOP. The Sundance jurors singled out the cinematography "for its Vermeer like qualities and formal restraint in conveying the power of ordinary emotional lives". He was also the DOP on the multi-award winning short film Undressing My Mother, which screened at Cannes, was highly commended at Sundance and went on to win the European Academy Award for Best Short Film in 2005. Patrick's Day, his first dramatic feature as DOP, received its world premiere at SXSW2014. The film went on to win Best Feature at Galway Film Fleadh and Best Film at Woodstock Film Festival where Michael was also awarded the prestigious Haskell Wexler Award for Best Cinematography. In granting the award Wexler, two-time Oscar award-winning DOP (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf) noted:"This award is based on what I consider true cinematography, not just on the traditional dexterity. He has that. Michael Lavelle's work on Patrick's Day shows a profound understanding of the story and his ability to employ DOP skills such as framing, lighting and camera movement is subtle in unselfconscious ways to subliminally involve the viewer...I give this award enthusiastically to an exceptional, talented filmmaker, Michael Lavelle." - Haskell Wexler A.S.C. In 2015, Michael was nominated for an IFTA for Best Cinematography for his work on the film. From the Dark, his second dramatic feature as DOP and producer, was selected in competition at Fantastic Fest 2014 and Siches 2015. He recently completed principal photography as cinematographer on The Truth Commissioner and the Little Grey Fergie feature trilogy. He has just completed principal photography his eighth feature film as a DOP, the urban crime drama Cardboard Gangsters and has worked as 2nd Unit Cinematographer on 6 additional features. He has recently been invited to become a full member of the Irish Society of Cinematographers. Michael also works extensively as a writer/director. He wrote and directed the highly acclaimed short film Out of the Blue, described as boasting "excellent performances, vivid production design and an economy of story-telling that mark the director as a talent to look out for in the future". The film won the Audience Award for Best Short Film at Cork Film Festival, Best Short at London Independent Film Festival, Best Short Comedy at Toronto Independent Film Festival and the Golden Djed at Luxor Film Festival. In 2011 he was nominated for the Berlinale Today Award for Mummy's Little Helper, which he wrote and directed. In 2012, he wrote and directed the short film Cluck, which was nominated for an IFTA. His debut feature screenplay 6 Hours won the Irish Playwrights & Screenwriters Guild Award for Screenwriting at the National Film School where he did an MA in Screenwriting. The film is in development with Samson Films. Michael is attached to direct. In 2012 he attended the Binger Director's Film Lab with the project. He was also selected for Guiding Lights, the UK film industry's most prestigious mentoring program, and was mentored by Lone Scherfig ('An Education'). To view samples of Michael's work please visit: www.michaellavelle.com

This week we’re joined by multi award winning actor, producer and musician, Joshua Lee Young. Joshua has built a strong following on YouTube with his vlogs, and has starred in numerous short films and web series (including The Social Experiment, I’ll Meet You Back There, Royals and Invisible Rockstars). He has also starred in NCIS and Dexter, and does acting work for Investigation Discovery. His acting has won him multiple awards including best actor at the 2013 Boston International Film Festival and the 2014 London Independent Film Festival, and the new talent award at the 2014 Hong Kong Asian Film Festival. Highlights: - Joshua needs us everywhere he goes - We wonder if watching Netflix for 12 hours a day is productive… - Joshua has no idea what he’s doing (but does anyone REALLY know what they’re doing?) - We hear how YouTube has helped Joshua generate work for himself as an actor and producer - Joshua tells us how YouTube can help to showcase himself as an actor - We talk about how being consistent... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.