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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 Lowdown' Creator Sterlin Harjo
The creator of 'Reservation Dogs' is back with a new series staring Ethan Hawke as a man investigating crimes and corruption in Oklahoma. Sterlin shar...
'Roofman' Director Derek Cianfrance
Director Derek Cianfrance joins IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill to talk about his latest film, “Roofman.” A true story about an escaped criminal who hides ou...
'Good Boy' Director Ben Leonberg (and his dog Indy!)
Who's a good boy? Indy, the star of this new horror film told entirely from his point of view. Director Ben Leonberg brought Indy into the office for...
'The Smashing Machine' Director Benny Safdie
In his solo directorial debut after making 'Good Time' and 'Uncut Gems' with his brother Josh, Benny Safdie pushed his signature chaotic style to a de...
'The Lost Bus' Director Paul Greengrass
The master of recreating real crisis is back. Director Paul Greengrass joins IndieWire's Chris O'Falt to discuss his newest survival thriller based on...
'Play Dirty' Director Shane Black
Writer-director Shane Black joins IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill to talk about his latest film, the action-comedy “Play Dirty.” They discuss Black’s approac...
Using AI in Documentary Filmmaking with Stephanie Jenkins, APA Founder
Filmmaker’s Toolkit Podcast with Chris O’Falt (IndieWire)
Welcome to the Filmmaker’s Toolkit Podcast, hosted by IndieWire’s Chris O’Falt....
'HIM' Director Justin Tipping
Director and co-writer Justin Tipping joins Toolkit to talk with IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill about his surreal new horror film from Jordan Peele’s Monkey...
'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' Director Rob Reiner
Rob Reiner returns to Filmmaker Toolkit to talk with IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill about “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.” Reiner discusses returning to...
'Friendship' Director Andrew DeYoung
On this week’s IndieWire’s Filmmakers Toolkit, Chris O’Falt talks with writer-director Andrew DeYoung about his dark comedy Friendship—now streaming o...
Live with 'New Jack City' Director Mario Van Peebles
Mario Van Peebles joins IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill for a live version of Filmmaker Toolkit to talk about his directorial debut, “New Jack City.” In a co...
'Will & Harper' Director Josh Greenbaum
Director Josh Greenbaum took IndieWire behind the scenes of the planning, shooting, and editing of his Emmy nominated documentary.
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31 Rules for Directing Episodic TV with Jon Cassar
Emmy-winning director Jon Cassar joins IndieWire features writer Jim Hemphill for a special episode on Jon’s 31 rules for television directors. These...
'Sly Lives!' Director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson & Producer Joseph Patel
"Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)" is a documentary that knows to tell the story of Sly Stone's life and music, you need exceptional craft...
'Dimension 20' Creator & Dungeon Master Brennan Lee Mulligan
Brennan Lee Mulligan, executive producer and GM of "Dimension 20," offers IndieWire a peak inside the dimensional dome and discusses how cinematic too...
'Fixed' Director Genndy Tartakovsky
This episode is a real treat for animation fans, a deep dive into the art and process with the beloved creator of Samurai Jack, Dexter's Lab, Primal,...
'The Pitt' Creator R. Scott Gemmill
Legendary TV creator R. Scott Gemmill joins the Toolkit to breakdown one of this years biggest shows: 'The Pitt.' Gemmill lifts the curtain on the sho...
'Pee-Wee as Himself' Director Matt Wolf
Paul Rubens, the man who created and became Pee-Wee Herman, has eluded a documentary about his life for a long time. While Matt Wolf was finally able...
'Together' Director Michael Shanks
First time director Michael Shanks joined us on Toolkit for a fascinating discussion about the crazy intimacy of directing a real life couple, his roo...
'The Naked Gun' Director Akiva Schaffer
As one of the writers behind Lonely Island, and the director of hits like 'Popstar and 'Hot Rod', director Akiva Schaffer was a brilliant choice to he...
Can A.I. Actually Help Write a Screenplay? with 'Contagion' Writer Scott Z. Burns
On Toolkit we want to explore the challenges facing filmmakers today, and a growing concern is A.I. But we find for all the promises and fears of what...
'You Can Count On Me' Director Kenneth Lonergan
Kenneth Lonergan, one of our host's favorite filmmakers, joins Toolkit to reflect on his first film as a director, 'You Can Count On Me.' He walks us...
'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson joins IndieWire features writer Jim Hemphill to talk about rebooting the 1997 slasher classic. Robinson discusses integrating...
'Eddington' Director Ari Aster
Ari Aster returns to the toolkit for the fourth time with his fourth film, a paranoid social thriller about the summer of 2020 told in a way only this...
Indie Sustainability: Filmmaking Collectives with Omnes' Tyler Taormina & Alexandra Simpson
Toolkit is taking an ongoing look into the current state of independent filmmaking, and today we have some rare good news to report; indie collectives...
The Sound Design of David Lynch with his Studio Manager Dean Hurley
One of our favorite insights into David Lynch's filmmaking comes from Dean Hurley, Lynch's all around sound guy and one of the master's closest collab...
'This Is Spinal Tap' Director Rob Reiner
Director Rob Reiner returns to Filmmaker Toolkit to talk with IndieWire features writer Jim Hemphill about “This is Spinal Tap.” Released in 1984 to w...
'Jurassic World: Rebirth' Director Gareth Edwards
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'Sorry Baby' Director Eva Victor
The writer, director, and star of the Sundance hit and new A24 release joins IndieWire's Chris O'Falt to break down their directorial debut. Eva was f...
'F1' Director Joseph Kosinski
The director of 'Top Gun: Maverick' returns to the big screen with his latest feat of cinematic speed. If you want to understand how they really shot...
'28 Years Later' Director Danny Boyle
After reigniting the zombie movie over two decades ago with the groundbreaking '28 Days Later,' Boyle returns to the directors chair along with his wr...
'What We Do In The Shadows' Director Yana Gorskaya
Director, executive producer, and longtime "What We Do In The Shadows" editor Yana Gorskaya discusses why all directors should have to edit a TV comed...
'Materialists' Director Celine Song
The acclaimed writer and director of 'Past Lives' is back to explore the rules and rituals of love in the modern age once again. This time she draws o...
Dropout's 'Very Important People' Director Tamar Levine & Actor Vic Michaelis
This send up of the interview format from our friends at Dropout challenges comedians to conduct conversations as elaborately created characters. From...
'Hacks' Showrunners Lucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs
Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs, two of the three co-creators of "Hacks" and two of its writers and directors, talk to IndieWire about giving Ava and...
'Ren Faire' Director Lance Oppenheim
The Filmmaker Toolkit sat down with the director of one of the most exciting, entertaining, and truthful pieces of cinematic non-fiction we've seen in...
'Mountainhead' Director Jesse Armstrong
The Emmy winning creator of 'Succession' is back on the Filmmaker Toolkit to discuss his feature directorial debut. Jesse was an erudite guest, explor...
'The Phoenician Scheme' Director Wes Anderson
Today we welcome a true bucket list guest to the podcast, the incomparable Wes Anderson. Wes's new film draws inspiration from art history, bombastic...
'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' Director Christopher McQuarrie
The steady hand behind the last four Mission: Impossible films is back on the Filmmaker Toolkit, but this Mission brings a different tone than before....
'The Last of Us' Showrunner Craig Mazin
The incredibly thoughtful Craig Mazin returns to the podcast to break down the narrativelyl complex second season of the hit HBO series. With favorite...